Travel TO Portugal from UK Update 14-05-21
May 14th 2021, 2:27 pm
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Travel TO Portugal from UK Update 14-05-21
Just posted on Facebook ... 
PORTUGAL LIFTS BAN ON NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL FROM UK
The Portuguese government has announced it will lift its ban on non-essential travel from the UK on 17 May. Travel abroad is now different. You must check what you need to do to enter any country, even if it’s on the ‘Green List’. A negative PCR test is required for entry to any part of Portugal. Fully vaccinated travellers to Madeira may also present complete NHS vaccine certificates or the small NHS wallet cards as a condition of entry instead of a negative PCR test.
Travellers will be required to show a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of departure (not required for children aged 2 or under). Your airline is likely to deny boarding if you cannot provide evidence of a negative PCR test at check-in. Check with your airline before you travel.
Before travelling to Portugal, visitors from England and Scotland should ensure they (i) have more than six months validity left on their passports and (ii) take out comprehensive travel insurance, including cover for COVID-related issues. Towards the end of their holiday in Portugal, travellers must also take a pre-departure COVID test within 72 hours before returning to England or Scotland.
We are currently updating our Travel Advice and will post the link shortly with more information on entry requirements and testing.
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PORTUGAL LIFTS BAN ON NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL FROM UKThe Portuguese government has announced it will lift its ban on non-essential travel from the UK on 17 May. Travel abroad is now different. You must check what you need to do to enter any country, even if it’s on the ‘Green List’. A negative PCR test is required for entry to any part of Portugal. Fully vaccinated travellers to Madeira may also present complete NHS vaccine certificates or the small NHS wallet cards as a condition of entry instead of a negative PCR test.
Travellers will be required to show a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of departure (not required for children aged 2 or under). Your airline is likely to deny boarding if you cannot provide evidence of a negative PCR test at check-in. Check with your airline before you travel.
Before travelling to Portugal, visitors from England and Scotland should ensure they (i) have more than six months validity left on their passports and (ii) take out comprehensive travel insurance, including cover for COVID-related issues. Towards the end of their holiday in Portugal, travellers must also take a pre-departure COVID test within 72 hours before returning to England or Scotland.
We are currently updating our Travel Advice and will post the link shortly with more information on entry requirements and testing.
May 14th 2021, 2:46 pm
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Re: Travel TO Portugal from UK Update 14-05-21
and now this from Portugal News gives move info about SEF and its troubles ...
https://www.theportugalnews.com/news...4gFguVSXBeBZVo
https://www.theportugalnews.com/news...4gFguVSXBeBZVo
May 14th 2021, 6:12 pm
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Re: Travel TO Portugal from UK Update 14-05-21
so has Portugal gone against the EU???
May 14th 2021, 8:10 pm
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Re: Travel TO Portugal from UK Update 14-05-21
I wouldn't have thought so.
They're normally very capable at diplomacy. I expect they made all the necessary enquiries first, hence the long delay.
If you find anything from a reliable source to the contrary, though, I'd be very interested in seeing it.
They're normally very capable at diplomacy. I expect they made all the necessary enquiries first, hence the long delay.
If you find anything from a reliable source to the contrary, though, I'd be very interested in seeing it.
May 15th 2021, 6:37 pm
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Re: Travel TO Portugal from UK Update 14-05-21
In my view Portugal proceeds with caution, as it should.
It would welcome tourists, subject to tests/vaccination certificates and would then monitor how the situation would develop. More tourists could be accepted, or the borders could be shut again, there is no way if knowing.
It is not acting against the EU as each EU country has soveregnity over its borders.
It would welcome tourists, subject to tests/vaccination certificates and would then monitor how the situation would develop. More tourists could be accepted, or the borders could be shut again, there is no way if knowing.
It is not acting against the EU as each EU country has soveregnity over its borders.
