In recent years, the pandemic has frustrated many people who love to travel. The situation is much better this year, especially across Europe, many of the rules on the crown have been lifted. At the moment (March 22) you can fly to Greece without any proof. We have prepared for you an overview of the current travel regulations for popular holiday destinations.
This is where the Carinthians are especially drawn
Many Carinthians have these popular for summer vacations Destinations for Greece, Spain and Egypt reserved. Round trips to Ireland and Iceland are also very popular. The Maldives and the Dominican Republic are very popular these days. “Overall, we have a very high demand for travel bookings and we are very happy about it,” he says Carina Wohlgemuth of Ruefa’s travel agency 5 minutes opposite. It also gives you a tip to always inform yourself in advance about the entry regulations of the selected travel countries as they may change from time to time. However, it looks good that many countries are easing rather than tightening.
Currently, this applies (as of March 25, 2022) to these popular destinations:
- Egypt: A negative PCR test with a QR code is required at the entrance. The PCR test including the QR code must not be verifiably older than 72 hours; travel insurance covering COVID-19 may be required by authorities in individual cases
- USA: S.From November 8, 2021, foreigners can only enter the country if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Dominican Republic: Entry allowed, but when entering and exiting the Dominican Republic, a single electronic form must be completed.
- Dubai: Proof of vaccination OR negative PCR test result within 48 hours (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) on planned departure OR Certificate of convalescence (dated no later than 30 days prior to departure) to be presented at check-in and upon arrival.
- Greece: It is not necessary to present a 3G certificate.
- Ireland: As of March 6, 2022, all COVID-related entry restrictions to Ireland have been lifted.
- Italy: Allowed according to the 3G principle
- Croatia: in principle possible, 3-G ID required, travel registration is recommended prior to entry (entry to Croatia)
- Maldives: for tourists: random PCR tests for travelers possible, valid visa, pre-booked accommodation, reserved return flight, advance submission of the Traveler’s Health Declaration (submission online within 48 hours before departure to the Maldives)
- Spain: Therefore, when entering Austria by air, land or sea, a vaccination certificate, negative COVID-19 test result, a certificate of recovery or an EU Covid digital certificate (“Green Passport”) is required. It should be noted that from 1 February 2022, second vaccinations or single vaccinations for single dose vaccines are only valid for 270 days after dosing, after which a booster dose is required. When entering the country by air or sea, online registration via the Travel Health Portal in Spain is also required.
More information on the different destinations can be found here.
Return to Austria
There are a few things you need to pay attention to when you come back from vacation. Currently (as of March 25, 2022), when entering Austria, the following applies: In principle, when entering Austria, the 3-G rule applies. You must therefore provide proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or proof of test (e.g. PCR test or antigen test). But these regulations are also subject to change, so it is worth asking carefully during the trip, information can be found here.