Travellers from all countries, regardless of whether they are nationals of an EU or non-EU country, are no longer required to follow COVID entry rules when entering Portugal as the latter has dropped all of its restrictions.
The news of the lifting of the entry rules was announced by the official travel portal of Portugal, Visit Portugal.
Visit Portugal said that all incoming travellers are no longer required to present a vaccination, recovery, or test certificate upon their arrival, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
“As of July 1, 2022, passengers entering national territory are no longer required to present proof of carrying out a test to screen for SARS-CoV-2 infection with a negative result or to present a COVID-EU digital certificate or vaccination or recovery certificate issued by third countries, accepted or recognized in Portugal,” the statement of Visit Portugal reads.
This means that even those who have not been vaccinated or recovered from the virus as well as those who have not undergone Coronavirus testing, can now enter Portugal for all kinds of purposes without having to meet any COVID-related rules.
While all entry rules have been dropped, the Portuguese authorities note that some general Coronavirus rules will continue to remain in place.
According to Visit Portugal, the requirement to wear a face mask will remain mandatory in mainland Portugal when accessing public transport, taxis, and other means of transportation. Moreover, the requirement to wear a face mask also remains mandatory for those entering nursing homes and other health facilities.
Madeira also keeps similar rules in place. All persons over the age of six must wear a face mask when accessing public transport, health facilities and pharmacies, among others.
Source: schengenvisainfo.com
