Against the background of the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, entry restrictions for third-country nationals continue to apply in most countries of the world. DW – about which countries tourists from Russia will be able to visit during the New Year’s holidays 2021/2022, and about the quarantine measures that will be in place there during this period.
Austria
Austria, known all over the world for its ski resorts, is a cherished tourist destination of Russians during the winter holidays. Those wishing to visit this country this year, however, will have to take into account a number of conditions. “For all persons over the age of 12, a trip to Austria for tourism purposes is possible only if they are fully vaccinated against coronavirus or if they have a certificate of previous COVID-19 disease in the last six months,” Austrian national tourism organization Österreich Werbung told DW in response to a request.
Many restrictions persisted in Austria after the end of the lockdown
At the same time, only citizens vaccinated against the coronavirus in the country are vaccinated with the EU-approved drugs BioNTech / Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson and Moderna. “Chinese vaccines Sinopharm and Sinovac, as well as Covishield (not approved by the European regulator EMA vaccine, produced by the Serum Institute of India under license from AstraZeneca. – Ed.) are recognized upon entry into the country, but do not give the right to visit various institutions and events in Austria. The Sputnik V vaccine is not recognized, “the organization stressed.
Certificates of vaccination or previous COVID-19 disease must be in English or German in analog or digital form.
Since December 12, in Austria, lockdown has ceased to spread to citizens vaccinated against coronavirus and recently suffering from COVID-19 disease. Now each federal state is lifting restrictions as part of an individual plan. So, in Salzburg, with the opening of hotels and restaurants, you will have to wait until December 17, in Vienna – until 20.
And on the cable car the 2G rule applies
In addition, even after the end of the lockdown in Austria, the 2G rule continues to apply, which gives the right to enter and participate in any events only for those who have had COVID-19 and vaccinated against covid. It applies, in particular, to the field of gastronomy, hotels, leisure, entertainment and cultural institutions, cable cars, Christmas markets, as well as visits to hairdressers and other services that require physical proximity to the client, as well as events with the participation of more than 24 Human.
The presentation of any test confirming the absence of coronavirus infection, including PCR, does not give the right to enter. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the need to present a negative test for coronavirus everywhere except Vienna. There, tests are compulsory from the age of six.
In enclosed spaces, it is compulsory to wear protective masks of the FFP2 standard.
Germany
According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), updated on December 12, Russia is on the list of countries with an increased risk of coronavirus infection. At the moment, entry to Germany from the Russian Federation is allowed only in cases where travelers perform an important function or the trip is necessary for urgent, for example, professional reasons.
COVID-19 Testing Center at Frankfurt Airport
In addition, entry into Germany is allowed for citizens of the Russian Federation who have a certificate of full vaccination against COVID-19 with one of the EU-approved vaccines (the Russian Sputnik V vaccine is not one of them). Children under the age of 12, even if they have not yet been vaccinated, can enter the Federal Republic of Germany accompanied by at least one fully vaccinated parent.
Everyone arriving in Germany from countries with a high risk of coronavirus infection must fill out a special online form, indicating there personal data and information about the duration of the trip, and after entering the country, spend 10 days in quarantine. When uploading a negative coronavirus test certificate to the portal for arriving in the country, made no earlier than five days after arrival, quarantine can be completed ahead of schedule.
Greece
According to the rules in force in Greece since December 10, Russia is included in the list of countries whose citizens are allowed to visit the country for tourist purposes.
At any time before departure, Russians aged 12 and over must fill out the so-called passenger location form (PLF), and upon arrival in Greece, be sure to present a negative PCR or rapid coronavirus test. Additionally, you can present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate received at home in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian or Russian, confirming that at least 14 days have passed since the full vaccination, and / or a certificate of the postponed within the last 6 months disease COVID-19.
In addition, citizens of the Russian Federation must pass another test for covid at the airport upon arrival in the country.
Spain
As DW was explained in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of Spain, only Russians vaccinated with vaccines recognized by WHO and the European regulator EMA will be able to visit the country for tourism purposes this winter. In addition, the full course of vaccination must be completed at least 14 days before travel. The corresponding certificate can be in Spanish, English, French or German. Otherwise, an official translation will be required. The certificate is checked at the airport upon entering Spain. They may also take your temperature or be asked to take another test for coronavirus.
Wearing masks on the crowded streets of Madrid is a must
Most of the quarantine measures in Spain have been lifted, but some restrictions are still in effect. For example, on crowded streets and in premises, including hotel lobbies, restaurants, museums, discos and concert halls, as well as in transport, it is mandatory to wear a mask. In addition, additional antiquarian measures have been introduced in a number of provinces. For example, in the cities of Valencia and Catalonia, including Barcelona, when entering a restaurant, bar or disco, you must present a certificate of vaccination. In Madrid, when visiting a disco, a certificate is not required, but the sale of alcoholic beverages is temporarily prohibited there.
Finland
Entry to Finland from 28 November is permitted for travelers from countries with a low risk of coronavirus infection, as well as those who have completed a full course of vaccinations using the following vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Sinopharm, Covishield, CoronaVac and Covaxin. The last four of the named drugs are approved by the WHO, although not by the EMA.
Persons who have had covid disease and who have received one vaccination after that no later than 7 days before crossing the border are also considered fully immunized. Inquiries are accepted in Finnish, Swedish and English. Children born in 2006 and later are exempt from restrictions.
It is currently impossible for Russians without the status of fully immunized from covid to come to Finland for tourist purposes.
Italy
Tourist trips to Italy are currently impossible for Russians. Entry into the country for citizens of the Russian Federation without permanent residence in Italy is allowed only for work, treatment, study at a university, as well as in urgent cases.
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