Portugal announced Tuesday that tourists from the U.S. would be permitted to enter the country, after showing proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Travelers of age 2 years and older must take a nucleic acid amplification test – such as a PCR test – within the last 72 hours before boarding, or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours of boarding.
Various COVID-19 restrictions are still in various places across Portugal. Masks are required at beaches while entering and moving around, and visitors must keep at least 1.5 meters (around 5 feet) between their towels while lounging. Social distance measures and masks are also enforced in closed public spaces, and masks are mandatory when social distancing is not possible, according to the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Portugal.
United Airlines is the first U.S. carrier to resume flights to Portugal this summer, according to a statement from the company. Daily flights from New York and Newark, New Jersey will begin July 1.
