Portugal releases in the country with entry certificate Brazil
Travelers vaccinated in Brazil, including those immunized with CoronaVac, are no longer required to present a negative Covid-19 test for entry into Portugal. The information was confirmed, exclusively, by the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) to the now europe this Friday (15th).
According to the agency, a change occurs after Brazil starts to accept the certificate from the European Union (EU), confirming the reciprocity of the Portuguese government. According to the SEF, although there is no document on the rules in accordance with the certificate of travel between the two countries, it is necessary for entry into Brazil, it is sufficient for the test to allow new ones to be required in Portugal as defined in force in the country. .
The report contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE) and Itamara, but did not confirm the formalization of a reciprocity agreement on the subject. Some airlines, however, are already applying the new understanding.
This is the case of TAP. in response to now europe, the Portuguese airline that “despite the absence of a decision by the European Union” or “an official note declaring reciprocity”, Brazil now recognizes the bloc’s certificate, which makes it possible to waive the negative test. The information has already been passed on to the company’s travel agents, through an official note signed by the airline.
The certificate must contain the person’s full name, birth data, vaccine vaccine applied, number of doses applied and day on which the immunization was performed. It is also necessary to include the name of the country and entity issuing the document.
Vaccines applied in Brazil are accepted, as the National Authority for Medicines and Health Products, IP (Infarmed) and the Directorate General of Health (DGS) of Portugal recognize CoronaVac. The recognition decision took place in early February of this year.
In addition to the guarantee certificate, the recovery document is also accepted to waive the test. It is necessary to include the same identification information, country and information where the diagnosis was carried out, the entity that verified the certificate and validity. Travelers who have not been vaccinated or have not recovered from the disease need a negative. The antigen test must be performed within 24 hours of shipment, while the PCR must be valid for 72 hours.
Airlines
THE now europe contacted Azul Linhas Aéreas, which also performs the stretch. In response, the travel company informed the link with the travel simulator, which is still in the exam for entry into Portugal. Latam did not return the contact until the closing of the report.
The easing represents another step towards resuming pre-pandemic travel between the two countries. the entry of tourists from Brazil was released in September last year.