India- Quarantine
01/12/2021 00:00

Attention: From 01.12.2021, 00.01 Indian time, all travelers from Austria (including fully COVID-19 immunized persons) must additionally take a COVID-19 test upon entry and wait for the result at the airport/border crossing. Persons who test negative must then take a 7-day home quarantine and must take another test on the 8th day; if this test is negative, the quarantine can be replaced by a 7-day self-monitoring. Travelers with a positive test result and their contact persons are isolated, both institutional and hotel/home quarantine are possible. Travelers under the age of 5 are exempt from mandatory testing.

Registration "Thailand Passport" for EU citizens and other selected nationals
24/11/2021 00:00

Since November 1, 2021, all travelers aged 12 and over who enter Thailand by air
to Thailand must register with Thailand Pass in order to enter Thailand
. can enter Thailand.

Detailed information on this can be found at: https://oevkg.at/de/Registrierung_ThaiPass_fuer_EUBuerger

New entry requirements for Austria from 22.11.2021
18/11/2021 00:00

On November 22, the 7th amendment to the COVID-19 Entry Regulation 2021 comes into force. It brings the following changes for entry to Austria:

  • A 2.5 G certificate 
    • is required for entry into the country
  • Antigen and antibody tests lose their validity as proof. Excluded from this are:  
    • Commuters (work, school/study, family purposes, life partner): They require a 3-G certificate.
    • Persons who are subject to compulsory education: The Ninja Pass is considered proof of a low epidemiological risk. This applies in the week in which the test intervals are observed, also on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of that week and (if testing is ensured immediately after entry) on Monday of the following week
  • The previously privileged duration of PCR tests of 7 days for commuters will be reduced to a validity of 72 hours. Antigen tests are only valid for 24 hours.
    • Proof of vaccination:
    • The minimum interval between vaccinations against the coronavirus must be 14 days
      • .
    • The validity period of the proof of vaccination is shortened. Proof is now only valid for 9 months, with a transitional period until December 6.

    Thailand - electronic visa from 22.11.2021
    03/11/2021 11:45

    From 22.11.2021, it will be possible to apply for an electronic visa for Thailand. From this date, the consulate will no longer accept applications in person unless the applicant is invited for a personal interview.

    Please find the information on the website of the Thai consulate: https://www.thaiembassy.at/en/news/item/838-ankundigung-einfuhrung-der-plattform-zur-beantragung-von-e-visa-ohne-aufkleber-beendigung-der-persoenlichen-und-postalischen-beantragung-von-visa.html

    USA - Changes to entry regulations from 08.11.2021
    03/11/2021 10:25

    From November 8, 2021, there will be far-reaching changes to the entry requirements for the USA.

    As of November 8, 2021, all air travelers (except persons with residence permits in the USA and US citizens) must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination status before boarding an aircraft to the United States. A continuation of the application for a National Interest Exemption is not currently planned.

    Please find more information on the website of the US Consulate in Austria https://at.usembassy.gov/de/anforderungen-fuer-flugreisende-in-die-usa/ as well as https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html#faq-exceptions

    All passengers must present a negative SARS-CoV-2 test certificate (PCR/NAAT or antigen test) to the airline before entering the USA. The test must not have been taken more than 3 days before departure.

    This test is already required at boarding and must be carried for entry into the USA.

    +++This also applies to vaccinated travelers+++