TESTED

• Negative result of an antigen test from an authorised facility (“Österreich testet”); valid 24 hours from test
• PCR test: valid 72 hours from test
• COVID test pass (“Ninja-Pass”) - accepted for school-age children as valid proof where 2G is requires

The following are not deemed to be proof of testing:

• antibody test
• self-test at home
• Exemption from the test obligation.

Testing cannot be reasonably expected for health reasons or due to a disability (e.g. in the case of dementia)

RECOVERED

• Medical certificate of recovery from infection: valid for 6 months from date of issue
• Quarantine notice: valid for 6 months from date of issue

VACCINATED

• Second dose: proof of vaccination accepted for 1 year
• Johnson & Johnson vaccine: proof of vaccination accepted for 9 months
• Recovery (positive PCR test or antibodies) plus one dose of vaccination: proof of vaccination accepted for 1 year
• Booster vaccination: proof of vaccination accepted for 1 year

Until 6 December 2021: If no proof of vaccination or certificate of recovery (2G) can be presented – access permitted after first dose of vaccination plus negative PCR test result

From 6 December 2021:

• Second dose: proof of vaccination accepted for 9 months
• Johnson & Johnson vaccine (as before): proof of vaccination accepted for 9 months
• Recovery (positive PCR test or antibodies) plus one dose of vaccination: proof of vaccination accepted for 9 months
• Booster vaccination: proof of vaccination accepted for 9 months
   

The following applies where 2G proof is required:

• Obligation to present proof of vaccination or certificate of recovery (2G) for children from 12 years of age
• No obligation to present 2G proof for pregnant women (PCR test is to be submitted)
• The forms of proof must be presented in German or English.
   

PLEASE NOTE: The falsification and use of falsified COVID-19 test certificates, certificates of recovery and proofs of vaccination are criminal offences in Austria. Possible consequences: Fine and/or imprisonment

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• Where possible, work should be done from home (WFH; only possible by agreement between the employer and employee).
• 3G proof at the workplace if there is contact to other people at the workplace. In addition, an FFP2 mask is to be worn if there is contact to other people.
  • This does not apply if there is an acrylic glass wall or partitioning wall between the people or organisational protective measures have been put in place (e.g. all persons have 2G proof).
• Places of work away from the company site (home visits): 3G proof and FFP2 mask
• More than 51 employees - COVID-19 prevention concept
• Stricter agreements between employer and employee are possible.
• Employees in the health sector: 2G proof and mouth-and-nose protection indoors

• FFP2 mask for the entire journey, at stations and in waiting areas
• FFP2 mask during the car journey if at least 2 people are in the car who do not live in the same household
• 2G proof for funicular railways or rack-and-pinion railways and, if closed-in (cable cars), also FFP2 mask
  • • Exception to 2G proof: Use is done solely for professional purposes or to meet necessary basic requirements

• Entering the following establishments is prohibited:
  • retail
  • establishments that offer body-related services (e.g. hairdressers, beauticians, piercing and tattoo studios, massage studios); home visits are not permitted.
  • cultural and leisure facilities (e.g. wildlife parks, zoos, swimming pools, theatres, cinemas, museums)
• Entering the following establishments is permitted:
  • establishments for basic supplies (supermarkets, pharmacies, drugstores, kiosks, banks, post offices, fuel stations, car and bicycle workshops)
  • health and nursing care services and services for people with disabilities
  • services of the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS)
  • veterinary practice, sale of pet food, sale and maintenance of safety and emergency products (protective clothing), if absolutely necessary
  • agricultural trade
  • authorities, courts, establishments for legal advice,
  • waste disposal companies,
• An FFP2 mask is to be worn (also at outdoor markets).

• Entering retirement homes, nursing homes, residential facilities providing services for the disabled, medical facilities and sanatoria is not permitted. This does not apply for:
  • patients, residents
  • palliative and hospice support, pastoral care staff
• Only limited visits are permitted for:
  • retirement homes, nursing homes and residential facilities providing services for the disabled: 2 people per resident and day (exceptions for patients under the age of 18 and patients requiring assistance)
  • medical facilities and sanatoria: 1 person per patient and week (exceptions for patients under the age of 18 and patients requiring assistance)
• Staff: 2G proof or negative PCR test
• Visitors: 2G proof + negative PCR test, and an FFP2 mask indoors
• Residents of retirement homes, nursing homes and residential facilities providing services for the disabled: 2.5G proof before admission of new residents
• Patients at medical facilities and sanatoria: FFP2 mask

FOOD SERVICE: Food service premises must remain closed. Delivery services are an exception to this rule. They continue to be permitted around the clock.

• Food service outlets in the following facilities are permitted to open:
  • medical facilities and sanatoria,
  • retirement homes and nursing homes, residential facilities providing services for the disabled,
  • care facilities for children and young people,
  • companies (cafeterias),
  • hotels and
  • when collecting pre-ordered meals

 Customers must wear an FFP2 mask.

HOTELS: Hotels and other establishments offering accommodation (e.g. camping) must remain closed. This does not apply if accommodation is booked at the establishment for the following reasons (among others):

• support of persons who require assistance
• urgent work-related reasons
• urgent residential need
• visit to a sanatorium
• patients at rehabilitation facilities
• pupils and students as part of their training
   

Guests have to present 3G proof and wear an FFP2 mask (except in the hotel room).

The home may only be left for particular gatherings. See under the section “Rule regarding leaving your home”.

• All persons at permitted gatherings have to wear an FFP2 mask.

NECESSARY INTEGRATION MEASURES OF THE AUSTRIAN INTEGRATION FUND (ÖIF):

• It is permitted to leave your home to participate in integration measures of the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF).
• Participation is only possible with 3G proof and an FFP2 mask!
   

CULTURE AND LEISURE FACILITIES

• Entering cultural and leisure facilities (e.g. wildlife parks, zoos, swimming pools, theatres, cinemas, museums) is prohibited.