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Thank youI can't speak to vaccine requirement for the CP, however, under current requirements you will need a Covod test 24 hours prior to coming back to the US.
I am planning to walk the coastal route from Porto in September coming from USA. I am double vaccinated and boosted (Last jab was booster in Oct 2021). This will be greater than the 270 day requirement for last jab. What will I need to do to gain entry to Porto? And are there requirements for flying back to USA after 2 weeks of walking? Anyone having trouble with this? Any feedback and experiences are much appreciated!
Buen Camino! Julie
Thank you!The Portuguese tourist board says the following:
Mandatory to present:
- A valid vaccination EU Digital COVID Certificate (with a complete vaccination schedule or with a complete vaccination schedule and a vaccine booster)
- Or a valid test or recovery EU Digital COVID Certificate,
- Or a valid vaccination certificate (with a complete vaccination schedule or a vaccine booster) or recovery certificate issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions
- Or a negative RT-PCR Test (or similar NAAT test) - 72h before boarding, or
- Or a negative Laboratorial Rapid Antigen Test- 24h before boarding (according to the European Commission list)
https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal
I see you're writing from the US.
The US Embassy in Portugal notes that a US vaccine cert might not be enough:
https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/#:~:text=Must either provide proof of,at Madeira and Porto Santo.
- EU Digital Vaccination Certificate OR
- No specific guidance exists indicating if US CDC vaccine card are accepted for proof of vaccination. As such U.S. Embassy Lisbon strongly recommends all U.S. citizens travelling from the United States to Portugal follow option 2, present a negative COVID 19 test before boarding (see below)
- Negative COVD Test
- PCR / NAAT test 72 hours before boarding or
- Rapid Antigen / TRAg test 24 hours before boarding.
So from the above it sounds like the safest option to be 100% sure is to have a PCR test 72 hours before boarding your flight to Porto.
If you decide to have an antigen test 24 hours before, it must be one of those on the European Commission list.
This is why I think the PCR will be less hassle as there shouldn't be any risk of it not being accepted
you're very welcome julieThank you!
If you are flying into Portugal, you need a negative test to enter... 24 antigen or 72 hour PCR... They don't care about your vaccinations because Portugal doesn't recognize the US vaccines since the US doesn't recognize theirs... Also need the same tests same time period when returning... All this info widely discussed here and is officially located on Portugal government websiteIf you are double vaccinated and have a booster and evidence of this, then you do not need anything else but check with your airline or the Portuguese Department of Foreign Affairs before you travel as it can change.
we've been walking Camino Portuguese since May 23rd... we are from San Diego, got a rapid antibody/ antigen test at a lab (we spit into straw) came back clear with plenty of antibodies (we both are recovered from covid) so we booked flights & traveled within 24 hrs. we were checked before getting our boarding passes & they said all was fine... smooth as can be. Buen Camino!I am planning to walk the coastal route from Porto in September coming from USA. I am double vaccinated and boosted (Last jab was booster in Oct 2021). This will be greater than the 270 day requirement for last jab. What will I need to do to gain entry to Porto? And are there requirements for flying back to USA after 2 weeks of walking? Anyone having trouble with this? Any feedback and experiences are much appreciated!
Buen Camino! Julie
We are here from Canada (arrived 2 1/2 weeks ago), and our experience was more like this--Air Transat out of Montreal reassured us several times that with vaccinations plus booster, we did not require a test. We hoped they were right, and didn't get a test. I have to say, I was worried but tired of spending $100+ on these tests. So I chanced it.Our experience flying from DC to Lisbon two weeks ago on TAP was somewhat different than some of the comments above. TAP only checked our vaccination status at check in. I even asked if they wanted to see our negative tests and the agent said no. No one upon arrival in Lisbon asked for anything other than our passports. Check in agent on the return to the US two days ago (again TAP) did a very brief examination of our negative test and gate security briefly looked at the test results again after handing out the mandatory attestation forms.
The only place that I stayed that required proof of vaccination was the albergue in Alpriate, right after Lisbon.Since I’ve been here, I haven’t had to show anything, but I’ve also been staying in private rooms. From what I hear, people in albergues haven’t had to show proof, either.
Thank you. Just making sure I’m interpreting all the info correctly.If you are flying into Portugal, you need a negative test to enter... 24 antigen or 72 hour PCR... They don't care about your vaccinations because Portugal doesn't recognize the US vaccines since the US doesn't recognize theirs... Also need the same tests same time period when returning... All this info widely discussed here and is officially located on Portugal government website
I'm not sure that this is true. Our information (mind you, flying from Canada 2 1/2 weeks ago) was that we did not need a test, only 2 shots plus a booster. I was apprehensive, because twice before (September and February) we DID need tests, but I took the chance when our airline said "don't bother." They were correct.Thank you. Just making sure I’m interpreting all the info correctly.
Thank you!!!Like Casserole and Friend from Barquinha said, the USA is not on the list of 20 “reciprocal” countries, but I arrived in Porto last week on a direct flight from Newark and there were two ladies checking vaccination certificates. I showed them my CDC card and they put a blue paper bracelet on my wrist. This was before going to the immigration window. I had paid $50USD for an antigen test earlier the day of my flight (to meet the 24 hour reqmt) and uploaded it to the United Airlines site, so I don’t know if the CDC card showing 2Pfizer jabs and a booster would have sufficed for United.
Coming home, it was fantastic. The Porto airport has a COVID test center smack dab in the middle of the airport in the departure level. It’s just past the big flight board and next to the Information booth. No appointment necessary. For €20 you get an antigen test with results in 30 minutes or less. I uploaded the document to United Airlines and was good to go for my return to the USA. Couldn’t have been more convenient, and was WAY less hectic than the test center I used at Madrid Airport last October. To be fair, Porto airport is nowhere near as busy as Madrid.
Masks are still required on transportation in Portugal as of last week. That means the flight from Newark, the Porto Metro, Uber, etc.
Masks were NOT required in the Porto airport or on the flight from Porto to Newark.
one way or another, this may all change by September. Check before you go at that time.Thank you!!!
I am relieved to read this. I was aware that Alpriate required proof of vaccination and was worried that other albergues may also require it. Glad that is not the case.The only place that I stayed that required proof of vaccination was the albergue in Alpriate, right after Lisbon.
The only place that I stayed that required proof of vaccination was the albergue in Alpriate, right after Lisbon.
I was asked to show my vaccination certificate in a few, but not many, places in both Portugal and Spain.I am relieved to read this. I was aware that Alpriate required proof of vaccination and was worried that other albergues may also require it. Glad that is not the case.
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