Rechecked and as we are outside the EU
Entering mainland Portugal by air, land or sea
Before you travel to mainland Portugal
You must complete an online passenger locator card and be prepared to show a negative COVID-19 test result certificate (except children aged 11 or under).
You may have a RT-PCR or an antigen test. Make sure the test you choose meets the following criteria:
all tests must be carried out by trained healthcare professionals. Self-administered tests are not acceptable
antigen tests must be completed within 48 hours of departure. They must meet the standards set out in the EU common list of Rapid Antigen Tests
RT-PCR tests must be completed within 72 hours of departure
Your test certificate must contain the information set out in Annex II of the EU common list of Rapid Antigen Test. For example, it must:
give your name, date of birth and passport number
the type of test taken and the date and time the sample was collected
the date of the result and the name of the testing facility or centre and responsible clinician
you should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country. You should arrange to take a private test
Your airline may deny boarding if you cannot show an appropriate test certificate when you check-in for your flight. Check with your airline before you travel. The Portuguese authorities can deny your entry to Portugal if you do not have an appropriate COVID test certificate. If you are legally resident in Portugal, you will be allowed to enter but you will have to take a test at the airport at your own expense and you may be fined from €300 to €800.
If your test is positive, you will need to self-isolate for a period of at least 7 days at home or in a place indicated by the Portuguese authorities.
(From UK gov website)
And from visit portugal.com
Citizens from countries outside the EU and from EU countries considered to have a red or dark red risk level must present:
- EU Covid Digital Certificate in test or recovery modes, or
- Negative RT-PCR test performed in the last 72 hours, or
- Laboratorial Rapid negative antigen test performed within the last 48 hours
So I think, although confusing, we will need a test?