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Portugal Travel Restrictions

Traveler's COVID-19 vaccination status

Traveling from the United States to Portugal

Open for vaccinated visitors

COVID-19 testing

Not required

Not required for vaccinated visitors

Restaurants

Not required on public transportation.

Portugal entry details and exceptions

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Can I travel to Portugal from the United States?

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Portugal.

Can I travel to Portugal if I am vaccinated?

Fully vaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Portugal without restrictions.

Can I travel to Portugal without being vaccinated?

Unvaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Portugal without restrictions.

Do I need a COVID test to enter Portugal?

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Portugal.

Can I travel to Portugal without quarantine?

Travelers from the United States are not required to quarantine.

Do I need to wear a mask in Portugal?

Mask usage in Portugal is not required on public transportation.

Are the restaurants and bars open in Portugal?

Restaurants in Portugal are open. Bars in Portugal are .

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Entry Requirements can vary greatly during the Covid-19 pandemic. We do our best to update these as new information is released, but please confirm travel eligibility with Government issued information here .

Entry Requirements for Travelers to Portugal

Depending on your country of origin, you may need a passport, visa or simply your national ID card to enter Portugal.

Traveling with a Passport 

EU citizens within the Schengen area are able to enter the country simply by exhibiting their ID card – which is mandatory when flying, for example, but may not always be asked for when entering via land. Passports are of course valid as well, while no visa or return ticket is required.

International travelers (outside EU) must provide a valid passport with at least six months’ validity, as well as proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay. A return ticket is recommended but not compulsory.

Traveling with a Visa

European citizens do not need a visa to enter Portugal, however should their stay be longer than 90 days they will need to apply for a residence permit.

Citizens of non-EU countries mentioned in the table above do not need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days in any 180 day window if they are traveling with the purpose of visiting friends or family, for business reasons, or to attend cultural and sports events. If the purpose of travel is different, it is recommended to check with the respective embassies or consulates in order to obtain correct information.

Nationals of countries not mentioned above may be able to visit Portugal and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days. More detailed entry requirements can be checked here when planning your trip.

Traveling During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As the Coronavirus pandemic evolves, so do entry requirements for Portugal. The local government has implemented a series of public health measures to protect citizens and visitors alike.

A digital certificate with full vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test is no longer required to enter Portugal! You can travel to Portugal without a test or proof of vaccination.

Covid-19 Rules in Portugal

Most COVID-19 restrictions in Portugal have been lifted. For mainland Portugal and the Azores, you ONLY need to wear a mask in public transport, taxis as well as when visiting nursing homes and health facilities. You do not need to wear a mask in restaurants, bars, shopping malls, etc. 

In Madeira, the mask rules are slightly different. The use of a mask is mandatory for people over the age of 6 in the following scenarios:

• Health facilities and services, including pharmacies;
• In public transport, taxis and similar passenger transport;
• Platforms and covered access areas to public transport, including airports and maritime terminals;
• In confirmed cases of COVID-19, in all circumstances, whenever the person is out of the location of isolation, until the 10th day after the onset of symptoms or a positive test result.

According to an update by DGS on July 7 to norm 004/2020 , here are the full Covid-19 isolation updates:

• People with asymptomatic infection or mild illness: 5 days
• People with asymptomatic infection or mild illness, hospitalize or in an elderly residence: 7 days
• People with moderate illness: 10 days
• People with serious illness: 20 days or 10 days with a negative rapid antigen test
• People with serious immunosuppression: case by case basis decided by medical professionals

It is also no longer necessary to quarantine after being in contact with someone with COVID. You do not need to provide an EU Covid Digital Certificate when entering a restaurant, club, or bar, meaning you no longer need a vaccine or test to enter these locations.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we advise you to always check with your embassy or consulate for advice on your trip. You will also find useful information here . SEF (Portuguese entity for borders control) also has up-to-date information we recommend checking before traveling, as well as this official European website.

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Can you please update travel by air requirements? These are outdated

We have updated the travel requirements, thank you!

Hi Lara I’m hoping to travel from Scotland to Faro 26th March 22 but I’ve just noticed my passport expires 25th April 22 does this mean I can’t travel? Regards Helen

Unfortunately on the Scottish government’s website it says you need at least 6 months on your passport to travel to an EU country. https://www.mygov.scot/travelling-to-europe

But I am pretty sure you can get a passport fast tracked in one week which means you could still make it, check here https://www.gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently

Wishing you luck!

Hi Lara ,. Good evening I am from Pakistan .I want to know that what is the process of visa for Pakistan. And when registration start for WYD2023 lisbon

Hi Yasir, I recommend contacting an immigration lawyer in Portugal to help you out.

Are Indian nationals living in USA on work visa allowed to travel to Portugal with a Schengen visa? I have tried contacting the embassy here in US but did not get a response and not able to find this information anywhere.

It is my understanding that you can travel to Portugal with a Schengen visa. We recommend trying to contact the Portuguese embassy again so that everything is in order. Check out this list of Portuguese embassies in the US https://www.portugal.com/travel/portuguese-embassies-and-consulates-in-the-usa-uk-and-canada/

To travel to the Azores, I need to complete a Questionnaire. When I click on the link, I see the requirements but cannot find a link to a questionnaire? Where is the questionnaire link?

Hi Patrick! After clicking the link, you must select your airline at the bottom of the page and that will take you to the questionnaire after you fill in your flight information. Let me know if this works for you.

Can a person with dual nationality UK and Australian (holder of both passports) travel to Portugal?

In regard to COVID rules, travel from both the UK and Australia are allowed so if you are coming from those countries (or the list of accepted countries) you can travel to Portugal. If you are not asking about COVID restrictions, but rather visa rules, take a look at this article. https://www.portugal.com/travel/guide-to-portuguese-visas-types-of-portugal-visas/

If my vaccine is over the 270 days but i have had my booster am i classed as fully vaccinated?

I recommend checking the government’s official guidelines here https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

Comng from USA to Portugal for visit June 18 to July 2, 2022. Passport expires Dec 10 2022. Have over 5 months after departure from Portugal, I believe I’m ok, correct??

Hi Jose! I believe so but contact your airline to be sure.

Hi lara I have completed my Vaccination 2 doses of Sinopharm from Pakistan and i have its QR code certificate also. I am planning to travel Portugal from Dubai but i can’t find my country Pakistan in given vaccination country list. What does it mean. Can’t I travel to Portugal using my vaccination certificate?

Hi Farfhan, I recommend contacting your airline.

Hi, I am due to enter Portugal by sea, early April, on a cruise ship, and can see that the rules are the same as for by air, however, the Passenger Locator Form does not seem really fit for the purpose by sea, as the questions ie flight number, seat number, where (hotel etc) are you staying are not fully applicable. Yes I can input the ship name, my cabin number, and my port of call, but it mentions that all questions are mandatory. Can you please advise what information I am required to complete in each field?

I recommend contacting your local Portuguese embassy as I cannot find the answer to your question. Sorry about that!

Lara If you have a Canadian passport but enter Portugal from South Africa via Frankfurt will they be alliwed in Portugal ?

Hi Annamie! I would recommend contacting a Portuguese embassy wherever you are located or your airline. For Portuguese embassies in Canada go here https://www.portugal.com/travel/portuguese-embassies-and-consulates-in-the-usa-uk-and-canada/

if I have a Croatia visa can I travel to Portugal

I would suggest contacting an embassy. However, since Croatia is not yet part of Schengen, Croatian visas do not give you the right to enter a Schengen country.

Hi Lara, great that you are replying to each and everyone. Do you have an updated version of those coming from Australia to Portugal? My sister lives in Melbourne and wishes to come and finally visit us in the Algarve, but we both cannot find a satisfactory and official answer. Muito obrigada!

Thank you! My understanding is that you can only travel from Australia to Portugal for “essential travel” right now, such as “to allow the entry into Portugal of citizens traveling for professional, study and family reunion purposes, and for health or humanitarian reasons”. Australia is not on the list of allowed essential travel. You can always check the government’s updates here:

https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

We are entering Portugal via air on 4/8. We are fully vaccinated & boosted (and have our card). Do we still need COVID test to enter? If so, 48 or 72 hours before entering?

Check the travel requirements here https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

We are traveling to Madeira from 13-20 April. My daughter’s passport expires in June. We are EU citizens/ Ireland passport holders. I understand passport validity requirements for EU citizens is up until return date. Does this apply to Madeira? Will we have any problems passing through customs/airport or with airline staff with her passport? Thank you.

Hi Francis! Since Madeira is fully integrated into the EU as an autonomous region of Portugal, the same rules apply. You are unlikely to have problems but maybe contact your airline if you are unsure.

We are from Singapore and planning to travel by land (bus) from Santiago De Compostela to Lisbon in May. May I know if also subject to ““essential travel” only? Please advise.

Technically, since you are coming from Spain, you are allowed in and no border control exists by land. This is still a loophole so I would recommend contacting the Portuguese authorities here so you are 100% sure you are in the clear https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/cidadaos-europeus-viajar-viver-e-fazer-negocios-em-portugal/viajar-para-portugal

Also, “it is mandatory to present the EU COVID Digital Certificate. Citizens who are not holders of the Digital Covid EU certificate in vaccination, test, or recovery modalities, will have to present proof of a negative RT-PCR test (TAAN), performed in the last 72 hours, or rapid antigen test (TRAg), performed in the last 24h.”

Hey I’m Traveling to Portugal from Armenia, do you know about covid restriction? do I need valid vaccine certification for 6 months? I want to enter to Portugal on May 1st and come bake to Armenia on May6, My vaccination 6 month will expire on May 12. Is it ok?

First, make sure you are going for “essential” travel as Armenia is not on the non-essential travel list. “Essential travel is defined as trips allowing the transit, entry into and departure from Portugal for professional purposes, study, family reunions, health and humanitarian reasons and under the reciprocity principle”.

About your vaccine, all should be good if your vaccine expires on May 12. However, make sure that you have your full vaccine schedule and all the doses completed. I recommend contacting the airline to make sure all is in order. You can also check out the official government website about COVID-19 restrictions here https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

Hi, I’m travelling to mainland Portugal on 14th May ‘22 returning 21st May. My passport is 10 years old on 05/09/22 and expires on 05/02/23, I believe this is within the rules allowing me to travel? Regards Matt

So your passport will be 10 years old before you travel to Portugal? The passport needs to be less than 10 years old on the day you enter. The expiry date is fine, but the date of issue could be a problem. Contact your airline to clarify the issue.

Hi Lara, my passport won’t be 10 years old until 3 months after I return home from Portugal.

I return home 21 May 22, my passport is 10 years old on 5 September 22, I think this makes it ok?

Thanks Matt

My bad! Yes, then it should be fine. Safe travels 🙂

Thanks Lara

I am flying to Portugal from the Uk 22nd May, return on 25th May. I have a Spanish passport that expires 11th June. I cannot renew it as the Spanish consulate is on strike. Can I travel with it without 3 months validity as it is EU passport even though I’m travelling from UK?

I would not advise traveling without a valid passport. Even though they are on strike, you should call the Spanish embassy in the UK and ask whether they would consider issuing an emergency passport.

Thanks Lara. It will be valid for 2 weeks after I return. I know for EU citizens the rules are different and the passport juts has to be valid for the length of stay, as opposed to 3 months for UK citizens. The question really was which rules apply to me as I travelling from the UK. The Spanish embassy are only dealing with emergencies for Spaniards in the UK. Thank you for the response ☺️

Hi Jessica!

I would contact your airline as I am not sure. Sorry for not being able to help out more!

I am a Zambian national who lives in Cambodia, for 7 seven years now, working with UN. i want to travel to Portugal on 12 April to visit my daughter for 16 days only. I am fully vaccinated, with AstraZeneca 2 doses, Pfizer, 3rd dose. Am I allowed to enter Portugal?

Hi Florence! Check out this link to the official government travel restrictions https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

If I just have a layover (in transit) in Portugal for a few hours, does my passport need to be valid for 6 months?

And the vaccination certificate from the USA is valid correct?

Hi Victoria,

I recommend contacting your airline. In theory, this should not be an issue, but if something happens and you need to leave the airport this could be a problem. A USA vaccination certificate is valid, yes.

I am sorry to ask this but it is a bit confusing and we really need to know. We are traveling from the USA, USA citizens, and going to Portugal. We are both vaccinated with a booster. Do we need to get a PCR or antigen test before we leave the USA? I have read that if vaccinated with a booster we do not need a test. Will Portugal accept our vaccination card from the USA? Thanks, Jim

If you have all your vaccines, you do not need to take a test. And yes, your US vaccination card is accepted. Check out this official link for this information https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

I have the same question. The USA is not listed as a third country on that website.

The information on this is unclear so I would recommend contacting your airline.

I am a US citizen traveling from the US to Senegal for 5 days and then had plans to travel from Senegal to Portugal but am now concerned I will not be allowed entry because I am coming from Senegal. Is it only those with Senegalese passports who are not allowed entry or anyone traveling from Senegal. I am fully vaccinated and have a US vaccination card.

Hi! Senegal is not on the unessential travel list so you could be denied entry. If it’s for essential travel, you should be fine (i.e. to allow the entry into Portugal of citizens traveling for professional, study and family reunion purposes, and for health or humanitarian reasons). I recommend contacting your airline. Check out the official website https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

Its good to know that you reply to everyone’s query !!! My question is : I have Portuguese PR card that allows me to travel to all EU countries but i have Pakistani Passport. Will i be allowed to enter Lisbon as i will be coming from Pakistan to Spain for 4 days then Lisbon for 2 days ??

Thank you! I advise you check the COVID travel restrictions before you travel. Currently, Pakistan is not on the non-essential travel list, but you should always check at the time of travel. Regarding your permanent residency status, you should contact the embassy.

My husband and I are traveling to Portugal from the US but will change planes in Munich. I’ve filled out a passenger locator form with information for the first leg of the trip but not the second, which actually gets us from Munich to Lisboa and there does not seem to be an option for that. So I’ve probably provided the wrong information. What now?

Hi Barbara,

I suggest contacting your airline with this question.

Hello Lara, My aunt and nephew, both Indian nationals are going to Edinburgh for a golf tournament after which they would like to visit us. Can they travel to Portugal? Thanks Pam

I do not see why not since they are traveling from the UK. However, it is mandatory to present: Mandatory to present: – A valid vaccination EU Digital COVID Certificate (with a complete vaccination schedule or with a complete vaccination schedule and a vaccine booster) – Or a valid test or recovery EU Digital COVID Certificate, – Or a valid vaccination certificate (with a complete vaccination schedule or a vaccine booster) or recovery certificate issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions – Or a negative RT-PCR Test (or similar NAAT test) – 72h before boarding, or – Or a negative Laboratorial Rapid Antigen Test- 24h before boarding (according to the European Commission list)

Do check here if there vaccine is valid for entry. https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

Will be travelling to Portugal from Malta soon. So PLF form is no longer required?

Nope, no longer required 🙂

Is there a QR code / Form necessary for US citizens entering Portugal? Is the CDC vaccination card an acceptable form of proof of vaccine? Thank you!

Hi we are going on a Douro River cruise in June 2023. My passport was issued August 2016 and expires May 2027. There will be under 10 years left when we travel. will entry be allowed, as I understand some airlines will not allow travel.

I recommend contacting your airline about your passport validity.

Hi my daughters has an irish passport we travel to Portugal in August 2022, her passport runs out April 2023 how can i find out if this is ok?

From what I read since they have an Irish passport, that validity is totally fine. On the Embassy of Ireland on Portugal’s website, it says that your Irish passport must be valid up to your return date. Check out the link here https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/portugal/passports/top-passport-questions/passport-validity-needed-for-overseas-travel/

My brother and I are fully vaccinated Canadians (triple vaxxed) entering Portugal on May 4 to get to Spain. We return to Portugal on May 8 to catch our flight back to Canada.

Does Portugal accept Canadian Vaccination Certificates for entry? Or do we require Negative PCR or Lab Antigen tests?

I’m reading conflicting information on the web. It says Canada is not listed as an approved third party country issuing under reciprocal conditions.

Any information/clarity would be great!

Hi Ravinder,

I recommend contacting your airline as the information available on this is conflicting, as you have said.

hello, I am travelling back to Canada from Spain on May 1st with a transit in Portugal for a few hours. I am fully vaccinated with booster late November. 1. Do I still need an antigen test. My husband and kids (who travelled 3 days ago) said that has been lifted. Is that true? 2. do I still need to fill the passenger locator form for Portugal.

I dont have a travel agency to ask, is there a Portuguese site to answer these questions if you are not able to answer?

Thank you very much!

Check ou the official government website https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

My husband and I will be traveling to Portugal later this month from the US. We are US citizens and have vaccination cards which show that we are fully vaccinated and boosted. Do we need to take an Antigen test 24 hours before we travel? Thank you.

Check out the official rules here https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

Hello, we are hoping to travel to Portugal on 18th May. My friend will get his second vaccine today (4th May) around 12.00h, and we arrive into Portugal by air around 21.00h. So we arrive on the 14th day of his vaccine schedule, plus maybe nine hours. Will this be permitted for entry – it is technically just over 14 whole days, but we don’t want to be turned away at the airport? Many thanks for your help.

Please check out the official rules here https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

Could you confirm how long a British passport needs to be valid for a visit to Madeira? The gov.uk website says it’s 3 months but I think I’ve been told 6 months in the past, so can you confirm the latest requirement?

I recommend contacting your airline

Hello. I am a US citizen.. traveling from US to Portugal (mainland). 9 June 22. I am fully vaccinated… have received three shots. My third shot was 6 months ago. I have a card from the CDC proving this information. Does this count as a valid vaccination certificate? I would tend to believe that the answer is ‘yes.’ I have an official card from the CDC verifying that I have had two vaccine shots plus a booster. However… the travel requirements are slightly confusing. I ask here to double check to see if I am correct. It would appear that I also need a valid vaccination EU Digital Covid Certificate. Am I correct? Thank you in advance.

or contact your airline 🙂

Hi, Lara, Thanks for answering so many questions. I did check the VisitPortugal site and it doesn’t say the USA is a reciprocal 3rd party unless I missed it? So anyone coming from the USA should get a test.

We fly into Warsaw for the night and then through Spain before Lisbon. We’ll will be right at 72 hours as our test is at 3pm on June 1 (losing 8 hours from USA time) when we land in Spain on June 4th at 2:35pm. I wonder if we’ll be ok with the airline Tap Portugal if we get to the gate a little after 3pm?

I recommend contacting your airline to make sure you will be fine 🙂

Hello Lara,

We are from USA, coming to Portugal from Switzerland through Spain. I see that Portugal is not reciprocal with US so we will need to take a test. For a different trip this year we used the Navica App from Abbott. This is a proctored covid test that is done over zoom and then you are provided with a QR code. will this work for Portugal or is there a specific test that is necessary?

I recommend contacting your airline or DGS to make sure this test is accepted.

Morning Lara i have just been on the website you recommend to check rules regarding travel from UK by air to see if we need PCR test but it says last updated 19th March?? the travel agent says they think? you still have to do one but someone we no who was there last week says they have stopped doing tests now and she wasnt asked for any tests is their a more up to date site we can check or phone

Hi Steve! The official website has been updated May 30 https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

June 16, 2022. Will Portugal accept a Covid recovery letter from the USA?

Hi Michelle! Contact your airline because you might still need a covid 19 test.

Hi Lara, we are planning a trip to Lisbon next year on March 6, 2023 to March 16, 2023. My only concern is my daughter who will be 15 her passport expires on September 25, 2023, it is 6 months before expiration. Do I need to renew her passport?

It depends on your passport. I recommend contacting your airline.

We are travelling to Lisbon on July 8th. We get out boosters on Tuesday, which is 11 days before we arrive in Portugal. Will we have to provide a negative Covid test? The guidelines I have read so do not indicate how long before the booster considered valid.

Hi Christina,

Please contact your airline.

Hello Lara, my daughter is US national with Swiss residency card, we all leave in Switzerland (work permit B). We plan to go to Madeira for holidays July 2022, but noticed her passport expires in September 2022. Do you foresee any issue entering Portugal. Thank you,

btw, airline was not able to comment or provide more information.

Hi Anastasia, I recommend contacting your airline

Is the info about masks updated? Someone in a FB group wrote me that he returned from Lisbon a few days ago and he didn’t have to use a mask neither in taxis nor in flights.

You still have to wear a mask on flights and taxis, according to the SNS website, updated in early July. You can check out the mask rules here https://www.sns24.gov.pt/alerta/medidas-covid-19/

The latest update of that page from 29 August no longer requires masks in public transport.

To travel from Mexico is visa requiered to enter Portugal?

Hello! To travel to Portugal with a Mexican passport you do not need a visa (for up to 90 days). However, if you are unsure, you should always contact a Portuguese embassy.

Hey I’m planning to visit Portugal in octomber. Im nationality Georgian, East Europe. I hold just Georgian passport and visited couple times Germany with no problem. so my question is if I could get to Germany with no problem at all, will I be able to visit lisabon via tourist purposes?

You don’t need a visa to visit Portugal and you can stay up to 90 days visa-free.

Hi Lara, I am a Libyan leaving in Cardiff ,Wales/ UK And I have indefinite leave to remain. I am planing to travel to Djerba, Tunisia from Manchester through Lisbon, and my transit is a bit long it’s 20hr. I am not gonna leave the international airport area. My question is do I have to apply for a vise or I don’t need? Thanks a lot

Hi Shaban, Please contact your airline as they will advise you!

Hello What are passport requirements for entering Madeira from UK? I have read conflicting statements – some say valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU country you are visiting and some say valid for at least 6 months after the date you intend to leave the EU country you are visiting, Could you clarify current situation please. Thank you

Hi Terry, I recommend contacting your airline.

I’m a Ghanaian national with a UK resident card transiting through Portugal to Ghana. Please i would like to know if I’ll need a transit visa to transit through Portugal to Ghana. Thank you.

Hi Sandra, I recommend contacting a Portuguese embassy to address your question.

Hi Lara, we are visiting from the US in March. I have two children under the age of 3 traveling and we are getting their passports this week. It takes about 3-4 months to get the passports and I just read they must be valid for over 6 months to enter Portugal. Will it be an issue that my children’s passports will be less than that? Thank you!

Hi Courtney,

The children’s passports must have at least 6 months of validity in terms of their expiry date. If they travel with brand new passports this is fine.

I come from Hong Kong. Both my citizen card and Portugal passport expired. Can I go to Portugal with my Hong Kong SAR Passport? And then renew my expired citizen card and passport, can it be done?

Hi Stella, Without Portuguese documents you would technically need a tourist visa to visit Portugal (for up to 90 days). However, I would recommend contacting a Portuguese embassy about your case.

This web page says 6 months validity on passport from date of departure. The US Portugal Embassy website says three months. Which is correct?

Hi Robin, It depends on your nationality, but it is only three months for US passports.

Hey I have a silly question. So my husband is Portuguese and he wants to travel back home to Portugal. But his Portuguese passport is not valid. When he leaves Canada to go to Portugal does he need his valid Portuguese passport to travel or can he travel with an expired passport? He has an Portuguese identification card. Is that enough? He does not have a Canadian passport he will be travelling with a PR card to come back.

Hello! Not a silly question. From my understanding, he would need a valid passport, the Portuguese identification card is only valid within the European Union.

I have a US Green card and hold an Indian passport. I plan on visiting Morocco from US and there is a stopover in Lisbon both ways. Do I need a transit visa in Lisbon?

Hi Evita! It’s best to check with a Portuguese embassy or airline.

Hello, still wondering if US Passports are ok with the 3 months from date of departure?

Hi Katie, for US passports its 3 months.

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Av. das Forças Armadas, Sete-Rios 1600-081 Lisbon Portugal Telephone: +(351) (21) 770-2122 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(351) (21)-770-2122 or +(351) (21) 727-3300 Fax: +(351) (21) 727-2354 Email:  [email protected] Facebook

U.S. Consulate Ponta Delgada Av. Príncipe do Mónaco No, 6-2 F 9500-237 Ponta Delgada, Açores Portugal Telephone: +(351) (296) 308-330 EmergencyAfter-Hours Telephone: +(351) (21) 727-3300  Fax: +(351) (296) 287-216 Email:   [email protected]

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

Contact the embassy of Portugal at 202-350-5400 for the most current visa information. 

Portugal is a party to the Schengen Agreement and part of the European Union.

Traveling Through Europe: If you are planning to visit or travel through European countries, you should be familiar with the requirements of the Schengen Agreement. 

• U.S. citizens may enter Portugal for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa.
• Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.  If you plan on transiting a Schengen country, review our U.S. Travelers in Europe page .   
• You will need sufficient proof of funds and a return plane ticket. 

For information about visas for the Schengen area, see the Schengen Visa page .

If you are not staying in a hotel or a similar tourist accommodation, you are required to register your presence in Portugal with the Portuguese Immigration Service (SEF) within three working days of entering Portugal. You must download a declaration of entry form (declaracão de entrada) from SEF's website and personally submit it to the nearest SEF office within three business days of entry. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in an administrative offense punishable with a fine from €60 to €160.

Under Portuguese Immigration law, foreign minors under 18 years of age entering or exiting Portugal must possess an authorization letter of parental consent to travel, if travelling with adults other than their parent(s) or legal guardian. The document must be signed and dated, with the signature(s) certified by a notary. The letter of parental consent to travel must include the dates and reason for travel and the details about the adult responsible for the child. More information here .

Find additional information on traveling with minors on the  Portuguese Immigration Service  webpage.

HIV/AIDS Restrictions: The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Portugal.

Find information on  dual nationality ,  prevention of international child abduction  and  customs regulations  on our websites.

Safety and Security

Credible information indicates terrorist groups continue plotting possible near-term attacks in Europe. All European countries, including Portugal, remain potentially vulnerable to attacks from transnational terrorist organizations. U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant with regard to their personal security.

Crime:  Crimes of opportunity, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, particularly at popular tourist sites, restaurants, and on public transportation, are common. Pickpockets take advantage of crowds getting on and off all forms of public transportation, such as the popular Tram 28, using the jostling of the crowd as a distraction. Avoid standing near the doors on public transportation, as thieves will often strike just as the train/bus doors open and then dash onto the platform and disappear into the crowd.

• Safeguard your passport and identity documents when traveling throughout Portugal. Foreigners who arrive in Portugal without a valid passport will not be permitted to enter and will be returned to their point of origin.
• Be aware of your surroundings and take personal security measures to stay safe. Thefts of backpacks, electronics and luggage occur regularly. Do not leave valuables in rental cars, especially those with stickers identifying the vehicle as a rental car. Tourists are frequent victims of petty crime/car break-ins.
• Avoid using automatic teller machines (ATMs) in isolated or poorly lit areas. Use the buddy system and indoor bank ATMs when possible. Leave extra cash, credit cards, and personal documents at home or in a hotel safe.
• Keep doors and windows of private rentals locked at all times, taking extra care if easily accessed from the street or other places.
• Illicit drug transactions increase at night, and travelers are often approached by drug dealers in the downtown area of Lisbon, especially near the bars and restaurants. Some travelers have reported incidents in which criminals used drugs to assault or rob them. Use caution when accepting open drinks at bars or clubs, and do not leave drinks unattended.
• Always use a taxi from the queue or kiosk. Do not go with someone who walks up to you and offers a ride. If you have called a ride sharing service such as Uber, confirm that the car information in the App matches the vehicle you are entering.
• Tourists should not leave personal items or valuables unattended while at the beach.
• Reports of thefts from rental homes and online rental apartments have increased.  Secure belongings and lock windows while away or sleeping.

Demonstrations occur in Portugal. They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on politically significant holidays, and during international events.

• Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly become violent.
• Avoid areas around protests and demonstrations.
• Check local media for updates and traffic advisories.

International Financial Scams: See the  Department of State  and the  FBI  pages for information.

Victims of Crime: Local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes. Report crimes to the local police at 112 (National Emergency Number) and contact the U.S. Embassy at +(351) (21) 770-2122 or the emergency after-hours telephone: +(351) (21)-770-2122 or +(351) (21) 727-3300.

• U.S. citizen victims of sexual assault should seek medical attention if needed and are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance.
• For social welfare emergencies such as domestic violence or child abuse, dial the National Social Emergency Line - 144. English-speaking operators are available.

See our webpage on  help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

• help you find appropriate medical care
• assist you in reporting a crime to the police
• contact relatives or friends with your written consent
• explain the local criminal justice process in general terms
• provide a list of local attorneys
• provide information on  victim’s compensation programs in the United States
• provide information about a Portuguese victim assistance program, administered through an organization known by its acronym “ APAV ”  
• provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution
• help you find accommodation and arrange flights home
• replace a stolen or lost passport

Domestic Violence: U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the Embassy for assistance. Additionally, Portugal has an “SOS” immigrant line with English-speaking operators who are ready to help you in case of emergency. You may contact them at +351 808 257 257 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Tourism:  The tourism industry is generally regulated and rules regarding best practices and safety inspections are regularly enforced. Hazardous areas/activities are identified with appropriate signage, and professional staff is typically on hand in support of organized activities. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the country. Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance . 

Natural Disasters: In the event of a natural disaster or other widespread emergency, travelers can monitor the Portuguese Civil Protection Authority’s website at Prociv.pt for the latest information. All U.S. citizens living or traveling in Portugal should also monitor local news reports, follow directions from local officials, and take appropriate action needed.  Additionally, information about areas in Portugal impacted by any events can be found at: http://www.prociv.pt/en-us/SITUACAOOPERACIONAL/Pages/ocorrenciassignificativas.aspx.

We recommend all Americans enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive security messages, alerts, and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties:  You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. 

• Filming and photographing the police or military and certain buildings in Portugal is illegal and could lead to arrest or detention.
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol could land you in jail.
• Possession and/or use of narcotics and illegal drugs can result in fines, administrative penalties, mandatory drug treatment, criminal punishment, or prison, depending on type, quantity and usage. 
• Penalties for trafficking illegal drugs are severe. Offenders can expect long jail sentences.
• Pepper spray is illegal and will be confiscated. Persons carrying it are subject to fines or prison.
• Possession of unlicensed metal detectors is strictly forbidden, and persons caught with them are subject to fines.
• Individuals establishing a business or practicing a profession that requires additional permits or licensing should seek information from the competent local authorities prior to practicing or operating a business.  

Furthermore, some U.S. laws allow criminal prosecution in the United States, regardless of where the crime was committed. For examples, see our website on  crimes against minors abroad  and the  Department of Justice  website.

Arrest Notification:  If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately. Your U.S. passport will not help you avoid arrest or prosecution.

See our  webpage  for further information.

Faith-Based Travelers:  See our following webpages for details:

• Faith-Based Travel Information
• International Religious Freedom Report  – see country reports
• Human Rights Report  – see country reports
• Hajj Fact Sheet for Travelers
• Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad

LGBTI Travelers:  There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBTI events in Portugal. See   our  LGBTI Travel Information   page and section 6 of our  Human Rights report  for further details.

Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance:   General information on accessibility and accommodations is available on the website of the  Portuguese Tourism Board .

• Driving : You can drive with your U.S.-issued driver’s license for up to six months. Please note that many highways require a toll for use. Highway tolls in Portugal can be confusing, please visit  https://www.portugaltolls.com/en  for more information.
• Public transportation : Public transportation, in general, has specially reserved seats for individuals with disabilities, but some vehicles may not be equipped to load and secure wheelchairs mechanically.
• Trains : The State Railway Operator, Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses (also known as CP – Combóios de Portugal ), has a free service called “integrated mobility service” (SIM), mainly aimed at reduced mobility customers. English-speaking customer service representatives can be reached by phone at + 351 808 100 746 (to request SIM Service) or (+351) 707 210 746 (reduced mobility passengers can request information about various concerns, 24 hours a day). SIM staff provides train and station accessibility, assistance with boarding/exiting or during the train ride, and assistance with trip planning. Some train stations are equipped with elevators. Requests for information or assistance must be made at least 48 hours before travel. For additional information, please visit Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses’ page for Special Needs Customers. 
• Subway (Metro) : Thirty-one of Lisbon Metro’s 52 stations offer full accessibility to people with disabilities. Elevators and moving walkways at main stations provide access from the platform to street level, as well as payment machines adapted for passengers with disabilities and/or visual impairment. Passengers with visual disabilities can travel with their guide dogs as long as their service animals are leashed and muzzled. Check  Lisbon Metro’s website  for more information. Porto’s new metro system provides system-wide accessibility for passengers  with a network of elevators, ramps, and spaces for wheelchairs onboard metro cars. Check  Porto Metro’s website  for more information about accessibility.
• Airports : All Portuguese airports provide wheelchairs and bathrooms to accommodate persons with disabilities.
• Parking : Designated parking with a wheelchair symbol is available in most supermarkets and commercial centers. The National Help Line for the Disabled (Linha Nacional de Apoio à Deficiência) can be reached by phone at +351 21 795-9545 (10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday). Assistance is only available in Portuguese.

Students:  See our  Students Abroad  page and  FBI travel tips .

Women Travelers:  See our travel tips for  Women Travelers .

For emergency services in Portugal, dial 112.  Ambulance services are widely available, but training and availability of emergency responders may be below U.S. standards. 

The U.S. government does not pay medical bills.  Be aware that U.S. Medicare does not apply overseas.  Most hospitals and doctors overseas do not accept U.S. health insurance.

• Good medical care is available, but facilities may be limited outside urban areas. Public hospitals offer services at costs lower than private hospitals.
• Payment is expected upon admission at private hospitals.
• Call the national emergency response for an ambulance at 112 for life-threatening emergencies.

Medical Insurance:  Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. See our webpage for more information on insurance coverage overseas. We strongly recommend  supplemental insurance  to cover medical evacuation.

If traveling with prescription medication, check with the  Government of Portugal to ensure the medication is legal in Portugal. Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor’s prescription. Portuguese law prohibits the mailing of prescription medicines from the United States to Portugal. Any prescription medications mailed to Portugal will be impounded by the Portuguese customs office.

You should bring a sufficient supply of medication with you to cover your anticipated stay in Portugal, along with a copy of your physician's prescription. Portuguese pharmacies generally carry equivalent medications to those found in the United States; however, they may be sold under a different brand name, may not be available in the same dosage, or may require a prescription from a local doctor.

Vaccinations:  Be up-to-date on all  vaccinations  recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Further health information:

• World Health Organization
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC)

Air Quality: Visit AirNow Department of State for information on air quality at U.S. Embassies and Consulates.

The U.S. Embassy maintains a list of doctors and hospitals for Medical Assistance . We do not endorse or recommend any specific medical provider or clinic.

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety:  While Portugal has significantly expanded its motorway network with well-constructed roads that decreased the total number of accidents and fatalities, its road-accident fatality rate is still high. Use caution when driving, as aggressive driving habits and high speeds pose special hazards. Use appropriate care and caution while on the roadways, practice safe driving habits, and adhere to the applicable speed limits.

Traffic Laws:  It is against the law to speed, drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or use a mobile phone while driving. Fines for traffic offenses are substantial.

• Seatbelts are mandatory for drivers and all passengers. Small children must be in a child safety seat in the rear seat with seatbelts fastened.
• Portuguese law requires you to leave your vehicle where it is and immediately notify the police when involved in a traffic accident. The national emergency phone number 112.
• Police in Portugal have the authority to fine on-the-spot and most of their vehicles have portable payment machines to facilitate immediate payment.
• You may drive with a valid U.S. driver's license for up to six months. For international driving permits, please contact AAA or the National Auto Club.

Public Transportation:  Taxis and prominent ride-sharing services such as Uber are a reliable means of transportation. Refer to the crime section of this page to alert yourself to other threats related to taxis and ride-sharing services. Bus service is also reliable.

In the Azores, driving can be challenging due to narrow cobblestone streets, blind curves, blind corners, and livestock on country roads. Public buses are inexpensive. Bus services begin at 7 a.m. and generally operate until 8 p.m., depending on the destination.

See our  Road Safety page  for more information. Visit the website of Portugal’s  national tourist office  and the national authority responsible for road safety.

Aviation Safety Oversight:

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed that the government of Portugal’s Civil Aviation Authority is in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Portugal’s air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the  FAA’s safety assessment page .

Maritime Travel:  Mariners planning travel to Portugal should also check for  U.S. maritime advisories and alerts . Information may also be available on the  U.S. Coast Guard homeport website and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency  broadcast warnings .

Please see Fact Sheet for Portugal here.

For additional travel information

• Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
• See the  State Department’s travel website  for the  Worldwide Caution  and  Travel Advisories .
• Follow us on  Twitter  and  Facebook .
• See  traveling safely abroad  for useful travel tips.

Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in Portugal . For additional IPCA-related information, please see the International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act ( ICAPRA ) report.

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Check the vaccines and medicines list and visit your doctor at least a month before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need. If you or your doctor need help finding a location that provides certain vaccines or medicines, visit the Find a Clinic page.

Routine vaccines

Recommendations.

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)

Immunization schedules

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see  Your COVID-19 Vaccination  for more information. 

COVID-19 vaccine

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis A - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Hep A

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Portugal. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Portugal.

Hepatitis B - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Hep B

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.

All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to  CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .

Measles (Rubeola) - CDC Yellow Book

Portugal is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Rabies - CDC Yellow Book

Avoid contaminated water

Leptospirosis

How most people get sick (most common modes of transmission)

• Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis
• Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud
• Drinking water or eating food contaminated with animal urine
• Avoid contaminated water and soil

Clinical Guidance

Avoid bug bites.

Leishmaniasis

• Sand fly bite
• Avoid Bug Bites
• Mosquito bite
• An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby

Airborne & droplet

• Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents
• Bite from an infected rodent
• Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus (only occurs with Andes virus)
• Avoid rodents and areas where they live
• Avoid sick people

Tuberculosis (TB)

• Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Learn actions you can take to stay healthy and safe on your trip. Vaccines cannot protect you from many diseases in Portugal, so your behaviors are important.

Eat and drink safely

Food and water standards around the world vary based on the destination. Standards may also differ within a country and risk may change depending on activity type (e.g., hiking versus business trip). You can learn more about safe food and drink choices when traveling by accessing the resources below.

• Choose Safe Food and Drinks When Traveling
• Water Treatment Options When Hiking, Camping or Traveling
• Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene | Healthy Water
• Avoid Contaminated Water During Travel

You can also visit the  Department of State Country Information Pages  for additional information about food and water safety.

Prevent bug bites

Although Portugal is an industrialized country, bug bites here can still spread diseases. Just as you would in the United States, try to avoid bug bites while spending time outside or in wooded areas.

What can I do to prevent bug bites?

• Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats.
• Use an appropriate insect repellent (see below).
• Consider using permethrin-treated clothing and gear if spending a lot of time outside. Do not use permethrin directly on skin.

What type of insect repellent should I use?

• FOR PROTECTION AGAINST TICKS AND MOSQUITOES: Use a repellent that contains 20% or more DEET for protection that lasts up to several hours.
• Picaridin (also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin)
• Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD)
• 2-undecanone
• Always use insect repellent as directed.

What should I do if I am bitten by bugs?

• Avoid scratching bug bites, and apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to reduce the itching.
• Check your entire body for ticks after outdoor activity. Be sure to remove ticks properly.

What can I do to avoid bed bugs?

Although bed bugs do not carry disease, they are an annoyance. See our information page about avoiding bug bites for some easy tips to avoid them. For more information on bed bugs, see Bed Bugs .

For more detailed information on avoiding bug bites, see Avoid Bug Bites .

Stay safe outdoors

If your travel plans in Portugal include outdoor activities, take these steps to stay safe and healthy during your trip:

• Stay alert to changing weather conditions and adjust your plans if conditions become unsafe.
• Prepare for activities by wearing the right clothes and packing protective items, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and a basic first aid kit.
• Consider learning basic first aid and CPR before travel. Bring a travel health kit with items appropriate for your activities.
• If you are outside for many hours in the heat, eat salty snacks and drink water to stay hydrated and replace salt lost through sweating.
• Protect yourself from UV radiation : use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, wear protective clothing, and seek shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).
• Be especially careful during summer months and at high elevation. Because sunlight reflects off snow, sand, and water, sun exposure may be increased during activities like skiing, swimming, and sailing.
• Very cold temperatures can be dangerous. Dress in layers and cover heads, hands, and feet properly if you are visiting a cold location.

Stay safe around water

• Swim only in designated swimming areas. Obey lifeguards and warning flags on beaches.
• Do not dive into shallow water.
• Avoid swallowing water when swimming. Untreated water can carry germs that make you sick.
• Practice safe boating—follow all boating safety laws, do not drink alcohol if you are driving a boat, and always wear a life jacket.

Keep away from animals

Most animals avoid people, but they may attack if they feel threatened, are protecting their young or territory, or if they are injured or ill. Animal bites and scratches can lead to serious diseases such as rabies.

Follow these tips to protect yourself:

• Do not touch or feed any animals you do not know.
• Do not allow animals to lick open wounds, and do not get animal saliva in your eyes or mouth.
• Avoid rodents and their urine and feces.
• Traveling pets should be supervised closely and not allowed to come in contact with local animals.
• If you wake in a room with a bat, seek medical care immediately.  Bat bites may be hard to see.

All animals can pose a threat, but be extra careful around dogs, bats, monkeys, sea animals such as jellyfish, and snakes. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately:

• Wash the wound with soap and clean water.
• Go to a doctor right away.
• Tell your doctor about your injury when you get back to the United States.

Reduce your exposure to germs

Follow these tips to avoid getting sick or spreading illness to others while traveling:

• Wash your hands often, especially before eating.
• If soap and water aren’t available, clean hands with hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol).
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Try to avoid contact with people who are sick.
• If you are sick, stay home or in your hotel room, unless you need medical care.

Avoid sharing body fluids

Diseases can be spread through body fluids, such as saliva, blood, vomit, and semen.

Protect yourself:

• Use latex condoms correctly.
• Do not inject drugs.
• Limit alcohol consumption. People take more risks when intoxicated.
• Do not share needles or any devices that can break the skin. That includes needles for tattoos, piercings, and acupuncture.
• If you receive medical or dental care, make sure the equipment is disinfected or sanitized.

Know how to get medical care while traveling

Plan for how you will get health care during your trip, should the need arise:

• Carry a list of local doctors and hospitals at your destination.
• Review your health insurance plan to determine what medical services it would cover during your trip. Consider purchasing travel health and medical evacuation insurance for things your regular insurance will not cover.
• Carry a card that identifies, in the local language, your blood type, chronic conditions or serious allergies, and the generic names of any medicines you take.
• Bring copies of your prescriptions for medicine and for eye glasses and contact lenses.
• Some prescription drugs may be illegal in other countries. Call Portugal’s embassy to verify that all of your prescription(s) are legal to bring with you.
• Bring all the medicines (including over-the-counter medicines) you think you might need during your trip, including extra in case of travel delays. Ask your doctor to help you get prescriptions filled early if you need to.

Many foreign hospitals and clinics are accredited by the Joint Commission International. A list of accredited facilities is available at their website ( www.jointcommissioninternational.org ).

Select safe transportation

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of healthy US citizens in foreign countries.

Be smart when you are traveling on foot.

• Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks.
• Pay attention to the traffic around you, especially in crowded areas.
• Remember, people on foot do not always have the right of way in other countries.

Riding/Driving

Choose a safe vehicle.

• Choose official taxis or public transportation, such as trains and buses.
• Make sure there are seatbelts.
• Avoid overcrowded, overloaded, top-heavy buses and minivans.
• Avoid riding on motorcycles or motorbikes, especially motorbike taxis. (Many crashes are caused by inexperienced motorbike drivers.)
• Choose newer vehicles—they may have more safety features, such as airbags, and be more reliable.
• Choose larger vehicles, which may provide more protection in crashes.

Think about the driver.

• Do not drive after drinking alcohol or ride with someone who has been drinking.
• Consider hiring a licensed, trained driver familiar with the area.
• Arrange payment before departing.

Follow basic safety tips.

• Wear a seatbelt at all times.
• Sit in the back seat of cars and taxis.
• When on motorbikes or bicycles, always wear a helmet. (Bring a helmet from home, if needed.)
• Do not use a cell phone or text while driving (illegal in many countries).
• Travel during daylight hours only, especially in rural areas.
• If you choose to drive a vehicle in Portugal, learn the local traffic laws and have the proper paperwork.
• Get any driving permits and insurance you may need. Get an International Driving Permit (IDP). Carry the IDP and a US-issued driver's license at all times.
• Check with your auto insurance policy's international coverage, and get more coverage if needed. Make sure you have liability insurance.
• Avoid using local, unscheduled aircraft.
• If possible, fly on larger planes (more than 30 seats); larger airplanes are more likely to have regular safety inspections.
• Try to schedule flights during daylight hours and in good weather.

Helpful Resources

Road Safety Overseas (Information from the US Department of State): Includes tips on driving in other countries, International Driving Permits, auto insurance, and other resources.

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Use the same common sense traveling overseas that you would at home, and always stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

Before you leave

• Research your destination(s), including local laws, customs, and culture.
• Monitor travel advisories and alerts and read travel tips from the US Department of State.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) .
• Leave a copy of your itinerary, contact information, credit cards, and passport with someone at home.
• Pack as light as possible, and leave at home any item you could not replace.

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• If possible, choose hotel rooms between the 2nd and 6th floors.

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Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for Portugal for a list of health-related items to consider packing for your trip. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you.

Why does CDC recommend packing these health-related items?

It’s best to be prepared to prevent and treat common illnesses and injuries. Some supplies and medicines may be difficult to find at your destination, may have different names, or may have different ingredients than what you normally use.

If you are not feeling well after your trip, you may need to see a doctor. If you need help finding a travel medicine specialist, see Find a Clinic . Be sure to tell your doctor about your travel, including where you went and what you did on your trip. Also tell your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal while traveling.

For more information on what to do if you are sick after your trip, see Getting Sick after Travel .

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Portugal drops all Covid entry requirements

As high summer approaches, visitors to the country no longer need to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to be allowed in

Portugal has become the latest country to drop all Covid travel restrictions, so British tourists no longer need to show proof of vaccination or take a test. The country previously required all travellers to show either proof of vaccination or a negative PCR/antigen test, but this has changed with the new rules coming into effect immediately.

The Visit Portuga l website said the rules applied to all “national territory”, including the Azores and Madeira, but that the measures could be reviewed “in accordance to the evolution of the pandemic”. Face coverings remain mandatory on public transport, in taxis and when visiting care homes, nursing homes and health facilities. Social distancing and frequent hand washing are still advised.

Many European countries, including Austria, Greece and Croatia, have now dropped restrictions for UK travellers, regardless of their vaccination status. However, some Covid entry rules are still in force for visitors to France, Malta, the Netherlands, and Spain. Arrivals from the UK must show a valid vaccination, recovery, or PCR test certificate when entering France, Malta and Spain, and in the Netherlands only tourists who hold a vaccination or recovery certificate are permitted to enter the country.

The news comes as British Airways announced that it is planning to cancel more than 1,000 additional flights this summer from Heathrow and Gatwick because of staff shortages. More than 100,000 travellers planning to visit popular holiday destinations including Málaga, Palma and Faro will be affected.

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Most visitors from Canada, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Portugal.

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Fully vaccinated visitors from Canada can enter Portugal without restrictions.

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Unvaccinated visitors from Canada can enter Portugal without restrictions.

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Visitors from Canada are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Portugal.

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Travellers from Canada are not required to quarantine.

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Mask usage in Portugal is not required on public transportation.

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Covid-19: measures, guidelines and recommendations.

Information updated on 11 February 2022

If you have not yet been vaccinated or haven’t completed your vaccination plan, join the COVID-19 vaccination process.

The “Open House” modality and appointment requests for vaccination are available for people with 18 years old or more who:

. completed the primary vaccination plan against COVID-19 more than 150 days ago

. were vaccinated with the Janssen vaccine 90 days ago or more

. haven't had COVID-19 in the last 150 days

. haven't had COVID-19 in the last 90 days if were vaccinated with the Janssen vaccine

If you fulfill these requirements:

. make your appointment request at https://covid19.min-saude.pt/pedido-de-agendamento/

. or go directly to the vaccination centre or the health centre to be vaccinated in the “Open House” modality.

Be aware of text messages sent by the health authorities with information about your appointment request or digital ticket for vaccination. If you do not receive an SMS, you can still be vaccinated in the "Open House" modality.

In the “Open House” modality you can also request a digital ticket for the desired location and time at https://covid19.min-saude.pt/senha-digital/

More information at: https://covid19.min-saude.pt

"The Task Force calls on all migrants who have not yet been vaccinated, regardless of their legal status in Portugal, provided they hold a valid document that allows them to be identified, to join the vaccination process." Task Force press release of 6 September 2021

Within the scope of the vaccination against COVID-19, the XXII Government created an online platform that allows the registration of foreign citizens who don’t have a SNS (National Health Service) user number in order to be included in the vaccination national plan.

Access the platform servicos.min-saude.pt/covid19/vacinacao-nao-utente .

If you have a SNS (National Health Service) user number, please self-schedule your appointment at  covid19.min-saude.pt/pedido-de-agendamento .

You must provide all the requested data in the form, which must be completed and submitted only once. If you need support with registration and/or self-scheduling, or if you are facing constraints in the process, you can contact us by e-mail:  [email protected]

After verification and validation of the data registered on  servicos.min-saude.pt/covid19/vacinacao-nao-utente  or on  covid19.min-saude.pt/pedido-de-agendamento , the health authorities will contact you by telephone with the number 808 24 24 24 24 for any necessary clarifications, or by SMS through 2424 with the appointment details to the reference vaccination centre.

Access and share the information cards on COVID-19 vaccination:

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Find out  more about the COVID-19 vaccination .

Information updated on 11 October 2022

Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country caused by the COVID-19 disease pandemic, the XIII Government decided not to extend the situation of alert in mainland Portugal, as well as the termination of validity of various laws, decree-laws and resolutions passed in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic, through the Decree-Law No. 66-A/2022 of 30 September .

Considering the evolution of the country's epidemiological situation and given the strategy for the gradual lifting of measures to combat the COVID-19 disease pandemic, face-to-face service in most public services, such as the National Support Centres for the Integration of Migrants (CNAIM), is now available without previous appointment.

However, it is still recommended to do a previous appointment at the services of some entities.

The use of a mask or visor is mandatory.

• Face-to-face service at CNAIM Norte (Porto), Lisboa e Algarve (Faro) is now available without previous appointment 

Face-to-face service at CNAIM Norte, Lisboa and Algarve is now available without previous appointment and in the usual schedules.

You can still opt for the telephone service, through the Migrant Support Line: 808 257 257 (from landline) and 218 106 191 (from mobile and abroad), from Monday to Friday, between 9 am and 7 pm; or by email:

. CNAIM Norte:  [email protected] . CNAIM Lisboa:  [email protected] . CNAIM Algarve:  [email protected]  

And by using the app MY CNAIM / Welcome Migrant.

My CNAIM app is an application that facilitates access of migrant and refugee people, as well as citizens of the European Union (EU), to various information, such as documentation necessary for the regularization process, housing, health, education, recognition of academic qualifications, among other relevant data about Portugal. Available for  IOS  and  Android  operating systems, in Portuguese, English and Arabic.

• High Commission for Migration (ACM, I.P.)’ Contingency Plan  (Version 1.0, 6 March of 2020)

"The  Contingency Plan  to be observed in a situation of infection (suspected or confirmed), not only of its workers, but also of the ones of partner institutions that work on the premises of this Public Institute and the citizens (clients) who daily use these public  services.”

• SEF face-to-face service: attendance by previous appointment only

At Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) the face-to-face service is made by previous appointment only, and wearing a face mask or visor is mandatory.

SEF remains available for information through the telephone service – 808 202 653 (landline) and 808 962 690 (mobile) –, and by email:  [email protected]

More information at  www.sef.pt

• Regularisation of foreign citizens and asylum seekers with pending applications at SEF

Information cards about the Decree-Law No. 42-A/2022, of 30 june, concerning the stay of foreign citizens in Portugal and the acceptance of expired documents, in  Portuguese  and  English . 

• Grating and renewing of residence permits: simplified procedure

Order No. 5793-A / 2020 , of May 26th, implemented a simplified procedure for examining applications for the granting and renewal of residence permits.

On this subject, access the  Guide , available in  Portuguese (pt)  and  English (en) ; and the  Information Leaflet , available in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro)  and  Russian (ru) .

With the Order n.º 12870-C/2021 , of 31 December, which establishes the extension of the scope of orders  n.º 3863-B/2020 , of 27 March, n.º 10944 / 2020 , of 8 November, and n.º 4473-A/2021 of 30 April, the Government has determined that all foreign citizens with pending applications at  Immigrations and Borders Service (SEF) , whose request was submitted until 31 December 2021, are temporarily in a regular situation in national territory and have access to certain rights and support, including health, social support, employment and housing.

Foreign citizens who do not have pending applications at SEF, until 31 December 2021, may continue to submit their applications; however, they are not covered by the Order mentioned above.

Consult the information cards about the Order n.º 12870-C/2021 and the Decree-Law n.º 119-A/2021, in Portuguese and English .

• Acceptance of expired documents

With Decree-Law no. 10-A/2020 , of 13 March, the Government established exceptional and temporary measures regarding the epidemiological situation of the new Coronavirus/COVID-19, having decreed, among other measures, that documents whose validity expired after 24 February 2020 would remain valid until 30 June 2020. This measure was  amended  by  Decree-Law no. 22/2020 , of 16 May,  Decree-Law no. 87-A/2020 , of 15 October,  Decree-Law no. 22-A/2021 , of 17 March, Decree-Law no. 119-A/2021 , of 22 December, and by the Decree-Law no. 23-A/2022 of 18 February, which establishes that the documents, listed below,  are still accepted, under the same terms, until 30 June 2022:

. Citizen Card

. Certificates issued by the Civil Registration and Identification Services

. Documents and visas related to the stay in national territory

. Licences and permits

These documents are still accepted after 30 June 2022, under the same terms, provided that you prove that you already made an appointment for the respective renewal.

Consult the information cards about Decree-Law no. 23-A/2022 , of 18 February, and Order no. 12870-C/2021 , of 31 December, in Portuguese and English . 

• COVID-19 vaccination: foreign citizens without a SNS (National Health Service) user number

Access and share the information cards on COVID-19 vaccination in  English (en) ,  Arabic (ar) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro) ,  Russian (ro) ,  Spanish (es) ,  Thai (th)  and  Ukrainian (uk) .

If you need support with registration and/or self-scheduling, or if you are facing constraints in the process, you can contact us by e-mail:  [email protected]

• Measures for passengers on flights from China to Portugal

The Government established new measures to monitor the SARS-CoV-2 virus for passengers on flights from China to Portugal , as a response to the epidemiological situation of Covid-19 in this country.

All passengers on direct flights from China are subject to:

• the requirement to wear a mask during flight and to reinforce hygiene measures, including washing hands and disinfection;
• random, free and mandatory testing (in effect since 00h00 on 7 January 2023);
• the presentation, upon boarding, of a negative test, PCR or TRAg, carried out no later than 48 hours before the flight (in effect since 00h00 on 8 january 2023).

At the same time, wastewater monitoring mechanisms will be applied at Lisbon Airport and on aircrafts coming from China, in order to identify SARS-CoV-2 viruses and subsequent genomic sequencing.

• Measures applicable to air traffic to and from Portugal

Following the Recommendation of the Council of the European Union of 30 June 2020, the XXII Constitutional Government has adopted and extended several measures applicable to air traffic to and from Portugal in accordance with the evolution of the epidemiological situation.

The measures applicable to air traffic to and from Portugal in force can be consulted at:

. Portuguese Communities website

. Portugal Airports (ANA)

. Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF)

. Turismo de Portugal ( Visit Portugal )

. European Union website (Re-open. EU)

• Suspension of deadline for rental contracts

The XXII Government approved an  exceptional and temporary regime for counting the duration of housing and non-housing rental contracts , which defines that rental contracts celebrated and with a possible opposition to renewal, remain in force.

The suspension of calculating the time in rental contracts or of their renewals during the vigilance periods in a situation of need, state of emergency or other state of exception declared under legal and constitutional terms, guarantees the continuity of the contracts, as well as the rights and obligations from both parties.

More information on this topic  (pt only).

• Exceptional Support Measures of Social Security Institute (ISS, I.P.)

Social Security, in the context of the epidemic crisis of COVID-19, provides several  exceptional measures  aimed at the social protection of citizens. The measures, on an urgent and temporary basis, cover the Employing Entities, but also the Independent Workers as well as Domestic Workers. Included are measures covering employment support, family assistance and social protection for isolation and illness.

Access the  Information Leaflet on the Exceptional Support Measures – Self-employed Workers , available in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro)  and  Russian (ru) . 

Find out  more about the Exceptional Support Measures for Self-employed Workers  (pt only).

Find out about the  Exceptional Support Measures in the context of the Covid-19 Crisis  (pt only).

• Support for Work and Employment

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the XXII Government determined a  number of temporary and simplified measures  for employment support and for companies.  Frequently asked questions and answers for Workers and Employers  were made available (pt only). 

Find out more  (pt only).

• Suspension of Teaching and Non-Teaching Activities

The XXII Government determined, as of 16 March and reevaluated on April 9 of 2020, the suspension of in-person teaching and non-teaching and vocational activities for students in public, private and cooperative and of social and solidary preschool, basic, secondary and higher education educational establishments. 

Frequently asked questions and answers on the issue , namely on  going back to school  (pt only).

For  more information  (pt only).

• Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality (CIG) : Security recommendations concerning domestic violence during isolation

Domestic violence is a public crime and reporting it is a collective responsibility.

The National Support Network for Victims of Domestic Violence is working. If you need help or are aware of any situation of domestic violence, send a message to the SMS Line 3060 or call 800 202 148. It's a free line, open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality (CIG) also has an email service for questions, requests for assistance and emotional support:  [email protected]

Access this  information and other safety recommendations .

Access and share the materials for dissemination on social networks.

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Versions in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt)  and  Russian (ru) .

#SegurançaEmIsolamento Campaign

Facebook:  Arabic (ar) ,  Bengali (bn) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt)  and  Russian (ru) .

Instagram:  Arabic (ar) ,  Bengali (bn) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt)  and  Russian (ru) .

• ESF OP and AMIF’ Calls – Information by e-mail

The requests for information regarding Calls of the Social Inclusion and Employment  (ESF) Operational Programme (OP) and the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) should be addressed by e-mail. 

PO ISE:  [email protected] FAMI:  [email protected]

Access  all the exceptional measures  (pt only).

• Temporary restitution of border control with Spain  [ revoked on July 1 of 2020 ]

The  documental control of people on the borders with Spain was exceptionally and temporarily restituted , between 23:00 hours of March 16 of 2020 and 00:00 hours of April 15 of 2020, with the possibility of renewals.

This restitution was again extended until 23:59 hours on June 30 of 2020, through the  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 43-A / 2020 , of June 12, after having already been carried out by the  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 22 / 2020 , of April 14, by the  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 33-B / 2020 , of April 30 and by the  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 34-A / 2020 , of May 13.

• Information cards about the Decree-Law No. 42-A/2022, concerning the stay of foreign citizens in Portugal and the acceptance of expired documents, in  Portuguese  and  English . 
• Covid-19 Information Cards, Vaccination, Booster Dose (January 2022) in   Arabic (ar) ,  English (en) ,  French (ft) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) , Romanian (ro) ,  Russian (ru) ,  Spanish (es) ,  Thai (th)  and  Ukrainian (uk) .
• Information cards about the Order No. 12870-C/2021 and the Decree-Law No. 119-A/2021, concerning the stay of foreign citizens in Portugal and the acceptance of expired documents, in   Portuguese and English . 
• High Commission for Migration (ACM, I.P.)’s Contingency Plan  (Version1.0, March 6 of 2020), also available in  Portuguese (pt) .
• Covid-19 Information Cards, Children's Vaccination, Booster Dose (December 2021) in  Portuguese (pt)  and  English (en) .
• Covid-19 Information Cards, Vaccination, Booster Dose (November 2021) in  Arabic (ar) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro) ,  Russian (ru) ,  Spanish (es) ,  Thai (th)  and  Ukrainian (uk) .
• Information cards on the "Open House" modality of the COVID-19 vaccination on 22, 23 and 24 September in  Arabic (ar) , English (en) , French (fr) , Hindi (hi) , Mandarin (zh) , Nepalese (ne) , Portuguese (pt) , Romanian (ro) , Russian (ru) , Spanish (es) , Thai (th) and Ukrainian (uk) .
• Information cards on the "Open House" modality of the COVID-19 vaccination on 17 and 18 September in  Arabic (ar) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro) ,  Russian (ru) ,  Spanish (es) ,  Thai (th)  and  Ukrainian (uk) .
• Information cards on the "Open House" modality of the COVID-19 vaccination on 10 and 12 September in Arabic (ar) , English (en) , French (fr) , Hindi (hi) , Mandarin (zh) , Nepalese (ne) , Portuguese (pt) , Romanian (ro) , Russian (ru) , Spanish (es) , Thai (th) and Ukrainian (uk) .
• Information cards on COVID-19 vaccination in  English (en) ,  Arabic (ar) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro) ,  Russian (ro) ,  Spanish (es) ,  Thai (th)  and  Ukrainian (uk) .
• Guide on the  Order No. 5793-A / 2020 , of May 26, implemented a simplified procedure for examining applications for the granting and renewal of residence permits, available in  Portuguese (pt)  and  English (en) .
• Information Leaflet on the  Order No. 5793-A / 2020 , available in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro)  and  Russian (ru) .
• Practical Guide on the  Order No. 3863-B / 2020 , of March 27, determined that the management of services provided and scheduling of appointments so as to safeguard unequivocally the rights of all foreign citizens with pending cases before the Immigration and Borders Service (SEF), in the context of COVID-19,with questions and answers, available in Portuguese (pt) and English (en). [ Update in progress .]
• Information Leaflet on the  Order No. 3863-B / 2020 , available in Arabic (ar), Bangla (ba), Hindi (hi), English (en), Mandarin (zh), Nepalese (ne), Portuguese (pt), Romanian (ro) and Russian (ru). [ Update in progress .]
• Information Leaflet " COVID-19: Prevention is Essential " also available in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  Farsi (fa) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro) ,  Russian (ru) ,  Spanish (es) ,  Thai (th) ,  Ukrainian (uk)  and  Urdu (ur) .
• “This year choose individual celebration” campaign, promoted by Taipa, Crl., in partnership with the Public Health Unit of the Local Health Unit of the Alentejo Coast (ULSLA) and ACM, I.P., with the support of the Municipality of Odemira.

. Posters available in bilingual versions in Portuguese (pt) and  Bangla (bn) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  English (en) ,  Nepalese (ne)  and  Urdu (ur) .

. Videos available in  Bangla (bn) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  English (en) ,  Nepalese (ne)  and  Urdu (ur) .

• Materials on the rights of workers in the context of COVID-19 produced by ACM, I.P., and the Social Security Institute (ISS, I.P.), with the support of NIALP – Intercultural Association Lisboa, within the scope of awareness-raising actions carried out in Odemira.

Leaflets in  Bangla (bn) ,  English (en)   Hindi (hi) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt)  and  Thai (th) .

Videos in  Bangla (bn) ,  English (en) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Nepalese (ne)  and  Thai (th) .  

• Information Table of the COVID-19 Mitigation Measures  also available in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro)  and  Russian (ru) .

Videos "Recommendations" of the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  Crioulo of Cabo Verde (cpp) ,  Nepalese (ne)  and  Romanian (ro) .

Videos "General Measures" of the DGS in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro) ,  Russian (ru)  and  Spanish (es) .

• Information Table of the Plan for Lifting Lockdown  also available in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro)  and  Russian (ru) .
• Information Leaflet “ State of Calamity | Plan for Lifting Lockdown ”, also available in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro)  and  Russian (ru) .
• Information Leaflet on the Exceptional Support Measures – Self-employed Workers of the  Social Security Institute (ISS, I.P.) , available in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro)  and  Russian (ru) . 
• Materials of the Campaigns promoted by the  Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality (CIG) :

#EuSobrevivi campaign

. Facebook:  Arabic (ar) ,  Bengali (bn) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt)  and  Russian (ru) .

. Instagram:  Arabic (ar) ,  Bengali (bn) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt)  and  Russian (ru) .

.  Video about the Support Lines for victims of domestic violence, in Portuguese sign Language .

• Ministry of Home Affairs (MAI)’  information leaflet – “State of Emergency | Understand to comply | #stayathome”  –, also available in  Portuguese (pt) .
• Directorate-General for Health (DGS)’  Resources and Information , available in several languages.
• Health Regulatory Authority (ERS)’  Leaflet on Access to Health Care by Foreign Citizens , also available in  Portuguese (pt) .
• Doctors of the World Portugal'  Information Leaflet on the Plan for Lifting Lockdown , available in English (en), French (fr), German (de), Hindi (hi), Portuguese (pt) and Spanish (es).
• Doctors of the World Portugal'  Guide on COVID-19 , available in more than 20 languages.
• IOM’  information leaflet on COVID-19 , available in more than 30 languages.
• IOM’  three documents for migrants about COVID-19 , available in several languages.
• Website Covid19estamoson and app Estamos ON – Covid19

The website  covid19estamoson.gov.pt  and the app  Estamos ON – Covid19 , created by the Government, gather all the relevant information on the prevention and containment measures to counter the new coronavirus, in order to support citizens, families and companies. These tools allow one to consult the exceptional measures adopted, the authorities’ recommendations, practical advices, as well as the answers to frequently asked questions, all the support provided and the necessary documentation – namely, the forms that must be filled out – among other contents. The app is available for  IOS  and  Android .

Find  the answer to some of the most frequently asked questions on the measures to counter the COVID-19 pandemic adopted by the Government .

Access the campaign’s videos (pt only):

. “ Não paramos, estamos ON #1 – Fique em Casa ” . “ Não paramos. Estamos ON#2 – Validade dos documentos prolongada até 30 de Junho ” . “ Não paramos. Estamos ON#3 – Site Covid19estamoson.gov.pt ” . “ Não paramos. Estamos ON#4 – Lojas de Cidadão Encerradas ”

More contentes on the  Agência para a Modernização Administrativa (AMA) ’s channel.

• Directorate-General for Health (DGS)’ Microsite / Ministry of Health (SNS): COVID-19

In this microsite dedicated to COVID-19 , the DGS/SNS provides answers to frequently asked questions, recommendations and a variety of relevant documentation; guides for health professionals and institutions; and updated information on the situation in Portugal and areas of the world affected by the disease.

The main recommendations of the DGS are also available in video on this  microsite , as well as on this authority’s  YouTube channel  and  Facebook page . Access the versions in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  Crioulo of Cabo Verde (cpp) ,  Nepalese (ne)  and  Romanian (ro) .

Access the videos "General Measures" of the DGS in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  English (en) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro) ,  Russian (ru)  and  Spanish (es)

• ePortugal Portal

The  ePortugal Portal  gathers information about the vast majority of public services in Portugal (eg. services related to the Citizen Card, social security, certificates, records, finances, among many others). Use the search on this portal to find the services you want, and check if they are available online or by phone.

• Website for School Support

At a time when Portuguese schools have had their classroom activities suspended, the Directorate-General for Education, in collaboration with the National Agency for Qualification and Vocational Education, built the site  apoioescolas.dge.mec.pt , with a set of resources to support schools in the use of distance learning methodologies that allow them to continue the teaching and learning processes.

The Education and Presidency Governance Area, responsible for Citizenship, Equality and Integration and Migration, also invite all schools to share through this  website , initiatives, strategies and solutions for children and youngsters.

Educational action for children and youngsters in vulnerable situations: proposals

The Education and Presidency Governance Area, which oversees Citizenship, Equality and Integration and Migration, presented a  set of action proposals , also inviting all schools to share through the site  apoioescolas.dge.mec.pt , initiatives, strategies and solutions for children and young peoples.

• MNE´s Emergency Line COVID-19 for Portuguese people temporarily traveling abroad

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE) created the  COVID-19 emergency line  to provide support to the Portuguese who are temporarily travelling abroad and need help to return to Portugal. This service is based on the e-mail  [email protected]  and on the telephone line (+351 217 929 755), available on working days, between 9 am and 5 pm. Outside these hours, this emergency line will be complemented by the activity of the  Consular Emergency Office (GEC) , open 24 hours a day.

• Diário da República Eletrónico  – COVID-19 Legislation

The  Diário da República  created a  page dedicated to legislation within the scope of COVID-19 . On this page, the set of measures, approved and published, directed to citizens, companies and public and private entities, related to the epidemiological infraction by COVID-19, is made available. A consultation can be carried out by thematic area or in chronological order of publication.

Some of the  legislation is translated into English .

Access  the Legal Translator of the  Diário da República Eletrónico .

• Government of Portugal’s official page

The  Government of Portugal´s official website  is an elementary source of public information and connection to other entities of the Portuguese State.

The XXI Constitutional Government is also present on social media:

. Twitter:  @govpt  (and in specific accounts for each of the governance areas) . Instagram:  @gov_pt . Facebook:  @govpt

• International Organization for Migration (IOM)

IOM produced  three documents for migrants about COVID19, available in several languages such as Portuguese (pt), English (en), Arabic (ar), Nepali (ne) and Russian (ro) :

I) general information on COVID19 II) information regarding the state of emergency in Portugal III) psychosocial well-being in a situation of isolation

Other languages  will be available soon .

.  Information leaflet on COVID-19 , available in more than 30 languages.

• World Health Organization (WHO)

.  WHO Helping children cope with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak .  WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Healthy Parenting  [Available in 30+ languages at  www.covid19parenting.com ] .  UNICEF and IFRC: A guide to preventing and addressing social stigma .  UNICEF and IFRC: Risk education and community engagement .  UNICEF and IFRC: Key tips and discussion points for community workers .  UNICEF Tips for parenting during the coronavirus (COVID-19) .  UNICEF Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): What parents should know

• Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Network (MHPSS)

.  Briefing note on addressing mental health and psychosocial aspects of COVID-19

• MHPSS  and Communication with children and community

.  NASP Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) A Parent Resource   .  Inter-Agency Risk Communication and Community Engagement Group (Asia-Pacific): How to include marginalised and vulnerable people in risk communication and community engagement

. Decree-Law No. 57-A/2022 , of August 26, Changes measures under the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Ordinance No. 217/2022 , of August 31, Proceed to the third amendment of the Ordinance No. 151-B/2022 , of 23 May, amended by Ordinances no. 169/2022 , of 4 July and 202/2022 , of August 3, establishing an exceptional and temporary regime for the reimbursement of rapid antigen tests (TRAg) for professional use

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 73-A/2022 , of August 26, Extends the alert situation, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 67-A/2022 , of July 29,  Extends the alert situation, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 47/2022 , of March 30, Extends the alert situation, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No.41-C/2022 , of March 5 , Extends the alert situation, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Decree-Law No. 30-E/ 2022 , April 21, Establishes an exceptional and temporary measures, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No.41-A/2022 , of april 21, Declares the alert situation, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 41/2022 , of April 14, Extends the alert situation, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No.34-A/2022 , of March 28, Extends the alert situation, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No.29-F/2022 , of March 21, Extends the alert situation, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No.29-C/2022 , of March 7, Extends the alert situation, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

.  Decree-Law No. 23-A/2022 , of February 18, Changes measures under the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Decree-Law No. 119-B/2021 , of December 22, Changes measures under the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No.2-A/2022 , of November 27, Declares de situation of calamity, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Order No. 291-B/2022 , of January 7, Extends the validity of Order No. 11888-C/2021, of 30 November, which approves the lists of countries to which traffic rules apply air, airports and land, sea and river borders and establishes the requirements for the validity of vaccination or recovery certificates issued by other countries, under conditions of reciprocity

. Order No. 291-C/2022 , of January 7, Extends the validity of Order No. 11820-B/2021, of November 29, which defines the measures applicable to land borders during the duration the validity of special measures regarding testing

. Order No. 291-D/2022 , of November 30, Allows the boarding, disembarkation and land licenses for passengers and crews of cruise ships in ports located in mainland national territory, with the exception of passengers whose origin or destination are countries to which only essential trips are allowed

. Order No.291-E/2022 , of January 7, Extends the validity of Order No. 11888-A/2021, of November 29, which defines the terms and requirements of the system for verifying the rules relating to air traffic, as well as the supervision of its operation

. Order No. 12870-C/2021 , of December 31, Determines the extension of the scope of Orders Nos. 3863-B/2020, of March 27, 10944/2020, of November 8, and 4473-A/2021, of April 30, which determine that the management of appointments is made in order to unequivocally guarantee the rights of all foreign citizens with processes pending in the Aliens and Borders Service, in the scope of the COVID-19 disease

. Decree-Law No. 119-A/2021 , of December 22 , Changes measures under the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Regional Regulatory Decree No. 16-A/2021/M , of December 21, Adapts the transitional regime of mandatory use of masks in public spaces in the Autonomous Region of Madeira

. Order No. 12354-B/2021 , of December 17, Amends Order n.º 11888-C/2021, of 30 November, lifting the suspension of air traffic to Mozambique, and determines the fulfillment of prophylactic isolation of passengers from some southern African countries

. Law No. 88/2021 , of December 15, Transitory regime of mandatory use of masks in public spaces

. Organic Law No. 4/2021 , of November 30, Extends, to 2022, the exceptional and temporary regime for the exercise of early voting rights for voters in mandatory confinement under the COVID disease pandemic- 19 and for voters residing in residential structures and similar structures, amending Organic Law No. 3/2020, of 11 November

. Order No. 11888-A/2021 , of November 30 , Defines the terms and requirements of the system for verifying air traffic regulations, as well as supervising its operation

. Order No. 11888-C/2021 , of November 30, Approves the lists of countries to which the rules on air traffic, airports, land, sea and river borders apply and establishes the requirements for validity of vaccination or recovery certificates issued by third countries under reciprocal conditions

. Order No. 11888-D/2021 , of November 30 , Allows the boarding, disembarkation and land licenses for passengers and crews of cruise ships in ports located in mainland national territory, with the exception of passengers whose origin or destination are countries to which only essential trips are allowed

. Order No. 11820-B/2021 , of November 27, Defines the measures applicable at land borders during the duration of the special measures regarding testing

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No.157/2021 , of November 27 , Declares de situation of calamity, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Decree-Law No. 78-A/2021 , of November 27, Changes measures under the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Order No. 10703-A/2021 , of October 30 , Approves the lists of countries to which the rules on air traffic, airports, land, sea and river borders apply and establishes the requirements for validity of vaccination or recovery certificates issued by third countries under reciprocal conditions

. Order No. 10703-B/2021 , of October 30 , Allows the boarding, disembarkation and land licenses for passengers and crews of cruise ships in ports located in mainland national territory, with the exception of passengers whose origin or destination are countries to which only essential trips are allowed

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 142-A/2021 , of 29 October , Changes the measures in the context of the alert situation

. Declaration of Rectification No. 33/2021 , of October 13, Rectifies the Decree-Law No. 78-A/2021 , of September 29, which changes the exceptional and temporary measures relating to the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Order No. 9573-B/2021 , of September 30, Allows the boarding, disembarkation and land licenses for passengers and crews of cruise ships in ports located in mainland national territory, with the exception of passengers whose origin or destination are countries to which only essential trips are allowed

. Order No. 9241-A/2021 , of September 30, Approves the lists of countries to which the rules on air traffic, airports, land, sea and river borders apply and establishes the requirements for validity of vaccination or recovery certificates issued by third countries under reciprocal conditions

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 135-A/2021 , of September 29, Changes the measures in the context of the alert situation

. Decree-Law No. 78-A/2021 , of September 29, Changes the exceptional and temporary measures relating to the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Order No. 9241-A/2021 , of September 17, Approves the lists of countries and international sport competitions to which the rules on air traffic, airports, land, sea and river borders apply and establishes the requirements for validity of vaccination or recovery certificates issued by third countries under reciprocal conditions

. Order No. 8652-C/2021 , of August 31, Approves the list of countries and international sport competitions to which the rules on air traffic, airports, land and river borders apply

. Order No. 8652-B/2021 , of August 31, Extends the boarding permit, disembarkation and land licenses for passengers and crews of cruise ships in ports located in mainland national territory, with the exception of passengers whose origin or destination are countries to which only essential trips are allowed

. Rectification Statement No. 28-A/2021 , of August 27, Rectifies the Resolution of Council of Ministers No. 114-A/2021 , of August 20, which declares the contingency situation in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 114-A/2021 , of August 20, Declares the contingency situation within the scope of the disease pandemic COVID-19 REVOKED

. Order No. 7930/2021 , of 12 August, Amendment to Dispatch no. 4879/2021, of 30 April, which creates the Support Unit to the Coordinator of the Task Force for the Elaboration of the «Vaccination Plan against COVID -19 in Portugal»

. Order No. 7746-C/2021 , of August 6, Extends the boarding , disembarkation and land licenses for passengers and crews of cruise ships in ports located in mainland national territory, with the exception of passengers whose origin or destination are countries to which only essential trips are allowed

. Order No. 7577-A / 2021 , of 30 July, Define the indicators relating to risk assessment and monitoring of the COVID-19 pandemic according to which they may be applicable as measures provided for in articles 35 and 36 of the Resolution of the Council of Ministers n. º 101-A / 2021, of July 30

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No.101-A/2021 , of June 30, Changes the measures applicable in situation of calamity, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Ordinance No. 164-A/2021 , of July 29, Makes the first amendment to Ordinance No. 138-B/2021 , of June 30, which establishes an exceptional and temporary regime for the reimbursement of Rapid Antigen Tests (TRAg) for professional use

. Order No. 7374-A/2021 , of July 23, Allows the reopening of gambling establishments, casinos, bingos or similar located in high risk and very high-risk municipalities

. Order No. 7374-D/2021 , of July 23, Allows the reopening of spas and thermal spas or similar establishments located in high and very high-risk municipalities

. Order No. 7374-F/2021 , of July 23, Extends the boarding, disembarkation and land licenses for passengers and crews of cruise ships in ports located in mainland national territory, with the exception of passengers whose origin or destination are countries to which only essential trips are allowed.

. Order No. 7374-G / 2021 , of July 23, Define the rules for inspection standards relating to air transport

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 96-A/2021 , of July 22, Changes the measures applicable to certain municipalities, in the context of the of the situation of calamity

. Declaration of Rectification No. 24-A/2021 , of July 16, Rectifies the Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 92-A/2021, of July 15, that changes the measures applicable in the situation of calamity, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Decree-Law No. 60-A/2021 , of 15 July, Allows the availability of rapid antigen tests in the form of self-testing in supermarkets and hypermarkets

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 92-A/2021 , of July 15, Changes the measures applicable to certain municipalities, in the context of the of the situation of calamity

. Decree-Law No. 56-C/2021 , of July 9, Changes the administrative offense regime in the context of calamity, contingency and alert

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 91-A/2021 , of July 9, Changes the measures applicable to certain municipalities, in the context of the of the situation of calamity

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 86-A/2021 , of July 1, Changes the measures applicable to certain municipalities, in the context of the of the situation of calamity

. Ordinance No. 138-B/2021 , of June 30, Establishes an exceptional and temporary regime for the reimbursement of rapid antigen tests (TRAg) for professional use

. Decree-Law No. 54-A/2021 , of June 25, Implements in the domestic legal order Regulation (EU) 2021/953 , concerning the EU COVID Digital Certificate

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 77-A/2021 , of June 24, Changes the measures applicable to certain municipalities, in the context of the of the situation of calamity

. Declaration of Rectification No. 18-B/2021 , of June 18, Rectifies the Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 70-B/2021 , of June 4, that continues with the strategy for lifting lockdown measures, in the context of combatting the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 76-A/2021 , of June 17, Changes the measures applicable to certain municipalities, in the context of the of the situation of calamity

. Decree-Law No. 53-A/2021 , of June 16, Changes certain measures in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Law No. 36-A/2021 , of June 14, Renews the transitory imposition of the mandatory use of masks in public spaces, extending the validity of Law No. 62-A/2020 , of 27 October

. Declaration of Rectification No. 18-A/2021 , of June 14, Rectifies the Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 74-A/2021 , of June 9, that changes the measures applicable in situation of calamity, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 74-A/2021 , of June 9, Changes the measures applicable to certain municipalities, in the context of the of the situation of calamity

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 70-B/2021 , of June 4, Continues the strategy for lifting lockdown measures, in the context of combatting the COVID-19 disease pandemic

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No.70-A/2021 , of June 4, Changes the measures applicable to certain municipalities, in the context of the of the situation of calamity

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 62-A/2021 , of May 28, Extends the situation of calamity and changes the measures applicable to certain municipalities, in the context of the situation of calamity

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 62-A/2021 , of May 21, Changes the measures applicable to certain municipalities, in the context of the of the situation of calamity

. Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 59-B/2021 , of May 14, Declares de situation of calamity, in the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

.  Order no. 4473-A / 2021 , of April 30,  Determines the expansion of the scope of the Orders No. 3863-B/2020, of March 27, and 10944/2020, of November 8, which determine that the management of attendances and appointments is done in such a way as to unequivocally guarantee the rights of all foreign citizens with pending proceedings in the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service — SEF), in the framework of COVID-19.

.  Decree No. 7 / 2021 , of April 17,  Regulates the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Order No. 3838-B / 2021 , of April 15,  Defines the authorized land border crossing points

.  Order No. 3838-A / 2021 , of April 15,  Defines the applicable measures for air traffic to and from mainland Portugal

.  Decree No. 6-A / 2021 , of April 15,  Regulates the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic No. 114-A / 2021 , of April 14,  Authorization to renew the state of emergency

.  Decree of the President of the Republic No. 41-A / 2021 , of April 14,  Renews the state of emergency, based on the verification of a public calamity situation

.  Order No. 3516-A / 2021 , of April 3,  Determines the authorized crossing points at the land border

.  Decree No. 6 / 2021 , of April 3,  Regulates the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Order No. 3358 / 2021 , of March 28,  Defines the measures applicable to air traffic to and from mainland Portugal

.  Decree No. 5 / 2021 , of March 28,  Regulates the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic no. 90-A / 2021 , of March 25,  Authorization to renew the state of emergency

.  Decree of the President of the Republic No. 31-A/2021 , of March 25,  Renews the declaration of the state of emergency, based on the verification of a situation of public calamity

.  Decree No. 22-A / 2021 , of March 17,  Extends deadlines and establishes exceptional and temporary measures in the framework of COVID-19

.  Order no. 2807-B / 2021 , of March 15,  Determines the authorized crossing points at the land border

.  Order no. 2807-A / 2021 , of March 15,  Defines the measures applicable to air traffic to and from mainland Portugal

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers no. 19 / 2021 , of March 13,  Establishes a strategy for lifting containment measures

.  Decree no. 4/2021 , of March 13,  Regulates the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic no. 77-B / 2021 , of March 11,  Authorization to renew the state of emergency

.  Decree of the President of the Republic No. 25-A/2021 , of March 11,  Renews the declaration of the state of emergency, based on the verification of a situation of public calamity

.  Order No. 2207-B / 2021 , of February 26,  Determines the authorized crossing points at the land border

.  Order No. 2207-A / 2021 , of February 26,  Defines the measures applicable to air traffic to and from mainland Portugal

.  Decree no. 3-F / 2021 , of February 26,  Regulates the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic no. 69-A / 2021 , of February 25,  Authorization to renew the state of emergency

.  Decree of the President of the Republic No. 21-A/2021 , of February 25,  Renews the declaration of the state of emergency, based on the verification of a situation of public calamity

.  Order n.º 1689-D/2021 , of February 12,  Determines the authorized crossing points at the land border

.  Order n.º 1689-C/2021,  of February 12,  Extends the measures applicable to air traffic to and from mainland Portugal

.  Decree n.º3-E/2021 , of February 12,  Regulates the State of Emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic n.º 63-A/2021 , of February 11,  Authorization to renew the State of Emergency

.  Decree of the President of the Republic n.º 11-A/2021 , of February 11,  Renews the declaration of a State of Emergency, based on the verification of a public calamity situation

.  Order No. 124-E/2021,  of January 29,  Extends the measures applicable to air traffic to and from mainland Portugal

.  Decree No. 3-D / 2021 , of January 29,  Regulates the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic No. 14-A / 2021 , of January 28,  Authorisation to renew the state of emergency

.  Decree of the President of the Republic No. 9-A / 2021 , of January 28,  Renews the declaration of the state of emergency, based on the verification of a situation of public calamity

.  Order No. 1125-D /2021 , of January 27,  Suspension of flights to and from Brazil and to and from the United Kingdom

.  Decree No. 3-C / 2021 , of January 22,  Changes the regulation of the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Decree No. 3-B / 2021 , of January 19,  Changes the regulation of the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Decree of the President of the Republic No. 3-A / 2021 , of January 14,  Regulates the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Order  No. 666-B / 2021 , of January 14,  Extends the measures applicable to air traffic to and from mainland Portugal

.  Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic No. 1-B / 2021 , of January 13,  Modifies the declaration of the state of emergency and authorizes its renewal

.  Decree of the President of the Republic  No. 6-B / 2021 ,of January 13,  Renews the declaration of a state of emergency, based on the verification of a public calamity situation

.  Decree of the President of the Republic  No. 6-A / 2021 ,of January 6,  Renews the declaration of a state of emergency, based on the verification of a public calamity situation

.  Decree No. 11-A / 2020 , of December 21,  Regulates the extension of the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Order No. 12344 / 2020 , of December 20,  Adopts measures to strengthen the control of the movement of passengers from the United Kingdom in order to prevent the spread of the new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus

.  Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic No. 90-A / 2020 , of December 17,  Authorisation to renew the state of emergency

.  Decree of the President of the Republic No. 66-A / 2020 , of December 17,  Renews the declaration of the state of emergency, based on the verification of a situation of public calamity

.  Order No. 12202-A / 2020 , of December 15,  Extension of the measures on air traffic to and from Portugal

.  Decree No. 11 / 2020 , of December 6,  Regulates the application of the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic No. 89-A / 2020 , of December 4,  Authorisation to renew the state of emergency

.  Decree of the President of the Republic No. 61-A / 2020 , of December 4,  Renews the declaration of the state of emergency, based on the verification of a situation of public calamity

.  Order No. 11836-B / 2020 , of November 30,  Extension of the measures on air traffic to and from Portugal

.  Decree No. 9/2020 , of November 21,  Regulates the application of the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic No. 87-A / 2020 , of November 20,  Authorisation to renew the state of emergency

.  Decree of the President of the Republic No. 59-A / 2020 , of November 20,  Renews the declaration of the state of emergency, based on the verification of a situation of public calamity

.  Order No. 11231 / 2020 , of November 13,  Extension of the measures on air traffic to and from Portugal

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 96-B / 2020 , of November 12,  Extends the declaration of the calamity situation, within the context of the COVID-19 disease pandemic

.  Order No. 10944 / 2020 , of November 8,  Expansion of the scope of Order No. 3863- B / 2020, published in  Diário da República  (Official Portuguese Republic Journal), Series 2, of March 27 of 2020 – which determines that the management of appointments and schedules shall be made in such a way as to unequivocally ensure the rights of all foreign citizens with pending cases before the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service – SEF) in the framework of COVID 19

.  Decree No. 8 /2020 , of November 8,  Regulates the application of the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic 

.  Resolution of the  Assembleia da República  (Assembly of the republic) No. 83-A /2020 , of November 6,  Authorization of the declaration of the state of emergency

.  Decree of the President of the Republic No. 51-U / 2020 , of November 6,  Declares the state of emergency, based on the verification of a situation of public calamity

.  Decree-Law No. 94-A / 2020 , of November 3,  Amends the exceptional and temporary measures related to the disease pandemic COVDI-19

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 92-A / 2020 , of November 2,  Declares the situation of calamity, in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Order No. 10715-F / 2020 , of October 30,  Extension of the measures on air traffic to and from Portugal

.  Decree-Law No. 62-A/2020 , of October 27,  Transitory imposition of mandatory use of mask in public spaces

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers no. 89-A / 2020 , of October 26,  Determines the limitation of movement between different municipalities in the continental territory in the period between 00:00 hours on October 30 and 06:00 hours on November 3 of 2020  (Consolidated)

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 88-B / 2020 , of October 22,  Defines special measures applicable to the municipalities of Felgueiras, Lousada and Paços de Ferreira in the context of the calamity situation

.  Decree-Law No. 87-A / 2020 , of October 15,  Amends the exceptional and temporary measures related to the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 88-A / 2020 , of September 14,  Declares the situation of calamity, in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Order No. 9934-A/2020 , of October 14,  Extension of the measures on air traffic to and from Portugal

.  Order No. 9373-A/2020 , of September 30,  Extension of the measures on air traffic to and from Portugal

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 70-A / 2020 , of September 11,  Declares the contingency situation, in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Order No. 8777-C / 2020 , of September 11,  Extension of the measures on air traffic to and from Portugal

.  Order No. 8391-A / 2020 , of August 31,  Extension of the measures on air traffic to and from Portugal

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 68-A / 2020 , of August 28, Extends the declaration of the situation of contingency and alert, in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 63-A / 2020 , of August 14,  Extends the declaration of the situation of contingency and alert, in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Order No. 8001-A / 2020 , of August 14,  Extension of he meausures on air trafic to and from portugal

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 55-A / 2020 , of July 31,  Declares the situation of contingency and alert, in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Order No. 7595-A / 2020 , of July 31,  Definition of meausures on air trafic to and from portugal

.  Order No. 7212-B / 2020 , of July 15,  Extension of the restrictive measures on air traffic to and from Portugal, with certain exceptions

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 53-A / 2020 , of June 14,  Declares the situation of calamity, contingency and alert, in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Order No. 6756-C / 2020 , of June 30,  Extension of the restrictive measures on air traffic to and from Portugal, with certain exceptions

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 51-A / 2020 , of June 26,  Declares the situation of calamity, contingency and alert, in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Decree-Law No. 28-B / 2020 , of June 26,  Establishes the administrative offense framework within the context of the calamity, contingency and alert situation

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 45-B / 2020 , of June 22,  Defines special rules for the Lisbon Metropolitan Area in the context of the calamity situation declared by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers no. 40-A / 2020, May 29, in its current wording

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 43-B / 2020 , of June 12,  Extends the declaration of the situation of calamity in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Order No. 6251-A / 2020 , of June 12,  Extension of the ban on air traffic to and from Portugal for all flights to and from countries outside the European Union, with certain exceptions

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 43-A / 2020 , of June 12,  Extends the restitution, on an exceptional and temporary basis, of the documental control of people at the borders in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Declaration of Rectification No. 23-A / 2020 , of June 4,  Amends the  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 40-A / 2020 , of May 29, that Extends the declaration of the situation of calamity in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19, published in the Diário da República No. 105 / 2020, Series I of May 29 of 2020

.  Decree-Law No. 24-A / 2020 , of May 29,  Amends the exceptional and temporary measures related to the COVID-19 disease pandemic

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 40-A / 2020 , of May 29,  Extends the declaration of the situation of calamity in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 38 / 2020 , of May 17,  Extends the declaration of the situation of calamity in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Decree-Law No. 22 / 2020 , of May 16,  Amends the exceptional and temporary measures related to the COVID-19 disease pandemic

.  Order No. 5503-C / 2020 , of May 13,  Extension of the interdiction on air traffic to and from Portugal for all flights to and from countries outside the European Union, with certain exceptions

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 34-A / 2020 , of May 13,  Extends the restitution, on an exceptional and temporary basis, of the documental control of people at the borders in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 33-C / 2020 ,  Establishes a strategy of lifting lockdown measures in the context of countering the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 33-B / 2020 , of April 30,  Restores, on an exceptional and temporary basis, an authorized crossing point at the land border

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 33-A / 2020,  of April 30,  Declares the situation of calamity in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Order No. 2-C / 2020 , of April 17,  Regulates the extension of the State of Emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Order No. 4698-C / 2020 , of April 17,  Extension of the interdiction on air traffic to and from Portugal for all flights to and from countries outside the European Union, with certain exceptions

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 22 / 2020 , of April 14,  Extends the restitution, on an exceptional and temporary basis, of the documental control of people at the borders in the context of the disease pandemic COVID-19

.  Order No. 2-B / 2020 , of April 2,  Regulates the extension of the State of Emergency decreed by the President of the Republic

.  Order No. 3863-B / 2020 , of March 27,  Under this order, the management of appointments and schedules shall be made in such a way as to unequivocally ensure the rights of all foreign citizens with pending cases before the  Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras  (the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service – SEF) in the framework of COVID 19

.  Normative Order No. 4 / 2020 , of March 25,  Determines the creation of a financial support line, aimed at meeting the financial needs of tourist micro-enterprises whose activity is being strongly affected by the economic consequences resulting from the outbreak of the disease COVID -19

.  Order No. 3659-A / 2020 , of March 24,  Determines procedures for border control by SEF

.  Order No. 3659-B / 2020 , of March 24,  Extension of suspension of flights to and from Italy

.  Decree No. 2-A / 2020 , of March 20,  Regulates the application of the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic  (Consolidated)

.  Law No. 1-A / 2020 , of March 19,  Exceptional and temporary measures to respond to the epidemiological situation caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the disease COVID-19 amended by  Law No. 4-A / 2020 , of 6 April,  Law No. 4-B / 2020 , 6 of April, and  Law No. 14 / 2020 , 9 of May.

.  Decree of the President of the Republic No. 14-A / 2020 , of March 18,  Declares the state of emergency, based on the verification of a situation of public calamity

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 10-B / 2020 , of March 16,  Restores, on an exceptional and temporary basis, the documental control of people at the borders in the context of the epidemiological situation caused by the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 disease

.  Order No. 3301-C / 2020 , of March 15,  Adopts extraordinary, temporary and transitory measures, in terms of services for citizens and companies, including consular services outside the national territory, in the context of combating  the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus

.  Ordinance No. 71/2020 , of March 15,  Restrictions on access and use of commercial establishments, restaurants or drinking spaces

.  Declaration of Rectification  No. 11-A / 2020 , of March 15,  Rectification to Ordinance No. 71/2020, on Restrictions on access and use of commercial establishments, restaurants or drinking spaces

.  Ordinance No. 71-A / 2020 , of March 15,  Defines and regulates the terms and conditions for the granting of immediate  support, with extraordinary, temporary and transitory nature, intended for workers and employers affected by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, in order  to maintain jobs and mitigate business crisis situations  (Consolidated)

.  Dispatch No. 3298-C / 2020 , of March 13,  Determines the interdiction of disembarkation and the licenses for shore leave of passengers and crew of cruise ships in national ports

.  Decree-Law No. 10-A / 2020 , of March 13,  Establishes exceptional and temporary measures regarding the epidemiological situation of the new Coronavirus  –  COVID 19

.  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 10-A / 2020 , of March 13,  Approves a set of measures related to the epidemiological situation of the new Coronavirus  –  COVID 19

.  Order No. 2875-A / 2020 , of March 3,  Adopts measures to safeguard the social protection of beneficiaries who are temporarily prevented from exercising their professional activity by order of the health authority, due to the risk of infection by COVID-19

Access  all legislation related to COVID-19 in electronic Diário da República .

Access the  Legal Translator of the  Diário da República Eletrónico .

Alert Situation ( Until 30 September 2022)

Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country caused by the COVID-19 disease pandemic, the XIII Government approved, on 26 July 2022, the resolution that extends the alert situation throughout the continental national territory until 23hh59 of 30 September 2022 , and introduced amendments to the measures to prevent and combat the pandemic disease COVID-19, in the Decree-Law No. 57-A/2022 of 26 August 2022 . The two diplomas have been in force since 27 August 2022.

Thus, the following measures are in force:

It is no longer mandatory the use of masks or visors in public transportation, including air transport and also taxis and TVDE, as well as in pharmacies and in places where this is determined in the rules of the Directorate-General for Health ( DGS ).

• The use of a mask is mandatory in health services, residential facilities, care facilities, or home care services for vulnerable populations or elderly people, as well as long-term care units;

The isolation period for covid-19 infection is five days.

Learn more at covid19estamoson .

Alert Situation (until 31 August 2022)

Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country caused by the COVID-19 disease pandemic, the XIII Government approved, on 28 july 2022, the resolution that extends the alert situation throughout the continental national territory until 23h59 of 31 august 2022 , keeping unchanged the measures to prevent and combat the pandemic disease COVID-19.

Thus, the following measures remain in force:

• The isolation period for covid-19 infection is five days;
• The use of a mask is mandatory in public transportation, including air transport, taxis or TVDE;
• The rules on diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 are no longer in force, it is now provided that its implementation may be determined by the DGS ;
• It is no longer mandatory to fill in the passenger locator form (Passenger Locator Form) by passengers on flights to mainland Portugal or cruise ships when they dock in mainland Portugal;
• The presentation of the EU Covid Digital Certificate is no longer required, in any form, for access to residential structures and for visits to health care establishments, it is now provided that the DGS is responsible for determining the specific standards and guidelines for the protection of the most vulnerable populations;
• The presentation of proof of a negative result of a test for Sars-CoV-2 infection, of the EU Covid Digital Certificate , and of a vaccination or recovery certificate issued by other countries, is no longer required on flights to or from Portugal.

Alert Situation  (until 6 July 2022)

Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country caused by the COVID-19 disease pandemic, the XIII Government approved, on 30 June 2022,  the resolution that extends the alert situation throughout the continental national territory until 23hh59 of 30 July  2022 , and introduced amendments to the measures to prevent and combat the pandemic disease COVID-19, in the  Decree-Law No. 42/2022 of 30 June 2022 . The two diplomas have been in force since 1 July 2022.

      Thus, the following measures are in force:

• The use of a mask is mandatory in health services, residential facilities, care facilities, or home care services for vulnerable populations or elderly people, as well as in long-term care units;
• The rules on diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 are no longer in force, it is now provided that its implementation may be determined by the  DGS ;
• The presentation of the  EU Covid Digital Certificate  is no longer required, in any form, for access to residential structures and for visits to health care establishments, it is now provided that the  DGS  is responsible for determining the specific standards and guidelines for the protection of the most vulnerable populations;
• The presentation of proof of a negative result of a test for Sars-CoV-2 infection, of the  EU Covid Digital Certificate , and of a vaccination or recovery certificate issued by other countries, is no longer required on flights to or from Portugal.

     Learn more at  covid19estamoson .

Alert Situation  (until 30 June 2022)

Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country caused by the COVID-19 disease pandemic, the XIII Government approved, on 30 May 2022,  the resolution that extends the alert situation throughout the continental national territory until 23hh59 of 30 June 2022 , maintaining the same measures in force set by the  Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 41-A/2022, of 21 April 2022 . The diploma comes into force on 31 May.

Thus, the following measures remain unchanged:

• The presentation of the  EU Covid Digital Certificate  is no longer required, in any form, for access to residential structures and for visits to health care establishments, it is now provided that the  DGS  is responsible for determining the specific standards and guidelines for the protection of the most vulnerable populations.

Learn more at  covid19estamoson .

Alert Situation (until 31 May 2022)

Information updated on 5 May 2022 Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country caused by the COVID-19 disease pandemic, the XIII Government approved, on 5 May 2022, the resolution that declares the alert situation throughout the continental national territory until 23h59 of 31 May 2022 , and introduced amendments to the measures to prevent and combat the pandemic disease COVID-19, in the Decree-Law of 21 April 2022 . The diploma have been in force since 6 May 2022.

• Given the positive evolution with regard to the epidemiological situation in Portugal, the Government has decided to review some of the restrictive measures still in force, namely:
• The presentation of the EU Covid Digital Certificate is no longer required, in any form, for access to residential structures and for visits to health care establishments, it is now provided that the DGS is responsible for determining the specific standards and guidelines for the protection of the most vulnerable populations.
• Nursing homes;
• Visits to patients in health care facilities;

The use of the mask in indoor spaces where it is currently required, such as public transports, public services, nursing homes, hospitals, supermarkets, educational establishments, day care centres, performance halls and events.

• Keep social distance;

Wash hands;

• Maintain respiratory etiquette.

Alert Situation  (until 18 April 2022)

Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country caused by the COVID-19 disease pandemic, the XII Government approved, on 28 March 2022,  the resolution that extends the alert situation throughout the continental national territory until 23hh59 of 18 April 2022 , maintaining the same measures in force since 19 February 2022 through the  Resolution of the Council of Ministers , of 18 February 2022.

The presentation of a negative test, except for holders of a recovery certificate or a full vaccination certificate with a booster dose, for:

General rules:

Alert Situation  (until 7 March 2022)

Considering the positive evolution of the epidemiological situation caused by the COVID-19 disease pandemic, the XXII Government approved, on 18 February 2022,  the resolution declaring the alert situation   throughout the continental national territory until 23h59 on 7 March 2022  — the situation of calamity ceased to apply — and the  decree-law amending the measures applicable in the context of the COVID-19  disease pandemic, determining the lifting of some of the restrictions that still exist. The two diplomas came into force on  19 February 2022.

Thus, and considering that the conditions to ease restrictions are met,  the following measures have been eliminated :

the containment of risk contacts;

the recommended telework;

the capacity limits in establishments, equipment and other places open to the public;

the requirement to present a  digital certificate , except for border control;

the requirement of a negative test result for access to major events, sports venues, bars and clubs.

On the other hand,  the following remains in force :

nursing homes;

visits to patients in health care facilities.

Keep social distance;

Maintain respiratory etiquette.

Situation of Calamity  (until 18 February 2022)

Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country, the XII Government approved, on 27 November 2021,  the resolution that declares the situation of calamity throughout the continental national territory starting at 00h00 on 1 December to 23h59 of 20 March 2022 , and defined a set of preventive measures aimed at containing the growth of the pandemic. On 6 January 2022, the Council of Ministers decided to review and change these measures.

Thus, according to the  Resolution approved by the Council of Ministers of 7 January 2022 , the new pandemic containment measures that come into effect at 00h00 on 10 January 2022 are:

• Bars and clubs can reopen on 14 January;
• Telework is mandatory throughout the national territory until 14 January (it will be recommended from that date);
• The restrictions regarding the capacity of spaces accessible to the public (maximum capacity of one person for every five square meters of area) are still in place, with the exception of service establishments;
• At schools:

. Classes restart on 10 January;

. End of class isolations after a positive case detection;

. Testing of teachers and non-teaching staff in the first two weeks, after returning to school.

Presentation of a  COVID Digital Certificate  is mandatory to access:

. Restaurants;

. Tourist establishments and local accommodation;

. Cultural events;

. Events with marked seats;

• Presentation of a negative test is mandatory in access to:

. Nursing homes;

. Visits to patients in health care facilities;

. Large events without assigned seats or in improvised venues and sports facilities;

. Sport venues (unless decided by the  DGS ).

• Prohibition of the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public roads, with the exception of open terraces;
• Special measures on testing for international flights are extended until 9 February 2022.
• Remember that, due to the new  DGS  guidelines, there are also changes in isolation:

. Isolation is now applied only to people with positive results and their cohabitants;

. People with a booster dose are exempt from isolation;

. Isolation is for 7 days.

General Rules:

. The use of mask is mandatory in public transports, elderly homes, hospitals, supermarkets, concert halls and events;

. Keep the social distancing;

. Wash your hands;

. Maintain the respiratory etiquette.

• Mandatory telework throughout the national mainland territory;
• Bars, drinking establishments without entertainment and establishments with a dance space will be closed;
• The allocation of spaces accessible to the public must follow indicative maximum occupation rules of 0.20 persons per square metre of area, with the exception of service establishments;
• The access to tourist or accommodation establishments depends on the presentation of the EU COVID Digital Certificate in the modalities of the test or recovery certificate, or on the presentation of proof of having performed a laboratory test with a negative result;
• Access to events (namely non-religious New Year's Eve parties or celebrations, family events, including weddings and baptisms, corporate events, cultural events or sports events) depends on the presentation of the EU COVID Digital Certificate in the modalities of the test or recovery certificate, or on the presentation of proof of a laboratory test with negative results, notwithstanding the definition by the health authorities (DGS) about the characteristics of the events where the presentation of those certificates or tests is dispensed.
• Limitation of gatherings of more than 10 people in public space and public roads, unless they all belong to the same cohabiting household;
• Access to restaurants and similar establishments and to establishments of games of chance, casinos, bingos or similar, depends on the presentation of an EU COVID Digital Certificate in the modalities of test or recovery certificate, the presentation of another proof of laboratory performance of a test with a negative result or the performance of a test with a negative result, under the terms to be defined by DGS and Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA);
• The same requirement is valid to guests of tourist establishments or local accommodation accessing celebrations held in these locations, when proof of a negative test result has been presented for more than 72 or 48 hours, depending on the type of test;
• The consumption of alcoholic beverages is forbidden in open-air spaces accessible to the public and on public roads, with the exception of open terraces in restaurants and similar establishments licensed for that purpose.
• The suspension of school and non-school activities in a face-to-face basis shall cover the period from 27 December 2021 to 9 January 2022;
• The application of the exceptional family support regime foreseen for the period from 2 to 9 January 2022 will also cover the period from 27 to 31 December 2021.
• The period for the exercise of rights attributed to the consumer, that ends between 25 December and 9 January or within 10 days after that period, shall be extended until 31 January 2022;
• Commercial practices with price reduction are prohibited in establishments, between 25 December 2021 and 9 January 2022.

Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country, the XII Government approved, on 27 November 2021,  the resolution that declares the situation of calamity throughout the continental national territory starting at 00h00 on 1 December , and defined a  set of preventive measures aimed at containing the growth of the pandemic in the coming weeks . 

Thus, from 1 December, the following measures will be adopted for the entire national territory:

• Restaurants;
• Tourist establishments and local accommodation;
• Events with marked seats;

Presentation of a negative test is mandatory, even for vaccinated people, in access to:

• Large events without assigned seats or in improvised venues and sports facilities;
• Bars and clubs.

General recommendations:

• Regular testing;
• Recommended telework regime throughout the national territory, whenever the functions in question allow for it.

Mandatory use of mask in all indoor spaces and in all venues not accepted by the  DGS .

At borders:

• Mandatory presentation of a negative test for all flights arriving in Portugal;
• Increased penalties for airlines.

The following measures are adopted during the holiday season, which runs from 2 to 9 January:

• Telework regime is mandatory throughout the national territory;
• School starts again on 10 January;
• Closure of bars and clubs.

Type of test:

• PCR test, performed within 72 hours prior to presentation;
• Antigen test with laboratory report, performed within 48 hours prior to submission;
• Rapid antigen test, carried out within 24 hours prior to its presentation in the presence of a health professional or in a pharmaceutical area;
• Rapid antigen test, carried out at the moment, at the door of the establishment you want to attend, under verification by those responsible for those spaces.

Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country and given the strategy for the gradual lifting of measures to combat the COVID-19 disease pandemic, the XII Government approved, on 29 October 2021,  the resolution that extends the alert situation throughout the continental national territory until 23h59 of 30 November 2021 , maintaining the same measures in force since 1 October 2021 through the  resolution of 29 September 2021 :

• End of opening hour limits;
• Public services without prior appointment;
• Allowed the opening of bars and clubs, upon presentation of a  COVID Digital Certificate ;
• End of  COVID Digital Certificate  requirement for access to restaurants, tourist establishments or local accommodation, bingos, casinos, group classes in gyms, spas and thermal spas;
• Authorized the operation of restaurants with unlimited number of people per table;
• End of capacity limits, namely for commerce, cultural shows, weddings and christenings;
• Allowed the practice of physical activity outdoors and in gyms throughout the continental national territory;
• Obligation to present the  COVID Digital Certificate  for travel by air or sea, visits to elderly homes and health establishments, major cultural, sporting or corporate events, bars and clubs;
• Public transport without capacity limits;
• The use of masks is mandatory in the use of public transport for passengers, including air transport, residential structures for the elderly, hospitals, theaters and events and large surfaces;
• Telework is no longer recommended;
• Testing in workplaces with more than 150 workers is no longer required;
• End of limitation on the sale and consumption of alcohol.
• The use of mask is mandatory in public transports, elderly homes, hospitals, supermarkets, concert halls and events;
• Keep the social distancing;
• Wash your hands;
• Maintain the respiratory etiquette.

Find  the answer to some of the most frequently asked questions about measures taken by the Government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic .

Contingency Situation (until 30 September 2021)

Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country, the XII Government approved, on 20 August 2021,  the resolution that declares the contingency situation throughout the continental national territory until 23h59 of 31 August 2021 , and advances to the second phase of the gradual lifting of restrictions plan.

Thus, and considering the evolution of the vaccination process,  the  second  phase of lifting of restrictions took effect on 20 August 2021:

• End of circulation restrictions on public roads;
• Telework is recommended throughout the national territory, when possible;
• Allowed the opening of most facilities, establishments and equipments, except clubs, dance or party halls or other similar venues or facilities, and of popular parades, festivals, folklore manifestations or others of any nature;
• Public services without prior appointment (only from 1 September);
• Allowed the  celebration  of weddings and baptisms with a capacity of 75%;
• Restaurants and similar establishments, or cultural and sports facilities, will operate according to the respective licensing schedule, until 01h00 for admission and 02h00 for closing (according to the rules determined by the  health authorities );
• Allowed the operation of bars and other beverage establishments and beverage establishments without shows, subject to the rules established for the restaurant sector and similar (according to the rules determined by the  health authorities );
• Authorized the operation of restaurants with a maximum of 8 people per table inside, and 15 people per table outside;
• Allowed the opening of retail establishments according to the respective licensing schedule;
• Allowed public access to sports events (according to the rules determined by the  health authorities );
• Allowed the operation of cultural events with a capacity of 75%;
• The presentation of a  COVID Digital Certificate , or a test with a negative result, is now applicable throughout the mainland national territory for the purpose of serving meals inside restaurant establishments on Fridays from 19h00, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays;
• Opening of casinos, bingos and other gambling establishments, spas, thermal spas or tourist establishments or local accommodation, upon presentation of a  COVID Digital Certificate  or a test with a negative result;
• Allowed the practice of physical activity outdoors and in gyms throughout the continental national territory. Group classes are allowed upon presentation of a  COVID Digital Certificate  or a test with a negative result;
• The rules regarding sanitary and public health measures are maintained (including mandatory confinement, use of mask or visor, control of body temperature and testing), as well as measures applicable to air traffic, airports and land ,  sea and river  borders .

Learn about all  the stages of the progressive lifting of the restrictions and the related measures .

• Rapid antigen test, carried out within 24 hours prior to its presentation in the presence of a health professional or pharmaceutical area, which results in its realization and its result;
• Rapid antigen test, carried out at the moment, at the door of the establishment you want to attend, under verification by those responsible for these spaces.
• Keep circulation and travelling to a minimum;
• Wear a mask;

Situation of Calamity (until 20 August 2021)

Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country, the XII Government approved, on 29 July 2021,  the resolution that extends the situation of calamity throughout the continental national territory until 23h59 of 31 August 2021, and establishes a plan to gradually lift the restrictive measures .

Thus, and considering the evolution of the vaccination process,  the first phase of lifting of restrictions took effect on 1 August 2021 :

• Telework is no longer mandatory and is now recommended throughout the national territory, when possible;
• Reopening of most facilities, establishments and equipments, except clubs, dance or party halls or other similar venues or facilities, and of popular parades, festivals, folklore manifestations or others of any nature;
• Opening of bars and other beverage establishments and beverage establishments without shows, subject to the rules established for the restaurants sector and similar (according to the rules determined by the  health authorities );
• Authorized the operation of restaurants with a maximum of 6 people per table inside, and 10 people per table outside;
• Allowed the operation of cultural events with a capacity of 66%;
• The rules regarding sanitary and public health measures are maintained (including mandatory confinement, use of mask or visor, control of body temperature and testing), as well as measures applicable to air traffic, airports and land and sea borders and rivers.

The second and third phases of the Restrictive Measures Survey Plan will come into force when 70% or 85% of the population, respectively, is fully vaccinated.

Situation of Calamity (until 31 July 2021)

Considering the evolution of the epidemiological situation of the country, the XII Government approved, on 8 July 2021, until 23h59 of 25 July 2021,  the resolution that extends the  situation of calamity throughout the continental national territory ,   and changes  the measures applicable to certain municipalities through the resolution approved on 15 July, 2021.

Thus,  the majority of the country maintains the restrictive measures imposed presented on  14 June , with the exception of ninety municipalities [check below]:

• Telework is recommended, when possible;
• Cafés and restaurants are permitted to be open (limited to groups of 6 people inside and 10 people outside) until 01h00 with last admission at midnight;
• Commerce fully open on normal hours of service;
• Allowed the operation of public transport with a capacity of two thirds or at its entire capacity in transport that works exclusively with seating positions;
• Allowed the operation of cultural events until midnight;
• Allowed the operation of theaters with a capacity of 50% (outside theaters, only with marked seats and rules determined by health authorities);
• Sport training levels and modalities which are considered amateur only with marked seats and rules determined by health authorities;
• Allowed the operation of sport facilities at 33% of attendance capacity (Outside sport facilities, rules as determined by health authorities).

Measures applicable to municipalities with an incidence rate of more than 240 cases per 100 thousand inhabitants (or higher than 480, if considered municipalities of low density) namely the municipalities of  Albergaria-a-Velha, Albufeira, Alcochete, Almada, Amadora, Arruda dos Vinhos, Aveiro, Avis, Barreiro, Benavente, Cascais, Elvas, Faro, Ílhavo, Lagoa, Lagos, Lisboa, Loulé, Loures, Lourinhã, Mafra, Matosinhos, Mira, Moita, Montijo, Nazaré, Odivelas, Oeiras, Olhão, Oliveira do Bairro, Palmela, Peniche, Portimão, Porto, Santo Tirso, São Brás de Alportel, Seixal, Sesimbra, Setúbal, Silves, Sines, Sintra, Sobral de Monte Agraço, Vagos, Vila Franca de Xira, Vila Nova de Gaia and Viseu :

• Circulation on public roads is limited between 23h00 and 05h00;
• Telework is mandatory, when possible;
• Cafés and restaurants are permitted to be open (limited to groups of 4 people inside and 6 people outside) until 22h30. On Fridays from 19h00 and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays throughout the day, access to restaurants for indoor dining is only allowed for holders of a digital certificate or negative test;
• Cultural events allowed until 22h30;
• Weddings and baptisms permitted at 25% capacity;
• Commerce open until 21h00 during weekdays, and until 19h00 on weekends and holydays (Food Retail);
• Commerce open until 21h00 during weekdays, and until 15h30 on weekends and holydays (Non-Food Retail);
• Medium-risk sport activities are authorized;
• Outdoor physical activity is allowed for up to 6 people and gyms without group classes;
• Allowed the holding of events abroad with reduced capacity, to be defined by health authorities;
• Citizen Shops with face-to-face service by appointment.

Measures applicable to municipalities with an incidence rate of more than 120 cases per 100 thousand inhabitants (or higher than 240, if considered municipalities of low density) namely the municipalities of Alcobaça, Alenquer, Arouca, Arraiolos, Azambuja, Barcelos, Batalha, Bombarral, Braga, Cantanhede, Cartaxo, Castro Marim, Chaves, Coimbra, Constância, Espinho, Figueira da Foz, Gondomar, Guimarães, Leiria, Lousada, Maia, Monchique, Montemor-o-Novo, Óbidos, Paredes, Paredes de Coura, Pedrógão Grande, Porto de Mós, Póvoa de Varzim, Rio Maior, Salvaterra de Magos, Santarém, Santiago do Cacém, Tavira, Torres Vedras, Trancoso, Trofa, Valongo, Viana do Alentejo, Vila do Bispo, Vila Nova de Famalicão and Vila Real de Sto. António:

• Cafés and restaurants are permitted to be open (limited to groups of 6 people inside and 10 people outside) until 22h30. On Fridays from 19h00 and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays throughout the day, access to restaurants for indoor dining is only allowed for holders of a digital certificate or negative test;
• Allowed the operation of cultural events until 22h30;
• Weddings and baptisms permitted at 50% capacity;
• Commerce open until 21h00;
• Allowed the practice of all sports, without public;
• Allowed to practice physical activity outdoors and in gyms;
• Allowed the holding of outdoor events with reduced capacity, to be defined by health authorities;

In addition to these restriction measures,  the Council of Ministers determined the requirement of a digital certificate or negative test for access to tourist establishments and local accommodation, applicable throughout the continental territory.

State of Emergency (until april 30 of 2021)

On 6 November 2020, the President of the Republic declared the  State of Emergency  "based on the confirmation of a public calamity situation".

Following the government's strategy for  the gradual and phased lifting of the imposed restrictive measures , and taking into account the assessment of the epidemiological criteria for defining the control of the pandemic,  the XXII Constitutional Government decided to proceed as expected in most of the country, except in the municipalities where the risk of transmission is considered high . The following measures  were put in to force, effective as of 00:00 on 19 April 2021 :

• Resumption of activities in all stores and shopping centres;
• Resumption of restaurant activities and similar establishments for the purpose of serving meals with a limit of up to four people per table inside the premises or up to six people per table on terraces and outdoor seating, until 22:30 on weekdays and 13:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays;
• The opening of citizen stores (Lojas de Cidadão) with face-to-face service allowed;
• Medium-risk sports are authorized;
• The opening of cinemas, theatres, auditoriums, concert halls is allowed;
• Outdoor physical activity is permitted for up to six people;
• Outdoor events are allowed with a reduced capacity of 5 people per 100 m²;
• Weddings and baptisms of up to 25% capacity are allowed.

Municipalities with an incidence rate of more than 120 cases per 100 thousand inhabitants  will remain in  the second phase of the deconfinement plan , namely the municipalities of  Alandroal, Albufeira, Carregal do Sal, Figueira da Foz, Marinha Grande and Penela . The measures that remain in force are:

• The opening of stores with an area of ​​up to 200 m² with a door to the street is allowed;
• The operation of fairs and non-food markets is allowed (by municipal decision);
• The use of terraces and outdoor seating is allowed (with a maximum of 4 people per table) until 22:30 on weekdays and until 13:00 on weekends;
• Low risk sport activities are authorized;
• Outdoor physical activity is allowed for up to 4 people;
• Resumption of the operation of gyms without group classes;
• Functioning of social facilities in the ​​disability domain is allowed;
• Resumption of in-person secondary and higher education.

In the municipalities of Moura, Odemira, Portimão and Rio Maior, which have an incidence rate of more than 240 cases per 100 thousand inhabitants, the following measures are applied:

• Closure of terraces and outdoor seating;
• Closure of stores with an area of ​​up to 200 m² with a door to the street;
• Closure of gyms;
• Closure of museums, monuments, palaces, art galleries and similar facilities;
• Fairs and non-food markets are not allowed;
• Low-risk sports are not allowed;
• Commerce through at the door services is allowed;
• Auto trade and real estate mediation is allowed;
• Use of hairdressing salons, manicures and similar are permitted by prior appointment;
• Book and music media stores are allowed to function;
• The use of public spaces such as parks, gardens, green and leisure areas is allowed;
• Libraries and archives are allowed to function;

Learn more about the  Deconfinement Plan: Dates and General Rules .

Find the answer  to some of the most frequently asked questions about the government's measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic .

In addition to these,  the other measures and rules remain in force  with the necessary adaptations:

• Resumption of in-person teaching activities for pre-school education for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycles of basic, secondary and higher education  in public, private and cooperative education establishments and in the social and solidarity sectors. In the respective age groups, the in-person activities to support family, for curriculum enrichment, as well as activities provided in extracurricular and study centers and similar facilities are allowed;
• General civic duty to stay at home, except for a set of authorized circumstances, namely: purchase of essential goods and services, execution of professional activities when teleworking is not feasible, attendance to school, compliance with parental responsibility sharing, among others;
• Mandatory confinement for people with COVID-19 or under active surveillance;
• Mandatory adoption of the teleworking regime, whenever the work in question allows, teleworking for essential service workers is not mandatory;
• For  pre-school education and for the 1st cycle of basic education , educational and teaching activities are permitted, in person, in public, private, cooperative, social and solidarity education establishments. In these age groups, activities are possible, in person, in support of the family, curriculum enrichment, as well as activities provided in leisure centres, study centres and similar;
• The activity of establishments of non-essential goods is permitted, exclusively, for the purpose of home delivery or the provision of goods at the door of the establishment, or through the collection of purchased products (order and collect);
• Food services and similar operations are permitted, for home delivery or take-away;
• Meetings and consumption of food are forbidden in the vicinity of restaurants and coffee shops;
• The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in retail establishments, including supermarkets and hypermarkets and in take-aways, from 20:00 to 6:00;
• Non-food retail and service delivery activities in establishments that are working, close at 21:00 on weekdays and at 13:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays and food retail activities close at 21:00 on weekdays and at 19:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays;
• By prior appointment, the operation of services provided by hairdressing salons, barbers, beauty institutes and similar establishments is allowed. As well the operation of book sales, music establishments, libraries and archives, automobiles and bicycles sales and, also, real estate mediation services;
• Attending parks, gardens, green and leisure spaces, garden benches and similar areas are allowed, without preventing the Mayors competencies in these matters;
• Suspension of judicial deadlines;
• Closure of “Lojas de Cidadão”, maintaining face-to-face service by previous appointment. The provision of these services through digital means is maintained;
• Vehicle technical inspection centres may only operate by appointment;
• A declaration by the employer is required for those who travel on public roads for work reasons;
• Companies with more than 250 workers, have to send a list of indispensable staff members to work in person to the ACT (Labour Conditions Authority);
• Physical and sporting activity is allowed, so long as the specific guidelines of the DGS are respected;
• Closure of senior universities;
• Promotional sales, campaigns and clearances are forbidden;
• Police control is reinforced to avoid gatherings, especially in public areas and in the vicinity of schools;
• Suspension of retail trade and provision of services in establishments open to the public, with the exception of authorized establishments;
• Operation of public services on a face-to-face basis, by appointment, with the provision of services through digital media and contact centres to be maintained and enhanced;
• Celebrations and other events, with the exception of religious ceremonies, are forbidden;
• The possibility for health care establishments of the National Health Service to be able, exceptionally, to hire in resolute terms, up to the limit of one year, of graduatesof foreign higher education institutions in the field of medicine and in the field of nursing, provided that certain requirements are met;
• The control of people at the land and river borders is maintained until 23:59 on 15 April 2021. All Authorized Crossing Points and the schedules established in the previous period are also maintained.

General Rules :

• Stay at home;
• Limit your social contacts to your household;
• Stay 2 meters apart from anyone;
• Cover coughs and sneezes.

Administrative offense regime, within the scope of the situation of calamity, contingency, aggravates the infractions :

• Failure to comply with telework is considered a very serious offense;
• The failure to have a COVID-19 test on arrival at the airport is subject to an offense punishable with a fine of € 300.00 to € 800.00;
• Fines are doubled during the State of Emergency.

Check COVID19 measures with the renewal of the State of Emergency.

Find out more about the  COVID Stayaway app ?

Situation of Calamity (until November 8 of 2020)

The XXII Constitutional Government approved, on October of 2020, the  resolution that declares the Situation of Calamity throughout the continental national territory  from 00:00 hours of October 15 of 2020 and until 23:59 hours of October 31 of 2020.

On October 22 of 2020, the XXII Constitutional Government  has determined the limitation of movement between different municipalities in the continental territory  between 00:00 hours of October 30 of 2020 and until 06:00 hours of November 3 of 2020.

On this date, it was also approved the  Resolution that defines the special measures applicable to the municipalities of Felgueiras, Lousada and Paços de Ferreira  within the scope of the situation of calamity and which took effect from 00:00 hours of October 23 of 2020. 

On October 31 of 2020, the XXII Constitutional Government approved the  resolution that renews the situation of calamity throughout the entire continental national territory ,  from 00:00 hours of November 4 of 2020 to 23:59 hours of November 19 of 2020 , and which, in view of the epidemiological situation in Portugal,  extended to other municipalities the special measures  that had been established for the municipalities of Felgueiras, Lousada and Paços de Ferreira,  introducing some additional changes .

Main measures for the 121 municipalities with a high level of risk 

. The duty to stay at home, except for the set of previously authorized travels; . All commercial establishments must close at 22:00 hours, with the exception of take away, pharmacies, medical offices and clinics, funeral homes, gas stations and rent-a-car. . All restaurants must close at 22:30. Maximum group size of 6 people, unless they belong to the same household. . Prohibition of celebrations and other events involving more than five people, unless they belong to the same household; . Prohibition of markets and fairs. . Religious ceremonies and shows are allowed according to the rules of the Portuguese Directorate-General of Health; . The obligation to adopt telework regime, regardless of the contractual relationship, whenever the functions in question allow for it, and unless the worker is unable. In the impossibility of telework regime, in-office mandatory staggered hours schemes must be applied.

In addition to these, the municipalities with a high level of risk must also observe the national measures with appropriate adaptations. 

National measures

The rule of 5:

. Social distance; . Washing hands frequently; . Mandatory use of a face mask; . Breathing etiquette; . Stayaway Covid app.

. Mandatory confinement for patients and persons under active surveillance; . Events and celebrations limited to five people, unless those present belong to the same household; . Religious ceremonies according to the rules of the Portuguese Directorate-General of Health; . Restriction of the maximum capacity in commercial establishments of 0,05 people per 2 square meters; . Closing hours of commercial establishments at 22:00 hours; . Restaurants: must close at 22:30 hours; maximum occupancy capacity limited to 50%; groups limited to 6 people or 4 people in establishments within proximity of 300 meters of schools and in the food courts of shopping centers; mandatory reservations; . Prohibition of selling alcoholic beverages at service stations and, after 20:00 hours, at any store; . Prohibition of the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public roads. . Maximum capacity of 2/3 of passengers in passenger vehicles with a capacity for more than five people, except in cases where all occupants are part of the same household.

Contingency Situation (until October 14 of 2020)

Following the epidemiological situation of COVID-19, the XXII Constitutional Government approved, on September 10 of 2020,  the resolution that declares the situation of contingency throughout the continental national territory . This new declaration was in effect from 00:00 hours of September 15 of 2020 and until 23:59 hours ofn September 30 of 2020.

This declaration  was renewed  on September 24 of 2020, taking effect from 00:00 hours on October 1 of 2020 and until 23:59 hours on October 14 of 2020, and maintaining the same measures in force.

Measures for the continental national territory

. Gatherings limited to 10 people; . Commercial establishments can only open from 10:00 am (with exceptions); . Closing hours of establishments can be between 8 pm and 11 pm, subject to municipal decision; . Shopping centre food court  areas will have a maximum limit of 4 people per group; . Prohibition on selling alcoholic beverages at service stations and, after 8 pm, in all establishments (except with meals); . Prohibition of consumption of alcoholic beverages on public roads; . Return to in person classes, between 14 and 17 September;      - Upgrading the functioning of schools to the new health-orientated reality;      - Individual contingency plans in all schools;      - Distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE); . Plans of action in the case of suspected, positive cases or outbreaks; . Limitation of four people per group in cafes and pastry shops within proximity (300m) of schools; . Creation of district emergency brigades to contain and stabilize outbreaks in nursing homes; . Sporting venues will remain without spectators.

Specific measures for Lisbon and Porto Metropolitan Areas

. Teams organized to work in mirror:      - Planned rotations between telework and in the office work; . Mandatory time lags:      - Offset arrival and departure times;      - Offset time for breaks and meals; . Reduction on commuting.

General Measures

. Mandatory confinement for patients and persons under active surveillance. . The rules regarding physical distance (mask, capacity, schedules and hygiene) are maintained.

Calamity, Contingency and / or Alert Situation (until September 30 of 2020)

Following the epidemiological situation of COVID-19, the XXII Constitutional Government approved, on June 25 of 2020, the  resolution that continues the process of Lifting Lockdown  started on April 30, declaring, according to the territory, the situation of alert, contigency and calamity from 00:00 hours on July 1 and until 23:59 hours of July 14 of 2020.

This statement, which includes COVID-19 Mitigation Measures, was  renewed on July 14 of 2020 , taking effect from 00:00 hours on July 15 of 2020 and until 23:59 hours of July 31 of 2020.

On July 30 of 2020, the  Council of Ministers approved the continuation of the lifting lockdown  maintaining the alert situation throughout the country with the exception of the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region, including the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, which passes to contingency situation. This  new declaration  was in effect from 00:00 hours on August 1, 2020 and until 23:59 hours on August 14, 2020.

On August 14 of 2020, the  Council of Ministers  approved the resolution that extends the declaration of  C ontingency in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area and Alert in the rest of country. This  declaration  was in effect from 00:00 hours on August 15 of 2020 and until 23:59 hours on August 31 of 2020.

On August 27 of 2020, the  Council of Ministers  approved the resolution that extends the declaration of Contingency in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area and Alert in the rest of country. This  declaration  was in effect from 00:00 hours on September 1 of 2020 and until 23:59 hours on September 14 of 2020.

The Contingency Situation applies to the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.

Additional measures :

- The opening hours of retail and service establishments can now be adapted by the mayor of the municipality with territorial authority, subject to a favorable opinion from the local health authority and policy;

. Closing of commercial establishments at 20:00 hours, except: - Food establishments for meal and take-away service; - Super and hypermarkets (until 22:00 hours); - Fuel supply; - Clinics, doctor’s offices and veterinarians; - Pharmacies; - Funeral Services; - Sports equipment establishments; - Rent-a-car and rent-a-cargo; - Establishment inside Lisbon airport.

. Selling alcohol in all establishments after 20:00 hours is prohibited. . Gatherings limited to 10 people. . Mandatory containment surveillance by joint teams: Civil Protection, Social Security and Community Health; .  Bairros Saudáveis  Programme . . Bars and clubs can reopen as cafes or pastries (until 20:00 hours).

The Alert Situation is declared throughout the continental national territory, with the exception of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area

. Retail and service establishments may open before 10:00 hours.

. Mandatory confinement for patients and persons under active surveillance. . The rules regarding physical distance (mask, capacity, schedules and hygiene) are maintained. . Gatherings limited to 20 persons. . Prohibition of alcohol consumption on public streets. . Bars and clubs can reopen as cafes or pastries (until 01:00 hours, public access for new admissions until 24:00 hours). . Fines (in case of violation of the rules in force): - € 100.00 to € 500.00 (singular persons). - € 1,000.00 to € 5,000.00 (legal persons).

Get  more information about these and other measures .

Access the  Information Table of the COVID-19 Mitigation Measures  also available in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro)  e  Russian (ru) .]

State of Calamity (until June 30 of 2020)

In the context of the COVID-19 epidemiological situation, the XXII Government declared  State of Calamity  throughout national territory until May 17 of 2020 at 23:59 hours. The present declaration took effect on 00:00 hours of May 3 of 2020, and has been extended and modified three times:

.  on May 17 of 2020 , until May 31 of 2020 at 23:59 hours; .  on May 29 of 2020 , until June 14 of 2020 at 23:59 hours; .  on June 12 of 2020 , until June 30 of 2020 at 23:59 hours.

The State of Calamity replaced the previous State of Emergency, which was in effect until May 2 of 2020, and defines the measures adopted deemed indispensable for the control of the COVID-19 pandemic.

General measures during the State of Calamity include, among others, the following:

. Mandatory confinement of people sick with COVID-19 or in active surveillance; . Civic duty to stay home; [revoked on June 1 of 2020;] . All gatherings with over 20 people are prohibited, unless they belong to the same household;  . Mandatory use of face masks or visors in public transportation (staff and users), in public services, in schools (staff, teachers and students) and in stores and supermarkets and other services open to the public. The mandatory use of a face mask or a visor is only applicable to citizens over 10 years of age and can be dispensed based on a medical certificate that attests that the person's clinical condition makes it impossible to use. . Maximum capacity of 2/3 of passengers and mandatory use of a face mask or a visor by occupants in passenger vehicles with a capacity for more than five people, except in cases where all occupants are part of the same household [from June 15 of 2020];

Additionally, other recommendations remain, such as: 

. Hand hygiene and breathing etiquette; . Physical distance of 2 meters.

On 22 June, 2020, the XXII Constitutional Government  defined new special rules for Lisbon Metropolitan Area , which came into force at 00:00 on 23 June, 2020, namely:

The State of Calamity coincided with the approval of a  strategy for lifting the lockdown measures (Plan for Lifting Lockdown) in the context of the combat of the COVID-19 pandemic , in a progressive and gradual manner, beginning on May 4 of 2020. 

Find out more about the  general measures  and the  timeline  of the Plan for Lifting Lockdown:

Access the  Information Table of the Plan for Lifting Lockdown  also available in  Arabic (ar) ,  Bangla (bn) ,  French (fr) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepalese (ne) ,  Portuguese (pt) ,  Romanian (ro)  e  Russian (ru) .

National State of Emergency (until May 2 of 2020)

On March 18, 2020, the President of the Republic declared the  State of Emergency , “based on the confirmation of a public calamity situation”. The State of Emergency covers the entire national territory and lasts for 15 days.

The first period started at 00:00 hours on March 19 of 2020 and ended at 23:59 hour on April 2 of 2020.

The National State of Emergency was renewed for two periods, “based on the verification of a continuing of a public calamity situation”. First, on April 2 of 2020, for another 15 days, until April 17 of 2020,  as proposed by the President of the Republic  and  approved by the Parliament . And then, on April 19 of 2020, for another 15 days, until May 2 of 2020, by the same means as the previous ones.

In this sequence, the XXII Government drafted three decrees that regulated the application of the state of emergency decreed by the President of the Republic:

.  Decree No. 2-A / 2020 , of 20 March,  which covered the entire national territory and entered into force from 00:00 hours on March 22 of 2020.

.  Order No. 2-B / 2020 , of 2 April, which regulated the first extension and entered into force from 00:00 hours on April 2 of 2020.

.  Order No. 2-C / 2020 , of 17 April, which regulated the second extension and entered into force from 00:00 hours on April 18 of 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the operation of Public Services , also available in  English (en) ,  Hindi (hi) ,  Mandarin (zh) ,  Nepali (ne)  and  Russian (ru)  [update in progress].

MAI information leaflet: rules to be followed during the state of emergency

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MAI) released an  information leaflet – “State of Emergency | Understand to comply | #stayathome”  [also available in  Portuguese (pt) ] – with the rules to be followed during the state of emergency, in order to prevent the advance of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Leaflet on Services and Contacts of ACM, I.P.

SOS UKRAINE https://www.acm.gov.pt/-/sos-ucrania [email protected]

Face-to-face service available without previous appointment The use of a mask or visor is mandatory You can still opt for the telephone service, through the Migrant Support Line, app My CNAIM or by e-mail

Migrant Support Line

From 5 March 2022: Monday to Friday, between 9 am and 8 pm, and on Saturday, between 9 am and 5 pm

808 257 257 (landline)

21 810 61 91 (mobile and abroad)  

National Support Centres for the Integration of Migrants (CNAIM)

CNAIM Norte Face-to-face service available without previous appointment The use of a mask or visor is mandatory Av. de França, 316 Edifício Capitólio 4050-276 Porto

Tel: 22 207 38 10 Fax : 22 207 38 17 E-mail :  [email protected] From Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm

CNAIM Lisboa Face-to-face service available without previous appointment The use of a mask or visor is mandatory Rua Álvaro Coutinho, 14 1150-025 Lisboa

Fax: 21 810 61 17 E-mail :  [email protected] From Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm

CNAIM Beja Face-to-face service available without previous appointment The use of a mask or visor is mandatory Edifício Administrativo do Parque de Feiras e Exposições Manuel de Castro e Brito Av. Salgueiro Maia, s/n 7800-552 Beja

Tel: 808 257 257 | 21 810 61 91 (Migrant Support Line) E-mail :  [email protected] From Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm

CNAIM Algarve Face-to-face service available without previous appointment The use of a mask or visor is mandatory Loja do Cidadão Mercado Municipal, 1.º Piso Largo Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro 8000-151 Faro

Tel: 808 257 257 | 21 810 61 91 (Migrant Support Line) E-mail :  [email protected] From Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 5 pm

PO ISE: [email protected]

FAMI: [email protected]

COVID-19 vaccination: online platform for registration of foreign citizens without a SNS (National Health Service) user number

Information cards on COVID-19 vaccination:

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If you have a SNS (National Health Service) user number, please self-schedule your appointment

If you need support with registration and/or self-scheduling, or if you are facing constraints in the process, you can contact us by e-mail: [email protected]

More information about the COVID-19 vaccination

Lockdown Easing Plan: Schedule and Rules

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Heightened threat of terrorism

On October 23, 2023, Portugal’s Internal Security System raised the national terrorism threat level to 3, “significant”, on a 5-step scale. This decision follows recent terrorist attacks in Europe and the Middle East.

Due to the raised threat level, security forces will increase their presence in public places and near government buildings.

If you are in Portugal:

• be aware of your surroundings
• follow the instructions of local authorities
• expect heightened security measures and an increased police and military presence

Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and bag snatching, occurs. Thieves are very skilled and often work in groups. Be particularly vigilant in these public areas:

• all tourist sites and attractions
• restaurants
• hotel lobbies
• transportation hubs, including bus and train stations

While crime occurs mostly in larger cities, thieves can strike anywhere, including in small towns popular with tourists and, in particular, towns along the coast. Be particularly careful in the greater area of Lisbon:

• Sintra and Queluz
• Costa da Caparica beaches
• Guincho beach
• Cabo da Roca and Boca do Inferno

Ensure that your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents are secure at all times. Pay attention to your surroundings, avoid wearing or carrying expensive watches, jewellery, cameras, etc. and don’t carry large sums of cash. If possible, carry only the documents, cash and belongings you will need for the day; leave all other items in a hotel safe.

In Lisbon, exercise caution at all train, bus and underground stations, and particularly on electric trams numbered:

• E28, to Castelo de São Jorge (São Jorge castle)
• E25, to Prazeres
• E15, to Belém

In Porto, don’t walk alone after dark, especially along the Douro River Waterfront.

If you are robbed, go to the nearest police station to report the crime and obtain a police report. There are tourist police stations in Lisbon, Porto, Praia da Rocha (Portimão) and Cascais. Local establishments, such as hotels will be able to direct you to the police station.

Violent crime targeting tourists is rare in Portugal.

Parked vehicles and vehicles on the road

Vehicle break-ins are frequent. Rented vehicles are a target of choice.

• Leave nothing in view in the vehicle
• Ensure that your belongings, including passports and other travel documents, are secure at all times
• Use secure parking facilities
• Be particularly vigilant when renting automobiles
• Beware of any person who waves at you to stop on the highway

Official assistance and road monitoring vehicles are present on Portuguese highways. They will come to your assistance. When possible, wait for these service providers to arrive or if you are in sight of an SOS phone (which are located along the highways), use it to call for help.

Home break-ins

Tourists staying in rental homes have been the victims of break-ins and burglaries. Choose well-secured homes and avoid unsavoury neighbourhoods. Whether you are staying in private or commercial accommodations, make sure you lock windows and doors securely at night and when you are away.

There is a threat of terrorism in Europe. Terrorists have carried out attacks in several European cities and further attacks are likely.

Targets could include:

• government buildings, including schools
• places of worship
• airports and other transportation hubs and networks
• public areas such as tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets, hotels and other sites frequented by foreigners

Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places. Be particularly vigilant if attending sporting events and during religious holidays and other public celebrations, as terrorists have used such occasions to mount attacks.

Spiked food and drinks

Never leave food or drinks unattended or in the care of strangers. Be wary of accepting snacks, beverages, gum or cigarettes from new acquaintances. These items may contain drugs that could put you at risk of sexual assault and robbery.

Demonstrations and strikes

Demonstrations and strikes can occur in larger urban centres. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

• Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
• Follow the instructions of local authorities
• Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)

Water activities

Always obey warning flags at beaches, lakes and rivers. The main warning flags used in Portugal are:

• Green: calm waters, swimming allowed
• Yellow: agitated waters, no swimming allowed
• Red: dangerous waters, it is forbidden to swim or enter the water
• Checkered blue and white or checkered black and white: life guard is temporarily off duty

The flags are there for your own safety. The Portuguese Maritime Police could fine you for disobeying a flag warning.

In marine areas, coral, jellyfish and other ocean life found along reefs can poison, sting or cause infection if touched or stepped on.

• Ask local authorities about the presence of such species and whether they are dangerous
• Immediately seek medical assistance if you get hurt

In the fall and winter months, be cautious when walking along beaches close to the water’s edge as waves can be unpredictable in size and may come onto shore further than expected.

• Don’t visit beaches or coastal areas during periods of severe weather warnings
• Look out for signs warning of cliff erosion and falling rocks
• Don’t dive into unknown waters, as hidden rocks or shallow depths can cause serious injury or death
• Exercise caution and follow the advice of the local authorities

Useful links

• Ports and beaches weather conditions – Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere
• Water safety abroad

Road safety

Excessive speeds, tailgating, unpredictable driving habits and reckless motorcyclists pose hazards. Slow-moving machinery can also pose a hazard and you may come across them in both rural and national roads.

When walking around in the cities, be careful with the uneven and often slippery pavement “calçada”. Cross only at pedestrian cross walks. Always be alert and make sure vehicles have stopped before crossing.

Public transportation

Public transportation is generally safe.

When using taxis, particularly from the Lisbon Airport into the city, negotiate fares in advance, or insist that the driver use the meter, as you may be overcharged. Baggage fees and toll charges are added to the final bill.

Take note of the number or licence plate of the taxi in case you need to report unsatisfactory service, reckless driving or if you leave items behind by accident.

We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines

Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from the Portuguese authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the  Foreign Representatives in Canada .

• Schengen area

Portugal is a Schengen area country. Canadian citizens do not need a visa for travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country.

If you plan to stay in the Schengen area for a longer period of time, you will need a visa. You must contact the high commission or embassy of the country or countries you are travelling to and obtain the appropriate visa(s) prior to travel.

• Foreign Representatives in Canada

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Schengen area.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

• Foreign Representatives in Canada
• Canadian passports

Automated e-passport gates

If you are 18 and over and travelling with a Canadian e-passport, you may use the automated e-passport gates for entry into Portugal.

Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days* Business visa: not required for stays up 90 days* Work visa: required Student visa: required

* The 90-day period begins upon initial entry into any country of the Schengen area. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country within any 180-day period.

Registration

If you arrive in Portugal from a Schengen area country and you are staying in private accommodations, you must register your presence in the country within 3 business days of arrival. You can register at any immigration office or police station.

Other entry requirements

Customs officials may ask you to show them proof of a return ticket.

Children and travel

Minors, under the age of 18, who are travelling alone or with adults other than their parents or legal guardian must carry an authorization letter from the parent or parents not travelling. The letter must indicate who will be taking care of the minor during their stay in Portugal, and specific dates of travel.

• Travelling with children

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Relevant Travel Health Notices

• Global Measles Notice - 13 March, 2024
• COVID-19 and International Travel - 13 March, 2024

This section contains information on possible health risks and restrictions regularly found or ongoing in the destination. Follow this advice to lower your risk of becoming ill while travelling. Not all risks are listed below.

Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably 6 weeks before you travel to get personalized health advice and recommendations.

Routine vaccines

Be sure that your  routine vaccinations , as per your province or territory , are up-to-date before travelling, regardless of your destination.

Some of these vaccinations include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Pre-travel vaccines and medications

You may be at risk for preventable diseases while travelling in this destination. Talk to a travel health professional about which medications or vaccines may be right for you, based on your destination and itinerary. 

Yellow fever is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

• There is no risk of yellow fever in this country.

Country Entry Requirement*

• Proof of vaccination is not required to enter this country.

Recommendation

• Vaccination is not recommended.

* It is important to note that country entry requirements may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office of the destination(s) you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements.

About Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada

  Hepatitis B is a risk in every destination. It is a viral liver disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through exposure to blood and body fluids containing the hepatitis B virus.  Travellers who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) are at higher risk of getting hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Prevent hepatitis B infection by practicing safe sex, only using new and sterile drug equipment, and only getting tattoos and piercings in settings that follow public health regulations and standards.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a COVID-19 vaccine series along with any additional recommended doses in Canada before travelling. Evidence shows that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and is at greater risk for severe disease when travelling internationally.

Before travelling, verify your destination’s COVID-19 vaccination entry/exit requirements. Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID-19.

 The best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated every year. Get the flu shot at least 2 weeks before travelling.  

 The flu occurs worldwide. 

•  In the Northern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs from November to   April.
•  In the Southern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs between April and   October.
•  In the tropics, there is flu activity year round. 

The flu vaccine available in one hemisphere may only offer partial protection against the flu in the other hemisphere.

The flu virus spreads from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Clean your hands often and wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected with it when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are fully protected against measles.

In this destination, rabies  may be present in some wildlife species, including bats. Rabies is a deadly disease that spreads to humans primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. 

If you are bitten or scratched by an animal while travelling, immediately wash the wound with soap and clean water and see a health care professional. 

Before travel, discuss rabies vaccination with a health care professional. It may be recommended for travellers who will be working directly with wildlife. 

Safe food and water precautions

Many illnesses can be caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated by bacteria, parasites, toxins, or viruses, or by swimming or bathing in contaminated water.

• Learn more about food and water precautions to take to avoid getting sick by visiting our eat and drink safely abroad page. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
• Avoid getting water into your eyes, mouth or nose when swimming or participating in activities in freshwater (streams, canals, lakes), particularly after flooding or heavy rain. Water may look clean but could still be polluted or contaminated.
• Avoid inhaling or swallowing water while bathing, showering, or swimming in pools or hot tubs. 

Insect bite prevention

Many diseases are spread by the bites of infected insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas or flies. When travelling to areas where infected insects may be present:

• Use insect repellent (bug spray) on exposed skin
• Cover up with light-coloured, loose clothes made of tightly woven materials such as nylon or polyester
• Minimize exposure to insects
• Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in buildings that are not fully enclosed

To learn more about how you can reduce your risk of infection and disease caused by bites, both at home and abroad, visit our insect bite prevention page.

Find out what types of insects are present where you’re travelling, when they’re most active, and the symptoms of the diseases they spread.

Animal precautions

Some infections, such as rabies and influenza, can be shared between humans and animals. Certain types of activities may increase your chance of contact with animals, such as travelling in rural or forested areas, camping, hiking, and visiting wet markets (places where live animals are slaughtered and sold) or caves.

Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, livestock (pigs, cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats, and to avoid eating undercooked wild game.

Closely supervise children, as they are more likely to come in contact with animals.

Person-to-person infections

Stay home if you’re sick and practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette , which includes coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the bend of your arm, not your hand. Reduce your risk of colds, the flu and other illnesses by:

•   washing your hands often
• avoiding or limiting the amount of time spent in closed spaces, crowded places, or at large-scale events (concerts, sporting events, rallies)
• avoiding close physical contact with people who may be showing symptoms of illness 

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , HIV , and mpox are spread through blood and bodily fluids; use condoms, practise safe sex, and limit your number of sexual partners. Check with your local public health authority pre-travel to determine your eligibility for mpox vaccine.  

Medical services and facilities

Health care is very good. Services are available throughout the country but may be limited in rural areas. Many private hospitals and clinics require advance payment prior to treatment. Keep all receipts of payment to reclaim expenses from your travel insurance company.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Travel health and safety

Keep in Mind...

The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.

Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a   travel health kit , especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres.

You must abide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad .

Transfer to a Canadian prison

Canada and Portugal are signatories to the Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. This enables a Canadian imprisoned in Portugal to request a transfer to a Canadian prison to complete a sentence. The transfer requires the agreement of both Canadian and Portugal authorities.

This process can take a long time, and there is no guarantee that the transfer will be approved by either or both sides.

Identification

You must carry photo identification when in Portugal. To minimize the risk of your passport getting lost or stolen, carry a photocopy of your passport or other form of valid photo ID with you. Leave your passport in a safe location. If required, the police may escort you to retrieve your passport from safekeeping.

If you carry your passport as official ID, keep a photocopy or digital copy in a separate, safe place, should the original be lost or seized.

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect fines, administrative sanctions or jail sentences.

Drugs, alcohol and travel

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is legally recognized in Portugal.

If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a citizen of Portugal, our ability to offer you consular services may be limited while you're there. You may also be subject to different entry/exit requirements .

Travellers with dual citizenship

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Portugal.

If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Portugal, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Portuguese court.

If you are in this situation:

• act as quickly as you can
• contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
• consult a lawyer in Canada and in Portugal to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
• report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children’s Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies.

Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country’s judicial affairs.

• List of Canadian Central Authorities for the Hague Convention
• International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left-Behind Parents
• The Hague Convention - Hague Conference on Private International Law
• Canadian embassies and consulates by destination
• Emergency Watch and Response Centre

You must be at least 18 years old to drive a car in Portugal.

You can drive using a Canadian driver’s licence for up to 185 days, as long as you are not a resident of Portugal.

Penalties for drinking and driving are severe. Convicted offenders can expect heavy fines, car seizure and a jail sentence.

In some areas, traffic radar registers violations and municipalities send tickets to the offender by mail. This includes out-of-country offenders. Fines for traffic violations are substantial. If you are stopped by a police officer, you must pay the fine on the spot or the vehicle may be impounded until the fine is paid.

The use of mobile telephones while driving is illegal, unless the phone is fitted with a hands-free device.

The use of a seatbelt is mandatory for the driver and all passengers in a car. Children up to 135 cm tall or under 12 years old must ride in appropriate car seats.

You must use low-beam headlights at all times.

If you are involved in an accident, you must not move the vehicle and you must immediately report the accident to the police.

In case of car trouble or an accident, you must immediately wear the reflective vest that should be found in all vehicles and set up and place the warning triangle up to 30 metres behind the vehicle. These items are mandatory in all vehicles.

Driving in Portugal - European Commission

The currency of Portugal is the euro (EUR).

If you are carrying €10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies, you must make a declaration to customs when you enter or leave the European Union. It includes sums in:

• banknotes and coins
• bearer negotiable instruments such as cheques, travellers’ cheques, promissory notes and money orders
• bonds, shares
• gold coins with a gold content of at least 90 %
• gold bars, nuggets or clumps with a gold content of at least 99.5 %
• any other convertible asset

This does not apply if you are travelling within the European Union or in transit to a non-EU country.

EU cash controls - European Commission

High temperatures can create dry conditions, which can lead to large fires throughout continental Portugal. Fires can cause disruptions to communications and transportation networks. They can also cause road (including major highway) closures.

The air quality in areas near active fires may deteriorate due to heavy smoke and affect travellers with respiratory ailments.

Causing a forest fire is treated as a criminal offence, punishable by heavy fines or imprisonment.

In case of a major fire:

• stay away from affected areas, particularly if you suffer from respiratory ailments
• monitor local media for up-to-date information on the situation
• follow the advice of local authorities
• Wildfire risk - Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere
• Protect yourself in case of wildfire - Portuguese Civil Protection (available in English)

Seasonal risks

Extreme weather changes result in heavy rain and wind storms in the fall and winter months. Rogue waves pose a hazard along the entire west coast.

Seismic activity

Portugal is located in an active seismic zone. While seismic activity is rare, it can be devastating.

Information about active events   - Portugal’s National Authority for Civil Protection (primarily in Portuguese)

Local services

Dial 112 for emergency assistance.

Consular assistance

Azores, Madeira

For emergency consular assistance, call the embassy of Canada in Lisbon and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our Travel Advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad.

The content on this page is provided for information only. While we make every effort to give you correct information, it is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. The Government of Canada does not assume responsibility and will not be liable for any damages in connection to the information provided.

If you need consular assistance while abroad, we will make every effort to help you. However, there may be constraints that will limit the ability of the Government of Canada to provide services.

Learn more about consular services .

Risk Levels

  take normal security precautions.

Take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada.

  Exercise a high degree of caution

There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.

IMPORTANT: The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk.

  Avoid non-essential travel

Your safety and security could be at risk. You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge of or familiarity with the region, and other factors. If you are already there, think about whether you really need to be there. If you do not need to be there, you should think about leaving.

  Avoid all travel

You should not travel to this country, territory or region. Your personal safety and security are at great risk. If you are already there, you should think about leaving if it is safe to do so.

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What are the Covid-19 rules in Portugal?

The president of the National Association of Public Health Doctors , Gustavo Tato Borges, explained, in an interview with CNN Portugal, what measures are currently recommended by the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) and what you should do when you suspect you are infected or test positive for Covid-19.

By TPN, in News , Portugal , COVID-19 · 22 Sep 2023, 16:05 · 3 Comments

What are the current measures in place regarding isolation, antigen testing and the use of masks?

There are currently no measures in force, either for those who have Covid-19 or those who have been in contact with an infected individual. Therefore, a person infected with the virus is not obliged to be isolated, nor do they need to report their situation to the National Health Service (SNS), just as anyone who has been in contact with an infected person does not need to take any test.

Although there are no measures in place, recommendations remain. If you are suffering from a respiratory infection, whether flu or Covid-19 , taking into account the symptoms you present, try to reduce the risk of transmission by using a mask, hand disinfection and physical distancing. In the case of stronger symptoms, it is important to contact your family doctor.

As for children, the measurements are the same. They are not required to be isolated, but it is recommended to wear a mask in school to avoid the risk of contagion.

Can infected people go to work?

They can, but following the recommendations of the Directorate-General for Health (DGS). At this moment, absences justified by virus contamination no longer exist. People who are off work due to Covid-19 are now paid in the same way as sick leave for other illnesses.

Are rapid antigen tests and PCR tests still subsidized by the State?

No. The supply of these types of equipment is no longer subsidised by the State, so the population has to buy rapid antigen tests in their own establishments, for example in pharmacies. It is worth remembering that the SNS24 line no longer passes requests for screening tests.

What was the most recent rule imposed by the DGS on Covid care?

Among the latest standards established by the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) , the seasonal vaccination campaign that will take place from the 29th of September simultaneously with the flu vaccination campaign stands out, both of which are free for all people with over 60 years old and other priority groups that the DGS will define. According to DGS recommendations, the administration of the vaccine against covid-19 must be carried out at least three months after infection or the last vaccination.

How are Covid-19 cases currently?

At the time when antigen tests were mandatory, it was possible to have concrete knowledge of the number of cases. However, since they are no longer mandatory, we only understand the 'tip of the iceberg', particularly the people who end up hospitalised or those who go to the emergency room.

Regarding deaths, Portugal has a daily average of ten deaths from Covid-19. Which is not considered to be extremely worrying, as the number was already much higher than it is now.

What precautions should we take?

It is necessary to pay attention to the most vulnerable people, particularly the elderly, pregnant women, children under two years of age and unvaccinated individuals. The fact that winter and the cold are approaching means that people tend to stay in closed spaces more, which can increase the risk of transmission, hence the need for better natural ventilation of spaces.

Are the new variants a concern?

There are two new variants that are the most contagious to date, one of which is in the same lineage as the latest variants and the other is part of a different lineage. Case numbers continue to point to a low severity profile, like the Ómicron variant, but it is still necessary to be on alert as they are more transmissible. Covid-19 infection increased in August, driven by new variants that are more contagious.

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Why is there so much panic about flu now? That never used to be...?

By Pete from Algarve on 23 Sep 2023, 07:27

As 10 deaths from Covid-19 are "not considered to be extremely worrying", at what level of deaths will the DGS consider the number as worrying and introduce measures to protect the population.

By Greg from Other on 23 Sep 2023, 09:08

Grown adults can read and decide the best measures for themselves and their family members, based on their risk and immune system. I can to that without the government deciding what is best for me.

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