From February 22, Austria will allow tourists, including Russians, to enter based on the results of a PCR test for coronavirus. This was reported by TASS with reference to the Ministry of Health of the country.
“From February 22, 2022, the “3P” rule (vaccinated, recovered, tested) will be valid for entry from all countries, including also Russia,” noted in
As tests, both PCR tests (the validity period of which should not exceed 72 hours) and antigen tests (which should not exceed a maximum of 24 hours) are allowed, the ministry specified.
It will also be possible to enter if you have been ill or vaccinated with one of the drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or the World Health Organization (WHO).
Felden-am- Wörthersee, Austria. Photo: Andrey/flickr
According to the current rules, entry into Austria is still allowed under the “2P” system (vaccinated or recovered), that is, those who have been vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the EMA (Russian vaccines, including Sputnik V, are not included), or those who have been ill with the coronavirus. Travelers must also provide a negative PCR test result or quarantine will be required.