The State of Emergency is an exceptional regime expected in the Constitution. What does this mean? Some rights are suspended with the sole purpose of adopting the necessary measures for the protection of the public health in the context of the COVID-19.
Below you can find all the measures enacted by the Government that are mandatory as of Saturday (March 21st) morning:
Leaving your Home
Isolation is only mandatory for those who are ill with the Covid 19 or under active surveillance by the health authorities, either in a hospital or in their own homes. Whomever, amongst these people, does not respect the mandatory isolation order, incurs a crime of disobedience, the violation of the order will be reported to a public prosecutor and the person in question will be immediately taken to a place of isolation by the authorities.
At this point mandatory curfew is not enforced, however, everyone is advised to stay at home, as long as possible and the authorities will act pedagogically, to ensure that civilians are being careful.
Where to shop for essential goods
Public Services
Banking Services
The Government has launched a website with information about all the measures in Portugal, with a section for foreigners that you can find here.
Kleya continues active and working from home to make sure that all your needs are taken care of.
Reach out to us, now more than ever, we are here to help.