Portugal Passenger Locator Form

Portugal Passenger Locator Form is a digital health declaration introduced due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Its introduction was aimed at monitoring the potential new coronavirus cases and reducing their further spread within the country as well as outside Portugal borders.

Every traveler planning a trip to Portugal needs to fill the PLF out within 4 days prior to the planned arrival date.

Thanks to the detailed personal information and travel-related details included in the form, the Portugal authorities can easily trace the incoming travelers and notify them in case of coronavirus potential risk.

The Portugal PLF is available entirely online and can be completed within minutes using any Internet-accessed electronic device. Every traveler who successfully completes the form will receive the confirmation with a unique QR code to the email address provided in the online application.

Do children also need PLF to enter Portugal?

Underage travelers are not exempt from the obligation to obtain the Portugal PLF. The Portugal Passenger Locator Card must be completed by their parents or legal guardians who also need to make sure that all the data entered is correct and up-to-date.

What do I need to complete the PLF to Portugal?

Every traveler needs to prepare a valid travel document and all necessary travel details to submit the Portugal PLF.

Moreover, before starting filling the form out, make sure you have:

• an active email address
• a working electronic device
• a valid means of online payment
• a stable Internet connection

Step-by-step Guide on How to Complete the Portugal PLF

Go to the application panel and click the ‘Apply Online’ button. Next, follow these simple steps:

1. Enter all the required travel details, including flight number, seat number, arrival date, country of origin, and airline name.
2. Select your exact destination (Porto/Tires/Faro/Lisboa).
3. Provide all necessary personal details.
4. Grab your passport and enter the required passport information.
5. Enter the accommodation address where you plan to stay in Portugal.
6. Provide your contact details.
7. Provide contact details of a person who will be your emergency contact.
8. After filling out all the fields, double-check all the data entered. Only after making sure that the form is free from any mistakes, submit the form for approval.
9. In the end, cover the fee that is charged for professional assistance in processing your PLF to Portugal.

Once your PLF was submitted successfully, the confirmation with an individual QR code will reach your email inbox. Save it as a PDF file and/or print it out.
You should be prepared to show the QR code to the airport officials upon entering Portugal.

Covid-related entry restrictions in Portugal

Depending on the visited part of Portugal (mainland, Madeira, or the Azores), the implemented restrictions due to COVID-19 may slightly vary. Moreover, travelers may be subject to different entry rules according to their country of origin and/or vaccination status.

Fully vaccinated travelers who are holders of valid COVID-19 vaccination certificates are exempt from testing requirements. In turn, unvaccinated visitors need to provide a negative PCR test (performed within 72 hours before arrival) or a rapid lateral flow test (performed within 24 hours before arrival). Tests must be performed at a certified laboratory or a trained healthcare professional and meet the standards specified in the EU common list of RATs.

Please remember to check the recent information on entry rules applicable to a particular Portugal region before your trip. All restrictions are constantly changing amid the rapidly evolving coronavirus situation worldwide.