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Travelling to Portugal

Help, I have seen so many different answers to the question of “travelling to mainland Portugal and have both vaccinations with the second over 14 days old, do I also need to have a negative COVID test result to travel and gain access?” If the answer is yes, does it need to be one you pay for?

Thanks in advance, it would be good to hear from someone who’s just been.

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  • Caz3121
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    https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/entry-requirements
    any testing for travel is to be paid for. NHS tests cannot be used for travel purposes
  • Caz3121 said:

    Thanks, I find it confusing...

    “You will be asked to show a negative test certificate and/or COVID vaccination certificate and your passenger locator form when you check-in for your flight to mainland Portugal. Your airline may deny boarding if you cannot show these documents before you board. Check with your airline before you travel.”

    and/or means?
  • NSG666
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    To avoid quarantine you need to have proof of being vaccinated at least 14 days in advance. Either the NHS app or the EU digital certificate will be accepted as proof in Portugal.

    Testing prior to travelling to Portugal. If you have the EU digital certificate you do not need a test. If you have the NHS app you do need a test.

    If you don't have proof of vaccination you will need a test and to quarantine on arrival.
    Sorry I can't think of anything profound, clever or witty to write here.
  • kaggi
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    Is Portugal accepting antigen tests and will they accept one taken at home? 
  • Caz3121
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    kaggi said:
    Is Portugal accepting antigen tests and will they accept one taken at home? 
    you would need to check with the company you plan to purchase a test from that it meets the required standards
    as per the earlier link....
    If you have an antigen test, make sure it meets the standards set out in the EU common list of Rapid Antigen Tests . Check your test result identifies the type of test taken and gives your name, date of birth, the date and time the sample was collected and the date of the result. You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country. You should arrange to take a private test.
  • ForexRay
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    kaggi said:
    Is Portugal accepting antigen tests and will they accept one taken at home? 
    Did you find out any provider test taken at home for portugal? I'm travelling soon and confused whether home self administered can be used or not.
  • NSG666
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    ForexRay said:
    kaggi said:
    Is Portugal accepting antigen tests and will they accept one taken at home? 
    Did you find out any provider test taken at home for portugal? I'm travelling soon and confused whether home self administered can be used or not.
    We went to Portugal in October when a predeparture test was required. Shortly after they lifted the requirement for a test but it has now been reintroduced.

    We used this one - dead simple and quick and on the 'approved' list.

    Unsupervised Antigen / Lateral Flow Test – LivingCare – Covid-19 Testing
    Sorry I can't think of anything profound, clever or witty to write here.
  • ForexRay
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    NSG666 said:
    ForexRay said:
    kaggi said:
    Is Portugal accepting antigen tests and will they accept one taken at home? 
    Did you find out any provider test taken at home for portugal? I'm travelling soon and confused whether home self administered can be used or not.
    We went to Portugal in October when a predeparture test was required. Shortly after they lifted the requirement for a test but it has now been reintroduced.

    We used this one - dead simple and quick and on the 'approved' list.

    Unsupervised Antigen / Lateral Flow Test – LivingCare – Covid-19 Testing
    That's perfect. Thank you.
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