Covid-19: Portugal reopens borders to Brazilians with negative tests

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Wednesday (September 1), Portugal opened its borders to Brazilian tourists after being closed for more than a year. The decision was published in the Official Gazette and is valid until September 16 “and can be changed at any time”.

From now on, Brazilians must present a negative Covid-19 test in addition to their passport. The deadline for the RT-PCR test is 72 hours before boarding and 48 hours for the antigen test. However, children 12 years of age and younger are not required to present a negative test.

Travelers will also need to fill out a form and purchase travel insurance to cover the cost of Covid-19 treatment. The notice does not indicate whether vaccination is a requirement for entry into the country.

The previously mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival in the country is no longer required.

Tourists who go to Portugal must also present a negative RT-PCR test taken up to 72 hours before entry to return to Brazil. The average price for the test is 100 euros, about R$620, and the result is expected to be available within 24 hours.

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