Do I need to fill out the Austrian pre-travel-clearance for transiting through Vienna International Airport?

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I have booked a flight to the UK transiting through Vienna International Airport, and recently I received an email (from the airline) asking me to fill out pre-travel-clearance for Austria, which includes address of quarantine (Austria), but I'm not staying in or entering Austria, so I'm not sure if I need to fill out this form.



Best Answer

According to the Pre-Travel Clearance website of the Austrian government, you are exempt from filling out the form.

In accordance with Section 7 para. 1 and Section 8 of the COVID-19-Einreiseverordnung registration with the pre-travel clearance form is not required: […]

When entry is related to other exceptions in accordance with Section 8 para. 1 and Section 8 para. 2: […]

In the case of transit passengers (they must also leave the country promptly)

On arrival in Vienna, you might be required to show evidence for your (immediate) continuing flight out of VIE.




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