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Covid-19 European Travel and Containment Information Sheet 30.03.2020 Overall take: We are seeing almost every European country prolonging state of emergency and the countries that have not implemented it yet are follow hour by hour. Travel in Europe is very restricted. Attention: The EU Commission has enacted temporary restrictions on non-essential external travel to the European Union for an initial 30 days. Citizens, long term residents, family members of EU nationals, diplomats, healthcare workers, and transportation workers are exempt. These restrictions apply to all Schengen Area participant countries. Implementation depends on individual member countries. This policy applies to external EU borders only and internal EU border controls between member states are not affected. Some EU countries have implemented their own internal border restrictions. Disclaimer: Falck Global Assistance adheres to the advice of local health authorities and the World Health Organization. Events regarding Covid-19 are subject to rapid change. Travelers are advised to follow the advice of their local health authorities. About: The following is a brief overview of travel restrictions and containment measures for countries in Europe. This is a work in progress and efforts are being made to improve the collection and centralization of relevant inputs. Data collection was performed manually, and sources include national foreign ministries, embassies and consular missions abroad, and select newspapers of record. Note: Keep in mind, information on this sheet it subject to rapid change. This should be referenced as a starting point only. Travelers and their stakeholders are strongly encouraged to perform regular due diligence on travel destinations and transit routes before embarking on international travel as containment measures and travel restrictions change by the hour.
Regional Overview
Country Travel Restrictions Containment Measures Albania • Borders are closed to entry • All schools, cultural centers and non- for all except citizens and essential businesses closed. residents. • Curfew in effect from 1300-500 • Advanced screening in effect hours. at all entry points for • Private vehicles can be used to get to returning citizens. and from essential work duties only • All flights to and from Tirana and drivers must receive approval airport suspended with the from state police through online exception of humanitarian declaration form. cargo. • 14-day mandatory self- quarantine for all returning travelers. Armenia • All commercial flights are • Nationwide lockdown limiting free suspended movement from 24th of march and 7 • Travelers with recent history days ahead. Individuals and family in China, France, Germany, groups are asked to self-isolate. Iran, Italy, Japan, Spain and • All schools, universities and South Korea may be asked to kindergartens closed. self-quarantine upon arrival. • Quarantines for high risk individuals. • Land border closures with Gatherings of more than 20 people Iran in effect and suspension banned. of visa waiver program for • 30-day state of emergency in effect Iranian and Chinese citizens. as of March 14th. Citizens are not • Implemented enhanced allowed to travel out of Armenia. screening procedures. • Land border with Georgia is closed for 10 days as of March 14th, however citizens are able to return to their respective countries. Austria • Travel ban on all non-EU • Country wide lockdown in effect. arrivals, except British, except Cultural centers closed indefinitely. for medical emergencies. All schools and universities closed. Screening in place and Gatherings of more than 5 banned. mandatory screening for Hospital visits banned. suspected or confirmed • As of March 16th, all restaurants, cases. bars and cafes will close at 15:00 • Non-Schengen area citizens daily until further notice. All other traveling to Austria who have businesses closed except for been to China, France, Spain, businesses deemed essential to daily Switzerland, Iran, Italy, or life. South Korea in the past 14 • All arrivals must self-quarantine for days must present a health 14 days. certificate issued by a licensed medical practitioner
confirming a negative molecular-biological SARS- CoV-2 test result upon entry to Austria that is no older than 4 days. Belarus • There are currently no travel • Limited social distancing in effect. restrictions in place as a • Mandatory quarantine for all result of the worldwide arrivals. outbreak, however all of Belarus’s neighbors have closed their borders with the country. • Temperature screening measures are in place at Minsk National Airport. Citizens of Iran, Italy, and South Korea who arrived in Belarus after February 20 have been instructed to visit the polyclinic closest to their place of residence for screening and laboratory tests. Belgium • Suspension of visa issuance • Nationwide lockdown in effect. for all non-EU travelers. Employees encouraged to work from Indoor events with more than home if possible. Social distancing in 1000 people cancelled effect. Advised to avoid public Government has advised transport. Advised to avoid travel if companies to let employees possible. All educational institutions work from home if possible closing as of March 16th. Bars and and to avoid public transit restaurants closed, only essential during rush hour. services and shops to reliably remain • Travelers on returning open. government-chartered flights • Call ahead if you begin to experience are quarantined. Non- symptoms at +32 2 513 0202 essential outbound travel prohibited for citizens until April 5th at least.
Bulgaria • Non-EU travelers banned • Lockdown in effect. Mass gatherings from entry, British allowed to banned. Educational institutions in transit only. Some EU and affect local areas closed on a case by Schengen countries are case basis. Export of medical banned from entry as well: supplies prohibited. Indoor cultural Italy, Spain, France, UK, events cancelled. Social distancing Germany, The Netherlands measures in effect. Visits to nursing and Switzerland. Flights from homes and children’s homes Italy and Spain suspended. banned. • Some land borders are • Only essential services to remain closed. open. • By order of the Minister of • Parks and public spaces are closed. Health of the Republic of • Fines in effect for non-compliance. Bulgaria, all persons returning from Spain, Iran, South Korea, China and Italy are undergoing compulsory medical surveillance and compulsory health measures are applied, such as carrying out medical examinations and laboratory tests, quarantine for 14 days at home or in a hospital and at the discretion of the border health inspection authorities on a case-by-case basis. • Persons with a positive test result will be placed in quarantine. Croatia • All non-Schengen and British • Schools closing on case by case travelers cannot enter until basis. Hospitals are delaying non- April 18th at least. Land emergency medical procedures. borders closed. Government has recommended • Foreign nationals travelling to voluntary suspension of events with Croatia from affected areas more than 1000 people. are mandated to spend 14 • Additional health monitoring in place days in quarantine. for travelers arriving from all • Placement in quarantine is at affected countries. These travelers the expense of the traveler. must isolate at home and report • All flights from Dubrovnik their conditions to medical suspended. authorities regularly. • Some land borders are closed • Ban on intercity domestic travel.
Cyprus • Entry only for residents, • Ban on all unnecessary movement citizens, EU nationals and from 24th March to 13 April. All diplomats. persons moving about must carry • All travelers must provide a identification and additional proof as valid medical certificate of to the purpose of their movement. health from an accredited Parks, playgrounds etc. closed. medical office no more than 4 • All non-essential businesses are days old attesting that they closed. Essential businesses remain do not have Covid-19. open but with limited hours and • Incoming travelers subject to limits on the number of customers mandatory 14 day quarantine that can be present at any given upon arrival. Turkish Cyprus is time. Hotels suspending operations closed for all but citizens and for new guests until April 30th. residents. If you experience Schools closed until at least April symptoms you are asked to 10th. call ahead. • Same rules apply to Turkish Cyprus except that schools are closed at least until March 22nd at this time. Czech Republic • Entry bans on all travelers • State of emergency and nationwide regardless of origin - lockdown in effect. All schools closed complete border closure - indefinitely. Social distancing citizens and residents with measures in effect. Groups of more permits to stay longer than than 2 banned. Public institutions 90 days only at this time and cultural centers closed unless specific consular indefinitley. approval. • Police enforcing quarantine • Advanced screening in effect measures on high risk individuals. at Prague International Visitation to hospitals and social airport. Citizens returning service facilities suspended. from high risk areas must stay • Freedom of movement suspended home in isolation for 14-days. except for extraordinary cases or • Czech nationals banned from essential service providers. traveling to high risk areas.
Denmark • Borders are closed to all • Country wide lockdown in effect. All except Danish citizens and schools are closed two weeks as of permanent residents until at March 13th. Non-critical public and least April 13th, 2020. Some private employees are being strongly travelers may still be able to encouraged to stay at home. transit through Denmark in • All public cultural institutions, order to reach Nordic libraries, leisure facilities and other destinations. similar indoor activities are will be • Seek medical attention but closed until April 13th. remember to call ahead if • Social distancing measures of at symptoms develop within 14 least one meter in effect. days of returning from Restrictions on the sale of over the abroad. counter drugs in effect to discourage • All citizens are strongly hoarding. Hospitals have cancelled encouraged to return as soon non-emergency operations. as possible. Supermarkets can be ordered to • Non-residents must expect ration commodities to counter rejected entry at borders. hoarding. • New emergency laws give health authorities power to access people's homes with a court order for suspected cases of infection. Estonia • Border are closed to all • Lockdown in effect. All schools are except for citizens and closed. Major events cancelled or permanent residents. No suspended. All public gatherings restrictions on exiting. prohibited until May 1st. Estonia advises against travel Kindergartens may remain open to high risk areas. based on local government • Anyone experiencing decisions. Cultural institutions and symptoms are encouraged to events, sports etc. are all closed or call either 1220 or 112 - not cancelled until May 1st. their ordinary doctor. Estonian Health Board currently recommends people arriving from COVID- 19 affected areas (including northern Italy and China) to stay home from work for two weeks, if possible, and monitor their own health. • Tallinn - Stockholm ferry route suspended.
Finland • Restricted travel to and from • Social distancing measures are the Uusimaa region (including recommended and high-risk groups Helsinki are), expected to be including seniors and those with in effect until 19 April. chronic conditions urged to take • Borders are closed to all extra precautions. Events with more except for citizens and than 500 banned. Schools are closed. permanent resident but State of emergency in effect. transit through Helsinki • Region of Uusimaa is in lockdown. international airport is open for EU citizens and residents. • Per the Finnish Communicable Diseases Act, a person can be placed in isolation if they have been exposed to a generally hazardous communicable disease. • International flights operating out of Helsinki-Vantaa, Mararianhamina and Turku only. France • All commercial flights from • Full country lockdown in effect. All Paris Orly Airport halted as of persons are ordered to stay at home March 31st. and can only go outside for essential • No entry for non-Schengen duties as of March 17th and must travelers except for British complete a declaration form. passport holders. Soldiers and civil servants are • Travelers returning from any enforcing quarantine and carrying affected area are advised to out checks. monitor their temperature • Recreational cycling banned, runners twice daily for 14 days, wear and walkers must not go farther a surgical mask when they than 2km from home and only for 20 are with others or outside minutes. their home, stay away from • Curfew in effect in many urban individuals with compromised areas, like Nice, Cannes, Mulhouse, health, and reduce non- Arras and others, from 2100-600 essential activities. hours. Interregional domestic travel • Call ahead - Do not go heavily restricted. directly to emergency room, • Fines for those caught outside doctor’s office or clinic if without valid reason. experiencing symptoms.
Germany • Restricted entry at • Country wide lockdown in effect. international airports to Social distancing measures are residents and citizens only. recommended and high-risk groups Borders closed with France, including seniors and those with Poland, Czech Republic, chronic conditions urged to take Denmark, Luxembourg, extra precautions. Universities Austria and Switzerland, closed. Schools being closed on a however workers can cross case by case basis. All bars, clubs, borders if work is essential. cinemas, theatres and concert halls • Citizens and residents closed. returning from China, Iran, • Meetings of more than 2 people are Italy and South Korea and banned. other affected areas must • Lockdown rules in Germany vary disclose health status and slightly from state to state – see travel details upon arrival per local authorities for precise the authorities’ discretion. information. Checks on railways and land borders in effect. • Germany has implemented the use of passenger locator cards for all individuals entering Germany by air, rail, ship, and bus. Greece • EU travelers only at this time. • Country wide lockdown in effect. All Temporary suspension of schools and educational institutions asylum applications. closed indefinitely. Playgrounds Increased border security at closed. Gatherings of more than 10 land borders amid refugee banned. Gyms, cinemas and other migration from Turkey. cultural centers closing for 15 days • If within 14 days of travelling as of March 13th. Employees to a risk area you develop recommended to work from home is symptoms contact National possible. Public Health organization 1135. Hungary • Borders are closed to all • Country wide curfew in effect. except citizens and Schools closed. Ban on indoor events permanent residents. Borders with more than 100 people. Outdoor closed to those with worker events of more than 500 banned. registration cards. State of emergency in effect • Applications for asylum are indefinitely. indefinitely suspended. • Over 60 years old advised to avoid • Citizens returning are subject crowds. to mandatory medical • Foreigners failing to comply with examination and 14-day enforcement subject to deportation. quarantine. Fines and jail terms for those convicted of spreading coronavirus misinformation.
Iceland • Borders closed to all except • State of emergency in effect. Ban on Schengen and British public gatherings of more than 100. passport holders and All schools and universities are residents. High risk travelers closed as of March 16th. Social from affected areas required distancing measures in effect. Select to self-quarantine upon grocery stores have specific hours arrival. open for elderly and chronically ill • Individuals that start to get persons only. respiratory symptoms are • Random Covid-19 testing in effect. asked to call ahead and no attend emergency units without first receiving advice from a medical professional. Ireland • Reduced service on flights both • Country wide lockdown in effect. domestic and international. Only vital movements outside are • Advisories against travel to China, permitted. Iran and Italy, Czechia, Cyprus, • All indoor gatherings of more than Denmark, Malta, Poland and Slovakia. 100 people banned. All schools and • All travelers arriving required to universities are closed until at least self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. March 29th. Employees are • The Irish government advised encouraged to work from home if against all non-essential travel from possible. Bars and public houses Ireland until at least 29th March. closed, and people are advised against house parties. Italy • Near global travel bans to • Italy is in complete lockdown. Ban on Italy in effect - do not travel. movement in public places except Travelers are free to leave for justifiable work, basic necessities Italy but should seek and health emergencies. guidance from local • Permission to move in public for authorities and their own reasons other than those mentioned consular officials if planning above must be granted by local to do so. Tourism travel authorities through self-declaration, banned. which can be made by filling out a • Essential EU travel, such as self-certification form from the permitted business or health Ministry of Interior and submitted to emergencies, can enter. local health or police authorities. • All arrivals required to Mass assemblies and public quarantine. gatherings are banned. Public facilities are closed.
Kosovo • Borders open to citizens and • Mandatory self-quarantines for all residents only with all arrivals travelers returning from high and required to quarantine for 14 medium risk countries. All but days. essential public facilities have been • Air and land travel is severely closed. Social distancing measures in restricted with most effect. international flights suspended and most land borders closed in all directions. Check with airline and border authorities for the latest information. • Travelers planning to depart Kosovo should do so as soon as possible. Latvia • Latvia has closed its borders • 2-meter social distancing in effect. to all except citizens and Schools and universities closed. permanent residents. • No more than 2 people may Screening for all arrivals. assemble in public spaces unless Latvian authorities they are members of the same recommend against all travel family or performing essential work and encourage citizens to duties. return home. • Travelers with recent history in China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Iran, and all areas of Italy should monitor their health for 14 days and self- quarantine if symptoms present. Lithuania • Borders closed to all except • Country in lockdown. Schools, citizens and permanent universities and nurseries closed. residents. International Gatherings of more than 100 outbound travel prohibited. peoples banned. Cultural centers, State of emergency declared cinemas and sports clubs closed. and policies currently under Only essential services and review. Transit prohibited. businesses remain open. • Advanced screening in effect Implemented a variety of social for travelers from affected distancing measures. regions - mandatory quarantine for returning persons.
Luxembourg • Borders closed to all except • All events are suspended. All schools Schengen members and closed. Only essential services and passengers from the UK. businesses remain open. Recommendation against • Everyone is ordered to stay at home non-essential travel for citizens in effect. • Individuals who have stayed in high risk areas and show symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to self-quarantine. Malta • Flights to Malta suspended. • All schools closed for a week as of Travel banned to and from March 13th. Mass events Germany, France, suspended. Social distancing Switzerland, Italy, Spain. measures in effect. Mandatory quarantines for • Over 65’s and those with chronic travelers arriving from illnesses legally ordered to stay affected areas. inside – exceptions for essential • Flights to and from Malta shopping. mostly suspended. All sea routes to Italy suspended. Moldova • Entry ban for non-resident • Most businesses and public venues travelers arriving by plane are closed. who transited a country • Additional restrictions can happen designated by the World with little advanced warning. Health Organization as having a Level 4 outbreak of COVID- 19, including China, Italy, South Korea, and Iran. • Additional screening at borders including temperature controls and questionnaires. Some land borders are closed, such as with Ukraine and Romania. Netherlands • Borders closed to all non- • Lockdown measures in place until Schengen travelers. UK April 6th at least. Events with more travelers exempt. No air than 100 people banned. Locations traffic from China, Italy, frequented by more than 100 people South Korea and Iran. closed, such as cultural centers and • Travelers with suspected museums. Most businesses closed. symptoms are asked to • Social distancing measures in effect. remain at home and to call Employees are asked to work from ahead to Dutch medical home. authorities.
North • International airports have • State of emergency in effect with Macedonia closed to commercial traffic. general population curfew from • Land borders with all 2100-500. Persons older than 57 are neighboring countries are permitted outside between hours of closed. 500 and 1100 only. Children under • Only citizens and legal 18 are permitted outside between residents can enter at this the hours of 1200-2100 only. time. • Essential businesses and services remain open. Norway • Borders closed. Entry ban on • All travelers who have been in areas all foreigners except for EU with widespread transmission will be citizens and residents or quarantined for 14-days upon people transiting to another arrival. Social distancing measures in country. effect. Public gatherings of more • Mandatory quarantine for all than 50 persons banned. Social arrivals. People isolated at distancing of at least one meter in home must not exit their effect. Schools, universities and residence. nurseries closed. • Travelers should consult local municipal authorities for guidance at this time. • Random testing in effect. Poland • Border closed to all except • Country wide lockdown in effect. citizens, permanent residents Social distancing measures and transport drivers. implemented, if these are not • Advisories against travel to followed fines will be issued. China, South Korea, Japan, Iran and Italy in effect. International flights suspended. Portugal • All land borders to Spain • State of emergency in effect. All closed. Many international educational institutions closed until flights are suspended, and April 9th. Wide spread closures of entry ban on foreign cruise public spaces and amenities such as ship passengers. Suspension museums, galleries, libraries, of flights to and from Italy theaters, cinemas, swimming pools and Spain. and other leisure and tourism sites. • All travelers arriving from • Authorities advise individuals from affected areas are asked to Porto and Lisbon to avoid contact local health unnecessary travel and not to attend authorities. large meetings/gatherings. • All arrivals to the Azores • Businesses with restricted operating must undergo mandatory hours. Prohibition on public quarantine. consumption of alcohol. All campsites and motorhome parks closed. • Temporary citizen rights granted to all migrants in order to ensure
access to social security and health care during Coronavirus event. Romania • Borders are closed to all • Military enforced nationwide except citizens and residents. lockdown in effect with curfew from Ban on transiting through 2200-600 hours. Romania for travelers with • All schools closed. Public gatherings recent history in China, Iran, of more than 50 banned. South Korea and Italy. • Police escorts for high risk • Travellers from UK, EU, EEA individuals to ensure proper and Switzerland can enter quarantines procedures are Romania. followed. • Flights to Spain, Germany and • Most international arrivals must self- France suspended. quarantine upon arrival. • Land borders with low traffic • Penalties for those caught spreading volumes with Hungary, misinformation or lying on health Bulgaria, Ukraine, Moldova declarations. and Serbia closed. • Out of country rail and bus services to Italy suspended • Russia • All international flights • City wide lockdown for Moscow grounded indefinitely – starting March 31st. Only essential except those repatriating services open. Russian citizens. • Random checks on public transit. • Borders are closed to all except citizens and permanent residents until at least May 1st. • Transit passengers, diplomats, and air crews not affected. Serbia • As of March 20th, all borders • State of emergency in effect. - air, land, and river - are Widespread domestic transportation closed. All international and travel disruptions in force. airports closed for Schools closures and requirements international air traffic. for all people ages 65 and older to Exceptions for legal residents, quarantine for self-protection. citizens and diplomats. Curfew in effect, from 20:00 to 5:00 • Transport trucks can enter. Monday to Friday and 15:00 – 05:00 All arrivals from infected weekends. areas required to self- • Over 65's are banned from leaving quarantine. their homes. • Arrivals must self-quarantine • Essential services open only but for up to 28 days. expect disruptions and limited hours. Social distancing measures in effect. Ban on dog walking outside of curfew hours.
Slovakia • All international airports • State of emergency in effect. Schools closed. Borders closed to all closed for two weeks as of March except citizens and 16th. permanent residents. All • All cultural, sporting and other arrivals must self-quarantine. events canceled. Shopping centers Transit not possible. closed with only grocery stores and • Individuals experiencing pharmacies remaining open. symptoms are asked to call • Face masks or other protective ahead at 0917-222-682 covering required to be out in public. Slovenia • Land borders remain open for • All cultural centers and educational private vehicles with institutions are closed. Mass advanced screening in place. gatherings are now banned. Social International airports closed distancing measures in effect. All for commercial flights as of schools closed as of the 16th March. March 16th. • Only essential services and • Rail service to Austria businesses to remain open. suspended. • Face coverings or masks must be • Quarantines in effect for all worn outside. persons who have come in • Travel outside of one’s municipal contact with confirmed cases. boundary banned unless essential. Spain • Nationwide lockdown in • Nationwide lockdown in effect – effect. All travel that is not persons are ordered to remain at force majeure is banned. home except for essential duties like Only citizens, residents, air shopping and exercise. All non- crew, cargo and health essential workplaces ordered closed workers and diplomats can until at least April 9th. enter. • Private health care facilities • Schengen nationals can enter requisitioned by the state. but must go directly to their • Hotels and short-stay place of residence for accommodation are closed. quarantine. • Persons allowed outside to buy food • State of alarm and and medicines, dog walking, and to emergency measures commute to work if essential. declared. Exit is possible. Outdoor exercise banned. Fines for people caught outside without valid reason. Sweden • Borders closed to all except • Large public gatherings of over 50 Schengen area citizens and people are now banned. Primary residents. schools are open, upper secondary • Anyone experiencing flu like and universities have physically symptoms who has recently closed and moved to distance been to affected areas is learning. Ban on visits to elderly asked to seek medical homes and hospitals. attention and to get tested. • Persons are encouraged to work from home.
Switzerland • Border controls in effect. • Gatherings of more than 5 banned - Entry ban for all non-citizens fines for non-compliance. and residents except for • Social distancing measures in effect. transiting passengers. Schools and universities closed. • Expect entry only for Essential businesses only at this residents, citizens, and time. Work from home if possible. essential workers. • People at high risk, such as over 65s • Advanced screenings. Partial and those with chronic health border closure with Italy. conditions advised to stay home. Ukraine • Borders are closed, • Country wide lockdown in effect. suspension of all passenger Domestic travel options are limited, traffic of all kinds in effect. All and intercity public transit closed. foreigners banned. • All educational institutions closed for • Mandatory 14-day at least 3 weeks. All mass gatherings quarantine for travelers banned. arriving from Hubei province. Advanced screening at Kiev International Airport in effect. • All airports except Kiev International have been shut down. Passengers restricted from tourism – essential travel only. United • Visa issuance for Chinese • Strict social distancing measures in Kingdom nationals seeking entry to UK effect. Schools closed for but currently suspended. Arrivals daycare services being operated for are subject to possible children of essential government, monitoring and mandatory medical and transportation staff. 14-day quarantine. • Persons are only allowed outside for • Returning travelers with essential shopping, one form of symptoms are asked to self- exercise per day, medical needs, and quarantine and call ahead to traveling to and from essential work local health authorities. Call duties. ahead and do not go directly • Public transportation disrupted, to clinics. expect closures and delays. Train • London City Airport has service at a minimum. suspended operations with • Public gatherings of more than 2 all remaining flights persons will be forcibly disbanded. redirected to Heathrow and • Fines for those caught outside Gatwick. without valid reason.
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