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. 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. While social distancing, reduced capacity and extra sanitary precautions are still in full effect, MANY businesses and attractions are open. Thank you in advance for your answer and I cordially greet you. Find out more, The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. 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. 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. Hi Kathleen & all! I was asked almost no questions flying from London to Lisbon, and never showed a covid test or documents to prove that my travel is essential. If we are working with house hunters international on this move, could that potentially be counted as “business”? Will they allow me to continue on to madrid with this visa? The French government said okay after 14 days, and I read a message from a Brit on this blog that said she had no problem flying in from there. 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. Wizz Air, Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways and TAP are all offering services. Hello – No sorry, 2 days in Portugal will not be permitted. 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 am not sure what Portugal’s current stance is on reciprocity, as this truly has been an unprecedented, ever-changing, and unpredictable time. However, please note, you cannot fly from Portugal to USA, as there is a travel ban in place. Thank you so much for sharing this Nitu, I actually wrote to SEF and had an answer (if you can call it that) the very next morning. 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. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps delivered the news on September, a week after both Scotland and Wales had reimposed a 14-day quarantine on arrivals from Portugal. Markets and fairs are subject to local authority approval. Due to the sheer lack of concrete information coming out of Portugal and the constant retractions and changes made by the Portuguese government recently on who is allowed entry, we recommend you confirm any and all travel plans directly with local authorities before you depart. Essentially, “Sorry it took us so long to respond. Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, Seven Mile Beach: "Will the Spa be open in August?" Portugal’s battle to get an ‘air bridge’ with UK – saving British holidaymakers from spending 14 days in quarantine when they return home – seems close to being won. 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. But I do feel that coming from a high risk nation like the USA you will need a PCR test at least. One link lead to family unification which is not applicable. Portugal - open despite local outbreak. Travel between areas will not be permitted until the rate of infection remains low and stable in each. Public Transportation, Rideshare and Taxis, Museums, Art Galleries and other Cultural Attractions. I read all the entries, comments, article about Portugal – Tourism and I am still confused. 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Data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control puts Portugal at 24.6. Curious if the update from August is still valid, want to be sure there wouldn’t be any problems on arrival. 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. 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. I just do not want to purchase multiple tickets only to be turned away at the airport and stuck in Ireland for the winter. An industry source told the Telegraph that it remained "extremely unlikely" Portugal would be … From what I know, Canadians coming from Canada do not need a test. 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. Regarding international travel and connections, the President of the Government of Spain announced the opening of borders for foreigners starting in July. Regarding August I don't agree Lisbon has less tourists in August on the contrary. Do you think it would be easier to travel to Portugal from Canada as EU Citizens. Looking forward to hear from you! I have similar situation as Hanna described a bit earlier. 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. They sent me multiple links which still left me scratching my head, and asking, should i stay or should i go! I am Brazilian. I had an invitation from my bf, I scheduled a doctor’s appointment so I could say I’m traveling for medical treatment (in my opinion, something like a routine dental cleaning is technically medical treatment), and I had paperwork related to the marriage. Coincidentally, I’m almost in exactly the same situation as you! Beaches are open, but with similar caveats. We have had a few people enter Portugal from the USA recently. Buses and trains usually run to Sunday/Holiday timetables on public holidays.They do run on … The perfect wine lover's holiday in Porto. My question is if the border is open to Brazilians! 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? Unlike some other countries now accepting tourists, mainland Portugal is not requiring a confinement/isolation period for the new arrivals. 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). You will have to ask SEF, border police, or the consulate to be sure. Also I am applying for my Portugese ID can i travel with this to Portugal to apply for my new passport. Some people get in, some people don’t. Can anyone clarify this for me? However, those who travel to the listed countries after the FCDO advice has changed would "likely" find their insurance invalid, the ABI said. Hello. The original version of this article published June 1st provided information that has now been found to be incorrect. 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 has announced new air traffic rules starting from August 1. 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. Package holiday firms usually cancel outbound trips when the Foreign Office warns against travel and give full refunds. I contacted SEF (Portugal’s border authority) before traveling, and funnily enough, received a response today, two months after my trip. Have you thought about meeting in a third country? I’m Brazilian, and I have resident card in United Kingdom! Portugal has become the latest country to share information on its future strategies, but the popular European destination has made it clear that it will only be open to … There sure are a lot of different realities travelers are experiencing. About us: We are very independent and fairly adventurous travelers in our 60's. Explain reports today, it’s simply a question of Portugal “presenting its virus data exactly according to … If you choose to ignore the advice, however, there are a small number of providers willing to offer cover. In addition, the number of non-EU countries permitted to enter Portugal starting […] The decision to ease travel restrictions will be made based on an area-by-area assessment. We are planing to get married. I only study tourism news, and I am not sure about business rules at all, plus Portugal is just about the most confusing nation with these rules right now Most comments on here suggest that this is possible. After many attempts we finally received a direct statement from the government of Portugal stating: Tourism makes up around 10% of Portugal’s GDP and the government is very eager to be able to start receiving tourists again, while of course enforcing enhanced health and safety protocols. I am planning to fly to Portugal (Lisbon) on September 8. Portugal requiring a negative PCR test from American travelers does not mean American travelers can enter for tourism. I am not sure if a marriage registration will be considered essential, really only the consulate or SEF could tell you that. Airlines have tended to continue flights to destinations that are struck from the travel "green list." I’m a US resident, my bf is a Portuguese. Portugal is open to tourists and it is possible to visit, meaning that technically yes, you can go on holiday there this summer. Hope all of you are well in the current situation! However, this is a weird time, and data is not always reliable or consistent. Here's everything you need to know if you are travelling to Portugal. I think only the consulate could advise you on this. Thank you in advance, You should contact the airline, as they would be the ones checking your documents before you board, so they should have a better idea. and if I don’t have it, will they do a test for me at the airport in Lisbon? Hello. I’m not sure how can I prove that my trip is essential and what documents should I have (COVID test, invitation letter from him, copy of his documents, what else …). 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. The threshold at which the UK Government considers imposing quarantine is 20 per 100,000; it was a surprise when Portugal was not added to the "red list" last week when it had reached 23.1. The wearing of a face mask is mandatory in enclosed spaces. If you arrive in England from these destinations after 4am Saturday, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days. 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. Disclaimer: Portugal’s reopening news is ever-changing and being updated constantly. “Portugal's health system responds well, and this is very important for us to be able to welcome people.” Silva said. On arrival in Portugal including Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores, you will be required to provide a certificate confirming a negative test result for SARS/Covid-19 taken in the previous 72 hours. 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. Those arriving in the UK from mainland Portugal after 4am onSeptember 12 will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. Check with your operator for the latest advice. We had documentation on us for essential business meetings and our Covid test results. “, The VisitPortugal site has also updated information that reads “ESSENTIAL travel from the USA is permitted with the proof of a negative covid test within 72 hours of departure”. At border control, I was only asked whether I’m traveling from London (yes), and I was in. As far as we know, all is still good to go! Do I need to do a PCR test before travel and how much in advance valid for how many days, and also on arrival. I and my partner have dual citizenship I am Canadian/ Irish and he is Canadian/Italian. You could try and contact SEF, border police, or even the airline to see if there are other ways. Good luck! You are subject to mandatory confinement if you are: Everyone else can leave their homes or accommodation provided they respect the measures in place on social distancing, occupancy and hygiene. The other was just generalized info suggesting that I needed to have “essential” need to be there. Arrivals also agree to wear a mask on their flight, within the airport, and on any private transportation once they land. I’m so confused and afraid of the whole situation . In numbers – how worrying is Portugal's rise in coronavirus cases? I know this sounds risky, but the only way to know is just to go and try and be okay with the worst-case scenario. For up-to-date information on traveling during the coronavirus pandemic, visit the websites of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.. Still very useful info for US residents coming from the UK for 14 days! 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. 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! Same thing when we came back to US as well. Portugal remains on England’s 'green list' for quarantine-free travel, Where to stay in Portugal: the safest regions to book as the country remains 'green', Where to eat in the Algarve, from carabineiros to chicken piri-piri, Suffering from or infected with coronavirus (Covid-19), or, Being actively monitored by the health authorities for Covid-19 symptoms, Large stores and shopping centres (except in the Greater Lisbon area), Restaurants, cafés and bars (last orders at 11pm), Museums, art galleries, monuments and buildings of historical interest. The country is open and ‘tourists are welcome’, according to Portuguese foreign minister Augusto Santos Silva in an interview with the newspaper … Hello – No sorry. At least that was the process for me – we didn’t use any agency to arrange the marriage, so it might be different if you do. A LOT has changed since this was published back in July. Hello! Yes this is all overwhelming for sure. Let us know what happens! Hello! However, there is hope on the horizon, as the country begins its four-stage de-escalation … So hard to say! If you try, let us know what happens. 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. . thanks in advance for your answer. 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. 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? I was wondering if will I be able to stay two days in Lisbon then go to London. All travelers must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test conducted within the last 72 hours – Your airline may refuse to board you without evidence a negative COVID-19 test conducted in the last 72 hours. These include social distancing, reduced capacity and one-way systems for pedestrians. We are US citizens, but will be flying directly from Split. I’m in Brazil now, and I have a ticket to Lisbon, then I have another ticket to London, the tickets are separate. Thank you that was super helpful. The president did not detail the exact date or the requirements for the entry of people, o… 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. I’m a US citizen, and had no problem entering Portugal from London. Without being a citizen, I don’t really want to comment. Portugal is still not open to Americans for tourism, ... International travel began August 1. Some tourists considering taking a summer trip to Portugal are wondering if it’s business as usual. 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. A mandatory face mask requirement while in public remains in effect and a nightly curfew starting at 10 pm has been extended through Jan. 3, 2021. Hi! Hi Kashlee, my boyfriend is a Canadian citizen but is currently in America for work. I just want to really if my reason for traveling falls under ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ?????? I appreciate everyone who shared information here as it helped me immensely to know what to expect. 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