Hello, I a flight booked to Porto from Toronto on July 9 and I'm confused with mix information regarding the COVID-19 requirements to enter Portugal. Do I require proof of full vaccination in the prior 270 days, and/or a negative test done in the past 72 hours. Any clarification would be much appreciated. thank you

If you're flying from Toronto, you can get the antigen test done for half the price at a Walmart pharmacy. The test kit used in Walmart is BTNX, and is approved by the EU.

Hi! I'm from Canada flying into Porto on Friday. I see a lot of Canadians here confused and frustrated with the ambiguous testing requirements/enforcement on the Portugal side. I was wondering if anyone has experience or knows what happens if you fly without getting a predeparture test and are then asked to provide one in Portugal? Do they just get you to take a test once you get there? Thanks!

I changed my travel plans to Spain where 3rd country certificates are accepted 100% no hassle. It's a no sense that Portugal only accepts certificates from a number of countries arguing reciprocity from these countries, while Canada for instance is not in that list and Canada has recognized the European certificate for months. Portugal might wonder later why they don't see the number of tourists from certain countries recovering as fast as their neighbors.

Not sure where Jake Shields got his info (posted June 1) re the 270 days so I did some internet searching. All I could find re the 270 days relates to those with the EU Digital Covid Certificate which he would not have had as a Canadian travelling from Canada. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_21_6837 I too will be travelling from Canada next week. It is my understanding that Canadians must be fully vaccinated and are required to have a RT-PCR test if they cannot get a Rapid Antigen test no further out than 24 hours from departure flight time. I think where the issue lies is that airlines seem to be doing random checks so as to move things along. As to what Portugal is/isn't doing upon arrival is unclear to me at this point. There are many Portuguese people living in Toronto. As such, many may have dual citizenship and have access to the EU Digital Covid Certificate. People wanting clear answers re entry requirements into Portugal should be contacting a travel agent or the Embassy. As per my call with Embassy just now, they confirm that regardless of you are vaccinated or not a RT-PCR test or Rapid antigen test is required.

Could someone please confirm what the folks at TAP airlines need. Some travelers said they went through Pearson airport only being asked for their vaccination, others need say they were asked for the Anti-gen test 24 hours before. What is actually necessary. Please assist. Thank you to anyone willing to answer my inquiry.

Nous avons pris l'avion depuis Montréal le 25 mai. Lors de l'enregistrement et embarquement avec Air Transat, aucunement question de test PCR , seulement montré notre passeport vaccinal. Lors de l'arrivée à Lisbonne avant de passer aux douanes, Il y avait 4 responsables qui demandaient de montrer nos test Covid négatifs à tous!!!

Thanks for your message Luc. I'm changing my destination from Portugal to Spain, as the rules for Spain are pretty clear and they recognize the Canadian certificate without the ambiguities from the Portuguese folks.

Fwiw, we flew in from Toronto on Air Canada on May 18. We got negative results from Loblaws, but on online check in, the website only wanted vaccine certificate. At the airport, an air Canada rep printed us the boarding passes, but didn't ask us for a negative test. 80 bucks down the drain but atleast I tried my hardest to find out if we needed one and never got a no from air Canada or this website.

@joe_raposo, Joe we flew Toronto-Lisbon with TAP at the end of February this year and had a rapid test done at Shoppers and was OK. They asked for it at TAP counter. Test that Shoppers was using at the time was Panbio from Abbott which is on the EU list of approved rapid tests.

Hi, what about US Citizen coming from the USA (traveling end of next week), and who recently recovered from COVID? I recovered about 1.5 weeks ago, and have both the original positive test and a note from my doctor clearing me to travel. I only see similar option for EU Digital Recovery Certificate, which I can't obtain since I don't live in EU... I know if I go and take a PCR test now, it is very likely to still show positive given it is too soon. Using my vaccination status is not an option as it is past 270 days, and I can't get a booster. I'd very much appreciate an urgent advice/solution, as we really looking forward to this trip and would be. a shame if we had to cancel it.

Hello all! We finally made it to Lagos yesterday. Great news everyone! After weeks of stress of thinking of getting a test or not to enter Portugal, a kind and helpful Air Transat crew told me (48 hours before our flight) that as long as you’re fully vaccinated plus a booster shot, you do not need to present a negative test to check in. We checked in and showed them our Ontario vaccine certificates and passports. Security was a breeze. Our flight was scheduled on time. Upon arrival at Faro, Portugal, the friendly and welcoming immigration officer did not ask for our vaccine status and even told us we do not need to wear masks anymore. And it feels normal again here at Lagos with tourists from all over the world with no masks on unless you’re inside an enclosed vehicle like a bus or Uber. The weather is beautiful and the beaches are breathtaking.

Flew with Air Transat today from YUL - LIS. Registration did ask us if we had a negative test, which we had. We showed our rapid antigenic test which we tooked from our local drug store and it was good enough

Hi, Just trying to clarify entry into Portugal via London with TAP. Their website states they (TAP) accept the Australian International Vaccination Certificate but on this website Portugal does not? Can anyone clarify if we need a PCR test within 72 hours of boarding TAP at Heathrow or are we clear with Australian International Vaccination Certificate. Thanks

We are flying out to Faro tomorrow by Air Transat. I am contemplating in cancelling my Rapid Test appointment at Shoppers Drug Mart... For those who recently just flew in to Mainland Portugal, please confirm if they asked for a negative test, if we have Canadian Vaccine certificate with Booster shot. Thank you. How is the airport situation at Pearson lately? I haven't been to the airport since 2019.

Well I reached out to Portuguese immigration and border service with the email address provided two posts ago. Recommend everyone does that, so we can point out the difference between air Canada/Sherpa and TAP guidance.

To my fellows Canadians. Today I have received, from this site (thank you very much), the following answer: “Concerning your question, as far as we know and as you can check in our website at https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.visitportugal.com%2Fen%2Fcontent%2Fcovid-19-measures-implemented-portugal&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cdb3e7a76f302426f211208da29f0e37e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637868411834465765%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wZE%2FINnGLXreiC4Q3JVx2RnW6A4Cc9jhW%2F0KNXXJlwQ%3D&reserved=0, at the moment to fly to Portugal you will need to present a valid vaccination EU Digital COVID Certificate (with a complete vaccination schedule or a vaccine booster), or a valid test or recovery EU Digital COVID Certificate, or a valid vaccination certificate (with a complete vaccination schedule or a vaccine booster) or recovery certificate issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions (https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fec.europa.eu%2Finfo%2Flive-work-travel-eu%2Fcoronavirus-response%2Fsafe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans%2Feu-digital-covid-certificate_en&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cdb3e7a76f302426f211208da29f0e37e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637868411834465765%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x15BLfo7fITsHFjLUtR1mqOtkd1ShhrATz880CfNSIs%3D&reserved=0), or a negative RT-PCR Test (or similar NAAT test) - 72h before boarding, or a negative Laboratorial Rapid Antigen Test - 24h before boarding (according to the European Commission list based on the Council Recommendation of 21 January 2021 + Addendum December 2021). 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Does anyone know whether proof of vaccination from Canada is okay when driving from Spain into Portugal? Or does one need a negative covid test? It looks like the requirements for travelling by land into Portugal may be different than travelling by air into Portugal. EJM

Hi Claudia, you are absolutely right, the TAP website clearly mentions they accept Canadian and American vaccination certificates. I can't paste the screenshot but here is language verbatim from them. Can this please be added to this page? Additionally, Portugal also accepts vaccination and recovery certificates from the following countries: Brazil USA Saudi Arabia Australia Bosnia and Herzegovina Canada Qatar China

Update...nobody ever asked to see our tests. Our vax cards were all that was needed at check-in, and it was passport only after that. As I mentioned, we do have our vax cards in electronic form, but the person checking us in just asked for certificate OR test.

I am an American traveling to Lisbon from Morocco experiencing all the same frustrations. Everyone is telling me “you only need the vax card”. I even went to the airport and talked to the supervisor of the airline to confirm and they told me you only need the vax card. Then Visit Portugal emails me back and says they don’t accept American vaccine cards!!?? But they accept Togo, El Salvador, and Jordan! What kind of sense does that make!? I went ahead and ordered the test just in case. I will update this after I pass customs.

Portuguese administration should have the decency of at least removing this statement from their requirements: "or recovery certificate issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions". Persons with European certificate get their certificate recognized in Canada, but Canada is not in the list of countries whose certificate is recognized. Up to them. Many of us are choosing another travel destination.

US citizen. Checked in tonight, got asked for Vax certificate OR negative test. My US vax cert (electronic version thru my state) was enough. Didn't want to see the test - which I stressed over to no end getting the results in time. Haven't boarded yet or landed in Portugal... Will update if anyone ever asks for the test.

What does Portugal mean by "reciprocal conditions" when pointing out which countries' vaccine certificates Portugal approves? Is it that Portuguese vaccine certificates are also approved in the opposite country? In that case, an update of the Portuguese restrictions is required. I am expecting visitors from the Philippines here to Portugal and in that country Portuguese vaccine certificates are approved for entry.

Please, can you inform if full COVID vaccinated Canadians need a PCR or antigen test to visit Portugal? (Canadian authorities are not requesting any kind of test to full vaccinated Portuguese’s to visit Canada)Thank you very much for your prompt answer

It now looks like anyone can travel to Portugal for any reason, from any country, as long as they have the right kind of vaccination certificate or negative PCR or antigen test. Is this right? I'm cautious about getting my hopes up too much here in South Africa.

Hi! Why does Portugal have to say yes or no to visitors from countries outside the EU based on which country they come from instead of having rules based on each traveller? Instead there is a list of 37 countries that has "Vaccination certificates under reciprocal conditions as the EU Vaccination certificate"??? I think Portugal loses important tourists every day. Portugals greatest competitor for tourists have decided this: "Vaccination Certificates Issued by the Competent Authorities of the country of origin from 14 days after the date of the last dose of the complete vaccination regime shall be accepted as valid in Spain." Think again, make it right Portugal!

Why you accept a negative test from Canada but not the vaccination certificate?

Why are the rules so confusing? Thailand is not on the "allowed list" but i assume Thais can enter under "Travel, for any reason, to Portugal is also allowed by travellers with an EU COVID Digital Certificate" Make it simple and open up to everybody who has been vaccinated and anybody not vaccinated requires a PCR test before entry, simple.

Dear Portuguese Tourism, what is the reason for continuing to ban travel from South Africa and Namibia? Everywhere we look Portugal boasts about being open for tourism and no need for masks in the near future, yet you've neglected to give us any answers to why we have a blanket ban on all citizens traveling with these passports. Other passport holders have visited us and entered Portugal with NO TEST. Being triple vaxed and testing before, during and after travel apparently mean NOTHING if you're holding a Namibian or South African passport. There is no more sense or reason for treating us this way. It is bordering on blatant racism. We have repeatedly requested permission for essential travel visas for my mother, father and sister to be here for my wedding in Portugal, to no avail. We want answers.

@CT DO, yes I booked a rapid antigen test for the same day of our flight at Shoppers for $40 x 3. I spoke to someone at Air Transat, and she said they will only need my passport and vaccine card for boarding (the three of us are triple vaxxed since Feb). It was on the news, Portugal was going to lift some restrictions on the 18th but moved to April 22nd. So hopefully, we all get a confirmation from their government regarding entry requirements as I really don't want to waste any more $ or my time if tests are not needed at the airport.

@JuvialGama No I didn't get a test ahead of time. I gambled that my Ontario Vaccine certificate would be EU Equivalent. On a related note, I also went to Spain on the same trip and then flew back to Portugal and interestingly at the Madrid airport they asked for either a test or vax certificate (again, this is Spain=>Portugal not Canada=>Portugal). I showed them (an airline representative) my Ontario certificate and it was good enough. In all cases, I was always only asked by the airline (prior to boarding) and never an official in Portugal upon arrival. So I think it depends on what airline you take.

@Kyle, did you get a test done before checking in?

@VeronicaFlowers Canadian with Ontario 3x Vax. Recently flew to Portugal. At Pearson check in (Air Transat) they asked for vaccination status and Portugal locator form. Upon arrival to Lisbon they only asked for passport and no questions about COVID test or vaccination status whatsoever.

Are Portuguese rules so ambiguous for a reason? How is it that TAP is not asking for tests while Air Canada is? I am booked to fly on AC in mid May and this is just a puzzle to me.

Hi, I am an Indian planning to travel to Portugal transiting via Frankfurt. While India is not in the allowed list, the flight into Portugal is coming in from a EU country. We are double vaxxed AZ with a booster also done by the time we will travel. Can someone pls shed light if this is ok as per Portugal requirements? Is Indian vaccine certificate and negative RTPCR done in India 72 hr prior to boarding be accepted?

Anybody who checked in with Air Canada in Montreal today? Do they really need the covid testing or is the vaccination proof enough? Thank you.

@VeronicaFlowers & @ChrisW I am travelling from Toronto (YYZ) to Lisbon ( LIS) today via TAP Airlines . I just checked in at the Airport and they asked only for Vaccination Proof(3 Doses) and Passenger Locater Form. RTPCR or Rapid Antigen was not needed. Note that this is only for TAP airlines and they have mentioned the same on their website too.

@VeronicaFlowers & @ChrisW My recent experience is that Portugal doesn't care about Canadian vaccine documentation or even vaccine status. Only things the Portuguese authorities wanted at the airport were our passports and the Locator form. When checking in with Air Canada (in Montreal) we had to show a negative test result (3 days prior to boarding for the PCR test or 1 day prior to boarding for the rapid test) along with the Locator form & passport. They say they do some random testing at the airports but I don't think anyone from our flight got selected. My assumption is the airlines have been charged to verify negative test results to ease the burden on the Portuguese border authorities...and the random tests or screening is done to validate the airlines work. Sorta makes sense because the airlines are responsible to transport any passengers which are found to not meet the Portuguese requirements so they have incentive to do it right?

Hey, a Canadian looking to visit Portugal. Can I do a pre-departure covid test if I don't have the booster shot yet? I have two shots already, anyone had a similar experience? Thanks!!

A little late to report but we arrived in Lisboa (from Montreal on Air Canada) April 02. Things AC wanted to see when boarding was the Locator form we filed w/the Portuguese gov’t (2 days earlier), our negative tests, and our passports. At Immigration in Lisboa we had to show our passports and our Locator forms. Portuguese gov’t appears to be: 1) trusting the airlines on the negative tests, and 2) not concerned with a vaccine cert of any kind.

I have just received a detailed message from the nice people of the Portuguese consulate in Montreal. Canadians still need a negative test To travel to Portugal. Judging from comments on this forum, airlines don’t seem to be enforcing the rule. Here is a little part of the reply u have received : “Vue que le Canada n’a pas signé encore un entente avec l’UE, les titulaires des certificats de vaccination émis au Canada doivent présenter un test PCR avec un résultat négatif réalisé dans les 72 heures avant l’embarquement ou un test rapide antigénique avec résultat négatif obtenue dans les 24 heures avant l’embarquement.”

Just visited Portugal last week. Flying from Canada. No test required, only proof of vaccination.

No worries, Fiona. I've been here for three weeks and I haven't been asked for any vaccination certification to get into restaurants/shops/museums.. And I crossed into Spain via a freeway without the need for any documentation. If fact, there was no border crossing office. Go well

Thanks again Tim for clarifying. I spoke to the Portuguese Embassy on Monday. They assured me that Portugal is open to Australians arriving via and EU or listed country. In terms of Covid, Portugal does not recognise the ICVC for entry but you can have a PCR before departure with result and documentation delivered within 2 hours and this is accepted on arrival into Portugal so long as the result is within 72 hours of arrival. I was told by the Embassy staff that once in Portugal the ICVC would be sufficient for entry into galleries etc (if they bother to check). Also crossing border to and from Spain there are no land border checks so basically travel is unrestricted once you provide the PCR test (if asked) on arrival by air into Portugal. Thanks again Tim for the updates.

The locator form is ridiculous. We were asked by the airlines to show proof we had it, so twice in total for our trip. It is painful to fill out, and no one ever ask to see it.

I am Australian, and will be flying from London to Faro. I do not have an EU vaccination certificate, only an Australian international vaccination certificate (ICVC) but it seems this is not accepted in Portugal? Does this mean we must take a test in Heathrow and be treated as "unvaccinated"? Then will I have issues getting into places such as restaurants being technically unvaccinated even though I have an Australian certificate showing Pfizer? Any advice is really appreciated. Thank you! Really hoping they start accepting the Australian certificates soon!

I am so confused. US passport and vaccinations. I have looked everywhere and keep getting conflicting answers. I am traveling to Porto flying through Zurich on the way where I change from Swiss Air to TAP. I have zero options to get a PCR where I live that can provide results in less than 72hrs so I will have to get a rapid within 24 hrs but I am hearing that since I change airlines in Zurich they will want test within 24hrs if final flight. Has anyone done this and did they accept if within 24hrs of first flight when switching to TAP air after 24hrs?

Sorry for the late reply. Yes it was at the AC counter, flying from Ottawa to Lisbon. Looks like no more test are needed to enter Portugal (if fully vaccinated) as of April 1st since Canada no longer requires them. We are now , under reciprocal conditions

Australians can get into Portugal without any problems. My friend and I had no problems entering Portugal on March 19. In fact, we didn't even go through customs. Before I left Perth I received an email from the Portugal Embassy in Australia saying it was ok for Australians to enter Portugal. The essential travel requirement only applies for DIRECT flights for travellers from Australia. But there are no direct flights from Australia. It's important to understand that if you have more than one leg to your flight, this is not classed as direct. But importantly also, the last leg needs to start in an EU country. Lizzie Malcolm, there will be no problems. 100 per cent. Have a great wedding.

Extremely disappointing update (28th March). Portugal please stop banning 3rd world countries from visiting Portugal when every citizen can show a full vaccination certificate and a negative test before entering. We are willing to jump through any hoops to continue back to normality if you would just OPEN please.

Can anyone explain why Australia has so suddenly without warning been removed from the non essential travel list. I am an Australian getting married in Portugal after 2 postponed dates and several thousand euros, and now 4 weeks out from the wedding have discovered my Australian guests won’t be able to travel all of a sudden? This website is so vague, what is the definition of essential travel and family reunion/imperative family reasons? There is so little information floating around and the information that is available is incredibly vague. How do I know my entire guest list won’t be turned away at the border?

Martine Dupuis - that was at an Air Canada Check In Counter? Really strange 'cause the AC web site says tests ARE required.

To add my experience arriving in Lisbon on Monday... We live in Canada and therefore had our vaccinations there - Pfizer and Moderna. When travelling from Mallorca to Lisbon we had to show our Canadian vaccination certificates at the check-in desk in Spain. Then again at the arrival gate in Portugal. No further questions, no issues - nice and easy.

Under 12 exempt from testing, over 12 have to show vaccination certificate. It is impossible in the UK to be fully vaccinated until you are at least 12 years and four months old. My daughter just turned twelve and has had her first vaccination, but the Portuguese regulations don’t recognise this, so I have to get a “laboratorial” test. Unfortunately most countries have dropped this requirement so getting such a test requires a 100km round trip to find a lab. Meanwhile Visit Portugal are running an advert on how it is easier to get to Portugal now.

I have been getting nothing but double-talk about visitor entry requirements as it pertains to vaccination status to Chinese Virus testing requirements to even enter Portugal or its autonomous regions. Very frustrating. On the one hand I am getting consulate officials here in Canada still insisting that we require a PCR test to be admitted to Portugal.....but if you go on the Portuguese Gov't website listing entry requirements, you get a whole different picture. They say there that even a 48 hour antigen test is fine to be admitted in. WHAT THE HELL IS IT PORTUGAL ??

Hi, I am going to Madeira from Canada. I am fully vaccinated, including a booster shot. My question is this : Madeira doesn't require any proof of either an antigen or PCR to get in. But since I have to transit from Ponta Delgada Azores, and catch a connecting flight three hours after landing, do I need to take a covid test in Canada first to present in Ponta Delgada ? Or am I fine with proof of vaccination certificate issued by our provincial and federal governments in Canada.

Apparently US citizens can enter Portugal without a "mandatory" COVID test as could be interpreted in the wording. None of the documents anywhere makes that clear, but I just went through pre-check-in and proof of vaccination was all that was needed. Please clarify.

Entry requirements updated today and still no entry for Thais. Why are Portugal’s restrictions so far out of line with the rest of Europe?

Coming from US 26/3/22 - anyone verify they don’t need negative Covid test in addition to vax card and locator form? Would love to skip the tests to enter. Anyone from US?

Also travelling from Canada to Lisbon soon - would love to hear the latest up to date information on what checks are happening on arrival if fully vaccinated (e.g. if performing negative test in Canada before leaving is still required). Or if they've implemented testing on arrival. Any updates would be greatly appreciated!

Tengo pasajes para abril, reprogramados por la pandemia. Quisiera saber cuando se levantan las restricciones para Argentina

Hasta cuando restricciones COVID? Las quitan en toda Europa y en Portugal siguen, nadie pide ya certificado COVID ?!!! Vayan enterándose o se quedan sin turismo

HI, please update your entry restrictions! EU recommend a personal basis criteria; so any people fully vaccinated should be able to enter Portugal.

Hi, any information regarding when will tourists from Mexico will be able to travel to Portugal? Thank you.

Hi! I'm a Belarus citizen but I'm gonna fly from Poland. Am I allowed to enter Portugal for travelling purpose? Thank you!

schengenvisainfo news Entry Requirements for Travellers From Third Countries Similar to the EU/EEA countries, travellers from several third countries can also enter Portugal for travel purposes. Portugal currently allows nonessential travel from these third countries, Brazil, Canada, the USA, and the UK. In addition, non-essential travel is also allowed for travellers from Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Kuwait, New Zealand, Peru, China, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Rwanda, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Uruguay, and the administrative regions of Macau and Hong Kong, provided that they meet reciprocal conditions. Travellers from these third countries who reach Portugal by air or sea are required to present a vaccination certificate indicating immunisation against the virus with one of the vaccines listed above or a recovery certificate. Advertisement blanche mandanal n D

FYI for Canadians travelling to Portugal*** I travelled today from Tenerife (Spain) to Lisbon and both the guy at the checkin desk in Tenerife and the border officer in Lisbon checked my Canadian vaccination certificate and I had no issues whatsoever. I’m double vaxxed with a booster (Pfizer). Due to the vagueness of this website I paid 30 euros for a rapid test at the airport before boarding which turned out to be a complete waste of money.

Hi, when will the list of countries allowed for non-essential travel be updated? I am looking to travel to Portugal in May from Morocco.

Hi,Fully vaccinated with Booster Australian Nationals meant to be travelling from Sydney, Australia to Porto arriving 12 April. Are we able to enter Portugal?

Hi, any information regarding when will tourists from Mexico will be able to travel to Portugal? Thank you.

Hi Portugal, when will you adopt the new recommendation from the EU and allow non-essential travel for persons vaccinated with an EU or WHO approved vaccine from countries outside the EU? Happy to have a PCR test as an additional measure. The EU recommended this new initiative be implemented from the 1st of March.

Hi, I cannot get over the illogical step of requiring fully vaccinated passengers from only some countries (ie the USA) to get a pre-departure test. I, as a fully vaccinated person from the USA, present the same "threat" as a fully vaccinated person from somewhere in the EU so why am I required to do a pre-departure test whereas a fully vaccinated person in the UK does not? It is completely illogical. It adds a level of stress and logistics that is simple unnecessary. If it was actually necessary then all fully vaccinated people from all countries would need to test, not just people from a select few countries.

I am a Canadian travelling to Portugal. This site specifies than a rapid antigen test must be done 24 hours prior to departure while the following site (www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/portugal-current-travel-restrictions-explained/) specifies 24 hours prior to arrival. This makes a huge difference when there is 21 hours between departure and arrival. So which site has the correct information?

Based on Schengenvisainfo.com info from this morning, third countries from where non essential travel is allowed will have their vax certificates accepted when they arrive by air and a test will not be needed. https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/portugal-current-travel-restrictions-explained/ Travellers from these third countries who reach Portugal by air or sea are required to present a vaccination certificate indicating immunisation against the virus with one of the vaccines listed above or a recovery certificate.

Hi, Im a very very sad mexican, disappointed by the restrictions by Covid19 in Portugal. I have tickets for march 1st, tours and hotels booked. I really hope, as with Canada, they add MÉXICO to the list again on February 28!! Please. I've canceled this trip TWICE.

Hello again, Australian asking clarification, according to your visitportugal information FLIGHTS FROM COUNTRIES as follows: ''Flights from countries not mentioned are allowed exclusively for “essential travel”, i.e. to allow the entry into Portugal of citizens travelling for professional, study and family reunion purposes, and for health or humanitarian reasons.'' Does that mean as long as you are flying into Portugal via the Schengen Area, Canada, UAE, Kuwait etc you are allowed to travel for non essential travel as an Australian citizen travelling from Australia VIA the allowed countries??? Please clarify, Australia does not have any flights flying into Portugal directly. Is that why we are not on the ALLOWED list??? Request a need for clarification. Thank you.

Hi, Canadian student studying in UK here. Does anyone know exactly what the 270 days means? My second dose will have been exactly 270 days on the day I fly into Portugal. They only specify no more than 270days upon arrival. I think it will be ok but hoping someone can confirm this for me. Thank you!

Hi everyone; first Canada, then Australia, now from Argentina ! We can not enter Portugal as a non essential traveler . I found myself in the same situation that previous users. PLEASE, OPEN PORTUGAL for ARGENTINA too !

I’m an Australian who is supposed to visit Portugal end of March - all my flights & accomodations booked and now the current restrictions do not allow Australian tourists to enter - I don’t understand this rule, if we are fully vaccinated and can produce a negative CoViD test, we should be allowed to enter. Why would you restrict such Australians but allow other countries to enter ? This is unfair.

It’s sounding like a bit of a pile-on, but yes, please open to Australia. I’m tripled vaccinated and had been hopping to fly into Portugal next month now that Australia’s borders are open and accepting tourists without restrictions. I fully understand the caution, but I was a bit surprised Australia is on Portugal’s essential travel only list. I hope we make it off there soon.

Hi, I am wondering why Australia is still not on the list of allowed citizens to enter Portugal. Canada has been included, Australia has opened our borders from the 21st Feb and we are 90+% fully vaccinated and 52.30 % boosted with 3rd vaccine. I am bringing a group of 13 passengers to do a tour of 18 days in Portugal in 18th April 2022. I have prepaid for airfares and tours. I really need Visit Portugal to include Australia in your list of tourists allowed to enter your country. thank you.

David Beckett, I hear you. The link you provided does say Pfizer and Moderna are accepted. I also concur that Canadian vaccine certificate information seems to satisfy Portuguese entry reqs, but the issue of reciprocity is still confusing. Planning to get tested prior to arrival in Portugal, unless this website changes the rules, which I expect will happen.

Simone Coenen - The way I read the info section is that the covid certs are no longer required to participate in activities once you are in the country...so no cert checks at the door of the local restaurant etc.? David Sellors - I agree the info presented is a little confusing, but the way I read it proof of vaccination (an EU accepted cert or some other form) is required. The Canadian cert is not accepted but the common vaccines used in Canada ARE accepted (at least the vaxx's my wife and I had - Moderna and Pfizer respectively). You'll have to read the info at the link provided in the Vaccination section under V - Additional Information. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory/overview/public-health-threats/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/treatments-vaccines/covid-19-vaccines As I read it, we can use the information detailed in our Canadian certs for proof of immunization...as opposed to the cert being accepted on the basis of a quick scan of the QR code. Also, and to make sure we've covered all the possible problems properly, as I read the web page, we can have PCR tests done 2 days before our departure in order to comply with the info in I - Accessibility (the 3rd bullet in section 1 of Mainland Portugal/Mandatory.) Make sense?

I am very disappointed to see that AUSTRALIA has not been put on the list for non essential travel, why is this?? It cannot be about the vaccines and high covid numbers as Australia's covid numbers have been dropping and still we are not on the list for portugal, seems it's all about politics. Canada has been put back on the list but Not Australia, Why? Yet the US and UK can visit.. We have travel plans to visit Portugal this year and are very dishearted by the Portuguese Gov with no logic behind why Australia has not been listed.

This is great news, and hopefully it will not change between now and our departure date! Now we just have to try and figure out what to do about the COVID certificate that is required (at present, Canadian certs are not accepted).

Yes CANADA is back and in bold. Thanks to everyone for voicing their concerns.

That's amazing news. Hopefully this doesn't change now going forward. So looking forward to being in the Iberian peninsula in May

Obrigado!!!

@Prateek Singh Its now there :)

@Debora @Pascal, there is new legislation that is in effect since midnight (13 hrs ago, one Decree, one Resolution and one Order), the Order n.º 2181-B/2022 is listing Canada together with Brazil US and UK as countries from where non essential travel is allowed. DRE.pt is the official website where laws, decrees etc. are published in Portugal, once published they take effect the next day at midnight. Our flight in on February 25 (Toronto-Lisbon).

Mircea's right it does says that in the article she linked, i wonder if it actually. means canadiens are now allowed for. real

fingers crossed that feb 28th this canada can't enter portugal restriction gets lifted up.. i'm half portuguese by my father's side and i never wished i had done my portuguese passport more than i do now... i'm supposed to visit family members i have not seen in years and watch our selecao's national team against turkey on march 24th, and if i cant make it because of this it will break my heart.

Wow. Reading that Toronto Star article. We called TAP 3 times and they also told us they didn't know anything either. I had to ask them to verify and after a few minutes they came back saying yes we could not enter Portugal. We also called the Portuguese embassy in Ottawa and they explicitly said they would not let us on the plane. We did think about just going for it but where concerned about the consequences landing in Lisbon. It would have cost us a lot more than getting turned back in Toronto. We try to be responsible travellers. We should have got on that flight from from Toronto a few days ago. We thought about it. There were some posts about not pointing figures. It very well may Canada's fault or it may be Portugal's fault, or both. That's not the really the point. Communication!

Finally the Canadian media is paying attention to this baffling ban on Canadians by Portugal: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/02/18/canadian-fliers-confused-after-portugal-drops-canada-from-travel-list.html

Hi, anyone have an update on the canadien situation? We are flying febuary 28th and arriving in portugal march 1st. Thanks

Pascal's observation illustrates how the current rules are so irrational. They are not based on common sense. One just needs to watch the Canadian news and then the American news to see the covid reality. Can I appeal to those in charge of the Portuguese entry requirements ? Look at the data, and make factually based decisions, that's all I ask. Barring Canadians simply because a Canadian website says it doesn't recommend non-essential travel is just taking the easy way out. Fact is, Canadians are travelling internationally, and no one is stopping them. Time to catch up on the rules, dear Portuguese gov't ;-)

My experience as a Canadian: I live in Calgary AB and my parents live in Lisbon, Portugal. It has been 3 years since I was last able to see them. After Covid crazy started, I was unable to visit them and they were unable to visit us here in Canada too. After multiple programmed trips that got postponed and then cancelled, we finally booked our visit to Portugal for Feb 16h, 2022. I have been checking the Visit Portugal website on a daily basis as the restrictions and policies seem to change very constantly. I was shocked to see Canada removed from the allowed list by Portugal, and lost sleep. On the 11th I decided to go to the airport and talk to Air Canada agents in person. After checking on their internal computer systems they were unable to tell me 100% sure if I was going to be allowed as a Canadian or not. They said both information popped up for them: that Canadians were and were not allowed. So they called their Air Canada Covid helpline and were told THERE WERE NO RESTRICTIONS, and a NEGATIVE COVID TEST WAS NOT NEEDED, all was required was a valid Canadian passport for longer than 3 months, and proof of 3 doses of the vaccine. At that point in time I haven't told the Air Canada agents that I have multiple nationality and hold Canadian and Portuguese passports, so I felt somewhat "safe" with the measures implemented by Portugal on Feb 9th, despite the fact that. my wife is not Portuguese and was coming with me. Furthermore, I would consider my trip to be essential, since it was for family reunion. What actually happened: I decided to go as a Canadian and not mention my Portuguese citizenship. I performed the online checkin 24h prior to the first flight (we were going through Frankfurt). We arrived at the airport 4h before the flight. At the baggage drop off the Air Canada agent asked for the Canadian passport, proof of the vaccine, the Portuguese locator form AND proof of negative test. Thankfully I was prepared and had been tested the day before through Walmart. Best CAD$ 20 ever spent. At our connection in Frankfurt, Lufthansa agent asked for the exact same things. At our arrival in Lisbon, the Portuguese agent asked only for the Passport and the vaccine proof, not even the negative test. The official obviously only cared that the people were vaccinated, and did not let the politics get in the way, ignoring the fact that the Canadian issued vaccine certificate would not be valid in Europe. So in the end, it all worked out and I didn't have to use my Portuguese passport or even claim it was an essential travel. I do understand that my situation is different than people that go on vacation, and the policies are very unstable, however I wanted to share this experience in case someone decides they would risk it. I hope this helps and sets your mind at ease, as I was extremely anxious and had no information from other people that might have tried boarding a plane to Portugal after Feb 9th.

Thank you gentlemen. I wasn't taking any shots at any government (just to be clear) I am a Portuguese Canadian and very lucky to be both. All I meant by foreigners entering Canada is that, in Canada we were still doing PCR tests and isolation if needed. I agree with Igor. Patience is the way to go. In a couple of weeks this will all be behind us.

@Helder - thanks for the info. I agree that Canada has been slow to adopt a return to normalcy but I don't believe Portuguese citizens were barred from entering? Based on this website, if you are fully vaccinated you need to do a pre arrival test (which is now being changed to a rapid test - like the USA) and are still allowed in. https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/wizard-start The EU vaccine certificate is also accepted in Canada's ArriveCan app. These rules are pretty aligned with what Portugal was doing too prior to banning Canadians. Also Canada's Advisory against non essential travel is just a guideline - there was/is no outright banning of Portuguese/EU citizens. Please correct me if I'm mistaken. I agree reciprocity is important, but that is not what is being cited as a reason by many Portuguese authorities. Instead they are saying the removal of Canada from the list happened bc of "epidemiological circumstances" but then they don't provide supporting evidence of this. There was no worsening of epidemiological conditions when Canada was removed .. in fact our cases and vaccination rates are better than countries who are still on the allowed list. Plus I think people are upset bc the removal was so abrupt and done very quietly and in fact felt kind of underhanded. Portuguese government and airlines were running promos to Canadians to visit Portugal and that the country is open for travel (take a look on FB and Twitter) while around the same time removed Canadians from the allowed list.. again without warning or reasoning. Then they did not even share this news anywhere until days later (after pressure from travelers who were seeing mixed messages and lost out on thousands of dollars).... it just all seems very unfair and does not make much sense. We are still waiting for a solid answer and based on this forum, no one has received it yet.

@Howard Holst. Thanks. we thought of the Azores but it was not on the list a few days ago. Only the other two islands were allowing Canadians. I can't remember their names. We thought of that earlier but I don't see that TAP flies to Azores or the other Islands from Canada. TAP's website does not even show a flights from Lisbon to Azores so my guess you use a diffident airline? We are not investigating this as we wouldn't do that this time around. We would want to plan that out. Today we were supposed to do the board walk in Salgados. One of our favourite places. Over the next few days I was planning on shooting birds (camera) at the salt water marches around Faro. We were also planning to head up to Nazare for a few days after watching The100 ft Wave in Netflix. Last time we drove to Porto. Awesome city.

@ Sam P. There was a post that listed Portuguese authorities that emailed as well. I'm guessing they may have not been happy about that. I don't see that post either but maybe I just missed it.

Hi guys, I called the ambassad of Portugal in Canada and they told me that the restrictions will end on febuary 28th. May be try yourself if they said the same thing. +1 (613) 729-0883

@ Sam P. My post was removed. I was thanking you and another person for the email contacts. I did send emails.

https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions/PRT?affiliateId=tap&language=en-GB&nationality=PRT&departureDate=2022-03-28&returnDate=2022-04-04&tripType=roundTrip&transitType=noTransit&fullyVaccinated=false&originCountry=CAN Take a look at this

Go to TAP Website it has different information. BTW, you can also Fly to Ponta Delgada, proof of negative covid test is the only requirement. Air Transat are not vey reliable. No wonder they are about to close shop, hopefully West Jet will buy them. Entry restricted for international travellers Description Travellers arriving from Canada (see 173 additional countries) are not allowed to enter mainland Portugal. Please note, direct travel to Madeira and Porto Santo is allowed. The land borders between Portugal and Spain are open. Please check the source for exemptions, documentation, quarantine, and/or testing requirements before travelling.

Depart YYZ - PDL - 2022-02-28 – Return PDL - YYZ - 2022-03-07 Passport: CANSelected Fully vaccinated Most travellers from Toronto, YYZ with proof of full COVID-19 vaccination are not able to enter Ponta Delgada, PDL yet. From Air Transat website

can someone please enlighten me on what is accurate or not, i was supposed to travel from montreal to lisbon on the 27th arriving there on the 28th, but now websites are saying none essential travel from canada is not permitted, then others say it is, as of today under the iata map it only says PCR tests are required but nothing about people not entering the country. i really dont know what to do at this point, also if you look at the restrictions and everything under this website travelling to the islands, azores and madeira there is no restrictions about not allowing citizens of canada to not enter, so does that means the mainland is off limit for canadiens but not the. islands?

Everyone, take a look at the IATA update.

Looking at Ariel's link, Canada may not have a reciprocal relationship, but neither do the US or Brazil, both of whom are allowed to visit for non essential reasons. In any case, this was true of Canada before Feb 9 as well, so what happened exactly on that date? Finally, if the onus was on Canada, we would have not been allowed by any EU country. Most (all?) Of them except Portugal are open to Canadians. Had booked for Portugal and Spain in May, but will end up going to Spain only and spending more money there (since will be moving the days I planned to spend in Portugal there) if Portugal has not reversed this by end of the month. Don't need the last minute rebooking hassle.

Having a TAP flight booked to Portugal from Toronto, Canada on March 15, 2022 and a condo in Algarve rented for 1 month, it is devastating to hear that Portugal does not accept Canadians for non essential travel anymore. What is the reason for this change? How and when will this new rule be reversed?

Very frustrating that Canadians are now prohibited from "non-essential" travel to Portugal. Except for 2020 and 2021, my wife and I have been vacationing in the Algarve for the past 15 years and own a timeshare there for the last 5 years. Banning visitors to Portugal seems a very strange way to help an important industry like tourism recover! The Portuguese embassy in Ottawa responded to my initial query but can only really point to the (rather vague) information on the visitportugal.com website. I have sent in another query about routing to mainland Portugal via Madeira or the Azores and am waiting for their response on that option. Failing that option, we will see what is announced after 28 February and then decide if we have to cancel this year's trip like we did the previous 2 years.

"COVID Certificates issued in Moldova are accepted in the EU under the same conditions as the EU Digital COVID Certificate. Likewise, the EU Digital COVID Certificate is accepted in Moldova". Right, Portugal. So let me get this straight - my triple vaccinated family still cannot visit us in Madeira (where there are no restrictions), because they have to fly via Lisbon. And Moldova, as a non-EU country, is still unwelcome in Portugal. We keep checking this website daily hoping for some clarity on the matter, updates take weeks. My parents have already lost their tickers which they booked months ago, in the hopes that the country would open up on 1 February (as most EU countries did). When are we going back to normality? When will triple vaccines, tests, and whatnot be enough for families to reunite? Absolutely shocking how disorganised this whole thing has been. What will it take for a non-EU citizen to be able to transit via mainland anytime soon?! Most countries have better stats than Portugal by now, including Moldova, yet we are still unwelcome. Thanks, Portugal!

Hi everyone. According to this website https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en#who-can-get-the-eu-digital-covid-certificate Canada has not/not joined the EU digital Covid Certificate System. Hence, the onus is on Canada and not/not on Portugal to make the changes. The system is based on reciprocal treatment.

Canadian here. Was planning to explore Portugal with a view to making it a place to stay each year. But now that the government has randomly targeted Canadians by removing them from acceptance for tourism (while allowing U.S. and other countries) …. Well we are now reconsidering ever going to Portugal. Many other places to spend tourist dollars that wantCanadians and treat as valued guests.

My interpretation of the rules are Canadians can go to Azores for non essential visits provided they are vaccinated and have a negative PCR within 72 hours or a negative Antigen test within 48 hours. Once you are in Azores, you can travel to mainland Portugal. Can anybody confirm I am correct?

Thanks Portugal. We were supposed to fly to Faro tomorrow, February 16th for a 6 week stay. Over the weekend we found out that last week you changed the rules for Canadians. No entry for non essential travel. Yesterday we had to scramble to cancel everything. We may lose $3,000 on a condo rental. We have been wintering in your country for years and planned to continue for many years. Now we are wondering if your country will every see another tourism dollar from us. We wish we could give you a rating lower than 1.

Does anyone know on when the restriction for canadian travelers will be lifted? I am supposed to leave on March 2nd. Thank you!

I am extremely disappointed with the Portuguese Government for not allowing Canadians to enter Portugal for non essential travel. Canada has one of the best vaccination rates in the word, as well a handle in controlling the virus, on the other hand Brazil and the US are a complete disaster and their citizens are allowed to enter. This is hurting the tourist industry that employs millions of Portuguese Citizens. If anyone is listening please change this crazy rule. I completely agree with testing, fully vaccinated requirements, but a general ban on Canadians it is uncalled for.

Very disappointed with blocking Canada with entry to Portugal, your choice to do. My option is to go to Spain and walk the many Caminos open to Canadians.

Hi there, Jordan from Canada here! I noticed Canada was removed from the non-essential travel list the day after purchasing tickets. I was so disappointed to see this, especially given that Canada has one of the highest vaccine rates in the world, much higher than the UK and US. We were planning to visit in March. As some other users have commented, we hope that this decision is lifted after February 28th! So sorry to all the travelers that had to cancel during this time.

Triple-vaccinated canadian here that just wants to spend his hard-earned money in Portugal in a safe and respectful way. Portugal seems to be the only country on earth that does not want canadians... How can this make sense? Canadense vacinado triplo aqui que só quer gastar seu suado dinheiro em Portugal de forma segura e respeitosa. Portugal parece ser o único país do mundo que não quer canadenses... Como isso pode fazer sentido?

Ridiculous removing Canada from the list. But I think the reason behind is how hard is to enter in Canada. It asks for PCR tests. Argentina, Canada and Australia got removed from the list: More info https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-council-removes-argentina-australia-canada-from-safe-third-countries-list/

I am a Canadian tourist to Portugal and I understand that many of my Canadian family and friends who have booked places in Portugal have had to cancel because of the new rules that came into effect 9th February 2022. I do not understand why Canadians who are vaccinated to a level of 90% are not allowed to come in unless it is essential travel. However Brazil, USA and UK who have far worse covid records than Canada are allowed in.

Dear Canadians, we've just got update from Ottawa Portuguese Consulate that the current Canada-Portugal border restrictions for non essential travel is in effect till February 28th, 2022. Lets hope that Portugal will reconsider and reopen for us after that. We have to check this website for updates. Also Toronto and Ottawa Portuguese Consulates are responding very quickly by email. We had to cancel our trip on the very short notice. It was not much warning or public announcement about this restriction - very upsetting... Stray strong!

We are due to depart Canada in a week and now find that we are restricted entry. As many others, we are fully vaccinated and have airport rapid tests booked to ensure safe travel Are there expected reopen dates? We are in a tight situation. Thank you.

Another Canadian here and have booked a flight to Lisbon for my Mom and I at the end of April. Will the restrictions be lifted soon for non-essential travel from Canada? We are both boosted. Flights were booked with TAPAir so why was that allowed if these restrictions are in place. Very frustrating. Hoping there would be an update soon so we’ll know what to do.

Another Canadians here !! I am very disappointed that Canada has been removed from the non-essential list, what is the reason ? it makes no sense since all Canadians need to be fully vaccinated to board the plane anyways and we also have some of highest vaccination rate in the world. I have an upcoming trip to Lisbon in April, is there a chance that Portugal can be open by then ? or is it permissible to transiting in Portugal less than 24 hrs for non essential ?

As others I have purchased flight tickets to Lisbon and see that Canada has been removed. We are all vaccinated. Is this enough to still be able to go?

Hello, I noticed Canada was removed from the list for non-essential travel. I'm wondering why that is and if it will be changed? Canada has one of the highest vaccine rates in the world higher than the UK and US. We were sad to see our country removed as we were planning to visit in April.

Hi, I wanted to check why Canada was removed from the non essential list and if this will be reversed in time for our trip in mid may. I already have tickets and it would be disappointing to change them to another country. I really had my heart set on seeing Portugal.

heard the following today from portuguese consulate/ottawa.... Good afternoon, We regret to inform you that presently Canadian citizens are not allowed to enter Portugal on non-essential travel: https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal. Any updates and/or changes will be posted on the website above.

On IATA, they update it today and they said that with a Covid Passport vaccination we can enter. This apply to Canada too? https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php#:~:text=Published-,10.02.2022,-1.%20Passengers%20are

Please correct the requirements for entering Portugal over land, to match those issued for entry by air. In the case of entry by air of persons from 3rd countries, it specifically states that Digital vaccination certificates issued by 3rd countries which have been accepted as valid, are all that is required; NO NEED FOR TEST RESULTS. We need that stated also for the entry by land.

Vergonha… actualizaram a data “para inglês ver” e mantiveram as normas desactualizadas… em que país estamos?!

Por favor, actualizem o site com urgência! Já saiu ontem no diário da república https://files.dre.pt/1s/2022/02/025a00/0000400007.pdf e começou a ter força de lei desde a meia noite. Já não é preciso teste, mas só passaporte digital covid para entrar em Portugal. Companhias aéreas estão a negar o embarque a cidadãos portugueses por culpa do vosso site desactualizado! Obrigado pela atenção

I left a comment yesterday and the article date was changed from 10 January to 3 January, and today - to 3 February... Maybe time to update the text as well, and not just the date? Portugal announced an update on the testing rules yesterday, but that hasn't been reflected in the article. When will we get an official update on the travel restrictions?!

Come on Portugal! No updates since 10 January - perhaps it's time to return to normality, follow EU recommendations from 1 February and open up for all tourists, including those from outside the EU provided they meet your entry requirements?

Hello, we would like to visit Portugal from England in February and wanted to check if you have any plans to accept EU vaccination certificate without need for a test for fully vaccinated travelers like Spain does? Thank you!

Boa noite, mesmo se a pessoa tem a terceira dose, tem que entrar em Portugal com um teste feito mas, em Portugal, com a terceira dose pode ir a todo o lado sem fazer teste. Injusto, a não ser que Portugal se ofereça para pagar os custos dos testes.

Hello, I have the intention to go to Porto on 02 Jan. However, my friend who is Portuguese mentioned that before entering a restaurant, despite the vaccinations one needs to do a rapid test? Is this available on the streets and free? Does anyone know if the government intends to change to dark red and when? I need to travel to Asia and I cannot be stuck in quarantine in Europe. Thank you for your help.

Dear all, I have a certificate of recovery from covid 19, do I need a negative test as well to access restaurants, hotels, etc? Thanks

Hello, is there someone who could help me? I've already planned a fly to Lisbon for next week, to entry in Portugal from Italy, Portugal asks a: Laboratorial rapid antigen test, is it enough the test done in the pharmacy? I've already planned it at the pharmacy 24 hours before my boarding ... but I'm not sure that it's enough ... Thanks to everyone can help

Olá alguém nos ajuda a entender que tipo de antígeno é aceite na entrada em Portugal? Ouvi dizer que os testes comprados nos laboratórios online e feitos em casa com envio de certificado não são aceites apartir de agora? Eu usei este tipo em julho. Há muitos emigrantes aqui confusos com isto?

Dear Friends, I am going to New Year to Lisbon with my children 14 and 15 y.o. Could you please check for children older 12 y.o. need a vaccination certificate or enough RT-PCR Test (or similar NAAT test) - 72h before boarding, or Rapid Antigen Test - 48h before boarding? We already bought flight tickets

Dear Sirs! Could you be so kind to let me know if the cerificate of vaccination is enouth t otravel to Portugal from Spain by bus or the test is required also? And what location formshould be filled in this case, because all available forms are created for the travels by air? Thank you in advance.

Hello! Can you please help me? I don't understand - can the Ukrainians with full vaccination and PCR test travel for tourism?

Hi, I and my friends want to travel to Portugal. We are Chinese but we are living in the Netherlands now, and we all got fully vaccinated. We will first travel to Spain and then from Spain to Portugal. Can we arrive in Portugal? Is it free to do a negative test or how much money it will cost? If we have a negative report, do we need to be tested every time we cross the border? Thank you very much for your help!

Hello. I can't find information if children under 12 are excluded to present test. Other question: people with recover certificate neet to present test? thank you.

Good morning. I am traveling to Portugal from Romania before the 1st December. I have a EU Covid Certificate. Do I need a pcr test?

I will be travelling from Canada to Portugal in late November. I have all been fully vaccinated with approved vaccines. As We are non EU citizens, we cannot apply for the EU Covid passport, however we do have proof of vaccination from our provincial government that we can produce on request, downloaded certificates and printed certificates from the Quebec Ministry of Health with all relevant information as well as a provincial COVID passport with QR code. Is this acceptable proof of vaccination to enter Portugal, or do we require PCR testing in addition. The last Update of your site is the 1er of November and I saw on the IATA (International Air Transport Association), with an Update on the 15 of November that the Canadien Covid Passeport is now accepted as equivalent of the EU Covid passeport, and so the Covid test before arriving is not anymore mandatory for Canadien. Can you confirm that I don't need the test if I have my QR Canadien Covid Vaccination please

Can you enter portugal as a vaccinated Serbian citizen via flight from Hungary? Or by land from Spain? Thanks.

A valid vaccination or recovery certificate issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions' - is the requirement per the visitportugal website. European Commision and Turkish (a third country) government has granted the EU Digital Certificate recognition, that is reciprocal, therefore the implication is that the Turkish vaccination certificate is now valid for entry into Portugal without a need for testing. Why does your website not make this explicit, as is the case for government agencies in Germany, Belgium , France, Spain etc.? Does Portugal not want people from the Turkey to visit?

WHERE ARE THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS? WHEN ARE PORTUGAL GOING TO ACCEPT THE UK VACINATION CERTIFICATE? AS SPAIN ALREADY HAS AND ARE PRESUMABLY BENIFITING FROM INCREASED TOURISM. THE UK AS ACCEPTED TO EU CERTIFICATE SO WHY DOSNT THE EU ACCEPT THE UK ONE ON BLOCK.

Hi, I'm planning to visit European River Summit in Lisbon in November and I'm coming from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Am I allowed to entry Portugal since I'm fully vaccinetd, although B&H isn't on the allowed countries list by plane?

We will be travelling from Canada to Portugal in late October. We have all been fully vaccinated with approved vaccines. As We are non EU citizens, we cannot apply for the EU Covid passport, however we do have proof of vaccination from our provincial government that we can produce on request, downloaded certificates and printed certificates from the Quebec Ministry of Health with all relevant information as well as a provincial COVID passport with QR code. Is this acceptable proof of vaccination to enter Portugal, or do we require PCR testing in addition. Thank you

I am a South African and am very keen to visit Portugal for tourism and to potentially invest in the country, but as I am a South African and my travel is not “essential” I am not currently allowed to visit Portugal. Even if my travel could be classified as essential, I would still have to go into quarantine for 14 days on arrival in Portugal. This makes no sense as I am fully vaccinated with 2 jabs of Pfizer and so are many of my fellow citizens. South Africa is also now at Lockdown Level 2, which is not very restrictive. I really feel that Portugal should reconsider it’s COVID-19 restrictions for South African visitors. Why not allow fully vaccinated travelers to visit and with no quarantine.

Hello, we are 4 athletes coming for the Port Half Marathon on the 19th of September, we are all residents of Israel, all fully vaccinated and planning to do a PCR test before the flight. Lately we paid attention that Israel have been removed from the "ALLOWED" list, and it’s not mentioned in all the other categories. The question is would we be allowed to enter the country by plain, and if not is there any exclusions for the international athletes or is there any possible procedure to pass for entering the Portugal?

Related question to below. My daughter and son-in-law are US Citizens temporarily living in Israel and planning to fly from Tel Aviv to Lisboa to meet us. Israel appears to be off the list of Allowed Countries. What does that mean in terms of them entering the country as US Citizens from Israel. Both are fully vaccinated and have had a third shot. They have the Israeli Green Pass.

Hello, I am an Israeli citizen and have a flight from Luxembourg to Porto on the 6.9. I have an Israeli vaccination passport with pfizer (vaccinated with 3 doses, the last dose on the 29.8) and am planning to take a PCR before the flight. Will I be able to enter? Or Israeli passport is not allowed? If not by flight, will I be able to enter via train/car from Spain? Obrigado :)

I know its the Ministry of Health's decision, but when will US citizens be able to use their CDC vaccination card for flights and hotels? It feels a little ridiculous when other EU countries are allowing this.

Hi! I am attending the Velo-city conference which is to be held in Lisbon from September 6-9 2021 as a speaker. Since I'm from India, I am required to undergo a 14-day quarantining procedure. I see that the regulations were updated last on August 1. I would like to understand if there has been any change in the COVID-19 rules since it's been a few weeks since its last update.

Bom dia, existe previsão de atualização das medidas de entrada em Portugal para turistas brasileiros? tenho um cruzeiro que sai de Lisboa em novembro! Obrigado,

Bom Dia! I would like to come to Portugal for a month, because I used to study there and miss the culture. I am from Ukraine but work in Dubai, UAE.I am a cabin crew and I am fully vaccinated. I have a passport that allows to enter EU. Could you please clarify if it is possible to come to Lisbon for a whole month in August? Thank you in advance, Kindest Regards, Anastasia Babenko

What are the rules applicable to a traveler from a Country not listed in the Allowed or Limited? Where can this information be obtained?

Hi, Is a EU digital COVID certificate with one vaccination good enough to use in Portugal?

Hello, I have 2 doses Sinocav Vaccine lasy January. Can I enter to Portugal with my narional vaccination certificate ?

I'm a UK/citizen and my wife is a French citizen. We are both U.S. residents, looking to spend a month or so in Portugal. While it's clear we can't do that right now, it's not at clear WHEN we will be able to do so. Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks to you all in advance.

Hi. From my country the PCR test is unaffordable. Will a negative result from an antigen test be permitted for entry? If you cannot answer can you please direct me to who I need to contact to find out?