If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. Other names included on the line-up so far include Tiësto, Andy C, Scooter, Nora En Pure and Don Diablo. Other companies like LUMILABO and AVE offer paid testing – this list of mainland approved testing centres as supplied by the Madeira Government is handy (ignore the fact its free for enterign Madeira, and just use it as a tool/list of labs) as you can see a list of labs with contact details so you can contact them directly to book/pay for your test if required to travel back to your home country. When you arrive in Portugal, the flight numbers in and out are heavily reduced, so social distancing in lines is much easier. ... EDc Mexico 2021 would be the first major cancellation for North America in 2021. He will need the Negative PCR for arrival into Portugal regardless of where his is travelling from. Portugal reported close to half of all its COVID-19 deaths in January, highlighting the severe worsening of the pandemic in a country whose plight … You are reliant on the air being circulated and going through the HEPA filters – which should do a good job of clearing any virus particles research has shown. travelling together, then you can have the car at full capacity. On my Portugal Ryanair flight back, passengers were not accepted without a mask or these self-printed badges, and given the option to wear a mask for the flight, or not take the flight. Please refresh the page to reconnect. Staff were mainly behind plastic shielding walls, such as at reception.– There were sanitiser stations everywhere, and staff seemed to be constantly cleaning– Some changes in the room, such as a seal on the door placed by the cleaning team who do the sanitising, which should only be broken by the guest checking in. I did have a brief look in Lisbon online, and it seemed most were renting the rooms privately, rather than as dorms, but I can’t find official clarification on this – will try and update in due course. 3 March 2021. I think this will be allowed as it is paid work. btw nice blog you have. Entry restrictions, pre-flight COVID-19 testing and quarantine measures are in place for U.S. citizen travelers. From remote Atlantic Islands full of Penguins, to bustling Italian cities crammed with amazing architecture. If you are a Spanish resident or citizen you can return home, if you fly to Portugal to drive to a holiday second home in Spain, expect to be turned away. This applies to about 80% of the country right now, the areas deemed higher risk. That said, there are parts of the country with much lower risks, the bottom half, Alentejo and Algarve, so these would be the better option for me. I find no info on the definition and the procedures of entry with essential reason… Thanks a lot. I’ll update it as we get more news. Here are the places I’m mainly taking my information from, and the news I follow locally. Some of the religious attractions, particularly convents which have residents living in them are closed, I found on my recent trip. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Portugal. For sure, this year Airbnb and villa rentals will be popular, as people will want to have more private spaces. Currently tourists can technically enter Portugal in certain situations, keeping in mind the rules below of where you are coming from etc, however most things will remain closed until the start of May, and moving around is quite restricted, as such I personally don’t think it’s really worthwhile right now. With curfews being announced in the mainland, and potential lock downs looming, I can’t in good faith recommend a cross-country trip right now, and even city-breaks might be a bit restrictive. Latest COVID-19 coronavirus data and map for Caldas da Rainha, Leiria, Portugal ... Portugal As of Sat, Mar 27, 2021, 8:20 PM EDT. BBC Homepage. I’d imagine things may be a bit different as this isn’t your typical form of tourism and usually requires stays in communal hostels/albergues/etc. Restaurants and cafes re-open with now 6 people outside per table, or inside up to 4 people per table (closing times slightly change, 10pm on weekdays and 1pm weekends). Pretty damn dreamy... My favourite Algarve Hidden Gems and Beaches, Literacy lovers hideouts: Breathtaking libraries worth travelling for, https://www.danflyingsolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Obidos-Central-Portugal-119-c-Daniel-Clarke.jpg, https://www.danflyingsolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blogo-1-300x68.png. That said, I do think it seems quite a safe bet that people will be able to travel to Portugal this summer, especially from the EU/UK like last year for holidays, and that we will be a safe country to visit. Refresh Last week, EDC announced that as part of the global behemoth's 25th anniversary celebrations in 2021, Insomniac‘s signature music festival would return to the continent for EDC Europe, having previously hosted European events from 2013 to 2017.. Now, EDC Europe has announced that the festival will … Portugal is entitled to 35 million vaccine doses in 2021. You will be wearing a mask, an N95 or high-quality one that filters more particles will likely be more helpful in compact spaces like this, although I offer no health advice on this. Firstly, the flight might be completely full or rather empty – I’ve heard reports on both. When Lidia Morawska leaves home, she takes with her a slick, shoe-sized device that provides some sobering insights about the restaurants and offices she visits. Tuesday, 23 Feb 2021 10:18 AM MYT. There is some good news on the horizon though, and it looks like Portugal will be properly re-opening for tourism from around early May, when most of our restrictions are lifted. A website, dedicated to Clean and Safe has now been launched at https://portugalcleanandsafe.com/ where you, as a visitor, can search for a business, check they have the stamp and see the measures they have put in place. Limited transportation options are available, and some border crossings by land are closed with most flight routes suspended. I was on the road for 1467 days between 2014 - 2018, taking a chance on changing my career from restaurants to capturing the world and somehow it all worked out... ‘Lockdown’ – There is still a general duty to stay at home, except for excercise, No movement allowed between regions or municipalities until after Easter, Takeaway food and drink are allowed, most shops and restaurants etc are closed, Open for essential journeys only (different rules may apply for Madeira & Azores depending on where you are coming from), Direct flights from the UK are suspended until at least the 15th April, You can only come to mainland Portugal right now for an essential reason, not for tourism, If you make it to Portugal via a different country for an essential reason then you are required to have a COVID-19 PCR test with a negative result on arrival, You will need to spend 14 days in isolation at your place of residence, If you arrive by the land border (closed for tourism – but if you are a resident returning home have your visa documents) then you will also need to isolate for 14 days on your return. For all infants under 24 months of age, no PCR test is required. Portugal introduced its own ‘Clean and Safe’ protocols very early on in the game, which also meant they were the first country to receive the ‘Safe Travel’ stamp by the World Tourism Council. The law which requires masks to be worn in public, on streets and squares and anywhere else outside when you will not be more than two meters from another person has been extended until July. Since 1965 the European Documentation Centre (EDC) of the University of Mannheim is part of a worldwide information network, which has been set up in the early 1960s by the European Commission.Today there are more than 350 European Documentation Centres in the EU Member States. Outside terraces re-open for food/drinks for groups of maximum 4 persons with the same hours (9pm weekdays, 1pm weekends). All shops and shopping centres reopen. Portugal Extends COVID-19 Lockdown as Overstretched Hospitals Struggle By Reuters , Wire Service Content Feb. 11, 2021 By Reuters , Wire Service Content Feb. 11, 2021, at 12:14 p.m. ... 2021, remain valid for another 10 months from the date they expire. CHAN 2020: Covid-19 rules, tickets, security for the tournament in Cameroon By Leocadia Bongben BBC News Pidgin, Cameroon Last updated on 13 January 2021 13 January 2021 . In the UK I noted you can self certify if you don’t need to wear a mask, with something printed at home such as a badge (not sure exactly the method). The EU/Portugal announced a set list of countries from outside the EU are able to also enter the EU Borders, however these change regularly it seems, and each country can adapt to their own needs. At Connecticut's Yale New Haven Health System, admissions of covid-19 patients ages 35 to 44 are up 41% in the past seven weeks, while admission of … Note: As of January 2021 no one can enter Portugal for tourism, flights are for essential travel only. Hi Dan…! Obsessed with exploring the world, meeting amazing people (and goats) and getting as lost as possible with my camera. There are a few general rules that apply in most ways of life in Portugal right now, listed below. The main exception relevant for people who are allowed into the country is that if you have just arrived and are travelling to your hotel/accommodation with proof of the booking, or to leave and go to the airport, you can make these journeys. With the curfews and stay at home bans, if you are moving in a vehicle at a police checkpoint and can’t show the accomodation details you are moving to, there will be fines and problems. Deaths 16,819. COVID-19 Information Last updated: March 12, 2021 Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States, including U.S. citizens, ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Work-Sharing is a program that helps employers and employees avoid layoffs when there is a temporary decrease in business activity beyond the control of the employer. Also, keep in mind some airlines are still continuing to cancel flights to countries, even when they have reopened for tourism. Hostels: When it comes to hostels, honestly I’m not sure about the situation in the mainland. 2. The rules on arrivals and quarantine do apply at the land border, so if you would be required to spend 14 days quarantining by flight (such as people coming from UK/Brazil) then you are still legally required to do this even if you get across a land border. I’ll detail these below: *Please note, as of late November 2020 there are four tiers to these rules, slightly varying on the below – check with website for the most recent restrictions by area: https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/. Weddings, baptisms and outside events with low capacity numbers. Masks with vents are not allowed on most airlines now as they let particles out. Countries which need to Isolate for 14 days on arrival (incidence more than 500/100,000/14days or on the defined list):UK, South Africa, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Slovenia, Estonia, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Poland and Sweden. I am assuming he will need pcr test before departure and then do you think he will have to isolate for 14 days? The Clean and Safe stamp and coronavirus protection rules in Portugal are covered in-depth on the Visit Portugal website which lists all the requirements for different types of business, and you’ll see the stamp on a lot of businesses booking pages. Portugal will be removed from the "red list" of countries from where travel to England is banned after 04:00 GMT on Friday, the Department for Transport has announced. EDC's projections indicate that Portugal should reach the peak of new cases of Covid-19 by the end of this month, but that the peak of deaths should happen as early as December, with a daily number that may remain high until Christmas. As always, do your own homework and certainly have insurance travelling in these times. We are, as a continent, for the most part becoming a hot-bed of Coronavirus cases again too! Only seven of 850 ICU beds set up for virus cases on the country's mainland were available. Portugal has today registered a further 28 deaths related to covid-19 and 949 new cases of infection with the new coronavirus, according to the Directorate-General for Health (DGS). Basically, if you are anywhere where you will be within two metres of people (busy streets, in the city) then the rules is wear a mask – if you are out in the countryside and not in a busy place, then they aren’t needed. The Electric Daisy Carnival electronic dance festival has been postponed until May 2021, a year after its originally scheduled date, due to COVID-19. These rules below are now out-dated and will be updated when tourism resumes, hopefully in May 2021 – please see updates at the top of the page. 29 Mar CDC Real-World Study Confirms Protective Benefits of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines; 29 Mar Media Statement from CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, on Extending the Eviction Moratorium; 29 Mar Overall US COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Update as of Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:00 EST Currently, there is no quarantine, or testing on arrival for mainland Portugal related to coronavirus restrictions for tourists from allowed flights. 1b – There were no PCR tests required for crossing IN to Portugal at the start of this lockdown and I don’t believe that rule has changed (I have no idea about going over to Spain, as I don’t follow that). Although this can be done on arrival instead however it will slow down the process. Travel from the Philippines, Pakistan, Kenya and Bangladesh is to be banned from next week, the government says. In the old updates below you can get an idea of what the situation was like last year in different kinds of businesses. Among the first artists billed for EDC Europe 2021 Charlotte de Witte, Eric Prydz, Armin van Buuren, Diplo, Jamie Jones and Paul Kalkbrenner. Last updated: March 30, 2021, 15:30 GMT. This one certainly isn’t limited to Portugal, as we will see many countries change and adapt their rules over the coming months as the situation changes. Plus all Crucast events, lineups and venue details. Portugal - Level 3: Reconsider Travel ... Reconsider travel to Portugal due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The patient was a woman in her thirties who had travelled to The Gambia from the United Kingdom on 15 March, and had gone into self-isolation after feeling feverish. Below are the restrictions from last summer, I’ll leave them here incase they are the same next year and this f*!&ing thing is still going on. There are various sources linked out to throughout the article, and particularly at the bottom, however, DanFlyingSolo takes no responsibility for the information provided here and urges you to check all official sources for updates. Of course, if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments, and I will reply, and update them into the post. Alternatives, like varying work hours, and bus routes, are now under consideration. Even with all services running, there simply aren’t enough extra trains to be put on to minimise this. On arrival, thermal screening takes place, and those who have already completed the test prior to travel will show their bar-code and be straight out – it literally took me two minutes from collecting my luggage. Thus, if you are already in Portugal and have been here for a while, be aware that this week it might be more strict than previously. The funds will help the center That said, the restrictions just now only have the biggest effect on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, with the rest of the week offering ‘normalish’ situations. While rare, there have been cases when this has gone on for weeks, I saw a news report of someone in week five of isolation, even though all the rest of his group tested negative and had long returned to the UK. Please note, some countries within the EU however, have border controls in place for other countries in the EU as part of the emergency situations that allows them to do so. Booking last minute will help, being prepared with free cancellations if needed, and perhaps having to change the region you stay in. If you have a communal swimming pool in an apartment complex, the rules state that precautions and capacity levels must be managed, although I’m not too sure what this looks like in reality as they don’t usually have lifeguards. Sadly right now, it’s not really possible – hopefully May brings us some better news! It's built on the IBM Watson Ads … Here are the brief key points of what to expect on arrival at any of the airports, Santa Maria, Terceira, Pico and Faial (from outside, not between – you could move between the islands with a negative test results, however may need a second test, see below) – there has been news reports that movement between islands may be being limited. April 19th 2021: Cinemas and theatres reopen. In these strange times though, things are different. For particular activities and places, see the relevant sections below. If you are staying longer than 7 days in the Azores, you can enjoy your holiday with the negative result, however you will have to complete another test, on the 6th day AFTER your initial test, and have another negative result. The current active case number in mainland Portugal is around 85,000. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. The rules do not allow the borders to be crossed for tourism reasons in or out, and only select borders are open at certain times. April 5th 2021: Attractions such as museums, galleries, palaces etc reopen. – citizens of a European Union member state, Schengen Associated countries and their family members; My ‘understanding’ is that as a German EU national (requiring just PCR but not quarantine) you would be able to visit here as you own a property, and are travelling for reasons related to that and not tourism. For the most part, these train routes won’t be used by tourists anyway, and if you are going to use one, say to visit Sintra or Cascais, simply avoid the main commuting hours. Mask medical exemptions: Recently I returned to the UK to see family, and then flew back. The FCO travel advisory for Portugal (mainland) is now in place, meaning travel insurance will be hard to come by (however the Portugal travel insurance programme does cover this it seems), but for the Azores and Madeira, there is no travel advisory, and an air-bridge in place, so you can travel directly from the UK to either Madeira, Porto Santo, or any of the Azores (if a direct flight) with no problems, no quarantine, and no insurance worries. I highly recommend if you are travelling from the Portugal mainland that you take a FREE PCR test before your flight, with one of the labs that Madeira have authorised – the, Before travel, you must complete the health form on. You’ll also want to consider where to go based on case numbers, how to get around, where to stay based on what you feel comfortable with and so on, I’ll cover these in the trip report below. Well, these can be broken down by region, as follows. WESTERLY — The Jonnycake Center of Westerly has received $12,000 in grants for the purposes of alleviating the local impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. My partner (not married) is helping me, can she simply join? Hey, currently no, travel remains restricted to Portugal for essential reasons only, and thats from any other country. Most main tourism attractions are now open again, with the usual social distancing and mask-wearing – however the hours are reduced and defined by curfews etc. It has been floated that tourism will return at this point, but we are yet to hear about for who, any change in test rules etc. Reconsider travel to Portugal due to COVID-19. Tickets, accommodation and extras – everything you need for a perfect trip to Madeira has different rules with some testing on arrival options. When you book online, it will automatically allocate you a seat from the front to the back of the bus, however you can change your allocation. Thanks in advance! Yeah, confusing. There are SEF (border agents) monitoring these, and if you flag up the heat sensor, they will take you aside, and potential tests and quarantine will follow. Following these new, stricter arrangements that went live in July by the EU Borders, while there are reports of people getting around the situation via the UK or Croatia, honestly I’m not sure why you would try for tourism right now – the whole continent is pretty much locking back down, and it really does not seem worth the hassle for a leisure trip. In theory, you will have filled your information in on the flight, and these documents will be collected by the airlines. These testing facilities at airports and drive throughs need a referral – as such you’ll need to book your test with a private company, and these in Portugal in general cost around €60-€100 if you are having a PCR test. So, with potential lockdowns on the horizon again, please keep this in mind – also incase road borders close between countries. The election is taking place against a backdrop of almost daily records of new COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations in Portugal. Below here you can see what the rules were in place when tourism was open, and get an idea of what to likely expect in Summer 2021 regarding Portugal coronavirus travel restrictions. Masks – Please remember masks are needed on transport, and outside on stations and any busy streets now, but of course, there will always be some level of transmission risk in enclosed spaces regardless of what COVID-19 measures are put in place in Portugal or any country. Just don’t expect empty middle seats or social distancing on the flight, it’s basically impossible. Masks are now mandatory to be worn on the street outside in Portugal, with the exception of those with medical certificates (self-certification is not accepted in Portugal) and those under ten years old. The first case of COVID-19 in The Gambia was reported on 17 March and received treatment at MRC Unit The Gambia's specialist clinic in Fajara. Well, for the most part, it was very similar to above, masks, sanitising on entry, breakfast times had to be booked as the dining room is small, so only two groups at a time, we also completed a form the night before so instead of the normal buffer, items were placed on our table. Likewise, any countries with an incidence of over 500 (like France at the time of writing) are required to follow the 14 day quarantine rules. FILE PHOTO: An ambulance carrying a COVID-19 patient is seen outside Santa Maria Hospital, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Lisbon, Portugal, January 18, 2021. 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