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    Up-to-date Information on the Coronavirus Situation

    Recently, hotels in Austria have been allowed to reopen, and travellers from certain countries can enter Austria again. We are working on keeping the Corona infection numbers low and we look forward to welcoming you again in Austria very soon!

    Find all current measures below.

    Last update: 10 June

    Current Situation in Austria

    The following measures are currently in effect:

    • Hotels and restaurants are open. Find protective measures here.
    • Shops, museums, culture and leisure facilities are open. Events can take place again under strict protective measures. Find more information here.
    • A landing ban for flights from South Africa, India, Brazil, and the UK is in effect.
    • Entry regulations are in effect. Additional local rules for certain regions with high COVID numbers may be in effect (please check locally; find a German-language list here).
    • For almost all public indoor and some outdoor spaces (hotels, restaurants, events etc.), you will need to show either a negative COVID test or proof of vaccination/past infection. Find more information on these so-called "entry tests" here.
    • You are required to keep a minimum distance of 1 m (3 ft) to people from other households.
    • FFP2 masks are required on public transport and in other public spaces.

    We will provide more information as it becomes available.

    Please note: The following information has been researched with the utmost care. However, we can provide no guarantee of accuracy.

    Latest News at a Glance

    1 June: Starting today, travellers from Croatia, Cyprus, Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Sweden can travel to Austria without having to self-isolate. A landing ban for flights from the UK is now in effect.

    19 May: Hotels and restaurants, leisure and cultural facilities are now allowed reopen. Travellers from certain countries can travel to Austria for holidays again.

    Current Entry Requirements to Austria

    Entry Regulations for Austria

    Travellers from listed countries are now able to travel to Austria for holidays again.

    All travellers need to show either a negative COVID test or proof of vaccination/past infection upon entry. Some travellers need to additionally obtain pre-travel clearance before travelling to Austria.

    Please be sure to check your home country's travel warnings in addition to Austrian regulations.

    Find all information on Austria's entry requirements here
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