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Update history
2024-05-08 15:58
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2023-10-18 12:37
Information on the risk of terrorism in Austria (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-08-29 16:01
Removed information on flooding in Western and Southern Austria.
2023-08-28 14:11
Addition of information on severe flooding in Western and Southern Austria
2023-07-03 15:19
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 11:29
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2023-06-19 11:49
Removal of information about a US embassy in Vienna alert for 17 June (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-16 17:04
Information on US embassy in Vienna alert (‘Summary’ page).
2023-04-27 15:23
New information included on altitude sickness (‘Health’ page).
2023-03-17 11:23
Removal of information about the police’s report of a non-specific threat against Churches and other Houses of Worship in Vienna (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages).
2023-03-15 14:44
On 15 March, Vienna Police have reported a non-specific threat of an assault against Churches and other Houses of Worship in Vienna and have increased the number of specially-equipped police officers on patrol. Be vigilant and follow the advice of the local authorities (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages).
2023-03-15 10:55
On 15 March, Vienna Police have reported a non-specific threat of an assault against Churches in Vienna and have increased the number of specially-equipped police officers on patrol. Be vigilant and follow the advice of the local authorities (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages).
2023-03-01 15:03
Removal of requirements to wear FFP2 facemasks on public transport in Vienna and to show negative PCR test if arriving in Austria from China, and updated information on testing positive for COVID-19 in Austria (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-01-11 15:51
Updated information on entry requirements related to COVID-19 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-08-01 09:36
Updated information on the easing of quarantine requirements if you test positive for COVID-19 in Austria and do not have symptoms (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-06-01 09:30
Updated information on the requirements to use face-masks (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-05-16 12:49
Update to information following the relaxation of COVID-19 related entry rules (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-12 14:18
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-17 00:06
Updated information on wearing FFP2 facemasks, and testing requirements for children (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages).
2022-03-29 09:56
Update to information on the use of face masks in public places (‘Coronavirus’ page). Update to information on the threat from terrorism (‘Terrorism’ page).
2022-03-29 09:54
Update to information on the use of face masks in public places (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-03-11 14:54
Updated information on COVID-19 vaccines for residents of Austria (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-03-04 16:05
Information on restrictions for public places and services that come into place on 5 March (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-02-22 11:47
Updated information on entry requirements for Austria; new “3G” rule effective from 22 February, enabling entry for travellers with proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-18 16:36
Information on requirements for entry to public spaces and services (‘Coronavirus’ page)