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Updated January 2023
From the quaint historic town to awe-inspiring natural beauty, spending holidays in Portugal are an irresistible blend of dramatic and delightful. It is time for Emirati tourists to gear up and write down their itinerary lists.
Can you visit Portugal right now? Keep reading to find out.
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Can I travel from the UAE to Portugal?
Yes. Since the restrictions of COVID-19 have been lifted, there are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in place for travel to Portugal from UAE.
Testing requirements
Emiratis tourists are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Portugal.
Quarantine requirements
Emiratis tourists are not required to quarantine after entering Portugal.
Travelling to the Azores and Madeira islands
There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in place for travel to Portugal from UAE, including to Madeira and the Azores islands.
Flying out of the UAE
Passengers travelling from UAE are only required to comply with the transit requirements and travel requirements of their final destination.
Before departing the UAE, Emiratis and expatriate residents must adhere to these conditions:
- apply for a travel request through the website of Federal Authority for Citizenship and Identity
- register in the Twajudi service prior to travel
- obtain international medical insurance covering the country of destination, that is Portugal
From Abu Dhabi
UAE nationals and expatriates do not need to do an RT-PCR test.
From Dubai
Dubai residents travelling out of the country do need to get tested before departure.
From Sharjah
The Sharjah government have lifted the rule to present a negative RT-PCR test result for good and only require the Emiratis to have international health insurance with coverage in the destination country.
Flight schedules from the UAE to Portugal
All three major airports of Portugal, Lisbon Portela Airport in the capital city, Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, and Faro Airport in Faro, are functional.
Emirates and Etihad both have scheduled flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, servicing different destinations in Portugal.
From Dubai
Emirates
- To Lisbon: one daily flight, 4 days a week
Etihad
- To Lisbon: multiple flights, every day
- To Faro: up to two daily flights, 2 days a week
- To Porto: up to two daily flights, six days a week
From Abu Dhabi
Emirates
- To Lisbon: one daily flight, 6 days a week
Etihad
- To Lisbon: multiple flights, every day
- To Faro: up to seven daily flights, every day
- To Porto: up to three daily flights, 3-4 days a week
- To Madeira: one daily flight, 2 days a week
- To the Azores: up to six daily flights, every day
Is it safe to travel to Portugal?
Yes, it is safe to travel to Portugal.
Using masks is not mandatory anymore and is now considered an option.
