Green passes and buffers for traveling in Europe: the latest news
In Italy at last the vaccine green light: now anyone can book the vaccine without any more differences for [...]
In Italy finally the go-ahead vaccination: now anyone has the opportunity to book the vaccine with no more differences by age group.age. This will result in a constant loosening of restrictions, until the day comes when there will be no more curfew and most of Italy will be in the white zone.
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The most important question of all, therefore, arises: Will it be possible to travel smoothly?
The answer is not unique to all states, which is why we tried to collect more information possible so that we can book our trips with awareness.
First of all from the July 1 should come into effect on european green pass, or the vaccine passport that will allow travelers to move among the countries of the union easily and with less restrictions. In Italy it will be operated through the IO or Immuni app, with different modes depending on the system chosen. In any case, it will be the QR code that will be in charge and will have to be saved on one's smartphone.
Moving in Europe state by state
A useful tool that comes to our rescue is the website Reopen developed by the European Union, which provides us with information useful on the various measures currently in place in different member states. Indeed, it is possible to select each country via the drop-down menu to receive the information Updated daily.
Since June 1, the "EU gateway," which is a database interconnected with which you will be able to release the certificate single European. Some countries are already issuing the first green passes, such as Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Croatia and Poland.
Let us now look at the rules in order to enter major European countries, in general for all states the European Covid certificate will be active as of July 1, with which you can prove that you:
- Having been vaccinated against Covid-19
- Valid PCR or negative antihygienic swab
- Healing from Covid-19, validity 180 days
Austria
Entry into Austria is permitted if you have the following. certificate doctor of vaccination drafted in English or German. The document is considered valid only if the following have passed 22 days between the first and second dose (no more than 3 months) or from the vaccination of single-dose preparations.
You can also enter the country with a certificate of healing by Covid-19, written in English or German, valid if healing occurred in the last 6 months, or you can prove that you have neutralizing antibodies with a certificate no older than 3 months.
The last option is a negative test performed within the 72 hours from arrival, children under the age of 10 are exempt. In addition, it is mandatory to fill out a travel authorization form stating where the person has stayed in the previous 10 days.
Croatia
No requirement for those from countries considered "green" or low-risk, regardless of citizenship or whether they have transited to a high-risk country.
For those arriving from all other states, however, it is necessary to prove that they have undergone the full vaccination at least 14 days before arrival. You can enter Croatia even if you have recovered from Covid within the last 6 months, documenting it with a medical certificate. Otherwise, the negative result of a swab made within 48 hours before departure.
In the absence of the latter, upon arrival in Croatia travelers will submit to a swab at their own expense and will be required to remain in quarantine until the result is received.
Denmark
As for travelers from countries considered to be at bass risk, so green and yellow, there is a requirement for negative Covid test within the 48 hours from departure, plus a second test within 24 hours of entering Denmark (children under 13 are exempt).
Travelers who are cured of Covid are no longer considered contagious and can enter the country by showing A certificate of recovery.
If travelers come from orange or red countries, however, they must have a valid motivation to enter the country. In addition to the preventive isolation requirement of 10 days (even in the case of a negative swab result prior to entry into Denmark), quarantine can be shortened with a negative test performed within 4 days of arrival.
Free movement instead for travelers vaccinated even if they come from the orange zones.
Finland
Entry into Finland is allowed only for reasons essentials and justified, such as study or family reasons or work. All travelers who do not live in Finland must undergo a test within the 72 hours from the trip.
For those arriving from high-risk countries, a quarantine of 14 days, which can be shortened if a second test is performed no earlier than 72 hours after the first.
France
As for the France, swabbing requirement by the 72 hours since arrival in the country, children under the age of 11 are exempt from taking the test.
Free movement for those who have undergone the full course of vaccination.
Germany
Evidence of vaccination in digital or paper form for those wishing to enter Germany, with at least 14 days of effective date since the last dose. Even those who are cured of Covid can enter the country, as long as they have proof of a positive swab at least as old as 28 days, but no more than 6 months.
For those who were not vaccinated or cured of Coronavirus, it is necessary to prove the negativity to Covid-19 through a PCR swab within 72 hours of entry into Germany or a rapid test performed Within 24 hours.
Greece
You can enter the Greek national territory you via sea which gives away airborne, as long as you do not come from countries where there is a particular restriction. In general for the Schengen area, and therefore for Italians, it will suffice to provide:
- Certificate of vaccination, with at least 14 days elapsed since the second dose or single dose.
- Test Negative within 72 hours of travel, children under the age of 5 are exempt
- Certificate of healing By Covid-19 in the past 9 months
Regardless of the certificate held, the Greek government will carry out some random checks with rapid tests, should the result be positive, it will trigger the mandatory quarantine of 10 days State-charged.
Before entering the country, all travelers must complete the following a passenger tracking module By 11:59 p.m. the day before arrival in Greece.
Malta
Obligation to swab by the 72 hours from arrival, except for children under 5 years of age. You can also enter the country by proving that you have undergone vaccination complete.
All people traveling to Malta must fill in The Public Health Travel Declaration and the Passenger Locator Form.
Norway
Restrictions in Norway are still quite stiff, you can't get in except for reasons of necessity. All travelers, including residents, who are authorized to enter Norway and who come from an area considered to have a high risk, must undergo a quarantine of 10 days in a designated hotel, period shortened if subjected to PCR testing at least 7 days after arrival.
For other areas, however, one must have a negative PCR test performed within the 24 hours from arrival, a nonessential requirement for those who have recovered from Covid in recent 6 months Or those who have undergone full vaccination.
Netherlands
Required for entry into the country a PCR swab taken in the 72 hours before travel or rapid test within 24 hours. Children under the age of 13 are exempt, as are the cross-border arriving in the Netherlands by car or bus.
In the Netherlands, thequarantine obligation of 10 days, reduced to 5 in the case of a test carried out no earlier than the Day 5, travelers from low-risk countries are exempt from quarantine.
Poland
All travelers are required to have a test negative made within the 48 hours from arrival, those who do not submit to the swab will have to comply with a 10-day quarantine.
The certificate of vaccination complete is welcome and saves the traveler from quarantine.
Portugal
Obligation to swab before departure, by 72 hours, exempt children under 2 years old. Travelers from countries considered to be at high risk must carry out a quarantine of 14 days at the entrance.
Quarantine not mandatory if passengers transit for no more than 48 hours in the country.
Spain
Mandatory test by 72 hours from entry into Spain, except for children under the age of 6, the document must contain at least the following information:
- Name Of the traveler, passport or ID card
- Date of the test
- Identification And contact information for the center that performed the analysis
- La technique used
- Result negative
Sweden
In order to enter Sweden, the swab must be taken by the 48 hours from arrival, travelers under the age of 18 are exempt. The test must be repeated 5 days after arrival.
Hungary
Currently is not allowed enter Hungary, except for residents. In any case, anyone must comply with a quarantine mandatory by 10 days.
Countries outside the EU
The European council is updating the directories Of countries for which travel restrictions are lifted. According to the criteria, restrictions should be gradually reduced for residents of: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, China and Israel.
For more news, we recommend keeping an eye on the official website of the European Union Reopen before making travel arrangements or booking travel.
