COVID UPDATE: 1 JULY 2022
TRAVELING TO PORTUGAL:
As of 1 July 2022, passengers entering Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira) are no longer required to present proof of carrying out a test to screen for Covid-19 infection with a negative result or to present a COVID-EU digital certificate or vaccination or recovery certificate issued by third countries, accepted or recognized in Portugal.
The measures in force may be reviewed in accordance with developments in the pandemic.
IMPORTANT: Before traveling, it is important to confirm the entry formalities and procedures with the airline company and the Portuguese border service - SEF (www.sef.pt / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), the entity responsible for the border control. Please be advised that you should take into account the necessary procedures for domestic and international flights. It you are traveling during peak times, like early morning, evening or summer, or during holidays and other events, please plan accordingly and allow for extra time.
More information: www.visitportugal.com/en/node/446781
TRAVELING TO SOUTH AFRICA:
Updated regulations of 22 March 2022 (see https://www.gov.za/covid-19/about/coronavirus-covid-19-alert-level-1):
Traveling to and from the Republic from neighbouring countries is allowed: Provided that travellers who are-
(a) fully vaccinated must upon arrival at the land border, produce, a valid vaccination certificate; and
(b) unvaccinated must upon arrival at the land border, provide a valid certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, recognised by the World Health Organisation, which was obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel.
All international travellers arriving at the Ports of Entry who are-
(i) fully vaccinated must upon arrival at the Port of Entry, produce a valid vaccination certificate; and
(ii) unvaccinated must upon arrival at the Port of Entry, provide a valid certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, recognised by the World Health Organisation, which was obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel.