 Poster: A snowHead
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That’s not how I read it…
“ From Monday free entry for boosted people from all over the world
Austria is relaxing entry regulations on Monday. As can be seen from the 12th amendment to the Covid-19 entry regulation published in the Federal Law Gazette on Wednesday evening, 14 Omicron pioneering countries will be removed from the list of virus variant areas. These are ten southern African states plus Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Great Britain. This means that third-party vaccinees will be able to enter Austria from all over the world without any conditions.
The reason for the easing is that Omicron is now the predominant virus variant in Austria. From Monday, the “2G+” entry regime will also apply to the previous virus variant countries. This means that Austria only lets vaccinated or recovered people into the country who can also present a negative PCR test. Anyone who has already had their third vaccination does not need to be tested. So far, only people with a third-party vaccination and a PCR test that is no more than 48 hours old have been allowed to enter Austria from virus variant areas.
The amendment also provides that the entry regulation, which was originally limited to 31 January, will be extended by a further month. The other provisions remain unchanged.”
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| Cacciatore wrote: |
I’m not sure that relates to travellers into Austria. The government are not due to review any COVID measures until 31st January (as I understand it). |
Actually, on re-reading, that does appear to be what it says! I’ve not seen or heard anything else to suggest that PCR tests for entry are being abandoned….but then I was out skiing  .
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Fingers crossed. But so far no other corroborating report.
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Apologies - we cross posted.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| Cacciatore wrote: |
| Apologies - we cross posted. |
No worries 
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Isn't it stating that UK is removed from the variant list, and that if you are 3x jabbed there is no test requirement, with a test remaining for 2x jabbed???
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Excellent. For double jabbed people this should mean they need a PCR test no older than 72 hours, rather than 48 hours.
Now I’m sure this has been covered before but does the booster count from the day it’s administered (or rather from the moment it appears in your app)?
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@NickYoung, correct.
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@Dd4, thanks for the additional news link.
Good news for a lot of people, I guess.
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Amazing news! We’re flying on the 29th and have been holding off booking PCR’s until last minute hoping for this news.
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@Tiefschneetaucher, Is this change from Monday 24th??
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| blondends wrote: |
| Amazing news! We’re flying on the 29th and have been holding off booking PCR’s until last minute hoping for this news. |
Awesome - have a great trip (and thanks again for publishing the news link).
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You know it makes sense.
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Yes, it says Monday.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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awesome news!!
I can spend the PCR testing cash on more apres beers woohoo
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Poster: A snowHead
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Oh I can’t read German, but really hoping this is correct, means my friends older teens can go. Plus we’ll save two PCRs and if the 14 year old is positive…well there is always a bed at his pals 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Good news. I fly out on the 29th and had booked my test but reading the Randox terms I can get a refund within 14 days of order (ordered on 15th). Even better! Thanks for posting
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Does anyone know what this means for double jabbed 16yr olds?
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I would’ve thought it means test at 72 hours? Just from what I’ve read above?
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Anyone got the announcement in English?
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This means that the countries that were "variant areas" will now be treated the same way every other country has been so
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Everyone entering Austria from a non-virus variant area needs to show
Proof of full vaccination (2 jabs) OR proof of past infection (the medical document needs to show the date of recovery – (for guests from the UK: an NHS email/text of a positive test is not sufficient)
AND a negative PCR test (valid for 72 hours) OR proof of a booster jab (booster is valid from the first day) |
This and more at https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information/entry-regulations though be aware that not all the "official" information has been correct, no issue for the fully vaccinated maybe still some issues for teenagers.
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Yes, the crux is now getting an official announcement that GB is classed as a non-variant area.
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Thank you! Can’t believe my friends changed their holiday today  I’m gutted
If anyone knows if 14 year old double jabbed will still need ninja pass, I’m guessing yes as that’s what Austrian kids need?
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@Gilly28, how long ago did the 14 yr old have their second jab?
I ask because double jabbed isn’t a problem unless it was more than 180 days ago. If it is, then yes, Ninja Pass still required.
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@Cacciatore, Still to get second, hopefully Friday. We travel 5th Feb. That is the last hurdle we have to cross (I think). Previously the UK were giving the 2nd 8-12 weeks after first, he is just 8 weeks yesterday. We booked holiday (DIY) on that understanding. Now they have changed it to 12 weeks. Will go to a walk in and explain situation and have everything crossed. Son being needle phobic doesn’t help either.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| Cacciatore wrote: |
@Gilly28, how long ago did the 14 yr old have their second jab?
I ask because double jabbed isn’t a problem unless it was more than 180 days ago. If it is, then yes, Ninja Pass still required. |
Ah I had got impression that no matter how many days Ninja Pass was still needed?
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This link seems to back my interpretation. Kids need double vaxed and booster to not need Ninjapass
https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information/entry-regulations
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Fingers crossed!
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You know it makes sense.
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News of this change is being more widely reported now. Just need to see the official travel rules updated on Austrian gov sites now and I’ll break my Dry January to celebrate
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Oh I really hope this is official, I can go ahead and book all the hire and passes without the fear of a last minute PCR fail! (I don’t think I’ve had covid but with plenty of symptomless cases there’s always a doubt)
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Poster: A snowHead
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I’m pretty sure one of the two news articles linked to an official press release announcing this change. So yes it is true.
And no, double jabbed kids of any age don’t need a Ninja pass now. The purpose of the pass is to allow in teens who haven’t been double jabbed yet.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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They do need a negative PCR test to enter though.
I also saw on the official government website that recovery after being double jabbed counts as a booster too. As always that’s only for a certain period of time.
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Hallelujah! This has made my morning so much brighter. My trip looks like it's on!
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@Tiefschneetaucher, thankyou so much! This requirement was stopping my sister booking to Austria for Easter.
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Woo Hoo, here we come!
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WOO HOO
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Please can this be true. We've booked for Lech on 26th Feb and the only challenge is the 48hr PCR Test! if this goes, them as @PowderQueen says
WOO HOO!!!!
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