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After several months of intense work, the Embassy is very pleased to inform that travel from South Africa to Portugal is now authorized  for essential and  non-essential travel.


As from 23 April, entry into Portugal is authorized regardless of the origin of the passengers (essential or non-essential travel).  
Mandatory to present:


- A valid vaccination EU Digital COVID Certificate/ recovery EU Digital COVID Certificate
- Or a valid vaccination certificate or recovery certificate issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions
- Or a negative RT-PCR Test (72h before boarding)
- Or a negative Rapid Antigen Test (24h before boarding)  


More information see website (Portuguese):  https://dre.pt/dre/detalhe/despacho/4829-a-2022-182491196