• People who do not have 2G proof (no vaccination and not recovered from coronavirus) may only leave their residential abode (apartment, house, home, etc.) for the following reasons:
  • to avert direct danger to body, life and property; to support people who require assistance and to fulfil their family rights/obligations
  • to fulfil basic needs:
    • to buy food
    • to visit the doctor, get a coronavirus vaccination or be tested for coronavirus
    • to contact life partners, close relatives (parents, children and siblings), important reference persons
    • to meet a residential need
    • to meet religious needs
    • to care for animals
  • for work and training, participation in necessary measures of the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) and of the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF)
  • to spend time outdoors
  • to participate in urgent meetings at authorities or courts, elections
  • Participation in:
    • funerals
    • gatherings according to the Law concerning Processions and Assemblies (demonstrations)
    • urgent work-related meetings
    • urgent meetings of executive bodies of political, legal parties or executive bodies under labour constitution law
• Excluded from the restrictions on movement are children up to the age of 12 and school-age children with a COVID test certificate.
• People from one household are allowed to meet up with one single person from another household.

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 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

• Since 3 January 2022, proof of a Johnson & Johnson vaccination is no longer valid unless a booster vaccination has been received.
• Double vaccination and recovery from a COVID infection are considered equivalent to three doses of vaccination (booster vaccination).
• Obligation to present proof of a vaccination or recovery (“2G”) for children from 12 years of age
• Exemptions from the obligation to present proof of vaccination or recovery (“2G”):
  • persons who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons
  • pregnant women

  → a PCR test must be presented.

  → This does not apply to pregnant women in areas where “2G Plus” or “Booster Plus” applies. Admission for unvaccinated pregnant women is not permitted.

• The forms of proof must be presented in German or English.

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

Choose only official test centres for your COVID tests!

• 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

• A minimum distance of 2 metres must be maintained outdoors between people from different households.
• FFP2 masks must be worn where the minimum distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained, unless the time in which the minimum distance is not kept is very short (merely passing other people by on the pavement).

• Access only with 2G proof and FFP2 mask
• The operator of the business must check the proof of vaccination or recovery at the entrance or at the cash desk.
• No 2G proof needs to be presented at the following establishments:  
  • 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)

• • is necessary and urgent,
  • agricultural trade
  • authorities, courts, establishments for legal advice,
  • waste disposal companies,
• Body-related services: 2G proof
• Collection of pre-ordered goods: FFP2 mask, no proof

• 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

Please note the special regulations that apply in the Austrian Provinces!

• Food and drink service until 10 pm: proof of vaccination or certificate of recovery (2G) plus FFP2 mask (can be removed once seated)
  • Night-life venues (clubs, discotheques, après-ski), bars and venues where there is no seating remain closed.
  • Christmas markets: proof of vaccination or certificate of recovery (2G) plus FFP2 mask

FOOD SERVICE: No 2G proof required in the following establishments:

• 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), and
• when collecting pre-ordered meals

HOTELS: No 2G proof necessary if (among others) accommodation is booked at the hotel for the following reasons:

• 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

People without 2G proof may only leave their home for particular gatherings. In this regard, please see under the section "RULE for people without 2G proof regarding leaving their homes".

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

• Proof of vaccination or certificate of recovery (2G) (e.g. in theatres, cinemas, museums, zoos, indoor playgrounds)
• FFP2 mask in enclosed spaces

GATHERINGS

• No restrictions for gatherings of up to four persons (max.) from four households (plus not more than six children)
• Events are permitted if the following conditions are met:
• with “2G” (proof of vaccination or recovery):
  • up to 25 persons without allocated seats (also including Christmas parties, weddings, for example)
  • up to 500 persons with allocated seats
• with “2G” (proof of vaccination or recovery) plus negative PCR test (“2G Plus”):
  • up to 1,000 persons with allocated seats
• with booster vaccination and negative PCR test (“Booster Plus”):
  • up to 2,000 persons with allocated seats
• Attendance permitted only with FFP2 mask
• Events permitted until 10 pm – unless the maximum number of participants is 10
• If no PCR test is available or the PCR test result came back too late, a negative antigen test shall be submitted.