What do the three colours of the UK’s ‘Traffic Light System’ for travel mean?

Red: You must pay for a 10-day stay in a managed quarantine hotel, as well as a pre-departure test and two PCR tests upon return to the UK (Day 2 & Day 8). Amber: You will need to quarantine for 10 days, as well as taking a pre-departure test, and two PCR tests on return to the UK (Day 2 & Day 8). Optionally you can take a test on Day 5 (Test to Release) to leave quarantine early. Green: You will not need to quarantine on return, but you must take a pre-departure test, and a PCR test on return to the UK on Day 2.

How will the government decide which countries go on the green, amber or red lists?

Countries are assigned to the three lists, based on a range of Covid-19 health metrics, which include figures on population vaccination, infection rates and prevalence of variants. The different traffic light colours indicate the risk in each destination and the associated tests and quarantine periods required. Lists are reassessed every three weeks, to account for changes in each country’s COVID-19 situation.

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Portugal

Updated:

May 6, 2022

Travel Restrictions

Updated:

May 6, 2022

Tests

Testing Required

Quarantine

None

Testing requirement

Before Entry

PCR test 72 hours before entry or Lab-Antigen test 24 hours before entry or vaccination

no testing required

Upon Arrival to

Portugal

No testing required upon entry

Upon Return to the UK

No testing required on return to the UK

Required Documents

To enter

Portugal

No Documents Needed

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card

Test Certificate

PCR test 72 hours before entry or Lab-Antigen test 24 hours before entry or vaccination

To return to the UK

No Testing Required

Entry Requirements

All arrivals to mainland Portugal will be required to present a negative PCR test from the 72 hours prior to arrival, or an antigen test no older than 24 hours, and undergo a health screening.
Either test must be performed in a lab.
Arrivals with the EU vaccine certificate or recognized proof of vaccination or recovery are exempt.

General

Portugal is open for non-essential travel.

Can I Travel to Portugal?

Portugal is open for all arrivals.

Do I need to go into quarantine when arriving to Portugal?

Arrivals are not required to quarantine upon arrival in Portugal.

Are Covid-19 tests required to travel to Portugal?

All arrivals to mainland Portugal will be required to present a negative PCR test from the 72 hours prior to arrival, or an antigen test no older than 24 hours, and undergo a health screening.
Either test must be performed in a lab.
Arrivals with the EU vaccine certificate or recognized proof of vaccination or recovery are exempt.

Is public transportation open in Portugal?

Public transportation in Portugal is operating.

Are restaurants and bars open in Portugal?

Restaurants, cafes, and bars in Portugal are open.

Are businesses and attractions open in Portugal?

Non-essential businesses and attractions in Portugal are open.

Do I need to wear a face mask in Portugal?

Wearing face masks is required in some public places.

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