I've done as much research as I possibly could, but figured I'd ask here, to confirm I am correct.
I traveled to Europe twice in 2021 (Brussels in August, Paris in October). I was able to comply with all rules in place at that time. I have since seen that a 3rd booster shot is now required to be considered "fully vaxed" in most of the EU countries.
My wife and I are traveling to Lisbon tomorrow. We both have been vaccinated, but only she has had the booster. From my reading of the entry requirements for Portugal, she should be fine to enter as she has had her booster. As I am not boosted, it appears I will need a negative test taken not more than 24 hours before our departure. I have several of the BinaxNOW COVID-19 AG test kits (the ones that are proctored and that provide a doctor's letter confirming the result). We've used these kits to return to the US and will use them to return from this trip.
I'm hoping to confirm that these particular tests will meet the requirements of the Portuguese government for entry.
I've consulted the "visitportugal.com" site and the link to the European Commission List of acceptable tests and it seems that, on page 11, the Abbott BinaxNOW test is acceptable for entry.
As I've several of the test kits, my plan is for the wife and I to both test this afternoon and get the doctor-singed confirmation letter, within the 24 hours of our departure, so that we don't have any issues upon arrival in Lisbon.
Has anyone traveled into Portugal recently who can confirm that the BinaxNOW test (the proctored one) will be acceptable?
Has anyone encountered anyone having issues with not having been tested within the 24 hour period, either themselves or witnessed others on their flights having issues?
In my previous trips, the airlines wouldn't allow me to be "Travel Ready" without meeting all entry requirements. This time the airline (United) reviewed both of our vaccine cards and approved us for travel, even though the photos I sent were of my vaccine card (no booster) and an old photo of my wife's card (before she had the booster...photos I had on my phone from when we traveled in October).
Thanks for any information. I've enjoyed reading this forum for advice for our upcoming trip (first time for us both to Portugal).
Mike