Border closed: Travelling within EU by road

Member since 20 September 2020

Blessing82Member25 February 2021 17:19:31

Greetings,

Now that the land border is still partially closed between Portugal and Spain. Can someone help with information about whether the COVID-19 test is required to travel into Portugal by road? As learned that, the border will be opened by March 01, will the COVID-19 test will still be required even after the opening of the borders? If yes, what type of COVID-19 test will be acceptable?

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JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert25 February 2021 18:13:31

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Hi,
There are border controls, and you can only cross land borders in exceptional cases. You can read it here:

https://portaldascomunidades.mne.gov.pt … pa/espanha

If you hold a residence permit in Portugal, you may enter, but as the rules change daily, it is highly recommended that you have proof of a COVID-19 test, with a negative result, carried out within the last 72 hours, to avoid any surprises...

https://www.sns24.gov.pt/tema/doencas-i … tes/#sec-0

Where did you hear that the borders open in 1st March .... ?