Which EU countries are open and which are closed?

 Which  EU countries are open and which are closed?
Date: 28 Jun 2020

Austria: Anyone entering Austria who has been in an area for which the Austrian Foreign Ministry has travel warnings in place due to COVID-19 (including the UK), must present a medical certificate with micro-biological test results in English, French, German or Italian which is no older than four days.

 

  • Belarus: Belarus is open to UK tourists. Those arriving from the UK with a medical certificate showing a negative coronavirus test result, issued no later than 48 hours before entry, will not need to self-isolate. 
     
  • Belgium: Belgium has reopened its borders for travel to and from the European Union, including the United Kingdom. 
     
  • Bulgaria: Bulgaria has lifted its travel ban on UK travellers. You will still have to self-isolate for 14 days. 
     
  • Croatia: Croatia is opne to visitors, including those from the UK. You will need to provide proof you have reserved accommodation at the airport. You will not have to self-isolate at the border. 
     
  • Cyprus: Tourists from some countries are allowed to enter but the UK is not included on this list.  Cyprus has announced Brits will be allowed to enter the country from 15 July.
     
  • Czech Republic: The Czech Republic has classified all countries as either low, medium or high risk. The UK is classed as medium risk, which means UK travellers with a Czech Residency can enter the country for any reason without a test result and without self-isolating. Please note that the country is only open to those with a residency in the Czech Republic. 
     
  • Denmark: Denmark has classified all countries as open or restricted. A country’s status can change dependent on its infection rate for COVID-19. Currently, Denmark is open to UK travellers. .The status is updated weekly on Thursdays. You can check whether the UK is ‘open’ or ‘restricted’ on the Danish government’s Coronavirus website. 
     
  • Estonia: From 1 June, travellers without symptoms arriving from an EU Member State, Schengen Convention state or from the UK will again be allowed to enter the country. UK travellers will have to self isolate for 14 days. 
     
  • Finland: Internal border controls have been lifted for travel between Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithaunia.  Restrictions for other travellers remain in place. 
     
  • France:  France is now open to non-essential travellers,  but keep in mind that those from the UK will have to self-isolate for 14 days. 
     
  • Germany: Germany has lifted all travel restrictions for UK, EU, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland travellers. 
     
  • Greece: Greece is gradually beginning to ease its lockdown restrictions and is now open to tourists.  However, British travellers are banned from entering due to Britain's high numbers of coronavirus cases until 30 June. 
     
  • Hungary: UK nationals can only enter Hungary for essential reasons. Before being granted access, you will need to complete this form. UK nationals who are family members of EEA citizens do not need to pre-register and can enter Hungary without restrictions.
     
  • Iceland: Iceland is now open to tourists. All passengers can choose to be tested for COVID-19 or choose to self-isolate for 14 days. Tests are free until 30 June, after which they will be around £90 per test. You will need to fill out a pre-registration form before departure. Children born in 2005 or later will be exempt from isolation and testing. 
     
  • Ireland: Flights and ferry services continue to operate between Ireland and Great Britain but at a reduced service. New visitors will have to self-quarantine for 14 days. 
     
  • Italy: Italy is open to tourists and there is no quarantine for British travellers. Visitors will have to avoid public transport and instead arrange a lift, get a taxi or hire a car. 
     
  • Latvia: Citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation, as well as people who are permanently residing in those countries, when travelling from their home countries to Latvia, are no longer required to self-isolate for 14 days upon their arrival in Latvia, as long as their home countries have maintained an incidence of less than 15 COVID-19 cases in 100,000 of population for the previous 14 days. Those arriving from the United Kingdom are still required to self-isolate for 14 days.
     
  • Luxembourg: Luxembourg's borders are open. 
     
  • Netherlands: Borders are open from Schengen countries. However, travellers from high-risk countries, including the UK will have to fill in a 'fit-to-fly' health declaration form, which will ask if you have COVID-19 symptoms.  Based on your declaration, you may be denied permission to board the plane. On arrival in the Netherlands, your declaration will be checked again by public health authorities and security. 
     
  • Norway: If you have proof of residency, are visiting family members, or a travelling for work you will be allowed to enter Norway. Norway has announced it will lift nearly all lockdown restrictions in June.
     
  • Montenegro: Montenegro borders are now open to certain European countries that have 25 or fewer infected for every 100,000. The UK is not on their list of accepted travellers. 
     
  • Poland: You are not required to self-isolate  on arrival in Poland. 
     
  • Portugal: If you are returning to your residence in Portugal you will be allowed to enter. Starting on 4 May, the government of Portugal will begin a three stage de-escalation plan to slowly ease the country out of lockdown. Portugal has announced that from  June, tourists will be welcome and will not face quarantine measures. 
     
  • Serbia: Commercial flights between London and Belgrade have resumed. Border crossings have now opened. You should confirm eligibility to enter Serbia before you travel. If you need further information about entry requirements, contact the local immigration authorities or the nearest Serbian Embassy or Consulate. You should also check with your airline or travel company for the latest information.
     
  • Slovenia: Airports in Slovenia have now re-opened for passenger transportation. Health checks are being conducted at all border entry points. British visitors who display signs of coronavirus infections will be refused entry. UK nationals will be required to quarantine for 14 days.
     
  • Slovakia: You can now enter the country without having to go into state quarantine. Those from the UK need proof of a negative COVID-19 test on arrival. You will then be required to self-isolate for five days, after which time, if you take another test and it is negative, you can end self-isolation. 
     
  • Spain: Spain has reopened to European travellers and UK tourists will not need to self-isolate on arrival. Those entering Spain will beed to provide contact information and any history of exposure to COVID-19, have a temperature check, and undergo a visual health assessment. 
  • Sweden: Sweden's borders are currently open to UK nationals. There are limited flights operating between London and Stockholm.
     
  • Switzerland: Entry to Switzerland from the UK is permitted for British nationals of EU and EFTA countries. Family member from that country are also allowed to enter, regardless of nationality. 
     
  • Turkey: Turkey has begun reopening its international air borders. Flights between the UK and Turkey have resumed. All passengers who meet Turkish immigration rules are allowed to enter Turkey. Be aware that passengers need to wear a face mask at all times on the flight and in the airport. Before flying, passengers will need to complete a passenger locator form. Any passenger who shows symptoms of coronavirus will need to take a test. 
     
  • Ukraine: Ukraine has reopened its borders to foreign nationals. All foreign nationals will need proof of health insurance on arrival. Currently, the UK has been put on the Ukraine's Red Zone list, meaning travellers from the UK will have to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. 

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