Portugal has joined many European nations in dropping all Covid-19 associated entry restrictions for travellers from the UK. Scots can now enter mainland Portugal while not having to point out proof of vaccination, or being examined for Covid.
These searching for a fuss-free vacation within the solar are anticipated to flock to Portugal’s standard locations together with Lisbon, Porto, Madeira, and The Algarve. Nonetheless, the nation’s autonomous area of the Azores - a gaggle of islands within the mid-Atlantic - will nonetheless require travellers to show their Covid standing on entry.
Different European nations to have dropped the entry necessities to this point embrace Germany, Italy, Cyprus, Austria, Estonia, and Greece. However not all are following go well with, with restrictions staying put in France, Malta, Spain, and the Netherlands.
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The Overseas Workplace’s newest journey recommendation for Portugal states: “There aren't any COVID vaccination or testing necessities for entry to mainland Portugal, Madeira and Porto Santo.”
These over the age of 11 travelling to Portugal’s Azores might want to present proof of their absolutely vaccinated standing. If not absolutely vaccinated, travellers could present a adverse PCR take a look at taken inside 72 hours of boarding, a adverse fast lateral move take a look at taken not more than 24 hours earlier than boarding, or a restoration certificates exhibiting you had Covid between 180 and 11 days earlier than travelling.
Simply to make your journey to Portugal that bit simpler, the nation additionally permits UK residents to make use of e-gates at passport management on arrival, which means you may keep away from the non-EU passport queue. The measure was launched in April, nevertheless UK residents should nonetheless have their passports stamped at a manned sales space on getting into and leaving the nation, the UK Overseas, Commonwealth & Growth Workplace (FCDO) advises.
When visiting Portugal or different Schengen areas for prolonged durations be certain to not outstay the 90-day visa-free interval. The FCDO’s official recommendation states: “If you're travelling to Portugal and different Schengen nations and not using a visa, be sure your entire go to is inside the 90-day restrict. Visits to Schengen nations inside the earlier 180 days earlier than you journey rely in the direction of your 90 days.”
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