

Each time I make a reservation, I mark it on the calendar and start counting down the days until we can leave for our destination. Before booking a trip, consult your travel agent and/or your travel insurer to find out what cover they offer.There’s nothing like going on a fun vacation, so I love planning our family vacations every year. Travel restrictions imposed by the different countries may be tightened again at short notice depending on the epidemiological situation, and transport connections scaled down again. compulsory wearing of face masks, COVID certificate requirement) Measures within the destination country (e.g.mandatory quarantine in the destination country) Measures upon entering the country (e.g.filling out the entry form of the destination country or showing a negative test result or proof of vaccination or recovery) Changed entry rules, through to border closures.The following restrictions and requirements, for example, are possible: These can differ from country to country and change at very short notice. Restrictions and requirements in the destination countryīefore travelling, always check directly with the embassy or consulate of your destination country to find out what restrictions are in place due to the coronavirus. What types of negative tests are accepted (PCR or rapid antigen tests)? What’s the maximum time limit in terms of how long ago the sample was taken? If you have recovered from COVID, how long ago did you test positive? Do you also need additional written confirmation of recovery from a doctor? Is recovery sufficient to be able to enter the country? Or do you have to be vaccinated? Is initial (basic) immunisation sufficient or do you also need a booster? When was the last vaccination administered? The following questions could be relevant: Visit the official websites of your transit or destination country to find out the validity rules. Is your vaccination, recovery or negative test valid for entry? Each country decides whether and for how long a vaccination, recovery or negative test is valid.

Many countries with specific language requirements accept notarised translations. Swiss COVID certificates are written in English in addition to one of the Swiss national languages. Also find out whether the authorities in your country of destination require proof in a specific language. What proof is recognised? Find out whether a Swiss COVID certificate is accepted or whether you’ll need another form of proof (for example your paper vaccination record booklet).What must you bear in mind if you have to show proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test on arrival? Do you also need additional documents (for example a confirmation of cover from your health insurance company)?Ĥ.Do you have to fill out an entry form (passenger locator form) or certificate of health?.

Do you need proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test? Or possibly more than item of proof? (See point 4).If entry restrictions apply, what are they? For travel in EU/EFTA countries: Re-open EUģ.For travel worldwide: IATA - International Travel Document News.Useful websites (besides the official website of your transit or destination country): Also observe any requirements of the transport company (e.g. Do entry restrictions apply on arrival in my country of destination?įind out from the travel operator or on the official websites of your country of destination (for example the embassy, consulate or tourism organisations) whether entry restrictions apply. So before any trip abroad you should check out the situation on the website of the competent authorities. You’ll find more information on the Tests page.Īre you travelling there direct or via another country? Note that entry requirements could also apply to transit through a country.

