Corona rules for Italy, France, Austria & Co.: The booster is needed here
Created: 01/19/2022 17:34
By: Franziska Kaindl
In many European countries, the validity of vaccination certificates has been restricted.
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Many EU countries have tightened their corona rules - also with regard to vaccination.
If you want to travel in an uncomplicated way, you need a booster in many places.
The spread of the contagious omicron variant is a concern in many countries.
In France in particular, it has caused the 7-day incidence to skyrocket and set record values.
It is therefore hardly surprising that many have tightened their corona rules for entry or within the country.
Even a vaccination is no longer a guarantee for an uncomplicated stay - at least not without a booster.
You can find out here in which countries a booster vaccination is important.
France vacation: That applies to the booster
Since January 15th, all adults over the age of 18 need a booster vaccination no later than seven months after the basic immunization in order to continue to be considered "vaccinated".
For people over the age of 65, this rule has been in effect since December 15, 2021. Anyone who has been vaccinated with the Janssen vaccine will need the booster after just four weeks.
Children under the age of 12 do not require proof.
Austria tightens rules on entry and in the country
Vaccination certificates in Austria are generally only valid
for 270 days after the basic immunization
.
People who have been vaccinated with the Johnson&Johnson vaccine must always provide proof of a booster vaccination from January 3rd.
From February 1st, however, the period of validity is to be shortened again: After six months, the booster vaccination is then required to continue to be considered "vaccinated".
The following applies to entry: Anyone who wants to enter Austria without being in quarantine needs proof of vaccination or proof of recovery
as well as a valid PCR test that is no more than 72 hours old, or a booster vaccination
.
Travelers who cannot provide a negative PCR test result or proof of a booster vaccination must complete electronic registration and quarantine immediately until a negative test result is obtained.
Basic vaccination or recovery is no longer sufficient.
Unvaccinated people must also go into a 10-day quarantine, which can be ended prematurely at the earliest on the fifth day after entry if the corona test is negative.
Electronic registration is also required.
Children under the age of 12 traveling under the supervision of an adult do not need a 2G ID.
A registration and quarantine obligation only applies if it also applies to the adult companion.
Booster: Italy also relies on limited validity
Italy has also limited the period of validity of the vaccination certificate*.
From February 1st,
the vaccination status should only last six months
- then the booster is needed to extend the validity.
This measure will probably also apply to entry into Italy.
Also interesting
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Switzerland adapts corona measures
Switzerland has also reacted in the meantime and shortened the validity of the corona vaccination certificate.
From the beginning of February, proof of basic immunization
will only be recognized for 270 days
(i.e. around nine months).
In this way, the government is also ensuring that Switzerland's vaccination certificate will continue to be recognized by the European Union.
This applies to the booster in the Czech Republic
Since January 1, 2022, vaccination certificates in the Czech Republic are only valid for
a maximum of nine months
after the last vaccination dose.
After that, proof of a booster is required to keep the status as "vaccinated".
Also interesting
: Recovered status shortened: What that means for those returning from travel.
Greece: Corona rules on vaccination certificates are being expanded
In Greece, pressure is currently being exerted primarily on the older generation.
For a long time now, over 60-year-olds have had to have boosters no later than seven months after the basic immunization so that their vaccination certificates do not expire.
From February 1st, this rule should also apply to all other adults.
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