Entry to Portugal : Proof of Recovery certificate

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Re: Entry to Portugal : Proof of Recovery certificate

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Looks like test still required intil at least 9th Feb - pending Portuguese government confirmation of change - see here
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/p ... %20arrival.

Gov.uk also still stating test required at the moment
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Re: Entry to Portugal : Proof of Recovery certificate

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Based on recent Portuguese Govt announcement it looks like you do not need a Covid test before departure from UK.
Where did you see this? Portugal still in State of Calamity, I gather next review is Feb 9, so perhaps a change then?
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Let’s hope there’s a change in respect of testing after 9 February as I’m flying out on 14 February and have to make a decision at the end of the week on what testing is needed. First visit for 2 and a half years….
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All change from tomorrow. No test required for the vaxxed.
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First visit for 2 and a half years….
....so might see you on a walk again?....
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KenC wrote: Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:49 pm All change from tomorrow. No test required for the vaxxed.
Has this been confirmed?
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Yes, decree passed yesterday effective from 00:01 on 7th Feb.
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EU COVID DIGITAL CERTIFICATES - DECREE-LAW N.º 22/2022 WITH CHANGES TO DECREE-LAW N.º 54-A/2021 AS ALSO BEEN PUBLISHED

Under this new decree-law at Article 4 :

Number 1 - For the purposes of this decree-law, the following EU COVID digital certificates are accepted:
a) Vaccination certificate attesting to:
i) Completion of the primary vaccination series of the respective holder, more than 14 days ago and less than 270 days since the last dose, with a vaccine against COVID-19 with marketing authorization pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 726/2004; or
ii) Taking a booster dose of a vaccine against COVID-19 with marketing authorization pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 726/2004;

b) Test certificate, certifying that the holder has been subject to:
i) A nucleic acid amplification molecular test (TAAN), in the last 72 hours, with a negative result;
ii) A RAPID ANTIGEN TEST listed in the list drawn up by the European Commission on the basis of the Council Recommendation of 21 January 2021 on a common framework for the use and validation of rapid antigen detection tests for COVID-19 and mutual recognition of test results in the EU IN THE LAST 24 HOURS with a negative result;

c) Certificate of recovery, certifying that the holder has recovered from a SARS-CoV-2 infection less than 180 days ago.

Number 3 - The members of the Government responsible for the areas of foreign affairs, internal administration, health and civil aviation may, for the purposes provided for in this decree-law, RECOGNIZE, by means of an order, THE VALIDITY OF VACCINATION OR RECOVERY CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY THIRD COUNTRIES, ON CONDITIONS OF RECIPROCITY.

Informal English translation in our website https://www.safecommunitiesportugal.com ... R4WwVkeSKA

Portuguese version https://dre.pt/dre/detalhe/decreto-lei/ ... -178716209
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Border Force at Faro airport yesterday accepting Vaccination Certificates for entry to Portugal. Also negative test and recovery certificates.

Interestingly, they wouldn't scan our Residency QR code but accepted the certificate and didn't stamp our passport AFTER being asked not to do so.

I guess these guys have a lot more admin with Brexit & Covid but still passed through without any delay.
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Re: Entry to Portugal : Proof of Recovery certificate

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easyJet website also now states that tests are not required!
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Re: Entry to Portugal : Proof of Recovery certificate

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As does the UK Government so all in line now.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advic ... quirements

Let's hope it remains this way.
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Re: Entry to Portugal : Proof of Recovery certificate

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Geoff

....so might see you on a walk again?....

I hope to join a walk before too long. Unfortunately the forthcoming trip is Monday to Monday (14 to 21 February) so I can’t go on a walk. Available for recces, though!!

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Re: Entry to Portugal : Proof of Recovery certificate

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Fabulous news at long last, we go out on the 6th this will be only our second visit to the apartment in 25 months.
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