U.S. to ease travel restrictions

The Biden Administration is aiming to ease some travel restrictions for non-essential travel to the US in November. Please find below more information about the requirements:

To travel from Portugal to the US, the following criteria applies:

• A negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel, or
• Documentation from a licenced health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel.

On the other way around, in order to travel from the US to continental Portugal, travellers must present one the following:

• RT-PCR Test (or similar NAAT test) - 72h before boarding, or
• Rapid Antigen Test - 48h before boarding, or
• A valid EU Digital COVID Certificate, or
• A valid Vaccination or recovery certificate issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions.

Moreover, is it important to mention that:

• Children under 12 do not need to present any test.
• All passengers need to fill a Passenger Locator Card (individually) before departure to Portugal or on board at https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card

This is an important step for reciprocity among Europeans and Americans and for easing non-essential trips between the two countries.

Sources: Visit Portugal and US Embassy