National Guidelines for Guests (11.09.2020)
To assist the efforts of the government and the tourism industry to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visitors are asked to make note of and observe Austria’s national guidelines before, during and after their trip.
Before arriving in Austria
- Do not travel if you are ill or come into contact with suspected or confirmed cases
- Check the information about entry requirements, which can be found via https://reopen.europa.eu and https://www.bmk.gov.at
- Check the Information about Austria’s current rules of conduct at https://www.sozialministerium.at
During your trip to Austria
- Maintain a minimum distance of 1m from others and avoid group gatherings
- Follow the rules regarding face masks
- It is mandatory to wear face masks in the following spaces:
- Public transport, taxis, cable cars, coaches, the indoor areas of boats
- Pharmacies and hospitals
- Shops, banks and post offices
- Indoor events
- Whenever a distance of 1m from others cannot be maintained
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently, and avoid handshakes
- Sneeze or cough into a tissue or your elbow
- Keep a contact diary using, for example, the Stopp Corona App
- If you start to feel unwell:
- Stay in your room or accommodation
- Contact the 1450 health hotline
- You must give advance notice before going to a hospital or a doctor’s office
- Make note of the people with whom you have come into contact
After your time in Austria
- Contact the relevant authorities if symptoms of COVID-19 appear following your visit