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Yes, even if you are fully vaccinated because Portugal doesn't accept the US CDC card.Hello, I’ll be flying into Porto for the Portuguese Caminho starting 3/30. Can anyone verify whether I’m required to get a covid test? I’m from the USA.
Thank you!
a negative RT-PCR Test (or similar NAAT test) - 72h before boarding, or - Or a negative Laboratorial Rapid Antigen Test - 24h before boarding
I have been reading that this was going to be changing any day now. To eliminate the test. Can you confirm if that's the case?Yes, even if you are fully vaccinated because Portugal doesn't accept the US CDC card.
You can take a PCR or NAAT test up to 72 hours before boarding your first flight, or an antigen test up to 24 before.
COVID-19 | Measures implemented in Portugal | www.visitportugal.com
Measures Implemented in Portugal[Updated on 19 September] To enter in Portugal (including Azores and Madeira), it is no longer required a proof of a negative COVID test or to present a COVID-EU digital certificate or vaccination or recovery certificate issued by third countries, accepted or...www.visitportugal.com
It looks like most Walgreens stores offer the NAAT test.
I can't confirm anything until it's announced by the Portuguese government.I have been reading that this was going to be changing any day now. To eliminate the test. Can you confirm if that's the case?
I hope that you are right though, because that would eliminate one thing that I have to do before I leave for Lisbon in May.
That is correct, hence the need for a Covid test before traveling to the Portugal from the US.It looks like the US vaccine card is not accepted.
I'm very interested to hear about your upcoming Lisbon - Santiago walk. Perhaps you could start and update a thread and occasionally post your experiences. I'm particularly wondering what it's going to be like in the Lisbon - Porto leg of the journey. Have a great time!!I can't confirm anything until it's announced by the Portuguese government.
I hope that you are right though, because that would eliminate one thing that I have to do before I leave for Lisbon in May.