U.S. to ease travel restrictions
22 September 2021
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
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