a) Passengers will be requiredo to present a RT-PCR COVID-19 test and/or antigen(quick) test with negative result, before the flight, including transit passengers, in accordance with the rules in force in the country of destination. Please confirm all the procedures with your airline, travel agency, official entities or official websites such as IATA Travel Centre

b) Passengers in flights from Madeira and Azores to Mainland Portugal do not need to present PCR test.

c) Flights between Lisbon, Porto and Faro are authorized. PCR tests are not required.

d) The Immigration and Border Services, in collaboration with the Public Security Police are responsible for the inspection of these regulations in mainland Portugal.

- Besides the PCR test or antigen test, with negative result, some countries might require tests within another time period or additional documentation. Please confirm all the procedures with your airline, travel agency, official entities or official websites such as ANAC or IATA Travel Centre

- Please mention the test laboratory that you are travelling. Most countries request that the test is also presented in English.

- A valid test is an examination report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

- Travelling to/from Madeira and Azores Islands (passengers travelling to Madeira and Azores must present PCR Test - For detailed info, check nºs 17 and 24 of these FAQs.

Learn more here.

In the public areas of airports there are Synlab laboratories that allow RT-PCR (Lisbon and Porto) and antigen testing (Lisbon, Faro, Porto and Madeira).

Since some countries require the presentation of (rapid) antigen testing before flight, test areas at airports give priority to passengers travelling to these destinations.

You can perform tests at the following locations:

Lisbon Airport:

Public Area: Synlab Laboratory (next to CTT) - from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

Public Area: P1 car park – from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Public Area: UCS Laboratory (next to Premium TAP) - from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

For transferring passengers: Gate 24 - from 8:00 am to 11:00 am (only for passengers on connection)

Faro Airport:

Public Area: next to airline counters in the check-in area

(only rapid antigen tests carried out on duly designated flights and within the 4 hours preceding embarkation are performed)

Porto Airport:

Public Area: Level 3, near the check-in area

Madeira Airport:

Public Area: Level 1, next to ANA information desk

(only rapid antigen tests carried out on duly designated flights and within the 4 hours preceding embarkation are performed)

The need to present an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 and/or antigen (rapid) test with a negative result depends on the destination, so you should check official websites for further information, such as ANAC or IATA Travel Centre, or with the airline, travel agency and/or official entities. You can find here the list of laboratories recommended by the Portugal’s Directorate-General of Health (DGS).

All passengers arriving to Portugal from flights within the EU, associated Schengen-countries, from outside the EU, and arriving from countries whose epidemic situation is in accordance to the EU Recommendation 2020/912, must present a RT-PCR test to covid-19 with a negative result, carried out within 72h prior to boarding.

- Passengers arriving to Portugal in flights originating from countries with an incidence rate of 500 or more cases per 100 000 inhabitants, in addition to presenting the test with negative result, must also comply with a 14-day quarantine at home or in a place determined by Health Authorities (except for essential travel not exceeding 48 hours on national territory).

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Yes. All passengers arriving to Portugal from flights within the EU, associated Schengen-countries, from outside the EU, and arriving from countries whose epidemic situation is in accordance to the EU Recommendation 2020/912, must present a RT-PCR test to covid-19 with a negative result, carried out within 72h prior to boarding.

- Passengers arriving to Portugal in flights originating from countries with an incidence rate of 500 or more cases per 100 000 inhabitants, in addition to presenting the test with negative result,  must also comply with a 14-day quarantine at home or in a place determined by Health Authorities.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Yes. All passengers arriving to Portugal from flights within the EU, associated Schengen-countries, from outside the EU, and arriving from countries whose epidemic situation is in accordance to the EU Recommendation 2020/912, must present a RT-PCR test to covid-19 with a negative result, carried out within 72h prior to boarding.

- Passengers arriving to Portugal in flights originating from countries with an incidence rate of 500 or more cases per 100 000 inhabitants, in addition to presenting the test with negative result, must also comply with a 14-day quarantine at home or in a place determined by Health Authorities.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

No. All passengers referred in points 3, 4 and 5 must present the COVID 19 RT-PCR test with a negative result. Exceptionally, Portuguese citizens or residents who disembark in breach of the duty to present a test for SARS-CoV-2 with a negative result are obliged to do the test upon arrival in Portugal, at their own expense, inside the airport, and pay a fine. Passengers are compelled to wait inside the airport for the result.

Learn more here.

No. According to the legislation in force in mainland Portugal and in the Autonomous Regions, only tests, with a negative result, carried out using the RT-PCR method will be accepted.

For further information refer to points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of these FAQs.

Tests carried out at the airport on arrival, exceptionally, cost €100. In addition to the price of the test, a fine will also be charged and paid on the spot.

For further information refer to points 6 and 7 of these FAQs.

All passengers referred in points 4 and 5 must present the COVID 19 RT - PCR test with a negative result.  Exceptionally, Portuguese citizens or residents who disembark in breach of the duty to present a test for SARS-CoV-2 with a negative result are obliged to do the test upon arrival in Portugal, at their own expense, inside the airport, and pay a fine. Passengers are compelled to wait inside the airport for the result.

Learn more here.

There is no pre-set time for the test results. The authorised Health Entities at the Airport are fully responsible for the exceptional testing and the presentation of the test results.

According to the legislation in force in mainland Portugal, passengers that are obliged to do a RT-PCR test at the airport must wait inside the terminal for the result.

Learn more here.

Yes. All transferring passengers arriving to Portugal from flights within EU, associated Schengen-countries, form outside the EU, and arriving from countries whose epidemic situation is in accordance to the EU Recommendation 2020/912, must present a RT-PCR test to covid-19 with a negative result, carried out within 72h prior to boarding.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Yes. All transferring passengers arriving to Portugal from flights within EU, associated Schengen-countries, from outside the EU, and arriving from countries whose epidemic situation is in accordance to the EU Recommendation 2020/912, must present a RT-PCR test to covid-19 with a negative result, carried out within 72h prior to boarding.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Yes. All transferring passengers arriving to Portugal from flights within EU, associated Schengen-countries and outside the EU, arriving from countries whose epidemic situation is in accordance to the EU Recommendation 2020/912, must present a RT-PCR test to covid-19 with a negative result, carried out within 72h prior to boarding, carried out within 72h prior to boarding.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Yes. All passengers on flights from non-EU countries or from countries non-associated with the Schengen Area must present a RT-PCR COVID 19 test with a negative result, carried out within 72 hours prior to departure, including passengers in transit.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

All passengers travelling to mainland Portugal, in transit or with connecting flights, must fill in the Passenger Locator Card after check-in and before boarding*, via portugalcleanandsafe.com:

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/pt-pt/passenger-locator-card (Portuguese version)

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card (English version)

*Do confirm with the airline the exceptions where filling on board is possible.

Additionally, if you are travelling to Portugal from the Brazil, South Africa, Cyprus, Croatia, France, India, Lithuania, Netherlands, and Sweden, you should pre-register your data on travel.sef.pt and comply with a mandatory prophylactic isolation for 14 days.

All passengers travelling to Madeira and Porto Santo must complete and hand in the epidemiological inquiry from the Regional Health Authority (IASAÚDE) within 12 to 48 hours prior to departure.

Check the measures currently in force for the region on the Madeira Regional Government website.

All passengers disembarking in the Autonomous Region of the Azores must fill in a preliminary questionnaire from the Regional Health Authority in the 72 hours prior to departure.

Check the measures currently in force for the region on the Azores Regional Government website.

All passengers travelling to the Autonomous Region of Madeira are required to present, before boarding and upon arrival, a valid* RT – PCR Covid-19 Test with a negative result, carried 72hours before the flight.

Passengers travelling to Madeira and Porto Santo from the Portuguese Continent can have free-of-charge PCR Tests in laboratories with protocol with the Madeira Regional Government. Find the list here.

Alternatively, passengers who do not have a PCR COVID 19 test upon arrival, can have the test at Madeira and Porto Santo airports dedicated areas and then wait for the test result in isolation.

2nd COVID- 19 testing: Passengers residents, emigrants and their families or students attending educational establishments outside the Autonomous Region of Madeira or in mobility programmes must have a second test on the fifth day after the first PCR .

They are exempt from the obligation of presenting a negative result of the PCR test performed in the last 72 hours or the performance of this test on arrival:

 - Children aged 11 or under, and those in exceptional humanitarian situations duly authorised by the Regional Health Authority, are not required to undergo tests before arrival;

- Passenger in possession of a medical document certifying that the carrier has recovered from COVID-19 disease at the time of landing in the territory of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, issued in the last 90 days;

- Passenger in possession of a document certifying that he/she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the recommended plan and respecting the period of activation of the immune system foreseen in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC).

Further information https://covidmadeira.pt/.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Residents of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, Madeiran emigrants and their families, students attending higher education establishments in the Autonomous Region of Madeira or outside of it or on Mobility Programmes (ERASMUS or others) who disembark at the airports in Madeira or Porto Santo from flights from any other places outside of the Autonomous Region of Madeira must have a second PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 to be done on the fifth day after the first test.

Further information https://covidmadeira.pt/.

Passenger intending to travel to Madeira or Porto Santo can do the tests in mainland Portugal before their flight and the costs will be paid by the Regional Government. See the list of laboratories included.

All passengers travelling to Madeira and Porto Santo must complete and hand in the epidemiological inquiry from the Regional Health Authority (IASAÚDE) within 12 to 48 hours prior to boarding.

Check the measures currently in force for the region on the Madeira Regional Government website.

Passengers disembarking at Porto Santo Airport must have a negative result of the PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 infection, carried out within 72 hours prior to disembarkation, or alternatively, biological samples must be collected upon arrival and tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection, to be promoted by the Health Authority and must remain in isolation until the negative test result is obtained.

Residents in Porto Santo who travel outside the island of Porto Santo for a period of up to 7 days, perform a PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 infection on the 5th day after disembarkation , guaranteeing its prophylactic isolation from the return until the obtaining of negative result of the referred test. These passengers must request prior to their trip outside Porto Santo Island a Declaration by the Porto Santo Health Authority. The presentation of this Declaration exempts travelers from the obligation to return the PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 infection on the return journey to Porto Santo, with a negative result, carried out within a maximum of 72 hours prior to departure.

Emigrants, immigrants, students returning from vacation and all those who are going to live with residents in Porto Santo, must present the PCR test for negative SARS-CoV-2 infection, carried out in the last 72 hours, and repeat it between the 5th and 7th day after the date of the last test, ensuring its prophylactic isolation.

Exceptions:

- Children up to eleven years old;

- Travelers who are carrying a medical document certifying that their carrier is: (1) recovered from COVID-19 disease less than 90 days ago, or (2) vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the recommended plan and respecting the period of activation of the immune system provided for in the Summary of Product Characteristics.

Further information https://covidmadeira.pt/.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

The need to present an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 and/or antigen (rapid) test with a negative result depends on the destination, so you should check official websites for further information, such as ANAC or  IATA Travel Centre, or with the airline, travel agency and/or official entities.

Passengers in flights from Madeira to Mainland Portugal do not need to present PCR test.

For further information refer to points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of these FAQs.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Currently, Passengers requiring a test to travel from Madeira can schedule the test at Hospital Particular da Madeira or at SYNLAB Bom Jesus.

In the public area of Madeira airport there are Synlab laboratories that allow RT-PCR and antigen testing.

All passengers travelling to mainland Portugal, in transit or with connecting flights, must fill in the Passenger Locator Card after check-in and before boarding*, via portugalcleanandsafe.com:

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/pt-pt/passenger-locator-card (Portuguese version)

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card (English version)

*Do confirm with the airline the exceptions where filling on board is possible.

All passengers travelling to the Autonomous Region of the Azores are obliged to carry out a test on arrival at the final destination island, unless they present proof,  in digital or paper format, of a certificate issued by an accredited laboratoty, nationally or internationally, which attests a valid* RT – PCR Covid-19 Test with a negative result, carried 72hours before the flight.

- Extending the stay in the Autonomous Region of the Azores for seven or more days, the passenger must perform on the sixth day, counting the date of the first test, a new screening test for SARS-CoV-2, to be promoted by local health authority.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Passengers intending to travel from the mainland Portugal or from Madeira to the Azores can do the tests beforehand and the costs will be paid by the Regional Government. See the list of laboratories included.

All passengers travelling to the Autonomous Region of the Azores must fill in a  preliminary questionnaire from the Regional Health Authority in the 72 hours prior to boarding.

Check the measures currently in force for the region on the Azores Regional Government website.

The need to present an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 and/or antigen (rapid) test with a negative result depends on the destination, so you should check official websites for further information, such as ANAC or IATA Travel Centre, or with the airline, travel agency and/or official entities.

Passengers in flights from Madeira to Mainland Portugal do not need to present PCR test.

For further information refer to points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of these FAQs.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

No. Currently, passengers requiring a test to travel from the Azores or between Azorean islands, departing from São Miguel, can do the tests in the following locations:

Ponta Delgada

Germano de Sousa – Travessa da Graça 1-3

Contacts: +351 930 573 354 ou +351 296 284 713;

Maria Teresa Paiva Forjaz Sampaio, Lda. – Rua Padre César Augusto Ferreira Cabido n.º 37, 9500-338

Contact: +351 296 650 960.

Lagoa

Germano de Sousa – COVID-19 Testing Centre – Tecnoparque da Lagoa

Contacts: +351 930 573 354 ou +351 296 284 713

Learn more here.

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All passengers travelling to mainland Portugal, in transit or with connecting flights, must fill in the Passenger Locator Card after check-in and before boarding*, via portugalcleanandsafe.com:

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/pt-pt/passenger-locator-card (Portuguese version)

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card (English version)

*Do confirm with the airline the exceptions where filling on board is possible.

Yes, all children aged over 10 must wear a facemask while traveling.

Depending on their origin/destination, passengers are required to submit the RT-PCR laboratory test to COVID-19, however, current legislation (national and/or regional) indicates the following exceptions for children:

- Mainland Portugal: children under the age of 24 months are not required to have prior tests;

- Madeira: passengers up to the age of 11 are not required to undergo testing in advance;

- Azores: passengers aged 12 or under are not required to undergo testing in advance.

For further information refer to points 4, 5, 17, 21 and 24 of these FAQs.

Passengers arriving to Portugal in flights originating from countries with an incidence rate of 500 or more cases per 100 000 inhabitants, in addition to presenting the test with negative result, must also comply with a 14- day quarantine at home or in a place determined by Health Authorities.

If you are travelling to Portugal from the Brazil, South Africa, Cyprus, Croatia, France, India, Lithuania, Netherlands, and Sweden you should pre-register your data on travel.sef.pt and comply with a mandatory prophylactic isolation for 14 days.

(Passengers on flights originating initially from South Africa, India and Brazil, which have stopped over or transited through other airports, and passengers on flights, regardless of origin, who present a passport showing a record of departure from South Africa and Brazil within the 14 days prior to their arrival in Portugal).

Even in the cases where quarantine is not required, it is recommended that arriving passengers comply to curfew, physical distancing, respiratory protocol, mask wearing, frequent hand sanitisation and avoid large concentration of people.

However, in some cases, on the instructions of local health authorities, compliance with mandatory quarantine or self-isolation may be required.

For further information refer to point 17 of these FAQs.

The mandatory nature of quarantine or self-isolation will depend on your destination, so you should check official websites for further information, such as ANAC or IATA Travel Centre, or with the airline, travel agency and/or official bodies.

Flights to and from mainland Portugal are authorised, if:

a) To and from EU countries, the countries associated with the Schengen Area (Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland), althoug it is recommended for essential travels* only;

b) To and from countries and special administrative regions whose epidemiological situation is in accordance with Council Recommendation (EU) 2020/912 of 30 June 2020 and its updates, regarding air connections with Portugal (e.g. Australia, China, South Korea, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Macau);

c) To and from countries that do not integrate the EU or are not associated to the Schengen Area - exclusively for essential travel*;

d) Aimed at allowing the return to the respective countries of foreign citizens who are in mainland Portugal, provided that such flights are promoted by the competent authorities of such countries, subject to a prior request and agreement, and respecting the principle of reciprocity.

Learn more here and the list of countries here.

 * Essential travelling are considered to be those undertaken for professional, study, family reunion, health or humanitarian reasons.

For further information, see official websites such as ANAC or  IATA Travel Centre or check with the airline, travel agency and/or official entities.

The 10 airports on the ANA network (Lisbon*, Porto, Faro, the Azores - Ponta Delgada, Horta, Santa Maria, Flores, Madeira – Madeira and Porto Santo, Beja) are open and operating.

*Flights previously allocated to Lisbon Airport Terminal 2 are temporarily operating in Terminal 1.

Yes. You can check the measures implemented at our airports here.

The airports managed by ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, the airlines and all the companies, entities and services related to airport operations have reinforced their protection measures. Confirm with your airline the measures implemented by them.

All essential airport services are operating. Access, parking, electronic check-in, assistance for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM), e-gates, fast track (rapid access to the security area), banks, cashpoints, vending machines with masks and sanitization kits, vending machines with food and drinks and/or restaurants (at specific times); baggage protection, Tax Free and Vat Refund, pharmacies and post offices.

Opening hours for some shops and services may be adapted to flight times.

Lisboa, Porto, Faro, Ponta Delgada and Madeira – The lounges are temporarily closed.

Lisbon – For further information on the TAP Air Portugal/Star Alliance Lounge, you can check the company site here.

In compliance with the legislation in force in mainland Portugal, in order to combat the spread of COVID-19, commercial establishments located in the public areas of Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports are open, but with some limitations regarding opening hours and available services.

Commercial areas after boarding control at these airports remain available in order to provide the best possible service to passengers.

For shops located at airports in the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and of Madeira, the restrictions applied are those resulting from regional legislation.

Yes. All passengers, staff and visitors are required to wear a facemask inside the airport facilities and during the flight.

On arrival

Yes. All passengers, irrespective of their country of origin, will have their temperature checked. The temperature is measured using a walkthrough automatic screening system which allows for triaging, without any stop.

Before departure

No. Airports do not check temperature on departure. However, some airlines do check temperature at the time of boarding. If in doubt, please contact your airline.

Despite the existing restrictions on the transport of liquids onboard, exceptionally, it is currently allowed to take containers of alcohol-based hand sanitiser larger than 100 ml in hand baggage, at a maximum of 500 ml per container and 2L per passenger. Aerosols must be protected with a lid so that content is not inadvertently released.

The restrictions on other liquids remain in place.

In the case of travel by land, each traveller should obtain information on the measures and restrictions existing in each of the transit countries directly from the authorities of the transit countries, consular posts .

Before travelling, check with the official entities (e.g.: Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas)

Yes. Although there is a curfew in force and there are circulation restrictions, passengers with a boarding card and their companions may travel to and from the airport.