Austria, Italy, Switzerland - what currently applies when entering popular holiday countries

Created: 03/04/2022, 09:10

By: Franziska Kaindl

It's happening in quick succession: many holiday countries in Europe have relaxed their corona measures.

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Many popular holiday countries such as Austria, Italy and Switzerland have decided to relax the corona rules.

What travelers now have to consider when on vacation.

In Europe, many countries are relaxing the corona measures – the background is usually the low hospital occupancy compared to the high incidences.

We have summarized the current rules of some states for you.

Holidays in Austria: Gradual easing in the next few weeks

Austria is in the middle of implementing a three-stage easing plan.

Phase 3 started on February

in cable cars, gastronomy, accommodation facilities, physical services, sports facilities and at events

.

The curfew was previously moved from 10 p.m. to midnight.

The FFP2 mask requirement still applies in closed rooms.

From March

however, there will be further easing: The Austrian government has decided to drop all access rules, upper limits for persons and the curfew on this date.

The

should finally be allowed to open again.

The mask requirement should continue to apply in essential trade, i.e. in supermarkets, banks and pharmacies, and on public transport.

In all other closed rooms, wearing the

is then only recommended.

With regard to the

, there were relaxations on February 22nd.

Instead of the previous 2G plus rule and the quarantine requirement for unvaccinated people, only 3G proof is now required.

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Vacation in Italy: It was relaxed here – and which Corona rules still apply

In Italy, the obligation to

, indoors it is to be phased out on March 31st.

have been open again since February 11 – but only for visitors with proof of vaccination or recovery.

For access to restaurants, hotels, leisure facilities or ski areas, visitors must also present the so-called "Super Green Pass", which serves as

serves.

However, the validity of the vaccination certificate in Italy is limited to six months - unlike in many other EU countries, where the certificate is usually valid for nine months.

Therefore, if a traveler was vaccinated more than six months ago, they must also have a negative PCR test (maximum 72 hours old) or a negative rapid antigen test (maximum 48 hours old) to access areas where the 2G rule applies old) submit.

The same applies to people with a recovery certificate that is more than six months old.

A 3G card is sufficient for access to public offices, post offices or banks.

For the purposes of

, foreign travelers may have a vaccination certificate up to nine months old.

In general, proof of vaccination, recovery (not older than six months) or negative testing is required.

A PCR test should not be older than 72 hours, a rapid antigen test not older than 48 hours.

Evidence in digital and paper format issued within the EU is also equivalent to this passport.

In addition, the Italian entry form must be filled out.

Children under the age of six are exempt from the obligation to provide proof.

Switzerland abolishes almost all corona measures

Switzerland heralded "Freedom Day" on February 17 - i.e. almost all corona measures were lifted.

longer required to access restaurants, shops or leisure facilities

.

Even with private meetings, there are no longer any restrictions.

The

, which was introduced in summer 2020, has been abolished in almost all shops and indoor areas.

From now on, mouth and nose protection will only be needed in public transport and for staff in health facilities.

If the corona situation in Switzerland continues to develop positively, the mask requirement could be completely eliminated by April 1st.

As far as

is concerned, holidaymakers no longer have to provide 3G proof - it is no longer necessary to fill out the entry form.

This means that tourists no longer have to pay attention to anything when entering the country.

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Spain is also relaxing – what applies to holidays

In Spain, wearing masks outdoors was recently dropped.

The Balearic Islands have also

.

The following applies to entry: All

aged 12 and over need proof of vaccination, recovery or negative tests.

The validity of the vaccination certificate was reduced from 360 to 270 days on February 1st.

After that, a booster vaccination is required in order to be allowed to keep the status as "vaccinated".

Anyone entering the country with a test must also ensure that it is valid: PCR tests may be no more than 72 hours old, rapid antigen tests no more than 24 hours.

In addition, people arriving by air or sea must fill out the Spanish immigration form.