Is the covid vaccine or a test necessary?

Published
12/15/2022 12:30 PM

Updated
12/15/2022 12:30 PM

This Christmas will be the first no movement restrictions because of the pandemic. Tourism has recovered again and parties and vacations will be lived again as before. The reunions in the airports or in the train stations with the family will be experienced again.

The main reason for this return to normality has been the covid vaccine. The rate of vaccination in all the countries of the European Union has brought the pandemic under control and the rate of infections has dropped.

Until a few months ago, if you wanted to take a trip, you had to present the vaccination certificate that you had received the covid vaccine or a test that showed that you were not infected with the disease.

Do I need the covid vaccine to enter European countries?

Currently, all the countries of the European Union restrictions have been lifted and entry requirements. Although there are some countries that maintain some measures. Austria, Germany or Belgium do establish a list of countries that they consider risky (no territory is included).

For his part, Germany demands a restriction. It is for travelers residing in China. They have to justify their trip by arguing an “important reason” to be able to enter the German country. If you do, the vaccination certificate or a negative test are not required.