Passenger Locator Form Portugal (PLF)

The Portugal PLF is a mandatory document for all incoming visitors that must be completed online 72 hours before arrival.

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PLF Portugal

The Portugal PLF is a short online health declaration that must be completed by every incoming visitor to Portugal within 4 days of their arrival. Portuguese public health authorities have decided to introduce the obligatory PLFs to keep safe both foreign travelers, as well as Portuguese citizens and residents. This, among other restrictions and requirements, makes international travel possible since any possible cases of Covid-19 may be traced, easily detected, and appropriately treated on time to avoid spreading the virus.

The PLF form is available entirely online and can be completed within minutes from home using any working device with an internet connection. The confirmation of its completion is later on delivered to each traveler via email and should be presented upon arrival in Portugal, either in electronic or paper form.

A step-by-step guide to filling the Portugal PLF

To complete the Portugal Passenger Locator Card, you'll need all the necessary details about your incoming trip to Portugal, as well as your valid passport. Then follow these steps to complete the process:


  • - Provide information about your incoming flight to Portugal, including the airline you'll be using, your flight number, seat number, date and time of arrival, place of arrival, place of departure, information on whether or not you are a crew member
  • - Provide your personal information, such as your name, the identification document you'll be using and its number, birth date, gender, address of your stay in Portugal, address in your home country, your phone number, and email address
  • - Put in the information of your emergency contact that will be available for contact in case of any emergency within the next 15 days

Once all information has been provided, make sure to double-check the provided data to avoid submitting incorrect data. If everything is correct, submit your application and wait for the confirmation document to arrive.

Travelers filling the Portuguese PLF should also pay attention to the email address they provide while completing the form since this is where the confirmation of its completion (necessary for entering the country) will be delivered.

When to complete the Portugal Passenger Locator Form and what happens after submitting it?

The Portuguese Passenger Locator Form should be completed within 4 days of the planned arrival in Portugal. Fill the form 4 days ahead of your trip to Portugal and once you receive the confirmation of its completion, print it out or keep it in an electronic form since it is a mandatory document to have upon entry. Remember to also double-check the current entry requirements introduced by the Portuguese Government since they may change over time.


You may need an EU Digital Covid Certificate, a negative test result of either NAAT or rapid antigen test, or a recovery certificate, besides your completed Passenger Locator Card. Visit Portugal and adhere to all entry restrictions implemented within the country due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic to have a smooth journey and avoid any issues upon entering the country. More information on the current restrictions applicable is available on the official website of the Portuguese Government at https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en .