Portugal: Authorities maintaining COVID-19 restrictions as of July 12 /update 49

Event

Portuguese authorities are maintaining measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of July 12. In municipalities designated as very high and high-risk, there is a 23:00-05:00 curfew and individuals must present a digital COVID-19 certificate or negative test to dine indoors at restaurants from 19:00 on Friday and all day each Saturday, Sunday, and on public holidays. In very high-risk municipalities, restaurants and cafes may remain open until 22:30, with up to four people to a table indoors and six people to a table outdoors. Retail and other service providers must close by 21:00 on weekdays and 19:00 on weekends. Weddings and baptisms are allowed at 25-percent capacity.

In high-risk municipalities, restaurants and cafes may operate until 23:30 daily, with group size capped at six people indoors and 10 people outdoors. Other retail and service providers may operate until 21:00 daily. Weddings and baptisms are limited to 50-percent capacity.

Other domestic restrictions remain in place nationwide under the current state of calamity. Facemasks remain mandatory in indoor public spaces. Most businesses and services are permitted to operate subject to strict hygiene and social distancing measures. Telecommuting is recommended where possible. For details of local restrictions by municipality, click here.

International Restrictions
Travelers from EEA-associated states and Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, China, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, the UK, and the US can enter the country. Officials require travelers from the UK to provide evidence that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or quarantine for 14 days on arrival. Travel from other countries remains prohibited except in limited essential cases, including EU citizens and residents returning home, reuniting with family, and commuting for essential work or study purposes. Authorities may announce they will reopen to travelers from elsewhere in the coming days, providing they can confirm they have been fully vaccinated by a European Medicines Agency-approved vaccine.

All permitted arrivals must present either an EU Digital COVID Certificate, a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of boarding, or an antigen test taken within 24 hours before boarding. All arrivals must also fill out a passenger locator form prior to departure, available here. Travelers who have visited Brazil, India, Nepal, and South Africa 14 days before arrival in Portugal must also self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation.

Resources

Ministry of Health COVID-19 Hub (Portuguese)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Schengen Area countries