Distance in public areas (in metres)
Yes
1 metre
Mouth mask
Yes
Certified FFP2 masks are mandatory to wear in: banks, shops, public transport, taxis, chairlifts and in all medical facilities. Also everywhere where 2 metres in distance is not achievable. The above obligation does not apply to children under 6 years of age and persons with certain illnesses, such as asthma.
For children between 6 and 14 years old, a "normal" mouth mask is sufficient. In shops a ‘normal’ mouth mask is also sufficient for adults.
Required documentation before arrival
Yes
Requires negative PCR test no older than 72 hours or an antigen test (no older than 48 hours). You can also travel if you have received your first vaccination 22 days ago or longer, you are fully vaccinated, or with an recovery clearance to prove you had Covid-19 in the last 6 months. The test can also be taken in Austria within 24 hours of arrival. Or proof of vaccination with the official document - available from July 1. Registration is mandatory before starting your trip to Austria ("Pre-Travel-Clearance"). Proof of registration must be available digitally or printed out during an inspection.
https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/coronavirus_in_oesterreich/pre-travel-clearance.html
Covid test on destination at arrival
Depends
If you are unable to take a test before departure, you must do so within 24 hours upon arrival in Austria.
Required documentation on destination to return home (measure destination)
N/A
Required documentation on destination to return home (measure home country)
Yes
As a traveler (aged 13 or older), you must present a negative NAAT (PCR) test result of up to 24 hours old when boarding the plane. If you do not have this, you must be in possession of a negative NAAT (PCR) test that is maximum 72 hours old upon arrival in the UK, and you must be in possession of a negative rapid test of maximum 24 hours old when boarding.
Quarantaine after arrival on destination
No
Max persons together outdoors
Yes
Max. 16 persons
Allowed to share a room with someone outside your household?
Allowed
Restaurants
Open
Entrance is only allowed with a negative COVID-19 test, certificate of vaccination or passed COVID-19 illness. In the restaurants: Indoor max. 8 persons and max 16 persons outside may share a table, with a minimum of 1 metres distance. Opening-hours: 05 am - midnight.
Bars / Apres-ski
Open
Registration is obligatory. Entrance is only allowed with a negative COVID-19 test, certificate of vaccination or passed COVID-19 illness. Opening-hours: 05 am - midnight.
Club/Nightlife
Open
Entry is only possible when you are vaccinated against Covid-19 or tested with a PCR Test.
Supermarkets and pharmacies
Open
Open until 19:00 pm, obligated to wear FFP2 mouth mask.
In different stores like grocery or also public transportations, FFP2 mouth mask are obligatory.
Activities, attractions & sights
Open
Theater, cinema, spas, thermal baths and saunas are open again from 19 May with 2 metres distance. In addition, you must register and be able to show a negative test result, and be wearing FFP2 mouth mask.
Events open air or indoor
Allowed
Requirements for events and trade fairs. Entrance is only allowed with a negative COVID-19-test, certificate of vaccination or passed COVID-19 illness.
• With assigned seats: indoor max. 1,500 people, outdoor max. 3,000.
• Without assigned seats: indoor and outdoor max. 50 people.
• Maximum utilization must not exceed 75%.
• Leave a minimum distance of 1 mettre or a seat between them.
• Registration is mandatory for stays longer than 15 minutes.
• Compulsory entry tests.
• Food is only served seated (therefore no weddings).
Public transport / taxi / skibus
Available
Obligated to wear a mouth mask.
Additional measures per ski region
No
Good to know
Yes
Increased restrictions for international travel, due to identification of a new variant of the virus Covid-19. The rules differ between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Please visit GOV.UK for more information.
