Even in winter 2021, people want to go abroad and enjoy as carefree a vacation as possible. Since the beginning of February, after a decision by the EU states, many things should become easier at the bordersbut at least for the time being, numerous European countries still have different rules for entry.
Is an electronic registration necessary in advance? Does a negative PCR test or antigen test have to be presented upon entry, are there exceptions for vaccinated people, those who have recovered or children? Who has to be in quarantine for how long, can this be shortened by a test? And is the target country considered a high-risk area or even a virus variant area?
The Federal Foreign Office (AA) collects this and other information. The SZ bundles important information on the applicable rules in a map, and further details can be found directly in the relevant travel and security information from the AA for the country you are looking for. Rules are changing rapidly during the pandemic, so it’s a good idea to stay up to date before and during a trip.
Click on a country on the map to see information about the relevant entry rules: