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As of July 2023, there are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions in Austria. However, this has not always been the case. Previously, travellers were required to show a negative PCR test result, proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery from COVID-19. This applied to all travellers, including Austrian nationals, with some exceptions. For example, travellers from China must present a negative PCR test within 48 hours before arrival, and travellers from certain high-risk countries, such as those in Europe, will be partially restricted from entering Austria and may need to produce a negative coronavirus PCR test or be tested in Austria on arrival.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date | February 2022 |
| Age limit | Children under the age of 12 do not need proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative PCR test if accompanied by fully vaccinated or recovered adults. |
| Adult entry rules | Everyone over the age of 12 must show proof of what is called 3G in Austria: full vaccination against COVID-19, recovery, or a valid negative test. |
| Vaccination proof validity | Proof of vaccination is only considered valid for entry to Austria from 14 days after the second dose or 21 days after one dose of Johnson & Johnson. |
| Proof of recovery | Arrivals must be able to present a medical document with the date of recovery. |
| Exempted countries | Australia, Japan, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand, and Uruguay |
| Exempted persons | Persons travelling for family reasons, those travelling to Austria to take care of animals, persons who are part of the implementation of a transit drive/flight (crews), persons reaching the country for the imperative interest of the Republic of Austria, Austrian citizens, and residents of Austria re-entering after the use of essential medical services abroad. |
| PCR test validity | PCR tests must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. |
| Antigen test validity | Antigen tests must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival. |
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Exemptions for children
As of February 2022, children under the age of 12 are exempt from providing proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative PCR test if they are accompanied by fully vaccinated or recovered adults when entering Austria. However, if an accompanying adult is required to quarantine, the child must also quarantine and can only leave self-isolation at the same time as the adult.
Children aged 12 or above and born on or after 1 September 2006 can use a "Holiday Ninja Pass" to enter Austria. The pass allows them access to places that are usually only open to vaccinated people (e.g. bars and restaurants) if they take at least two PCR and one lateral flow test during a week-long period and record the results in the Holiday Ninja Pass. The PCR tests are valid for 72 hours, and the lateral flow test is valid for 48 hours, with the PCR test required when entering Austria counting as the first of the three tests.
Children need their own passport to enter Austria. An entry in their parents' passport is not considered valid.
Austrian citizens and residents are exempt from testing but may be asked to provide a negative Covid-19 test certificate or complete a test in Austria and quarantine while awaiting the results. Travellers from China must present a negative PCR test within 48 hours before their arrival.
Travellers from certain countries deemed high-risk, such as Albania, Andorra, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Belgium, are partially restricted from entering Austria. They need to produce a negative coronavirus PCR test or be tested in Austria on arrival and may have to quarantine. Travellers from Australia, Japan, Canada, and a few other countries can enter without restrictions and do not need to provide a negative test.
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Vaccination requirements
As of July 2023, there are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions in Austria. This means that travellers no longer need to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19, or a negative test result.
Previously, travellers were required to show a negative PCR test result, proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery from COVID-19. Austrian citizens and residents were exempt from testing but could be asked to provide a negative COVID-19 test certificate or complete a test in Austria and quarantine while awaiting results. Travellers from China had to present a negative PCR test within 48 hours before their arrival.
As of February 2022, children under 12 did not need proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative PCR test if they were accompanied by fully vaccinated or recovered adults. However, if an accompanying adult was required to quarantine, the child had to do so as well and could only leave self-isolation at the same time as the adult. Children aged 12 or over and born on or after 1 September 2006 could use a "Holiday Ninja Pass" to enter Austria. The pass allowed them access to places that were usually only open to vaccinated people (e.g. bars and restaurants) if they took at least two PCR and one lateral flow test during a week-long period and recorded the results in the Holiday Ninja Pass. The PCR tests were valid for 72 hours, and the lateral flow test was valid for 48 hours.
Before February 2022, vaccination proof was only considered valid for entry to Austria from 14 days after the second dose or 21 days after one dose of Johnson & Johnson. Arrivals providing proof of recovery from a past COVID infection had to be able to present a medical document with the date of recovery. NHS emails or text messages providing notification of a positive test were not sufficient, according to the Austrian government. Those who were not fully vaccinated and could not prove they had recovered from a COVID infection within 180 days were not permitted entry into Austria unless they had an exemption.
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Testing for COVID recovery
Testing is an important tool in the fight against COVID-19, and it plays a crucial role in determining when it is safe for individuals to end their isolation and return to normal activities. This is especially true for those experiencing prolonged symptoms or those who have persistent symptoms for at least three months after their initial infection, a condition commonly known as "long COVID".
For individuals with weakened immune systems, underlying health conditions, or specific pre-existing conditions like lung disease, heart conditions, or diabetes, testing is vital to ensure they are no longer contagious before resuming their regular routines. Even if hospitalisation was not required, symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, abdominal pain, loss of smell and taste, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, and depression can persist and impact an individual's ability to return to their pre-COVID health status.
Rapid antigen or PCR tests are widely accepted as confirmation of a current COVID-19 infection. However, antibody testing is generally not recognised as confirmation of an active infection but can indicate a past infection. If you are experiencing symptoms, it is recommended to isolate for at least five full days and wear a high-quality mask for five additional days. A negative rapid test result on day five or later can provide reassurance before ending isolation.
To confirm recovery from a past COVID-19 infection, a medical document with the date of recovery is typically required. For example, Austria's entry requirements specify that proof of recovery must be presented, and this proof must be a medical document stating the date of recovery. Text messages or emails providing notification of a positive test are generally not accepted.
In summary, testing for COVID recovery is essential to ensure individuals are no longer contagious and can safely resume their normal activities. Rapid tests are convenient and accurate tools for this purpose, and ongoing testing remains vital to protect public health as new variants of COVID-19 continue to emerge.
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High-risk countries
As of July 2023, there are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions in Austria. However, as of February 2022, travellers from certain countries were required to produce a negative coronavirus PCR test or be tested in Austria on arrival and may have to quarantine.
Albania, Andorra, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Romania, Serbia, the Czech Republic, and certain regions in Belgium (Brussels and Wallonia), Bulgaria, Croatia, France (Île-de-France (Paris)), Spain (except the Canary Islands), Portugal (Lisbon and Norte) and the United Kingdom (North East, East Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber) are deemed high-risk countries. Travellers from these countries will be partially restricted from entering Austria.
As a default, countries outside Europe are considered high-risk, meaning that entry is not allowed. However, there are some exceptions. Travellers from Australia, Japan, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand, and Uruguay can enter without restrictions and do not need to provide a negative test.
If you are entering Austria from a high-risk country, you will need to provide a negative PCR test result. PCR tests must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. Austria also accepts antigen tests, which must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
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Pre-travel clearance
Age Requirements:
For children under 12, the rules are more relaxed. They are exempt from providing proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative PCR test if accompanied by fully vaccinated or recovered adults. However, if the accompanying adult is required to quarantine, the child must also follow the same protocol.
Children aged 12 or above, born on or after September 1, 2006, can utilise the "Holiday Ninja Pass." This pass allows them access to venues typically restricted to vaccinated individuals, such as bars and restaurants. To use this pass, they must take at least two PCR and one lateral flow test within a week, recording the results in the pass. The PCR tests are valid for 72 hours, while the lateral flow test is valid for 48 hours. The initial PCR test, taken before entering Austria, counts as the first of the three required tests.
Vaccination and Recovery Status:
As of July 2023, Austria has lifted all COVID-19-related entry restrictions. Travellers no longer need to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19, or negative test results. This applies to all travellers, including Austrian nationals, with some exceptions.
Previously, travellers were required to show a negative PCR test result, proof of vaccination, or recovery from COVID-19. Those who could not provide proof of vaccination or recovery had to undergo quarantine, even with a negative test. The definition of "fully vaccinated" has evolved to include only those with a booster shot; two doses are no longer sufficient.
If you have recovered from COVID-19, you may still need a negative PCR test result to enter Austria. This requirement depends on your vaccination status and country of origin. The EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) is accepted as proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result. The certificate is valid for 180 days after recovery, but it is not valid for direct flights from Cyprus or Spain.
Country of Origin:
Travellers from certain countries deemed high-risk, such as Albania, Andorra, and Romania, face partial restrictions. They must produce a negative PCR test or undergo testing upon arrival and may be subject to quarantine. On the other hand, travellers from Australia, Japan, Canada, and a few other countries can enter without restrictions and do not need to provide a negative test.
Additionally, travellers from China must present a negative PCR test within 48 hours before their arrival in Austria.
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Frequently asked questions
As of July 2023, there are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions in Austria. However, this may change, so it is important to check the latest information before travelling.
Before July 2023, travellers were required to show proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19, or a negative PCR test result. This did not apply to commuters or Austrian citizens and residents, who were exempt from testing.
Children under the age of 12 did not need proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative PCR test if they were accompanied by fully vaccinated or recovered adults. Children aged 12 or above could use a "Holiday Ninja Pass" to enter Austria, which required them to take at least two PCR and one lateral flow test during a week-long period.
Yes, if you had recovered from COVID-19, you needed to show a negative PCR test result to enter Austria.
If you were fully vaccinated, you may not have needed a PCR test to enter Austria. However, this may have depended on your country of origin and the epidemiological risk level of the country you were travelling from.
