Ireland

PRE-DEPARTURE
• valid proof of vaccination;
• valid proof of recovery from COVID-19, valid between 11 and 180 days from the date of a
positive PCR test; or
• a negative/not-detected RT-PCR test, taken within 72 hours of arrival in Ireland. A non-RT-
PCR test (for example, antigen) is not accepted.
POST ARRIVAL
• If the passenger has valid proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 in the past 180
days, no travel-related testing or quarantine is necessary.
• If the passenger does not have valid proof of vaccination or recovery, they need to:
o present evidence of a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to
arrival;
o undergo self-quarantine for 14 days;
o may undergo post-arrival testing – a RT-PCR test can be taken from day 5
onwards after arrival into Ireland: with a negative result the quarantine ends.
Quarantine will be extended if the passenger tests positive for COVID-19. This test
will be provided through the Health Service Executive (HSE).

France
Travel from "green" countries
Non-vaccinated travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative
COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
Accepted tests: PCR and antigenic.
Travel from "orange" countries
Vaccinated people (with EMA approved vaccines) arriving from "orange" countries are
not required to present any negative test and do not need to self-isolate. 
Non-vaccinated travellers may enter France only for urgent reasons. In addition to the
pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement (PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure, or
antigenic test taken 48 hours prior to departure), they are also subject to 7-day self-
isolation and they may also be subject to random antigenic tests upon arrival. To
facilitate administrative procedures relative to screening on arrival, travellers are invited
to fill up the form available at https://passager.serveureos.org.
Non vaccinated travellers from the UK should present a negative COVID-19 test taken
less than 24 hours before departure.
Travel from "red" countries
Vaccinated people (with EMA approved vaccines) arriving from "red" countries are not
required to present any negative test and do not need to self-isolate.
Non vaccinated travellers arriving from "red" countries may enter France only for urgent
reasons and are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement (PCR or
antigenic test taken 48 hours prior to departure), plus an antigenic test upon their
arrival in France. To facilitate administrative procedures relative to screening on arrival,
travellers are invited to fill up the form available at https://passager.serveureos.org.
They are also subject to a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
Switzerland
Entry from high-risk countries
Entry from a high-risk country (that is not listed here) is possible if one of the following criteria, as
well as the normal entry requirements are met:
• You have Swiss citizenship.
• You hold a travel document (e.g. a passport or identity card) and:
o A Swiss residence permit (L / B / C / Ci permit);
o a cross-border permit (G permit),
o an FDFA legitimation card;
o a D visa issued by Switzerland;
o a C visa issued by Switzerland after 16 March 2020 in a valid exceptional case or
in order to work on a short-term contract;
o an assurance of a residence permit
o a confirmation of notification for the cross-border provision of services up to 90
days in any calendar year (e.g. UK nationals).
• You hold a refugee’s or stateless person’s travel document issued by Switzerland, a
passport for foreign nationals issued by Switzerland, a valid residence or permanent
residence permit or an F-Permit.
• You have rights of free movement. If you require a visa, a valid Schengen C-visa, a valid
D-visa or a valid Schengen residence permit are sufficient.
• You are in a situation of special necessity (see below). The border control authority will
assess the necessity of the situation.
• You can prove that they have been vaccinated with a recognised vaccine
• You are under 18 and are travelling with an adult who has been fully vaccinated.
• You are simply travelling directly through Switzerland with the intention and possibility of
entering another country.
You must be able to prove that you meet the abovementioned requirements. Suitable
documentary proof must be produced at the border or when you apply for a visa.
All travelers entering Switzerland have to provide a negative test result, proof of full
vaccination, or proof of recovery, independently from where they arrive. Additionally,
they have to provide their contact details. The form for incoming travellers can be
found under swissplf.admin.ch.

Austria
Travelers do NOT have to fill out the pre-travel clearance form if they are entering from states or areas of
low epidemiological risk, carry proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result according to the
below requirements, and have not stayed in any other state or area than those of low epidemiological risk
or Austria in the past 10 days. 
Travelers DO have to fill out the pre-travel clearance form if they cannot provide such proof or have
stayed in a state or area other than those of low epidemiological risk or Austria in the past 10 days. 
Countries and areas are divided into three categories, as specified hereafter. 
1. Countries or areas of ‘low epidemiological risk’ (see Appendix 1 of the COVID-19 entry
regulation 2021)  
Travellers from these areas must either: 
• be vaccinated. As proof, travellers must either carry a medical certificate (in German / in English)
or a vaccination certificate, which is valid if:
 o the second dose of vaccine has been received, and no more than 360 days have
elapsed since then, between the first and the second dose at least 14 days must have
passed;
o 21 days, and no more than 270 days, have elapsed after vaccination in the case
of vaccines for which only one dose is scheduled;
o vaccination with a single dose of any vaccine and no more than 360 days have elapsed
since then for people who have recovered from COVID-19 (following a positive result to
a COVID-19 test at least 21 days before the date of vaccination).
o An additional dose of vaccine to one of the before mentioned has been received at least
120 days after the last scheduled dose and no more than 360 days have elapsed since
then.

Czechia
Third-country nationals who do not have any residence permit issued by the Czech Republic or
long-term or permanent residence permit issued by another EU+ country can travel only for essential
reasons. This rule does not apply to the citizen of countries with a low risk of transmission of COVID-19.
An entry ban for citizens coming from countries with extreme risk of transmission is in place, with the
exceptions of citizens and residents of Czechia.

Greece
• The Department of State has issued a Travel Advisory Level 4 for
Greece advising U.S. citizens not to travel to Greece due to COVID-19.
• Greek authorities have confirmed COVID-19 within its borders. As of October 6,
2021, Greece reports 668,811 cases according to the National Public Health
Organization (https://eody.gov.gr/) and the Government of Greece
(covid19.gov.gr/covid19-live-analytics).
• Entry Still Limited; PLF Form Still Required: Greece continues to only allow
entry for EU and Schengen citizens and for individuals residing permanently in
the United States, EU and Schengen states, and certain other countries. All
travelers entering Greece must fill out the Passenger Locator Form before travel
and present the QR code received in response in order to board Greece-bound
flights. Review the “Entry and Exit Requirements” section below as well
as travel.gov.gr for more details.
• COVID Documentation Required for Island Travel: In continental Greece, self-
tests are recommended for travel by land but not required. Travelers age 12 or
over going to Greek islands must present documentation as described in the
“Movement Restrictions” section below.
• Questions on Travel to Greece?: Greek authorities have posted answers to many
Frequently Asked Questions about travel to and within Greece
at travel.gov.gr and greecehealthfirst.gr. The Greek National Tourism
Organization has also launched the Visit Greece app, which includes detailed
COVID-19 travel updates, as well as a map of COVID-19 diagnostic testing
locations. The Visit Greece App is available for download via Google Play or
the App Store.
 • Restrictions for Nightclubs, Bars, and Indoor Dining: Customers seeking entry
for indoor seating in restaurants and cafes, as well as all areas of nightclubs and
bars must present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or documentation of
recovery from COVID-19. The Tourism Ministry has clarified by press
release that individuals vaccinated in countries that do not belong to the
European Certificate program may enter these businesses by presenting their
printed or electronic vaccination certificate. The CDC COVID-19 Vaccination
Record Card documenting COVID-19 vaccination for many U.S. travelers should
be accepted, though customers are recommended to be patient with businesses
working to comply with Greek health measures and also have a Plan B to try
another business.
• Masks Still Required; Other Restrictions Still in Effect: Greek authorities
continue to enforce other restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19,
including restrictions on certain business and entertainment operations,
restrictions on the size of gatherings, and capacity limitations for public
transport and businesses. Masks are no longer required in uncrowded outdoor
areas. Masks are still required in all indoor areas. Additional information is
available in English at travel.gov.gr and in Greek at the Civil Protection
website and the Greek government’s COVID-19 Measures website.

Turkey
• Passengers arriving from a country other than Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil,
Egypt, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United
Kingdom, must:
• have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival;
or
• have a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken at most 48 hours
before arrival.
• This does not apply to:
• passengers younger than 12 years;
• passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they
were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival;
• passengers with a COVID-19 recovery certificate issued at most 6 months
before arrival;
• merchant seamen.

UAE
All passengers travelling to Dubai from any point of origin (GCC countries included) must hold a
negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure.
The certificate must be a Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test. Other
test certificates including antibody tests, NHS COVID Test certificates, Rapid PCR tests and home
testing kits are not accepted in Dubai. Travellers must bring an official printed or digital certificate in
English or Arabic to check in – SMS certificates are not accepted.