Une Bourguignonne à Lisbonne
My Travel Blog - Lisbon edition - Portugal - 2021
Prepare your trip
Good to know :
First of all, I would like to remind you that it is strongly advised not to travel from one country to another at this time. All travel is strictly supervised from France.
Papers:
The identity card is enough for European residents. You can also use a valid passport if you prefer.
Also, get a European health insurance card if necessary to cover medical costs and repatriation.
In these times of health crisis, it is also mandatory to perform a 72-hour PCR test before traveling to Portugal. Favor the paper format, it is more accepted by the authorities.
For my part, I had to show my negative results the first time when my luggage was checked in, a second time at customs, a third time at boarding and finally a fourth time with Portuguese customs at Lisbon airport.
At the moment you can go to Portugal only by air. The ground borders are closed for now. In addition to that, it is imperative for you have an essential reason ( tourism is definitely not ).
Once arrived in Portugal, it is an obligation for all the French residents to be placed in isolation for 14 days at his home or in a hotel designated by the authorities.
Regarding your phone, be sure to inquire before traveling.
Depending on the operators , you will be able to use your package for more or less long in the foreign country. Like many travelers, I will advise you to buy a sim card directly in Portugal to avoid any problems.
Also check with your bank about the use of your card in Portugal, taxes could be added from the start or after a certain time.