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The new entry regulations for Austria will come into force as early as December 20, 2021. Specifically, entry to Austria is now only possible for all persons with a valid 2-G proof. In addition, a valid PCR test must be presented if a booster vaccination cannot yet be proven.
Austria tightens its entry regulations to contain the Omicron variant for all persons. The new regulation will take effect as early as next Monday, Dec. 20, the Health Ministry announced Friday evening.
Entry to Austria only with 2G proof
In the future, only men and women who have valid proof of 2G will be allowed to enter Austria. They must therefore be vaccinated or recovered. Otherwise, travelers must immediately go into quarantine. If an additional PCR test or the booster vaccination cannot be proven, entry is possible, but an immediate home quarantine must be entered after entry. This is only terminated when a PCR test has been made after entry and a negative result has been confirmed. In this case, registration by pre-travel clearance is also mandatory.
PCR test or booster vaccination – otherwise quarantine
Self-isolation can only be avoided by a current PCR test or proof of booster vaccination. Pregnant women and persons who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons are exempt. Special rules also exist for children.
Stricter entry rules also for Austrian citizens
There is also a tightening for Austrian citizens, EU-/and EEA-citizens and persons residing in Austria: If no valid proof of vaccination can be provided upon entry into Austria, a mandatory ten-day quarantine must be taken after entry (free testing possible from the 5th day at the earliest). In this case, registration via pre-travel clearance is also mandatory.
For commuters there will be another exception: here the usual 3-G rule remains in place.
Spread of omicron to be prevented
“These stricter entry regulations bring great challenges, especially for people traveling abroad over the Christmas holidays. However, they are necessary especially at this time to counteract the spread of Omicron in Austria,” said Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein.
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