When entering the Azores, vacationers no longer have to present proof according to the 3G principle. Like mainland Portugal, the archipelago has abolished entry restrictions.

On July 1st, Portugal abolished the entry rules applicable to the mainland. Until then, the popular holiday destination had retained the mandatory 3G proof for arrivals from abroad if they entered the country by sea or air. The obligation to provide proof for travelers on land across the border with Spain had already been lifted earlier. Now the Azores, which belong to Portugal, are following suit and allowing free entry from abroad via all entry routes. It is also possible to travel between the individual islands of the archipelago without proof, but according to the Federal Foreign Office, short-term changes are possible depending on the risk classification of the place of departure.

With the easier entry, more international tourists are likely to decide to stay on the archipelago again in the summer season. The hoteliers in the Azores are already registering increasing demand, especially travelers from Germany and the USA are currently booking accommodation, as Check24 reports. Over the summer, the operators expect their buildings to be used at around 80 percent.