EPA/Christian Bruna
Vienna
Austria is tightening its entry regime for citizens coming from countries where coronavirus mutations are “rampant” – India, South Africa and Brazil.
From Monday, people coming from those countries will be able to enter Austria only with a negative PCR test, it is stated in the change of the covid rules for crossing the border.
At the same time, the measure is relaxed when entering Austria from Finland, Italy and Slovakia.
For passengers coming to Austria from India, the first stricter measures were introduced on Thursday, according to which planes coming from India are prohibited from landing, and only persons residing in Austria are allowed to enter the country.
As of Monday, travelers from India must have a negative PCR test with them or do it upon entering the country within 24 hours.
Interruption of the ten-day quarantine after five days of isolation is possible, as stated in the change of rules, only with a PCR test.
Mandatory quarantine is abolished for persons coming from Finland, which is the first EU member state to be included in the list of countries with a low incidence.
Italy and Slovakia were also deleted from the black list, which makes it easier for cross-border workers to travel, because they will now only be able to be tested every seventh day.
At the same time, Croatia and the Netherlands entered the black list, and passengers from those countries can enter Austria with a negative test not older than 72 hours.
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