British holidaymakers who hope to travel to Portugal on Monday - as soon as travel restrictions are lifted - had been facing uncertainty as the Portugese government has extended its 'state of calamity' lockdown.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said earlier this month that as of May 17 the 'stay in the UK' edict will be lifted, allowing people to visit a limited number of green list countries - including Portugal.
Portugal's 'state of calamity' lockdown measures have been extended until at least May 30. That had thrown the travel plans for those who were hoping to jet away next week into disarray.
But in a 12th hour U-turn on Friday morning, the Portugese government confirmed that Brits CAN travel there from midnight on Monday.
So can you travel to Portugal on May 17?
The answer if you are a British holidaymaker is now - yes.
Thousands of tourists who'd already booked had feared their trips were off before this announcement, which gave clarity for worried holidaymakers.
What has the Portugese government said?
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Augusto Santos Silva announced British tourists WILL be able to enter Portugal from midnight on Monday, the Mirror reports.
Who is allowed to travel to Portugal from next week?
During the 'state of calamity' announced by Portugal's government during the extended lockdown, only returning residents can travel there, according to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office website.
Under the current restrictions, entry to non-residents is limited to "essential purposes" from the UK and other non-EU countries and EU or European Economic Area countries where the case rate is above 150 cases per 100,000 population.
Essential purposes are defined as travelling to live with immediate family or professional, educational, health or humanitarian reasons.
And British tourists with proof of a negative coronavirus test can travel, too.
What about the Champions League Final?
The Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea takes place on May 29.
UEFA had previously confirmed that 6,000 tickets would be available to each of the finalists for the match.
The BBC reports that fans may be able to fly in - and out - on the same day. They would pass through a separate zone at the airport and would require a negative coronavirus test ahead of travel.
What are the lockdown restrictions in Portugal?
Under the current restrictions, entry to non-residents is limited to 'essential purposes' from the UK and other non-EU countries and EU or European Economic Area countries where the case rate is above 150 cases per 100,000 population.
Essential purposes are defined as travelling to live with immediate family or professional, educational, health or humanitarian reasons.
Crucially, British holidaymakers have now been added to this list.
In order to enter the country, a negative coronavirus test must be taken within 72 hours of departure. Those who don't have this proof will be refused entry on flights - or may be forced into government-approved accommodation on arrival to isolate.
