Darrick Robles Travel in Europe is possible again. The Federal Foreign Office has lifted the travel warning for many countries. In order to enter the country, however, you need a negative test result, a vaccination or proof of recovery in many places. Here you can read about the rules that apply in your holiday country.
These rules apply upon entry
These entry regulations currently apply if you enter the respective country from Germany. When entering from other countries, other regulations may apply.
France
- Travelers aged 12 and over must show a negative PCR or antigen test that is not older than 72 hours . This means that the sample must not have been taken more than 72 hours before the time of entry.
- Fully vaccinated people are allowed to enter the country without a test .
- Those who have recovered with appropriate proof can also enter the country without a test.
Greece
If you want to travel to Greece, you need one
- no more than 72 hours old PCR test or
- an antigen test no more than 48 hours old.
The obligation to test applies to all travelers aged 12 and over .
Alternatively, you can
- Proof of vaccination (international vaccination certificate or digital COVID certificate from the EU) or
- proof of recovery
submit.
Italy
You need a to enter Italy
Negative PCR or antigen test result within 48 hours of sample collection . This also applies to children from the age of 6 years.
If you are fully vaccinated or recovered , you may enter the country with appropriate proof.
Croatia (travel warning)
There is currently a Corona-related travel warning for Croatia . If you want to travel to Croatia, you need a
- digital COVID-Zerfifikat of the EU
This is free of charge and serves as proof that you have been vaccinated against Corona, have recovered or tested negative. It is displayed in hospitals, testing centers and health authorities.
Since Croatia is classified as a high- risk area, you must fill out the digital immigration declaration and upload proof of a negative test, full vaccination or recovery there. If you are not vaccinated and have not recovered, you must self- quarantine at home .
Austria
For a trip to Austria you need
- a PCR test no more than 72 hours old, or
- an antigen test no more than 48 hours old .
Alternatively you can
- a vaccination certificate ,
- proof of recovery or antibodies
submit.
Portugal
Travelers aged 12 and over need either a negative
- Antigen test not older than 48 hours or
- a PCR test that is not older than 72 hours – or alternatively
- a digital EU COVID certificate that includes proof of vaccination or recovery .
In addition, the body temperature of all travelers is measured.
Sweden
If you want to travel to Sweden, you need a
- an EU COVID digital certificate confirming full vaccination or recovery .
Alternatively, you can
- negative PCR or antigen test
submit, whereby the sampling may not be more than 72 hours ago.
Spain
Travelers from Germany must be up-to-date
- fill out a form on the Spain Travel Health portal . A QR code will then be generated, which you must show when entering Spain.
In the entry form you must confirm
- that you are fully vaccinated (proof of vaccination),
- have proof of recovery
- a negative antigen test (max. 48 hours old) or
- have a negative PCR test (max. 72 hours old).
The situation can change quickly
Remember to double check the entry requirements in your destination country before boarding the plane. You can find up-to-date information on entry, contact restrictions and hygiene rules in the individual travel countries on the website of the Federal Foreign Office .
What applies to the return journey to Germany?
It doesn’t matter which country you’re vacationing in: Before you return, you have to have yourself tested for Corona – or present proof of vaccination or proof of recovery. This applies to all travelers over the age of 12 and regardless of whether you arrive by plane, train or car. The test swab must have been taken 48 hours (for antigen tests) or 72 hours (for PCR tests) before entering Germany.
The following applies to high- risk areas (Spain, Portugal) : After entering Germany, you must go into quarantine at home for 10 days if you are not fully vaccinated and have not recovered. Free testing is possible after 5 days.
Stricter entry and quarantine rules apply to virus variant areas. Currently, none of the European countries is classified as a virus variant area.
You can find more up-to-date information on the coronavirus here .
