Portugal has lifted its last remaining health requirement for the use of face masks. Coverings are no longer mandatory in medical facilities or retirement and nursing homes, although health authorities still recommend their use by vulnerable residents and visitors, especially patients who have been … Read more about End of All Face Mask Requirements in Portugal
Holidaymakers have been advised to pay special attention to cabin baggage allowances this summer, and “know your numbers”. Noting that many smart travellers are not checking-in baggage and are slimming down their holiday wardrobes to avoid the effects of airport inconveniences, Start Travel said … Read more about Holiday Cabin Baggage Advice: “Know Your Numbers”
Tourists arriving at Faro Airport no longer need to provide a COVID-19 digital certificate or negative test result. This follows the Portuguese government’s decision to end verification measures for passengers on international flights. Effective from the start of July, the new regime means … Read more about Portugal Ends COVID-19 Entry Requirements
The UK government’s travel advice website has published updated information to clarify fast-track passport stamping procedures for tourists arriving at Faro Airport. In April, the Portuguese government announced that it would treat UK nationals in the same way as EU citizens, in spite of Brexit … Read more about Updated Information for UK Tourists Using Fast-Track Airport System at Faro Airport
The Portuguese government has decided to reintroduce COVID test requirements for international travellers, coinciding with a new “State of Calamity” coming into effect from today (1 December). Until now, fully vaccinated and recovered travellers holding an EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate or … Read more about Portugal Re-Introduces COVID Tests for International Arrivals
UK tourists travelling to the Algarve no longer require a COVID test – if they are fully vaccinated. Effective from last Friday, the exemption applies to visitors who have an NHS COVID Pass or EU Digital COVID Certificate showing they have been fully vaccinated with an EU-approved vaccine at least … Read more about NHS COVID Pass Accepted for Fully-Vaccinated Tourists Visiting the Algarve
Tourists visiting the Algarve this autumn will be able to enjoy relaxed “de-confinement” rules for socialising and leisure pursuits. According to Portuguese authorities, health and safety restrictions have been eased in response to Portugal “having the highest vaccination rate in Europe, with 84 per … Read more about High Nation-Wide Vaccination Rate Prompts Portugal to Ease Social Restrictions
Portuguese authorities have announced that all UK tourists, including those not vaccinated, can now visit popular resorts such as the Algarve without having to quarantine. Travellers are, however, still required to provide a negative result from a PCR or rapid antigen test, performed within 72 hours … Read more about Quarantine Lifted for Unvaccinated UK Tourists Flying to the Algarve
