The rule applies when the 2-metre rule can’t be observed, so for example busy shopping streets, or any street where you will pass people they need to be worn – but if you are on small side streets or in nature, basically where there aren’t people around, then they don’t need to be worn. Hi Robin, In these strange times though, things are different. These rules below are now out-dated and will be updated when tourism resumes, hopefully in May 2021. Among the first artists billed for EDC Europe 2021 Charlotte de Witte, Eric Prydz, Armin van Buuren, Diplo, Jamie Jones and Paul Kalkbrenner. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Portugal due to COVID … this list of mainland approved testing centres, contact details for these can be found here, where to find the health survey reports to complete, https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175, http://www.visitmadeira.pt/en-gb/useful-info/corona-virus-(covid-19)/information-to-visitors-(covid-19), https://covid19.azores.gov.pt/?page_id=5532, https://www.ana.pt/en/passenger-guide/what-you-need-to-know/covid-19, https://www.rede-expressos.pt/en/information, https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements#transiting, https://dre.pt/application/file/a/159437006, https://dre.pt/application/file/a/159437000, https://imigrante.sef.pt/en/covid-19/faqs/#1594893599247-89d621c6-edb2, https://observador.pt/2021/03/17/covid-19-ar-avanca-com-uso-obrigatorio-de-mascaras-na-rua-ate-julho/, Getting back to the Basque Country: San Sebastián and beyond, Sailing the seven seas: amazing yacht adventures around the world, Why I love Italy – my favourite Italy experiences and places, Nine unusual places to stay in Scotland for an unforgettable trip. What I will say though, having sadly seen some tourists come here and think the rules don’t apply to them is this: travel is not normal right now, and whether you agree or not with the rules being imposed in Portugal, if you are a guest from abroad then it is your duty to either accept and comply with them or don’t come. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. COVID-19: Portugal to send coronavirus patients to Austria as infections surge leaves hospital ICUs full. 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. Hostels: When it comes to hostels, honestly I’m not sure about the situation in the mainland. 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. 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. Sorry I can’t give you more clarity, I’ve done a lot of hunting in recent weeks and never found a very clear list. My 2 year old son is coming to portugal for work at a surf camp around 20/may/21. 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. Today the new portal for pre-registering before travel went live on the SEF website, aligning with the new rules that any one travelling from Brazil, UK, South Africa or any country with an incidence rate of 500/100,000 now needs to isolate for 14 days on arrival into Portugal in their residence or hotel if allowed. 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. Here is a brief overview of what you can expect on what dates, focusing only on activity that matters from a tourism point of view. As such, some flight routes might not be running. EDC has announced the first round of artists for its 2021 festival in Portugal. All-inclusive options: I’ve stayed at one all inclusive on Porto Santo island (part of Madeira) and while I didn’t personally take all inclusive, there were maybe 8 other groups there who all seemed to. In Portugal, this is not accepted, and you will need a medical document detailing why you are exempt. We have put the hard work in to not just flatten the curve, but turn it into a vertical drop, so hopefully we are now set for a good summer! 1. 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. Reconsider travel to Portugal due to COVID-19. For particular activities and places, see the relevant sections below. Plus all Crucast events, lineups and venue details. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. All of the restrictions as above for mainland Portugal, either stricter or plus: Curfew between 11pm – 5am Monday – Friday (there are exceptions, but most won’t apply to tourists – you must be inside unless seeking medical support for example), Curfew between 1pm – 5am on Saturday and Sundays there are exceptions, but most won’t apply to tourists – you must be inside unless going to buy groceries, walking for exercise, leaving the country, or seeking medial health – restaurants can still do takeaway deliveries), Civic duty to stay at home (this is a bit confusing for tourists, as it’s not so much an order to stay home, but saying staying home is the right thing to do unless you are out for a specific reason), Circulation is allowed to get goods and services, exercise and walks outside, visit to cultural facilities, events and attractions, Shops closed by 10pm, restaurants closed by 10:30pm and max tables of 6 people, Max group sizes of five persons except same households. No one fully knows what the future holds, so any decision has to be one you feel comfortable with. If the test is negative, enjoy your holiday, and keep the app on your device, otherwise you may be check in on by telephone – this is when the problems come. For all infants under 24 months of age, no PCR test is required. So, with potential lockdowns on the horizon again, please keep this in mind – also incase road borders close between countries. The mainland of Portugal (Lisbon/Porto/Algarve etc) is not on the Air-bridge list so quarantine is required when you return to the UK – I did this myself in September when I went to visit my family, 14-days inside is not fun. Testing requirements are detailed in the previous section. So far, they have committed to donate 1 million doses starting in July. Hi Dan…! The Madeira/Porto Santo Rules, The Azores Rules, and then Mainland Portugal High Risk Rules, and Mainland Portugal General rules. Buses /Coaches- On the main long distance bus network, powered by Rede Expressos – they are running services again, with a capacity reduction and some seats blocked out. 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. 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 … It’s been confirmed that from if all stays to plan, then tourism will resume from the 17th May – specifically it was confirmed regarding UK tourists by the minister of tourism. These restrictions will be reviewed every two weeks, both the restrictions themselves, and the regions they apply to. “Essential travel” is defined as trips allowing the transit, entry into and departure from Portugal for the following persons: In the event of temporary decommissioning of ETD machines or EDC Plus there are some conditions to be observed in order to avoid stagnation of water and … Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes. List of each municipality and the current restrictions (updated every two weeks): https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/, Clean and Safe website hub: https://portugalcleanandsafe.com/, A handy website with various languages which offers translations of latest rules and decrees:https://www.safecommunitiesportugal.com/, Current Mainland Portugal coronavirus restrictions for tourists: https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175, Madeira: http://www.visitmadeira.pt/en-gb/useful-info/corona-virus-(covid-19)/information-to-visitors-(covid-19), Azores: https://covid19.azores.gov.pt/?page_id=5532, Portugal coronavirus airport information:https://www.ana.pt/en/passenger-guide/what-you-need-to-know/covid-19, Bus coronavirus informationhttps://www.rede-expressos.pt/en/information, Health service official website with a daily report:https://covid19.min-saude.pt/. You can read more about this on the official website in Portuguese. We wrapped the 2nd season of #familyreunion Wow! Other names included on the line-up so far include Tiësto, Andy C, Scooter, Nora En Pure and Don Diablo. We are, as a continent, for the most part becoming a hot-bed of Coronavirus cases again too! 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. Madeira have also launched options for people who been vaccinated, or recently recovered from COVID-19 to skip the test – more details on that here at point 3. Most importantly you as the visitor can leave a rating on if the business met the criteria for clean and safe. This website is full of my favourite places and people, and stories from the road – I hope it can help you explore the world a little bit better through tips, advice, and personal stories. Takeaway coffee and drinks allowed again (with the hours 9pm weekdays, 1pm weekends). btw nice blog you have. It’s recommended to do a test 72-hours prior to travel, and receive a negative result. In Madeira, this test can be done on arrival for free and then you will isolate in your room until you get a negative. I am assuming he will need pcr test before departure and then do you think he will have to isolate for 14 days? For the mainland, it was admitted to the BBC by our Tourism Minister that something similar would likely happen for the mainland, such as either a test, vaccination certificate, or proof that you have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 90-days and have antibodies. It was confirmed either proof of vaccine, or a negative PCR test will be required to visit Portugal. …and I’m obsessed with getting lost in new places and meeting new faces. Portugal coronavirus entry requirements, rules, and airport procedures. You can see the current list here. Inflation was stable in the United States at 1.4%, but the inflation rate of 0.9% in the Euro area was sharply up compared with -0.3% in December. Donating 5% of its stock means the country would give 1.75 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe, and East Timor. Sometimes, of course, these seat arrangements change if the vehicle has to be substituted. Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information. 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. You can visit the islands still as a tourist (if you are from an ‘approved country’), and it’s less restrictive than the mainland, but most people will require a PCR test. Portugal Coronavirus travel restrictions April & May 2021, Palatial, palatable Portugal: a long weekend in Porto and the Douro, Vineyards, Relaxation and Star Gazing: A weekend in Alentejo, Portugal. Some attractions are also free currently, to limit human interaction and the exchange of cash, as card payments are now preferred, but in Portugal aren’t always accepted. Please do keep this in mind if you plan to travel to Portugal this summer, that masks will still be required in these situations until at least July, I know for some people it might be a dealbreaker even though it’s pretty standard in most places now. We have since risen to being the ‘best in Europe’ for the lowest infection rate. Both Madeira and the Azores have autonomous governments, and as they have both had very low COVID-19 rates, they are keen to keep it that way. 2- https://dre.pt/application/file/a/159437000, And here you have the list of the current borders that are open and their times – https://imigrante.sef.pt/en/covid-19/faqs/#1594893599247-89d621c6-edb2 – if you want to double check then asking SEF would be the best option +351 808 202 653 / gricrp.cc@sef.pt. Yeah, confusing. The famous Praia Da Rocha in the Portuguese Algarve will host all the action during the third weekend of June 2021. Weddings, baptisms and outside events with low capacity numbers. Residents/Citizens can always return. You need to check the rules of Spain (the respective area) for walking over the border. On a side note regarding transiting Spain (this isn’t a subject I know much about) I did see that they have some rules regarding who can transit, and only to their country of residence (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements#transiting – this is from th UK Gov site, I’m not sure which countries it applies too) so thats something else best to confirm with the airline won’t be a problem. Regarding your partner, I’m not that sure. BBC Homepage. What's it like visiting Madeira right now? I think this will be allowed as it is paid work. 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. Report March 19, 2021 EDC’s Canadian Economic Recovery Tracker highlights key trends in Canada’s short-term economic performance, in order to provide insights on the strength of the overall recovery from COVID-19. If you test positive, you will have to quarantine until you receive a negative result on another test. 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. This applies to about 80% of the country right now, the areas deemed higher risk. In Madeira hostel dorms can have occupancy up to 50%. Domestic Flights – My flight with Air Azores from Lisbon to Pico was very well managed, the crew did mask checks throughout the flight, de-boarding was done by row, and it was as best as a flight can be while wearing the masks which isn’t comfy lets be honest. 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. Last updated: March 30, 2021, 15:30 GMT. Currently, there is no quarantine, or testing on arrival for mainland Portugal related to coronavirus restrictions for tourists from allowed flights. If you are considering coming to Portugal for the F1 at the end of April, we are yet to hear details on if this even will be allowed spectators. So, if you are eligible to travel to Portugal right now based on the criteria and countries detailed above, what are the rules for entering, and also when you arrive? This was also because entry to the airport in Portugal would have required a mask, or a medical note, and now with these new rules it is even more important to ensure you have the relevant documents. If you quality to enter Madeira or the Azores then if you really must travel for a holiday right now, I’d say they are better options. I did notice the bin in the bathroom had something at the bottom of it though, and while private rentals seem the most appealing as you get your own space, be mindful that in larger hotels and guesthouses with dedicated cleaning teams, they are likely doing a more in-depth job than your average rental host, so you might want to do a bit of disinfecting yourself on arrival. Booking last minute will help, being prepared with free cancellations if needed, and perhaps having to change the region you stay in. There is also a dedicated Portugal Travel Insurance which includes COVID-19, which you can see more about here and might be worth considering if you don’t have any Coronavirus cover with your usual insurer – I haven’t looked into it much, so please do review if it’s suitable for your needs before purchasing it. Whats it like visiting Madeira in December 2020? Here are the places I’m mainly taking my information from, and the news I follow locally. So, in theory, you could do more stuff in the week and then just stay in enjoying the hotel facilities on the weekend. There are three different forms, depending if you arrive by air, land border, or sea – please keep in mind there are restrictions to each one of these, of who can enter and why. Please see following section for rules within the country. When Spain and Portugal will re-open the borders is yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to be at the end of the month. If you refuse the test, your other options are to stay in isolation until you get the next flight available out of the islands, or take a 14-day quarantine in a dedicated isolation hotel, with the full cost being on you. Please just ensure you have flexible booking incase you do need to change anything. As I’m British (living in Portugal) these updates will focus heaviy on links between the UK and Portugal and effecting British people. 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. Hopefully it’s just a few weeks until we can start living a little again here :). Our initial lockdown in Portugal was never as strict as some of our neighbours, we never had 100% home confinement like Spain, and could always go outside for walks and exercise even at the height of the Portugal coronavirus restrictions. Social distancing rules in place in all aspects of life of 2 metres, Fines are in place for those flouting the rules, Gathering numbers are limited (10 persons max). Only essential businesses, such as supermarkets, pharmacies, and medical services are operating. 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. While on past lockdowns they restrictions on moving around have been kind of ‘ignored’ for tourists, the government and police have been very clear that these restrictions this time will be applied equally to both residents and tourists as reported here. However the borders are technically open for essential journeys only, so if you are entering the country as a tourist and not a resident or citizen, you may encounter a problem, however as you say if you are travelling out of the country to go to your home country this is of course allowed. Here are the brief key points of what to expect on arrival/flying, and the requirements: I spent a few weeks in The Azores (Pico, Sao Jorge, Faial) in September and it was lovely. – 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. Madeira has less than 200 active cases, while in the Azores active cases are 156 active cases and both have testing rules for arrivals which is how they are trying to ensure these numbers remain low – daily updates can be found on https://covid19.azores.gov.pt/ and https://covidmadeira.pt/. My partner (not married) is helping me, can she simply join? For the island regions, numbers are very low, but creeping up. 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. For the best advice on this please contact your airline, but also the UK Government who manage these rules. This website uses affiliate links which may earn a commission for purchases made at no additional cost to you. Deaths 16,819. Please remember though these borders are currently only open for essential reasons (aka work/travelling to your home). Officially the latest from the government was all public transport operates at 2/3 of capacity, so unsure if the rule has been changed, or just not detailed on the CP website. 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. 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