Since the Corona cases in Austria have drastically increased again recently, the federal government announced new measures. From Monday, 22.11.2021, a nationwide lockdown comes into force.
As the Number of corona cases in Austria again in the last few days New maximum values has reached, the country's government was forced toprovisions to adjust the corona measures again. These are in force from next Monday, 22.11.2021 enter. Read here what this means in concrete terms for entry to Austria, culture and tourism. Plus: current entry regulations for neighboring countries.
Probably the most comprehensive measure to contain the coronavirus is the nationwide lockdown in force from Monday. This is already the fourth since the start of the pandemic and is initially intended to last a maximum of 20 days. After 10 days, the next steps after the lockdown will be evaluated. All Institutions from the arts, culture, gastronomy, hotel and retail sectors (with the exception of trade for daily needs) bremain closed for the period. For unvaccinated people, this is extended indefinitely after the 20 days have expired.
When entering Austria, you must always present a 2.5G Proof requiredh, which means that persons must either vaccinated, recovered or PCR-tested be. In addition antigen and antibody tests lose their validity.
The hotel industry will probably have to close until 12.12., so vacation travel to Austria will not be possible again until 13.12. In gastronomy and the hotel industry after the opening in December the 2G rule. FFP2 masks will also be compulsory in shops and museums.
Germany has classified Austria as a high-risk area. Travelers must therefore provide proof of 3G. Unvaccinated people must also go into a 10-day quarantine, from which they can only be released after 5 days at the earliest. Exceptions are, for example, visits to first-degree relatives. In this case, you may stay in the country for up to 72 hours. If Germany is only a transit country, quarantine is also not required.
After Italy you can enter the country from Austria with proof of 3G. The 2.5G rule applies on return. Alternatively, you can register and also take a corona test within 24 hours. Quarantine is not necessary.
Also in the Switzerland you can currently enter the country with the 3G rule and registration. Masks are compulsory in restaurants and on public transport. On the return journey, the 2.5G rule applies, or alternatively registration and testing within the first 24 hours.
