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The countries requiring travellers to prove COVID-19 booster jab status
everal countries are now requiring travellers to show proof of a COVID-19 booster jab due to the fear of spreading variants such as Omicron, to name just one. The definition of “fully vaccinated” differs depending on the country, with some putting time limits on the initial two doses of the vaccine. This may not restrict entry to the country but might mean that you won’t be able to access certain venues and services upon arrival. Last year, the European Commission proposed a ninemonth time limit on vaccination certificates for travel to and within the European Union. Here we round up the countries that require boosters or third doses either for entry or for domestic activities. Note that rules are always subject to change and that it is advisable to check rules of entry before departure. AUSTRIA
To enter Austria, travellers must be fully vaccinated and either present proof of a booster shot or a negative PCR test. “Fully vaccinated” means that travellers have received the second dose no more than 270 days before entry into the country. If it is beyond this time period they will be classified as fully vaccinated if they have had a booster shot 90 days after the second vaccination and less than 270 days MARCH 2022
ago. Travellers who have not been boosted must take a predeparture PCR test no more than 72 hours before arrival in the country. Without a negative PCR test or proof of a booster at the time of entry, travellers must complete a pretravel clearance form and enter quarantine. austria.info CROATIA
The country has set a one-year limit on the validity of vaccine certificates, meaning that travellers who received their second dose (or first dose of Johnson and Johnson) more than 365 days ago will no longer be regarded as “fully vaccinated”. mup.gov.hr
