Madeira an option for US Citizens who are vaccinated?

Madeira is beautiful, a wonderful choice. It has an excellent tourist infrastructure. Enjoy.

I don't know anything about the status of US tourism to Madeira, but I agree that it's a gorgeous place. The terrain varies from banana trees along the cost to fir trees at elevation. There are wonderful walks along the levadas (irrigation canals). If you're interested in those, I believe you'll find guide books available locally, and there may be a company doing group walks including transportation to and from the area of the hike.

The first post indicates what the position is today. Tomorrow, next week or May could be different.

Covid cases in mainland Portugal have fallen in the last month, meaning it’s no longer the worst affected country on a per 100,000 people basis, although the Lisbon area remains high. Many parts of Europe are experiencing another surge in cases. Europe is way behind the USA vaccinating people.

It’s difficult to predict anything with any certainty.

Madeira is a beautiful place.

Portugal has been removed from the UK Red list

In regards to tourism and covid in certain parts of Europe, the news is changing on a daily basis. In regard to Madeira, since they mention March 22 as a key date, my suggestion is to wait and see what they announce then.

Greece is also planning to open to vaccinated tourists around the middle of the May.

Travel nowadays is not like it used to be. Long term planning to much of Europe*, but not all, especially for spring and summer of this year, is gone. It will be more of booking a month or so in advance. If that.

*-some countries in southeastern Europe are open to tourists.

but read an article that Madeira is allowing US citizens with vaccine proof

Sorry to question the premise, but are you absolutely 100% sure that Madeira is in fact open to US citizens, vaccinated or not?

All articles I've seen (1, 2, 3) have only stated that vaccinated travelers can skip the mandatory COVID testing upon arrivals. There is no indication that entry requirements have been broadened more widely. (In fact the first two articles state explicitly that US citizens without EU residency are still not permitted entry to Portugal.)

I wouldn't make any firm plans to travel to Madeira (a full part of Portugal and part of the Schengen area) in May until a Portuguese government website explicitly states that US citizens, vaccinated or otherwise, are permitted entry to Portugal -- I couldn't find any such proof myself.

I was out to lunch, probably dreaming of Madeira, when I wrote "enjoy."

Could you post a link to where you read vaccinated US citizens can go to Madeira.

Edit: after Iceland’s announcement today, I make no predictions but do think you should get your information from the Portuguese consulate or embassy. Your second challenge could be transportation. TAP used to have a direct flight, otherwise you’d have to change planes in Portugal.
However, Madeira is beautiful.

It’s not just a matter of which countries are open, it depends on what the entry requirements are, which can change quickly plus any requirements for when you return home. I went to the Canary Islands last autumn, fully expecting to have to self isolate for 14 days when I returned home. Whilst we were there, the U.K. government removed this restriction, but I know someone who was caught the other way and had an unexpected addition 14 days off work to self isolate.

Although US citizens are not allowed into Portugal, are we allowed to fly through there to get to Madeira?

I have the same question!

Has anyone seen any updated guidance for travel to Madeira? Are vaccinated U.S. citizens able to travel there (with a layover in the Lisbon airport)?

Hello,

I have not been able to determine if US citizens (or permanent residents) can travel to Madeira for non-essential reasons (tourism). It’s clear that the islands have their own rules, but do they apply only to those who are allowed to travel within the EU, or can an American tourist travel through Lisbon on his/her way to Madeira? I even tried calling TAP air Portugal and the answer was vague at best...

Anyone?