Covid tests for Portugal and TAP [Suspended 30 June 2022]
Jul 9, 2021, 4:09 pm
#16
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I did some research online and read that EITHER the PCR test (<72 hr) OR the rapid antigen test (<24 hr or <48 hr, conflicting info found on this) is acceptable.
Were you given a choice to show either the PCR or antigen test result?
Also, regarding the information on the test result document, is it sufficient to have your name, date, time and type of test and the result? Did they require your passport number be shown on the test result document as well?
Were you given a choice to show either the PCR or antigen test result?
Also, regarding the information on the test result document, is it sufficient to have your name, date, time and type of test and the result? Did they require your passport number be shown on the test result document as well?
Jul 10, 2021, 10:52 am
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Jul 10, 2021, 2:17 pm
#20
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https://www.visitportugal.com/en/con...ented-portugal
Jul 10, 2021, 3:10 pm
#21
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Thanks for the info. I've been getting conflicting info online. Is this a definitive & accurate source of information?:
https://www.visitportugal.com/en/con...ented-portugal
https://www.visitportugal.com/en/con...ented-portugal
Jul 11, 2021, 9:36 pm
#22
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Can anyone provide any insight whether Portugal is just behind other countries in accepting vaccination as "ok to enter" (rather than requiring a test which seems like the solution of 6 months ago)? Or is this actually deliberate? As travelers say from the USA booking flights intra-EU to go to Portugal, is it risky to expect that they'll catch up to the other countries in this policy by say... beginning of September?
How about driving? Is driving across the border or going by train from Spain totally different?
How about driving? Is driving across the border or going by train from Spain totally different?
Jul 14, 2021, 10:57 pm
#23
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Binax Covid-19 Antigen Home Test Accepted for Arrival into Portugal
I will be traveling from Paris to Portugal in 2 weeks and wanted to know if anyone has had any experience using Binax Antigen Home Test results for arrival into Portugal. I understand that it can be used to satisfy the antigen testing requirement for arrivals into the US and transiting in the UK.
Last edited by UCSBCHRIS2002; Jul 15, 2021 at 12:34 am
Jul 20, 2021, 12:12 am
#24
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I have been following these travel posts about a blogger's trip to Portugal, happening now:
https://thepointsguy.com/news/portugal-entry-process-covid/
https://thepointsguy.com/news/portug...tions-answers/
They are somewhat useful.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/portug...tions-answers/
Sep 7, 2021, 7:13 am
#25
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I will be traveling from Paris to Portugal in 2 weeks and wanted to know if anyone has had any experience using Binax Antigen Home Test results for arrival into Portugal. I understand that it can be used to satisfy the antigen testing requirement for arrivals into the US and transiting in the UK.
The Abbott Binax kit worked just fine for the flight to LIS, but note that you have to get the kind that includes a video supervised call and the results are recorded in the Navica/eMed app. They check the result at flight check-in.
It was lucky that I had access to this kit because they offer on the spot calls with their many (I imagine) consultants via video. I also had a "Qured" brand test kit for return to the US and I made the potentially really unpleasant discovery that you have to reserve several days in advance an appointment for this Qured provider. They are doing it on the cheap it seems.
Sep 16, 2021, 3:16 pm
#26
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Traveling SFO-LIS-ORY (Paris) in a couple of weeks. My sense is that:
- We need to fill this out to transit in LIS https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/p...r-locator-card
- We need a covid test as per instructions here: https://www.flytap.com/en-us/alerts-...d-9b4baec90209
Sep 17, 2021, 3:44 am
#28
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Traveling SFO-LIS-ORY (Paris) in a couple of weeks. My sense is that:
- We need to fill this out to transit in LIS https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/p...r-locator-card
- We need a covid test as per instructions here: https://www.flytap.com/en-us/alerts-...d-9b4baec90209
When you land in LIS follow the signs to S Connections and join the All Passports queue.
Sep 24, 2021, 11:59 am
#29
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thanks for all the replies guys, I've since done the YYZ-LIS route twice since I posted the question, and can confirm that yes, Antigen is acceptable enroute to Portugal, and PCR on return to Canada.
Sep 24, 2021, 8:27 pm
#30
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If I understand correctly from this page, Portugal will accept the CDC card as vaccination proof if America does the same for Portuguese citizens:
Sadly, it's probably wishful thinking to believe that there will be proper coordination across the pond anytime soon.
Test requirements:
(...)
Exceptions:
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The acceptance of these certificates is based on reciprocity, meaning, Portugal only accepts certificates from countries that accept the EU digital covid certificate
(...)
Exceptions:
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- Passengers presenting a valid recovery/vaccination certificate issued by a third country (see: acceptance conditions for third country certificates)
The acceptance of these certificates is based on reciprocity, meaning, Portugal only accepts certificates from countries that accept the EU digital covid certificate