The corona incidence in Austria is slowly increasing again.
But the country is not a risk area.
However, rules must still be observed when entering the country.
After the Austrian state of Tyrol was even declared a corona virus variant area in the meantime, the situation has calmed down again in recent months.
Holidays in Austria are currently possible again - albeit with the usual restrictions.
You can find out what the current situation is and what travelers should know here.
Corona incidence and delta variant: the current situation in Austria
As in so many European countries *, the 7-day incidence is currently rising again in Austria. The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) gives it
31.9
(as of July 29). For comparison: on July 3, it was 7.1. The incidence in the federal state of Salzburg is highest at 53.7 and thus exceeds the 50 limit, which usually leads to a classification as a risk area. So far, however, there have been no travel warnings for Austrian regions.
As current data from AGES show, infections with the
delta variant of
the coronavirus
are also increasing in Austria
, while the previously predominant alpha variant is decreasing.
Most recently, the proportion was given as 46 percent.
The rate of fully vaccinated people in Austria is about as high as in Germany and is 50.46 percent (as of July 29), as reported by the John Hopkins University.
These are the entry rules for Austria
Entry into Austria from a country or area listed in Appendix 1 (this also includes Germany) is permitted with proof within the meaning of the 3G rule. This means that a
negative test result is
required
, which in a PCR test must not be older than 72 hours and in a rapid antigen test it must not be older than 48 hours. Also
is valid already a primary vaccination
with vaccines of BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Sinopharm and Sinovac, provided that dates back at least 21 and a maximum of 90 days. A vaccination with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must have been at least 21 days and a maximum of 270 days ago. In addition, a must
convalescent detection
or
antibody detection
(up to 90 days old) are introduced.
Incidentally, that will change from August 15th
: From then on you will only be considered vaccinated once you have been completely immunized.
The proof is issued from the day of the 2nd vaccination.
Anyone who cannot provide any of the above-mentioned proofs must register for pre-travel clearance before entering the country and carry out a corona test at their own expense within 24 hours of entering the country.
Children up to the age of 12 are exempt from the obligation to test.
According to the Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs, minors between the ages of 12 and 18 who travel from Germany without proof of vaccination or recovery, but are accompanied by an adult who has such proof, require a negative corona test result.
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Austria: What are the rules for commuters?
Anyone who regularly travels to Austria as part of the commuter traffic must be tested, vaccinated or recovered.
A negative test result is valid for seven days.
If none of these documents are available, all 28 commuters have to re-register.
Holidays in Austria: These rules apply locally
In Austria,
there
is
no
longer
any requirement
to be at
a minimum distance
from other people. A
mask
is
required
in public transport, taxis, cable
cars
and cog railways, in customer areas at administrative authorities and administrative courts in the context of party traffic, in customer areas of business premises or in places of daily use (e.g. in supermarkets).
Otherwise, there is no mask requirement at all locations where the 3-G rule applies
.
The exception is the state of Vienna, as the ADAC reports.
Tourist overnight stays are permitted in Austria subject to certain conditions.
Here, too, evidence is required in accordance with the 3-G rule.
Children under the age of 12 do not need a negative test in hotels or restaurants.
The Covid certificate issued in Germany is known in Austria as the “green passport” and is also accepted as proof.
This must be observed by those returning from Austria
Since Austria is not a risk area, when you return to Germany you
do not
need to
make a digital entry
registration or provide proof of a negative test, vaccination or recovery.
Only air travelers have to present a negative test from the place of departure, unless they are fully vaccinated or have recovered.
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