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COVID-19 – New entry requirements for commuters

COVID-19 – New entry requirements for commuters

10.02.2021

From February 10, new regulations apply to commuters. 

Commuting is considered to be regular entry at least once a month!

 

Here you can find translations in all languages: https://www.hogo.cc/de/portal/downloads

 

The following documents must be carried:

  • Commuter confirmation (if not available, please request from us at anmeldung@hogo.cc)
  • Negative Corona test result and medical certificate (only if the test was not done in Austria)
  • Confirmation of submission of the Pre-Travel Clearance Form
  • If available, registration certificate from Austria

 

Mandatory weekly testing

A negative Corona test result must be brought with you when entering the country, this must not be older than seven days. If the required test was not performed in Austria, it must be confirmed by a medical certificate.

Medical certificate template: https://newsletter.wko.at/Media/bfaec0b0-07e8-4a9c-9ab9-ed0c0cc8e1a4/ii_563_2020_anlage_c.pdf

 

If the test result is issued in Austria, a medical certificate is not required. Here, you can take advantage of the free test offers, but making an appointment in advance is strongly recommended:

List of free test sites: https://www.apothekerkammer.at/fileadmin/Kommunikation/Gratis-Antigentests_Apotheken.pdf

 

Please always carry the test result with you even after crossing the border, it must also be presented during traffic controls. 

A mere confirmation via SMS is not sufficient, it must at least be possible to display it as a PDF document which shows the following data:

  1. First and last name of the tested person
  2. Date of birth
  3. Date and time of sampling
  4. Test result 
  5. Signature of the person performing the test and stamp of the institution performing the test or barcode/QR code.

 

Registration before entering Austria:

 

An online registration form must be completed prior to entry(Pre-Travel Clearance Form).

 

Link to the Pre-Travel Clearance Form: https://entry.ptc.gv.at/

 

The registration form has to be completed whenever there is a change in your data. If there is no change, a new registration form must be completed in any case after 7 days.

After successfully registering online, you will receive a confirmation of submission, which must be presented at border control!

 

If online registration is not possible, the new forms (Annex E or Annex F) can be carried in exceptional cases.

Appendix E: https://newsletter.wko.at/Media/bfaec0b0-07e8-4a9c-9ab9-ed0c0cc8e1a4/anlage_e.pdf

Appendix F: https://newsletter.wko.at/Media/bfaec0b0-07e8-4a9c-9ab9-ed0c0cc8e1a4/anlage_f.pdf

 

Pre-Travel Clearance Form Completion Guide:

Check the very top point:

 

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Confirm that you will bring the test result with you:

 

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In the following, personal data, residence in Austria (if not available, place of residence, e.g. address of the employer) and travel details are requested. 

 

Translation of the points:

 

 

 

Personal data

 

Surname

 

First name

 

Date of birth

 

Austrian citizenship

 

Email address

 

Phone number

 

 

Residence or residence address in Austria (accommodation)

 

Street 

 

House number

 

Floor, door number

 

Zip code (Select city)

 

 

Travel details

 

Country of departure (home country)

 

Date of entry into Austria

 

Means of transport (car)

 

Car license plate number or flight/ship/train/bus number

 

Date of departure to Austria

 

Places you stayed in the last ten days

 

 

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.