New rules for Portugal from 1 October

  • 5 October, 21

Portugal will move into the final phase of the lifting of restrictions due to Covid-19 on 1 October, with the country moving from a state of emergency into a state of alert.

This new phase of the easing of lockdown plan, which entered into force on August 1, was approved by the Council of Ministers and takes into account the target of 85 percent of the population fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which should be reached next week.

Commercial establishments, restaurants, cafes and general commerce no longer have a maximum limit of customers or people per group.

The end of this restriction on occupancy also applies to family events such as weddings and baptisms.

Cultural shows will no longer have capacity limitations from October 1, but a digital certificate will be required for major cultural events, and the General Directorate of Health (DGS) will define what these events are.

Bars and clubs reopen

Nightlife spaces, closed since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, can reopen as of October 1.

Digital certificate is no longer required in restaurants and hotels

Restaurant and hotel customers will no longer have to present a vaccination certificate or negative test for Covid-19, according to the new rules approved by the Council of Ministers.

Cre: PortugalNews

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