Traveling in the EU, the access rules of individual countries
Having reached the last months of 2021, there is finally a return to general freedom of travel. It is possible to reach all [...]
Having reached the last months of 2021, there is finally a return to general freedom of travel. It is possible to reach all countries in theEuropean Union, as long as certain rules are followed, which can change depending on the destination state. Here is a vademecum regarding the rules to follow in order to gain access to EU nations.
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- Austria - Entry without quarantine is allowed for those who come from countries considered low-risk, such as Italy, or have spent the last 10 days there. You will need to be in possession of one of the following documents in English or German:
- Covid-19 negativity certificate (test performed within 72 hours prior to arrival)
- Certificate showing recovery from Covid within the past 6 months
- Certificate of vaccination
- Belgium - A PLF, or Passenger Locator Form, must be completed within 48 hours prior to arrival (except for entry by car from the Schengen area). For arrival from green or orange zones, no swab or quarantine is required. For red zones, however, a certificate of vaccination or, alternatively, one of recovery or a negative test is required. Different is the case for those who have stayed in or transited through non-EU areas. In that case, quarantine is required, with testing on the first and seventh days of stay.
- Bulgaria - Entry from green countries is allowed upon presentation of one of the following documents: certificate of vaccination, recovery or negative Covid test. Failing this, a 10-day quarantine requirement applies. For orange and red zones, however, there are only a few special categories allowed, such as bus or truck drivers for international transportation of passengers or goods, boat crew members, border workers and other categories.
- Cyprus - The color division applies, and Italy falls under the orange list. This means that you can enter with Green Pass or, alternatively, with negative certificate, made up to 72 hours before arrival. Mandatory registration on the Cyprus Flight Pass website, within 48 hours of departure.
- Croatia - Guaranteed entry with Green Pass from all EU countries. Alternatively, one must hold one of these certificates:
- Negative PCR or antigen test performed within 72 hours or 48 hours prior to arrival
- Certificate of vaccination (one or two doses)
- Certificate of recovery (provided you have received a dose of vaccine)
- Denmark - Italy placed in green band, which allows entry upon possession of a certification stating vaccination adventure, at least 14 days, recovery from Covid or negative test within the last 48 hours.
- Estonia - The new criteria for risk areas determine three categories of risk:
- Incidence rate above 75 cases per 100,000 population: no restriction
- Incidence rate between 75 and 200 cases per 100 thousand population: no restriction with Green Pass (if absent there will be a quarantine requirement)
- Incidence rate above 200 per 100 thousand population: no restrictions with Green Pass (if not there will be a quarantine requirement)
- Finland - Only travelers from EU countries who can show a certificate of vaccination or, alternatively, one of cure or Covid negativity after PCR or antigen swab are allowed entry.
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- France - Italy is included in the list of green countries. In this case, access is allowed with certificate attesting a vaccine dose or vaccination cycle completed at least 7 days ago. Also accepted is documented proof of recovery from Covid that occurred between 12 days and 6 months or, alternatively, a negative PCR or antigenic test result.
- Germany - The well-known triptych of documents is sufficient for entry into Germany. These are, therefore, the certificate of vaccination, certificate of cure or the negative PCR or antigen test. It should be noted, however, that a single dose of vaccine is not considered sufficient for entry unless it was inoculated to a person who has been cured for no more than six months.
- Greece - All travelers must complete the Passenger Locator Form and present the Green Pass, issued in case of full vaccination, single dose received or negative swab within 72 or 48 hours prior to arrival.
- Ireland - The tracking form is required in a variety of countries, including Ireland. A Green Pass is required in order to assess the subject's vaccination status. Alternatively, it is possible to submit to a PCR or antigen swab in the 72 or 48 hours prior to arrival.
- Latvia - Passengers who have been vaccinated and cured of Covid and hold Green Passes can freely enter the country. Different discourse for unvaccinated people from the EU. A test with a negative result is required but no swab will be taken upon arrival in Latvia. Instead, a 10-day self-isolation is required.
- Lithuania - All travelers must fill out the form on the website https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/lt/form, with corresponding QR to be presented at embarkation. Italy is placed in the yellow zone and a negative antigen or PCR test performed 48 or 72 hours prior to arrival is required for entry. On-site testing is no longer possible unless you arrive in the country by your own means.
- Luxembourg - The government allows entry upon presentation of a negative result related to PCR or antigen test, conducted 72 or 48 hours prior to arrival. Alternatively, a certificate of vaccination or recovery (within the last 6 months) can be presented. It is important that the language of these documents be one of Luxembourgish, German or French, local administrative languages, as well as Italian, English, Spanish or Portuguese.
- Malta - Doors open to Covid-19 healers and vaccinees. For the latter, even only the first dose may suffice, provided it has been inoculated for at least 14 days. The EU Covid-19 certificate can also be obtained through a negative swab. Anyone without a Green Pass will have to undergo a 14-day quarantine period, with costs to be borne by the user.
- Netherlands - Italy falls within the risk areas according to local authorities. That said, passengers are required to fill out a Health declaration, often offered in a digital version by their chosen airline. A quarantine period is not required, but it is mandatory to present a certificate of vaccination, carried out at least 14 days ago, or a negative PCR or antigenic swab.
- Poland - Anyone attempting to enter the country must carry a negative PCR or antigenic swab or, alternatively, a certificate of vaccination (done at least 14 days) or recovery from Covid (no more than 6 months). A 10-day quarantine period applies in the absence of these documents.
- Portugal - Both arrival and stopover in Portugal is precluded unless one of the following documents is presented to the carrier:
- Green Pass certifying complete vaccination cycle (by at least 14 days)
- Test with negative Covid-19, PCR or antigenic results
- Czech Republic - All passengers are required to have a Covid-19 negative PCR or antigen test. Green Pass holders attesting to full vaccination, with second dose inoculated for at least 14 days, are exempt. Alternatively, a certificate of recovery from Covid, with first positive PCR between 11 and 180 days prior to arrival.
- Romania - Italy is placed in the green zone by the government and entry is not restricted. No buffer or certification is required and there is no 14-day trust isolation period.
- Slovakia - All arriving passengers must register at the following site https://korona.gov.sk/ehranica/, presenting a document attesting to the procedure. Home isolation for 10 days is mandatory in the absence of a certificate attesting to a complete vaccination course (quarantine that can be terminated after 5 days with a negative swab).
- Slovenia - Entry permitted only to holders of a completed vaccination certificate, a certificate of cure or a Covid-19 negative PCR or antigen swab.
- Spain - Italy is included in the list of countries at risk. It is therefore necessary to check, week by week, what the situation is regarding your region according to the Spanish government. All passengers must have a completed form with them on the Spain Travel Health website. There is no quarantine requirement, but a complete vaccination certificate or a negative Covid-19 swab must be presented.
- Sweden - Passengers are required to provide a certificate that they have received at least one dose of vaccine or that they are cured of Covid-19. Alternatively, a negative PCR or antigenic swab result can be presented.
- Hungary - Borders reopened only to Green Pass holders, who will ascertain that they have been vaccinated, valid up to a maximum of 270 days. At least one inoculated dose is required. Alternatively, a Covid-19 negative PCR or antigen test can be submitted.
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