I’m not Portugese, but I do have a job here, residence and visa. Data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control puts Portugal at 24.6. There are direct flights available between the UK and Lisbon, Porto, Faro (for the Algarve), Madeira and the Azores. My question is if the border is open to Brazilians! Since this was stated in your column and the US has opened to European countries would this mean a new update possible on the reciprocity to US travelers to Portugal being allowed entry? Since then infection rates have climbed. Like Croatia, Serbia, Turkey, UAE, Mexico, instead? Thanks. Can I travel from Scotland to Portugal as a tourist? I’m in Brazil now, and I have a ticket to Lisbon, then I have another ticket to London, the tickets are separate. and if I don’t have it, will they do a test for me at the airport in Lisbon? Europe doesn’t seem to be opening up more, only re-closing again, Enter your email address to subscribe to Travel Off Path's latest breaking travel news, straight to your inbox, Japan Prepares Reopening Border For Tourism, Indonesian Government Preparing Bali For International Tourists, Cancun Hotels Increase Occupancy To 80% To Keep Up With Holiday Demand, IATA Announces Key Features Of New Travel Pass App, Mexico: COVID-19 Entry Requirements For Travelers, Thailand Confirms Borders Now Open For Visa-Free Tourism, Countries Reopening Their Borders For Tourism: The Complete List, Any traveler from any nation going into Madeira or Azores. I have similar situation as Hanna described a bit earlier. I appreciate everyone who shared information here as it helped me immensely to know what to expect. T his is a developing story. Travel Off Path has received a massive amount of conflicting information about how these third-party countries are being permitted. I’m a US citizen, but I spent some time in the UK (more than 14 days) before flying to Lisbon. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. Mainland Portugal has lost its travel corridor with the UK, just three weeks after the Government accounced it was adding the country to its quarantine-free list. I’m so confused and afraid of the whole situation . Hi, We are travelling to Spain and have a long-term student visa, but the flight i want to purchase has a stop in Lisbon. We do our best to keep this article up to date with all the latest information, but the decision to travel is ultimately your responsibility. Check with your operator for the latest advice. (Colin is his name, you can find his comments on this thread) And he had all the paperwork you have, plus he dressed in ‘business attire’, which seems like a small detail, but then people did not assume he was just a tourist trying to get around the rules. Thanks for posting. Will they allow me to continue on to madrid with this visa? Regarding international travel and connections, the President of the Government of Spain announced the opening of borders for foreigners starting in July. While social distancing, reduced capacity and extra sanitary precautions are still in full effect, MANY businesses and attractions are open. So hard to say! Read More: See a complete list of countries now reopen for international tourism, Sources: Portugal Tourism Board / Portugal Immigration, For the latest United States, Canada, and World-wide Travel News join our: Facebook Community. Approved countries in the 2 lists above that include EU/Schengen nations and the 12 third-party approved countries. Portugal’s Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva recently made a statement saying: “Tourists are welcome in Portugal,” and explained that some health checks will be introduced at airports but there will be no compulsory quarantine for those flying in. Portugal is still not open to Americans for tourism, ... International travel began August 1. I think it’s a small detail that helps your case for sure! I am Brazilian. Would he be able to fly to Portugal from America with his Canadian passport? Not at this time. But I do feel that coming from a high risk nation like the USA you will need a PCR test at least. First you apply for permission to get married, then you wait for your marriage to be approved (it can take 6 months! But even if it had that makes little difference since Lisbon has very few tourists compared with other European city breaks destinations (ie. The use of non-surgical masks is mandatory in enclosed spaces, such as supermarkets, shops, beauty salons, schools, public services, at the airport, in taxis and on public transport. I actually wrote to SEF and had an answer (if you can call it that) the very next morning. Let us know what happens! Thank you in advance, If she was travelling there to move back, there might be an exception, but if the travel is just for leisure, then at this time you will not be permitted. This means remaining 2m apart from other people when in public, respecting rules on maximum capacity on public transport, in shops and other establishments and practising good hand hygiene. Hello, can i travel to Portugal from United Arab Emirates. As of June 2020, Portugal has reopened its doors for tourism from select countries. With so many people around the world having holidays booked for the summer and a tourism industry in turmoil, European countries are pondering when and how to start opening borders. We have had MANY Canadian readers successfully depart Canada and gain entry into Portugal for the purposes of tourism in the last 72 hours, without any reciprocity, testing, or quarantines. The FCDO now advising against all not essential travel to mainland Portugal, meaning that it will be tricker to secure travel insurance for a trip there. As of June 2020, Portugal has reopened its doors for tourism from select countries. You'll get wine cellars and vineyards near Oporto in the North. thanks in advance for your answer. Unlike some other countries now accepting tourists, mainland Portugal is not requiring a confinement/isolation period for the new arrivals. Hope you will be able to help me as I didn’t find any useful information yet …. The decision to ease travel restrictions will be made based on an area-by-area assessment. I was wondering if will I be able to stay two days in Lisbon then go to London. Wizz Air asked my reason for traveling, and I just said medical treatment without showing any proof. The perfect wine lover's holiday in Porto. Do you know if marriage registration considered as a essential travel ? Would I be able to get back into Portugal if I flew to the United States to visit him? If you choose to ignore the advice, however, there are a small number of providers willing to offer cover. If you arrive in England from these destinations after 4am Saturday, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days. If you try, let us know what happens. Based on this, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) will publish a combined indicator map each week which will show COVID-19 risk levels across the EU and EEA. Please check with your consulate before travelling to ensure your entry. I just do not want to purchase multiple tickets only to be turned away at the airport and stuck in Ireland for the winter. In a Tweet on September 10, Shapps wrote: "Data shows we need to remove Portugal (minus the Azores and Madeira) [...] from the Travel Corridor list to keep everyone safe. Thanks! Now I am supposed to be in Porto Portugal Since July 5 but unfortunately I cannot travel or move for my business in Portugal all due to the travel restrictions currently going on. Below is an example of the reciprocity issues: Below was a response I received from SEF immigration for Portugal on July 9, 2020. Now here is my question, is traveling for business reasons like with my situation be considered ESSENTIAL TRAVEL? Most transits are happening without issue, but I cannot be sure. That flights to the USA, UK, Canada and Brazil have resumed as of June 15th, but that they would only allow USA, UK, Canadian and Brazilian citizens into Portugal with no restrictions if those countries would give Portugal full reciprocity and allow Portuguese citizens into their countries restriction free. We are planing to get married. It would be best to ask SEF to be sure, because I would not want to advise you in some way that did not let you return home. Thx- Tami & Jim. Delta, Air Canada and Air Transat are looking to start up their flights again starting July 1st from multiple cities in Canada and the USA, like Miami, Toronto, Montreal, and New York City. However, no one asked us any questions as we landed in Paris thru Air France and arrived in Lisbon thru domestic airport. Do I understand right, according to your updates, that: - Portugal will be open for tourists in July, without mandatory quarantine - Hiking trails will be open - Azores demand a negative codiv-test (until further notice). We are a wine country. The US embassy in Portugal now states (in regards to AMERICAN traveler s only), “The Government of Portugal currently prohibits non-essential (tourist) travel to Portugal by U.S. citizens. Hello gustav, I am sorry but I don’t know the answer either. Portugal is allowing only essential travelers from Brazil to enter (like spouses of Portuguese citizens, etc) and they need to bring a negative PCR test to enter. I read all the entries, comments, article about Portugal – Tourism and I am still confused. I'm planning my July vacations in Portugal and I'm looking for news every day! Portugal is where we’d like to go- just trying to narrow down our flights. I’m Brazilian, and I have resident card in United Kingdom! Latest travel advice for Portugal, including how to stay safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and information on returning to the UK. Which European islands could benefit from the new quarantine policy? . Some people get in, some people don’t. Contact your consulate and/or local authorities to confirm your nationality’s entry before traveling. I have only one question, as a Canadian citizen flying from Toronto to Lisbon for tourism, I have to take the test from the last 72 hours directly? I’m a US citizen, and had no problem entering Portugal from London. London, Paris and US cities like Boston and Newark. Actually, the airline (Wizz Air) asked more questions than border control. Mirele. An industry source told the Telegraph that it remained "extremely unlikely" Portugal would be … Technically, US residents are not permitted into Portugal, and there is no government decree that states unequivocally that they can after spending 14 days in a safe nation. Do I need to do a PCR test before travel and how much in advance valid for how many days, and also on arrival. At border control, I was only asked whether I’m traveling from London (yes), and I was in. Also I am applying for my Portugese ID can i travel with this to Portugal to apply for my new passport. Hello. Have you thought about meeting in a third country? Portugal was added to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)'s ‘safe’ list on August 20, following a drop in cases to 14.9 per 100,000. Please confirm your eligibility to enter Portugal with the airline and review the airline’s policy on refunds before purchasing tickets. Only essential American travelers (humanitarian flights, spouses of EU citizens, etc) can enter Portugal with a test at this time. Hello – No sorry, 2 days in Portugal will not be permitted. Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, Seven Mile Beach: "Will the Spa be open in August?" Try checking with border police before you go. *** Important Note: Portugal has been one of the most confusing countries for entry requirements. I think only the consulate could advise you on this. Those arriving in Scotland from the Portuguese islands will be required to quarantine, however. I am a US Citizen Passport holder but I am resident in Cameroon and I do business between Portugal Cameroon and a few other African Countries. I’m a US citizen/resident, but I spent more than 14 days in England before flying to Portugal. We are US citizens, but will be flying directly from Split. However, there is hope on the horizon, as the country begins its four-stage de-escalation … He would obviously still get a covid test within the 72 hours of his flight. Still very useful info for US residents coming from the UK for 14 days! Hotels in the popular Portuguese region of the Algarve hope to open again in June although it's unlikely Irish tourists will be allowed visit. However, please note, you cannot fly from Portugal to USA, as there is a travel ban in place. Raul Martins, President of the Association of Portuguese Hotels, said he expects the majority of hotels will start to reopen in July, “but some will probably open in June, with a special sanitary guarantee” to reassure tourists and clients that it is a coronavirus-free establishment. Some tourists considering taking a summer trip to Portugal are wondering if it’s business as usual. Access to the country’s most popular beaches will be restricted through July and August to prevent ‘large groups of people’ coming together and increasing the risk of further coronavirus infections. I am a Canadian citizen. That’s probably not that useful to you, unless you have the time to spend 14 days in the UK before coming to Portugal (unfortunately, you would be subject to the UK quarantine requirement)… but best of luck, whatever you end up trying! You could try and contact SEF, border police, or even the airline to see if there are other ways. . We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. Wizz Air, Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways and TAP are all offering services. Under the new island corridor policy, both Maderia and the Azores are exempt from this rule and arrivals from the islands will not have to self-isolate in England or Wales. What advice can you give or share to someone in my situation? Those arriving in the UK from mainland Portugal after 4am onSeptember 12 will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. Hello – No sorry. ESSENTIAL passengers and NATIONALS arriving from any country not on the above 2 lists. Disclaimer: Portugal’s reopening news is ever-changing and being updated constantly. Hi Tami – While of course I cannot answer your question for sure, as I have no authority, I imagine in practice that you would be okay. Searches for flights to Portugal soared after it was taken off the quarantine list, with EasyJet flights sold out by the weekend of August 22. However, this is a weird time, and data is not always reliable or consistent. We do not like crowds and big cities. We have had a few people enter Portugal from the USA recently. We have heard reports saying some consulates have been advising that ALL third-party countries, even approved ones like Canada, are now being asked to bring a negative PCR test. ... As of 27 August, it had a total of 56,274 confirmed cases and a death toll of 1,809, according to Johns Hopkins University. Judging by how the situation has played out in response to other additions to the quarantine list, you can expect a spike in air fares from Portugal following the quarantine announcement, as Britons scramble to return home before the deadline. Aviation data analysts Cirium said there were 2,333 flights due to leave the UK for Portugal before the end of August. The other was just generalized info suggesting that I needed to have “essential” need to be there. I am not sure what Portugal’s current stance is on reciprocity, as this truly has been an unprecedented, ever-changing, and unpredictable time. Public services are available by appointment only. And another response from the Canadian consulate in Portugal. The reciprocity policy will remain in place until the U.S. lifts restrictions on visitors from Europe or EU Schengen lifts restrictions on visitors from the US, which they hope to happen by July 1st. Are restaurants and hotels open in Portugal? According to an announcement published in the Portuguese Government website, air traffic continues to remain open with countries in the European Union and the Schengen Area as well as the United Kingdom. I have an Indian passport with the Schengen Visa. These include social distancing, reduced capacity and one-way systems for pedestrians. The above announcements are for continental Portugal only, and flying into the Azores and Madeira islands instead of mainland Portugal come with their own rules and exceptions. We had documentation on us for essential business meetings and our Covid test results. Glad it went well , Hi Kathleen- we’ve been sailing in Croatia the past couple of weeks and wondering if we can enter Portugal mid October? TAP, Portugal’s biggest airline, announced they are resuming service to North American starting on June 4th and slowing resuming additional scheduled flights as the summer continues. Beaches are open, but with similar caveats. I contacted SEF (Portugal’s border authority) before traveling, and funnily enough, received a response today, two months after my trip. 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Last updated: December 21, 2020 Country-Specific Information: The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Portugal due to COVID-19. I just have Brazilian passport and my resident card of UK. Good luck! Only the consulate or SEF will be able to help, Hello Kashlee, i am hoping to fly to Ireland on my US passport, isolate for 14 days, perhaps spend another week, and then transit into Portugal from Ireland. Hi Kashlee, my boyfriend is a Canadian citizen but is currently in America for work. In addition, the number of non-EU countries permitted to enter Portugal starting […] Curious if the update from August is still valid, want to be sure there wouldn’t be any problems on arrival. Package holiday firms usually cancel outbound trips when the Foreign Office warns against travel and give full refunds. 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