Vaccinated Americans: Allowed To Travel To Austria?

As of September 2021, vaccinated Americans can travel to Austria. However, they must show proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 in the past 180 days. The country has also adopted Germany's 3-G Rule, which requires all persons over the age of six to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to enter certain indoor establishments. Unvaccinated travellers will have to present a negative COVID-19 test result and undergo a mandatory quarantine.

What are the entry requirements for vaccinated Americans travelling to Austria?

As of September 2021, Austria is open to vaccinated travellers from the US. However, there are specific requirements that vaccinated Americans must meet to enter the country.

Firstly, travellers must be able to show proof of vaccination. Only certificates issued in English or German by medical authorities will be accepted. It is important to note that the validity of the vaccine for any fully vaccinated traveller has been extended to 360 days (one year) after the second/or only inoculation. For those who have received a booster shot, the validity is extended by an additional 360 days from the day of the booster shot.

Secondly, vaccinated travellers must also present a negative COVID-19 test result. The test must be taken within 72 hours if it is a PCR test or within 24 hours if it is a rapid antigen test.

In addition to the above requirements, all travellers, regardless of vaccination status, must complete a digital registration form before entering Austria. This can be done online.

It is important to note that the entry requirements for Austria may change, and travellers are advised to check the latest information before planning their trip.

What are the entry requirements for unvaccinated Americans travelling to Austria?

As of September 15, 2021, the United States was removed from Austria's list of countries with low epidemiological risk. This means that unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated travellers from the US must follow certain procedures to enter Austria.

Firstly, unvaccinated travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test result (a PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival or a rapid test within 48 hours before arrival). They will also have to register for pre-travel clearance and quarantine for 10 days upon entry. This quarantine period can be shortened if a negative COVID test is taken no less than five days after entry.

Alternatively, proof of recovery from COVID-19 is also accepted for entry.

It is important to note that these requirements do not apply to transit passengers, Austrian citizens, or those in Austria for a layover of less than 24 hours.

What are the testing requirements for vaccinated Americans travelling to Austria?

Vaccinated Americans travelling to Austria must provide proof of full vaccination. This means that travellers who have completed only a primary course of vaccination must have received their last dose in the previous 270 days; those who have also received a booster are considered fully vaccinated for an additional 270 days following the date they received their booster.

Children under 12 are exempt from these requirements if they are travelling with fully vaccinated or recovered adults.

As of February 2022, Austria enforces the so-called "3-G Rule", which means entry is possible regardless of vaccination status, as long as at least one of the following documents is presented:

• A valid vaccination certificate
• An official recovery letter attesting to a recent infection
• A negative PCR or rapid antigen test

All of the above documents are time-sensitive, and travellers are advised to observe their validity period before attempting to enter Austria.

If vaccinated and intending to enter Austria with a vaccination card only, travellers must make sure they are up to date with their immunisation schedule, as most two-dose certificates may no longer be deemed valid.

When entering Austria on a negative test, travellers must make sure the test was taken in the 72 hours preceding arrival if it is a PCR test, or 24 hours if opting for a lateral flow test or rapid antigen test.

What are the testing requirements for unvaccinated Americans travelling to Austria?

As of June 2021, unvaccinated American travellers were able to enter Austria by providing a negative COVID-19 test result. This could be a PCR test no older than 72 hours, or an antigen test no older than 48 hours. The test must be issued by a medical authority, meaning self-tests are not valid. Children under 10 are exempt from showing a test.

From February 2022, Austria took a more relaxed approach to COVID-19 restrictions, allowing unvaccinated travellers to enter the country with a recent negative COVID-19 test. This test must be taken within the 72 hours preceding arrival if it is a PCR test, or within 24 hours for a lateral flow or rapid antigen test.

In September 2021, the US was removed from Austria's list of countries with low epidemiological risk. This meant that unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated travellers had to present a negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival and then serve a 10-day mandatory quarantine.

What are the quarantine requirements for vaccinated Americans travelling to Austria?

As of September 15, 2021, Austria removed the US from its list of countries with low epidemiological risk. This means that only fully vaccinated travellers are allowed to enter Austria without a mandatory quarantine. Proof of vaccination is required upon entry, and there is no pre-registration needed. The validity of the vaccine for any fully vaccinated traveller has been extended to 360 days (one year) after the second/only inoculation.

Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated travellers will have to present a negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival and then serve a 10-day mandatory quarantine.

Please note that these requirements do not apply to transit passengers, who are not subject to the COVID-19 entry restrictions or mandatory 10-day quarantine in Austria.

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