COVID-19 Reopening Matrix

COVID-19 Testing Requirements The Austrian government announced new requirements to enter the country effective February 22, 2021: 3-G is required for arrivals from all countries: either valid proof of vaccination, or a negative Covid-test, or proof of recovery. Individuals are allowed to enter without valid proof of 3-G, but are required to register upon entry (pre-travel clearance)and quarantine for 10 days. A negative test result ends the quanratine.

• In Vienna, biometrics can only be scheduled after arrival. Applicants submit a passport stamp or flight ticket to confirm their arrival date, and a negative COVID-19 test result. This causes delay in obtaining residence permits.

• Extension applications should still be submitted via email, if possible.

• Approved residence permits are being delivered via regular mail.

• Address registrations are to be completed via email.

• Most consular posts have reopened. Please check with your consular post before visiting.
- The embassy in New Delhi currently only accepts residence permit applications. Travel Restrictions Travel from high-risk countries (‘virus variant areas’) is limited to essential purposes:
- Austrian/EU/European Economic Area/Swiss nationals and residents, and their cohabiting family members; Vaccinated or Recovered Travelers Non-vaccinated Travelers
- Austrian residence permit or residence document holders (including Article 50 filing confirmation);
- Travelers entering to start or proceed with studies or research, or who are in school in Austria;
- Those traveling for professional reasons;
- Travelers with exceptional, urgent or important family reasons for travel (including visiting a life partner);
- Transport staff; and
- Individuals in transit (carrying documents securing exit from Austria).

• Entry from safe / low-risk countries and from other countries (neither low- nor high-risk) is permitted without restriction on entry purpose.

• Border checks at the land borders with Hungary and Slovenia until May 11, 2022.

• Virtual services only, where possible.

• In-person property viewings are restricted.

Properties are available.

• Schools are open

• For up to date information on the COVID-19 situation in Austria (entry requirements in hotels, restaurants etc.), we recommend to visit the website of the Austrian National Tourist Board: https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information

• Only those who are vaccinated are allowed to use the ski lifts.

• For Hotels, restaurants, and hairdressers, proof of full vaccination/recovery from COVID-19 is mandatory. Hotels will close to tourists who are not already staying in the hotel prior to the lockdown.

• Workplaces will remain open, however employees should work from home when possible.

• Non-essential shops will close.

• FFP2 masks are required to be worn in all closed spaces and in workplaces.

• For events with 25 people or more, proof of full vaccination/recovery is mandatory (children under the age of 12 are exempt).

• Vaccines will become mandatory from February 2022.

• Public transportion is available.