For your Safety

The 3G Rule refers to "Getestet, Geimpft, Genesen" (tested, vaccinated, recovered). A holiday in Austria is only possible if you fulfil one of these three "Gs" and have the relevant, valid proof with you.

The 3G rule applies in the following areas:

- Gastronomy
- Hotel industry
- Body-related services
- Leisure facilities (zoos, swimming pools, etc.)
- cultural facilities (with the exception of museums, libraries, libraries & archives)
- non-public sports facilities
- gatherings of 100 persons or more
- Fairs & congresses
- coaches & excursion boats
- nursing homes, health resorts & hospitals

Access is only permitted if you have:

1. been tested or
2. vaccinated or
3. have recovered

In addition, there is a registration requirement where guests stay longer than 15 minutes.

Attention: Entrance to discotheques, clubs, dance halls & night clubs is only allowed for vaccinated people or for people with a valid PCR test!

For vaccinated persons:
- through the EU Digital COVID Certificate (green pass) or
- by a medical or vaccination certificate in German or English to prove that you have been vaccinated

For recovered persons:
- by the EU Digital COVID Certificate (green pass) or
- by a medical or official recovery certificate in German or English for an infection that you have recovered from in the last six months or proof of neutralising antibodies (no older than three months)

For tested persons:
- by a medical certificate or written test result showing a negative test (validity: antigen test: 48h, PCR Test: 72h)
- more about the test types you will find under the point "All about testing"

ATTENTION: Access to discos, clubs, dance & night clubs (night catering) is only allowed for vaccinated people or for people with a valid PCR test (valid for a maximum of 72 hours from sampling)! Normal antigen tests and self-tests are not enough.

In the case of two necessary partial vaccinations (BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca), the vaccination certificate is valid from the 2nd vaccination date; in the case of Janssen/Johnson&Johnson, the vaccination certificate is valid from the 22nd day after the vaccination date. For recovered persons with a partial vaccination, the vaccination certificate is valid from the vaccination date.

Mandatory registration means that you must register with your name, telephone number and email when entering catering establishments, hotels, leisure facilities and events to facilitate contact tracing if needed.

At the moment, a normal mouth-nose protection is adequate. An FFP-2 mask is currently not necessary in Austria.

Please note, that individual operators (e.g. care facilities, hospitals) may insist on stricter rules such as an FFP-2 mask requirement.

Those arriving from a country with low infection rates who have not visited another country in the last 10 days can enter without having to quarantine if they have been TESTED, VACCINATED or if they have RECOVERED from coronavirus (3G Rule). Stricter entry rules apply to high risk countries and those with variants of the virus. The basis for this is the Austrian COVID-19 Einreiseverordnung (German only).

The EU-wide "green pass" (digital green certificate) is also valid as proof when crossing the border.

Countries with low infection rates (no quarantine): Andorra Australia Austria Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Canada Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Principality of Liechtenstein Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Jordan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Malta Moldova Monaco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Romania San Marino Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan United Kingdom Uruguay Vatican Vietnam

To enter Austria, you must provide proof of one of the below:

For those who have been vaccinated: a medical or vaccination certificate in German or English to prove that you have been vaccinated
For those who have recovered: a medical or official recovery certificate in German or English for an infection that you have recovered from in the last six months or proof of neutralising antibodies (no older than three months)
For those who have been tested: a medical certificate or written test result showing a negative test (validity: antigen test: 48h, PCR Test: 72h)

The EU-wide "green pass" (digital green certificate) is also valid as confirmation when crossing the border. This certificate normally includes the above-mentioned valid proofs such as a vaccination certificate.

If NONE of the above documents can be presented, you may still enter, but a test (PCR or antigen) must be carried out immediately or within at least 24h.

If entering from a country with low infection rates, electronic registration is not necessary if you have proof in terms of the 3G rule (i.e. you have been tested, recovered or vaccinated).

Countries with low infection rates (no quarantine): Andorra Australia Austria Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Canada Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Principality of Liechtenstein Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Jordan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Malta Moldova Monaco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Romania San Marino Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan United Kingdom Uruguay Vatican Vietnam

If you do not have a 3G certificate or if you come from a risk state or virus variant area, electronic registration is mandatory before entering Austria, but must not take place earlier than 72h before entry.

You will find the electronic PTC registration form in English here.

You can download the completed form or receive it by email and present it to the authorities electronically or as a printout if checked.

Please check with the responsible authorities in your home country whether you have to quarantine after returning from Austria. You will also find assistance on the following EU website: https://reopen.europa.eu 

You are welcome to book a hotel, holiday apartment etc. for holiday purposes.

 If you are allowed to enter, then you can of course make use of your property. Those arriving from a country with low infection rates who have not visited another country in the last 10 days can enter without having to quarantine if they have been TESTED, VACCINATED or if they have RECOVERED from coronavirus (3G Rule).Stricter entry rules apply to high risk countries and those with variants of the virus. You can also use the following website to help determine whether you are permitted to enter Austria: reopen.europa.eu

Anyone entering Austria by airplane via a direct flight from Cyprus must have a PCR test at the airport. Excluded are persons who have been fully vaccinated, recovered persons with at least one vaccination and persons who can show a negative PCR test.

If, due to special circumstances, immediate testing at the airport is not possible, this can be done within 24 hours in exceptional cases.

- Digital self-test: valid for 24h
- Official antigen test (testing centre, pharmacy): valid for 48h
- PCR test (sent to a lab for results): valid for 72h
- Self-tests on site (e.g. in a restaurant) under supervision: only valid until you leave the establishment

You can register and select the time and place for an antigen or PCR test at https://www.oesterreich-testet.at (at the moment in German only). Please select registration for Carinthia. Guests from abroad can simply leave the social security number field blank.

Please check THIS WEBSITE for more useful information about the testing for guests.

In Carinthia, it’s possible to have self-tests digitally recorded and verified. These are then valid for 24 hours.

Registration for a digital self-test: https://selbsttest.ktn.gv.at/ (English)

Instructions can be found on the province of Carinthia’s website. 

The vaccination is not valid until immunisation is complete. The certificate will be valid from the day of the 2nd vaccination (BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca). For persons vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson and for recovered the vaccination certificate is valid from the 22nd day after the vaccination date. For recovered persons with a partial vaccination, the vaccination certificate is valid from the vaccination date.

The EU Digital COVID Certificate aka "green pass", a vaccination certificate, vaccination card or a printout can be used as proof of vaccination. Those who have had vaccines for which only one dose is planned (e.g. Johnson & Johnson) are exempt from mandatory testing from the 22nd day after their vaccination for 9 months.

Please note: Only vaccines approved by the EMA or that have successfully passed the equivalent WHO process are recognised as proof of vaccination. Currently (10.06.2021) these are the vaccines by Biontech/Pfizer, Astra Zeneca, Covishield, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna und Sinopharm.

Those who have recovered from a Covid-19 infection are exempt from mandatory testing for 6 months after recovery. The "green pass", an antibody test or a medical certificate saying you were infected can be used as proof. After that, mandatory testing before entering restaurants, hotels etc. applies again.

Guests from abroad: free of charge at all local testing centres & containers, the Red Cross and testing buses; against a fee also at pharmacies, doctors, testing-containers and labs. As not every test infrastructure is free of charge, please ask on site.

Guests from Austria: free of charge at all testing centres, containers, stations, buses and pharmacies if you provide your social security number.

When registering for a test, the address of your accommodation (e.g. of the hotel) must be given.

No. These entry tests are only intended for a one-time admission. So if you go to a restaurant and are tested there because your antigen test is no longer valid, then that test is only valid until you leave the restaurant.

The same mandatory testing rules apply to children from the age of 12 as to adults. 

You should do a new test at the latest when the validity of your last one expires (see above for validity) if you plan to use leisure facilities, restaurants, etc.

To be able to check in, you will need one of the following:

- a vaccination certificate (eg. EU green-pass)
- a valid negative test result (self-test: 24h, antigen test: 48h, PCR test: 72h)
- proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection (eg. EU green-pass)

In exceptional cases, you should be able to take a rapid test on site at the hotel. However, this is only valid until you leave the hotel for the first time. You must also register your name and contact details.

PLEASE NOTE: Only ONE entry test is required for pure accommodation establishments (without gastronomy and services, such as self-catering huts, holiday apartments, campsites etc.) for the entire stay. If meals or services are offered and used, the gastronomy regulations apply. This means that if you make use of massages, wellness facilities, breakfast, lunch etc. at a hotel, guesthouse, campsite etc., a valid entry test (or vaccination or recovery certificate in line with the 3G rule) must be presented when entering the restaurant / wellness area. You must also register your details.

The same rules apply in hotel wellness areas as in pools and spas. You will find these further down the page.

The same rules apply to hotel catering as to normal catering (3G rule and mandatory registration). You will find the gastronomy regulations further down the page.

Yes, the 3G rule and mandatory registration as well as the further protective measures for hotels apply to all types of accommodation.

But only ONE entry test is required for pure accommodation establishments (self-catering huts, holiday apartments, campsites, private accommodation etc. WITHOUT gastronomy and services such as wellness) for the entire stay.

For campsites, the 3G rule & the registration requirement apply if the infrastructure available at the campsite (restaurant, washrooms, toilets, showers, wellness areas, swimming pools etc.) or services are used. If no infrastructure or service is used at the campsite, ONE negative test certificate is enough for the entire stay (if you do not have proof of recovery or vaccination).

To be able to go to restaurants, cafés etc., you will need one of the following:

- a vaccination certificate (eg. EU green-pass)
- a valid negative test result (digital self-test: 24h, antigen test: 48h, PCR test: 72h)
- proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection (eg. EU green-pass)

In exceptional cases, you should be able to take a rapid test on site. However, this is only valid until you leave the restaurant. You must also register your name and contact details.

No. There is no curfew. Restaurants, bars etc. are closing in accordance to their normal closing times.

No. You don't have to wear a mask when entering/eating at a restaurant. This is because in gastronomy the 3G-rule applies. You have to be vaccinated, tested or recovered.

Capacity restrictions were also lifted. 

Yes, consumption at the bar is allowed again.

In places where consumption is mainly standing (dance halls, clubs, discos, etc.) a maximum occupancy of 75% is allowed.

Takeaway is generally allowed at restaurants and huts and is offered by many catering establishments.

Yes, if they fulfil specific hygiene requirements.

To enter an indoor area, you need one of the following:

- a vaccination certificate
- a valid negative test result (digital self-test: 24h, antigen test: 48h, PCR test: 72h)
- proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection

In exceptional cases, you should be able to take a rapid test on site.

In museums, art halls, exhibitions, libraries & archives there is no obligation to test & register. But you have to wear a mask in indoor areas.

To be able to go to the theatre, for example, you will need one of the following:

- a vaccination certificate
- a valid negative test result (self-test: 24h, antigen test: 48h, PCR test: 72h)
- proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection

In exceptional cases, you should be able to take a rapid test on site. However, this is only valid until you leave the event.There are no more capacity limits. - Meetings of 100 or more people are subject to declaration. The 3G rule applies. A prevention concept must also be drawn up and a Covid-19 officer appointed. - From 500 persons gatherings must be approved. The 3G rule applies. - Distance rules and curfews are abolished.

 There are no more capacity limits.

- Meetings of 100 or more people are subject to declaration. The 3G rule applies. A prevention concept must also be drawn up and a Covid-19 officer appointed.
- From 500 persons gatherings must be approved. The 3G rule applies.
- Distance rules and curfews are abolished.

Yes. Weddings are permitted at registry offices and in churches. A celebration afterwards is also possible under the conditions listed above.

To be able to use wellness facilities such as spas and pools, you will need one of the following:

- a vaccination certificate (eg. EU green-pass)
- a valid negative test result (self-test: 24h, antigen test: 48h, PCR test: 72h)
- proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection (eg. EU green-pass)

In exceptional cases, you should be able to take a rapid test on site.

No, there is no minimum distance mandatory.

No. Since the 3G rule applies in spas & baths, a mask is no longer necessary.

Infusions and towel waving are not encouraged. Saunas and steam rooms are ventilated regularly.

Yes.