Portugal holiday deals to book now – as Brit tourists are allowed into the country from today
BRITS are allowed into Portugal from today, marking a welcome return for holidaymakers to the country.
The country's foreign minister confirmed last week that the Portugal would be welcoming tourists back for a well-earned holiday - and we've found great deals from £131 per person.
Last week there were fears that UK tourists could be turned away at the border due to the current EU travel ban.
However, the country's foreign minister confirmed on Friday that Brits will just need a negative Covid test to enter from today, following last-minute talks.
Portugal was added to the UK's green list on May 7, meaning UK travellers can go on holiday from today without having to quarantine when returning to England.
As one of the few countries on the green list, airlines and tour operators have launched thousands of flights and deals to cope with demand, with even plans for a UK-Portugal ferry route.
A statement from the Portuguese National Tourist Office on Friday confirmed: "The Portuguese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs announced today that British Tourists will be allowed to enter Portugal as of the 00:00 of 17th of May, next Monday."
"This decision, will revoke the essential travel restrictions, that is in place until the 16th of May. Any person entering Portugal will have, in any case, to have an RT-PCR test done 72hr before the departure."
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Today is the official start date for holidays abroad, as set out in Step 3 of the roadmap out of lockdown.
Although holidays to Portugal are able to go ahead, the UK is not currently on the EU-exemption list for travel and Portugal has also extended its "state of calamity" until May 30, despite having opened their borders yesterday.
While Brits won't have to quarantine when returning to the UK from a green destination, a pre-arrival test and a Covid test on day two are still required.
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