Austria tightens entry measures. Attention, the validity of the COVID passport is also shortened – TVNOVINY.sk

Austria is tightening up measures in the country as well as entry conditions. With the exception of the mandatory quarantine after entering the country, a negative result of the disease test is no longer enough COVID-19.

Passengers must re-prove their vaccination or overcoming the disease. The changes are valid from November 8 and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs (MZVEZ) SR informs about them on the website. Confirmation of the first vaccination dose along with the PCR test will be temporarily accepted until December 6.

The validity of the vaccination card is also shortened. “The green COVID passport is valid for only nine (instead of 12) months after the second dose of the vaccine, and then the third dose is required,” the ministry said. The Johnson & Johnson single dose vaccination is only valid until January 3, 2022.

At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalls that rule 2G (proof of vaccination or overcoming COVID-19) applies to all indoor areas in Austria, such as gastronomy, cultural or leisure establishments, health care facilities or events from 25 people.

The new conditions will also affect the winter tourist season. “The use of lifts and cable cars will be accessible only to the vaccinated and healed. If the season ticket was bought by an unvaccinated citizen, it is not possible to request the money back, “the ministry explained.