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    Up-to-date Information on the Coronavirus Situation

    Austria is currently in a phase of closely monitored re-opening. Please always check both Austrian and your home country's regulations before travelling.

    Last update: 27 August

    Current Situation in Austria

    Austria is currently in a phase of gradual and secure re-opening. This process is being closely monitored and containment measures are being (re-)introduced as and where needed.

    The borders to certain European countries are now open again (see below for details). For all other countries, cross-border travel is still strongly discouraged, impossible, or possible only if certain conditions are met. Please check both Austrian and local regulations before booking a trip.

    Find below the available information on current and planned measures. Additional details are being drawn up by the Austrian government – these details depend on further developments. The safety of our guests, our hosts, and of the Austrian citizens remains the primary objective throughout this whole process.

    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

    19 August: From 24 August, travellers arriving from the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera) have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 PCR test.

    17 August: Travellers arriving from Croatia have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 PCR test.

    10 August: Travellers arriving from mainland Spain have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 PCR test.

    22 July: A general nationwide mask requirement has been reintroduced for certain public places, effective 24 July. Please see below ("Current Safety Measures") for details.

    8 July: Carinthia is reintroducing a mask requirement for selected towns/regions.

    Current Entry Requirements to Austria

    Open Borders

    Travellers from the following countries do not need to show a negative COVID-19 test or commit to quarantine: Andorra, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City.

    The regulation applies only to people who are residents in the listed countries or Austrian citizens. It is also a prerequisite that you have not been in any country other than Austria or those European countries in the past 10 days.

    You do not need to show a test if you are only transiting through Austria without a stopover.

    Medical Certificate Required When Arriving from High-Risk Areas

    EU/EEA/Swiss citizens arriving from a high-risk area are obligated to produce a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 PCR test (the test has to have been administered in the last 72 hours before arrival). If you were unable to get tested before entering Austria, you are required to get tested within 48 hours after arriving, and you have to self-quarantine until your test results arrive.

    The following are considered high-risk areas by the Austrian government: Albania, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Ecuador, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kosovo, Mexico, Moldavia, Montenegro, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Peoples Republic of China – Province Hubei, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine and USA.

    Please be aware that this applies to EU/EEA/Swiss citizens; third-country nationals please see below.

    Entry Prohibited - Third-Country Nationals

    Entry is prohibited to third-country nationals when arriving from states outside the Schengen area. Exemptions apply. Third-country nationals travelling from inside the Schengen area have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result AND are additionally obligated to commit to a 10-day self-quarantine.

    Official government information on entry requirements

    Please keep in mind that that you also need to check other countries' rules and regulations when travelling across borders.

    Entry Requirements for UK Residents

    • UK residents can freely enter Austria, without the need for a medical certificate or self-quarantine. This only applies if you have not been to any countries considered a COVID-19 risk area in the past 10 days.
    • The UK government currently advises against all but essential travel to Austria. When you return from Austria to the UK, you will need to quarantine for 14 days.
    • All travellers arriving in the UK need to provide their journey and contact details to the UK government (online and in advance). Learn more here.

    Austrian Embassy - All Entry Requirements

    UK Government Advice on Travelling

    Cloud in the shape of Austria

    Entry Requirements for US Citizens

    Austria has suspended the entry by third-country nationals, including U.S. citizens, from outside the EU and the Schengen area since mid-March 2020. Exemptions apply.

    Updated travel information
    Schönbrunn Palace

    Entry Requirements for Australian Citizens

    Entry by air is prohibited to third-country nationals from states outside the Schengen area. Third-country nationals travelling from inside the Schengen area have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result AND are additionally obligated to commit to a 10-day quarantine.

    Learn more
    Forest

    Entry Requirements for Indian Citizens

    In response to the public health threat associated with the spread of coronavirus, Austria has suspended the entry of third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/CH citizens) entering Austria by air from outside the Schengen area. Therefore, it is not possible to apply for a Schengen Visa. 

    For more information visit the website of the Austrian Embassy in New Delhi.

    Learn more
    Sunflowers in nature park

    Entry Requirements - Scandinavia & Benelux

    Austrian borders are now open again to all EU countries except for those mentioned above as risk areas.

    Sweden is currently considered a high-risk area by the Austrian government. Travellers arriving from there have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative PCR test (no older than 72 hours).

    Please find more information on our local websites:

    Adults only waldSPA

    Entry Requirements for Russian Citizens

    Entry by air is prohibited to third-country nationals from states outside the Schengen area. Third-country nationals travelling from inside the Schengen area by air have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result AND are additionally obligated to commit to a 10-day self-quarantine.

    Learn more
    Enjoying Austria's beauty

    Entry Requirements for Citizens of South East Asian Countries (Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines)

    Entry by air is still prohibited to third-country nationals from states outside the Schengen area. Therefore, it is currently also not possible to apply for a Schengen Visa. 

    Third-country nationals travelling to Austria from inside the Schengen area by air have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result AND are additionally obligated to commit to a 10-day self-quarantine.

    Please refer to the embassies of the respective countries for detailed information:  

    Austrian Embassy Singapore 

    Austrian Embassy Bangkok 

    Austrian Embassy Kuala Lumpur  

    Austrian Embassy Jakarta 

    Austrian Embassy Manila

    St. Stephan's Cathedral and St. Peters church in beautiful imperial Vienna

    Issue of Visas

    The Austrian embassies and consulates around the globe are currently not issuing any visas.

    Arrival by Plane and Train

    Flight Connections

    Austria's airports are operating with a limited flight plan. Austrian Airlines have resumed flight operations for selected destinations. Please contact your airline directly to find out whether your planned flight is actually departing.

    Vienna Airport offers molecular-biological COVID-19 tests (PCR test) directly on-site at the airport. All details are available here.

    Note that the City Airport Train (CAT) in Vienna is not running until further notice. There are alternative options available to travel to and from Vienna airport, including public trains, buses, and taxis.

    Salzburg Airport offers COVID-19 PCR tests. Find more info here.

    Train Connections

    Cross-border train traffic has resumed. Please check the Austrian Railways website for the latest information.

    Vienna airport

    Current Safety Measures

    The safety of our guests, hosts, and the Austrian population is our top priority. If everyone follows a few rules of conduct, we can all stay safe.

    Masks have to be worn in the following situations:

    • on public transport and in taxis
    • on cable cars, in indoor areas of ships on lake and river cruises, in some museums
    • in health-related contexts (at the doctor's office, at the chemist's/pharmacy, in hospitals etc.)
    • in supermarkets and other food shops/grocery stores, bakeries, post offices, and banks
    • at indoor events (except while sitting in your seat)
    • wherever a minimum distance of 1 metre/4 feet is not possible to maintain (e.g. at the hairdresser's)

    Additional safety regulations are being introduced regionally as needed. Currently, stricter rules for wearing a mask are in effect in parts of Carinthia.

    • Stopp Corona App

      "Stop Corona" App

      Austria’s official contact tracing app automatically records any and all contacts while adhering to strict data protection guidelines. As soon as a user reports an infection, all contacts are automatically notified. Powered by the latest COVID-19 contact tracing technology for iOS and Android, the app is available in German and English.

    Accommodation

    Hotels and other accommodation facilities are generally open again. Please contact your accommodation to find out whether it is open.

    Facilities such as holiday apartments and chalets can also be rented by people who are not living in the same household.

    Restaurants

    Restaurants, inns, pubs, and ice cream parlours have reopened.

    • Restaurant

      Reservations Reservations

      If possible, reserve a table before visiting a restaurant.

    • Romantic dinner at the Weyerhof

      At the restaurant At the restaurant

      1 m (4 feet) of distance to people who do not live in the same household as you.

    • 26°EAST bar at Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna

      Nightlife Nightlife

      The same rules as in restaurants apply. Please maintain minimum distance. Curfew: 1 a.m.

    • Dinner at Hotel Goldried

      Dining in hotels Dining in hotels

      Hotels have been able to reopen their restaurant areas to guests since 15 May.

    • Ice cream from the famous "Eis Greissler"

      At the ice cream parlour At the ice cream parlour

      Anyone who joins the queue must be at least one metre (4 feet) away from others.

    • Breakfast buffet at Hotel Wiesler

      Are buffets allowed? Are buffets allowed?

      Self-service is generally allowed if hygienic guidelines are followed.

    • Paying the bill in a coffeehouse

      Go contactless Go contactless

      If possible, pay the bill by card.

    • View from "Hideaway" apartment to Lake Altausseer See

      Better safe than sorry

      Stay at home if you're exhibiting any symptoms.

    Events

    Indoor and Outdoor Events

    Since 1 August, indoor events for up to 500 people and outdoor events for up to 750 people have been permitted.

    Under specific circumstances and subject to an official permit, larger events may be permitted. Please contact your event organiser to find out if an event is taking place.

    Salzburger Festspiele are one of Austrias most renowned festivals with the Highlight Hugo von Hofmannsthal's "Jedermann"

    Leisure Activities and Sights

    Museums, sights, swimming pools, zoos, and other leisure facilities are generally open as usual.

    Please check opening hours before visiting.

    More Information

    If COVID-19 Infection is Suspected

    If you notice symptoms during your stay in Austria or suspect that you have become infected, please avoid crowds of people and public transport. Put yourself in quarantine and call the health hotline at 1450 for further instructions.

    Cancellation of Trips

    For questions regarding cancellation terms, please refer directly to your accommodation or your tour operator.

    Safe Travels

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    • Gaislachkogelbahn

      Responsibly to the Top by Cable Car

      The Austrian cable car operators are using simple measures and trained staff to get you to the mountaintop responsibly.

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