As part of the fight against the Covid19 epidemic, the following rules are in place in Portugal:

  • Mandatory use of mask;
  • Limitations on circulation after 11pm are eliminated;
  • Restaurants, cafés, and pastry shops with no restrictions on opening and closing hours until 2 am. Limited to groups of 6 people inside and 10 people on the terrace;
  • Bars with the same rules as restaurants;
  • Shops and shopping centers are open, without time restrictions;
  • Cultural facilities with 66% of the capacity;
  • Alcoholic beverages sale is prohibited in service areas or gas stations;
  • The consumption of alcoholic beverages in outdoor spaces and on public roads is prohibited.

It is mandatory to present a EU COVID Digital Certificate or negative test in:

  • Tourist accommodation, upon check-in;
  • For meals inside the restaurants from 7 pm on Fridays, all day on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays;
  • Casinos and bingos;
  • Cultural and sporting events with over 1000 people, outdoors, or over 500 people, indoors.

The types of tests allowed are:

  • RT-PCR carried out within 72 hours prior to submission;
  • Antigen test with a laboratory report carried out within 48 hours prior to its submission;
  • Rapid antigen test using the self-test method, carried out within the 24 hours prior to submission in the presence of a health or pharmaceutical professional who certifies its performance and result;
  • Rapid self-test antigen test carried out on the spot, at the door of the establishment to be visited, under the supervision of the persons in charge of these premises.

Children under 12 years old accompanied by an adult are exempt from testing requirements and are free to access places or establishments, to participate in events and to travel in the country.

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