This page was last updated on 03 November, 2021.
At a Glance
Most travelers from United States are allowed to enter Austria, but there are restrictions.
Source: Austrian Official Travel Portal
Austria: Open for Travel
Travel is allowed with restrictions
Travelers from selected countries are allowed to enter Austria. Please check the documentation, quarantine, and/or testing requirements before traveling.
Source: Austrian Official Travel Portal
Quarantine-Free
No quarantine required for vaccinated travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers from selected countries with valid proof of vaccination do not need to quarantine.
Source: Austrian Official Travel Portal
COVID-19 test not required
No proof of negative COVID-19 test results for vaccinated travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers with proof of vaccination do not need to present negative COVID-19 test results.
Source: Austrian Official Travel Portal
Masks are required
Masks are mandatory in public
Travelers must wear masks in most indoor settings. The FFP2 mask is required in public transportation, cable cars, and all shops.
Source: Austrian Official Travel Portal
Required Documents for your Trip
Mandatory proof of vaccination
Fully vaccinated travelers must show proof of having received all doses of the vaccine before travel. Travelers can also show proof of past infection, and 1 vaccination dose, received at least 22 days before travel. Travelers who do not have proof of vaccination in German or English must use the Austrian government official health certificate in either language to certify vaccination. Vaccines recognized to enter Austria are BioNTech/Pfizer, AstraZeneca (Covishield), Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Sinovac, and Sinopharm.
– Travelers are allowed to enter if they have received mix-and-match vaccines.
– Sinovac and Sinopharm are not valid for entering hotels, restaurants within Austria.
Please see the source for more details on vaccine validity, and accepted vaccine combinations.
Travelers have the option to present proof via EU Digital Certificate.
Details and Exemptions:The vaccine certificate is valid for 360 days after the 2nd dose for 2-dose vaccines. For travelers with past infection and 1 dose of vaccine, the certificate is valid for 360 days after that 1 dose. If the traveler has had a third (additional, booster) vaccine, the certificate is valid for 360 days from the third vaccine. For vaccines that require only 1 dose, the certificate is valid from the 22nd day for 270 days from vaccination.
Source: Austrian Official Travel Portal
Document: Explore EU Digital COVID Certificate
Document: See approved vaccinations
