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14.12.2020 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?Entry from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country is possible without restrictions, provided that the COVID-19 in the country of origin is stable and that travellers have resided only in a specific set of countries, or in Austria, during the last 10 days. The most updated information on the list of countries and regions affected is available at the Austrian Health Ministry website (in German only) and the tourist website Austria.info Travellers from non affected areas (within EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries) are required to provide a health certificate not older than 72 hours, confirming a negative SARS-CoV-2 test, or they are required to undergo a 10-day quarantine. Children up to the age of 10 are exempt from compulsory testing upon entry. Mandatory Travel DocumentationAn entry and transit declaration is required. What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Third-country nationals may not enter the country, unless they are travelling from an EU Member State or Schengen associated country with a stable COVID-19 situation, or they are residents in one of these countries: Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Uruguay. Travellers under this category can enter Austria without restrictions. Exceptions are also available for personnel of international organisations, diplomatic staff, humanitarian workers, nursing and health personnel, and seasonal workers in agriculture, forestry and tourism. Third-country nationals have to provide a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result performed in the last 72 hours, and are obliged to undergo a 10-day self-quarantine. The quarantine can be ended if a PCR test, which is made in the meantime, provides a negative result. Travellers may also enter "for reasons that are particularly worthy of consideration in the family circle in individual cases". Additional information: FAQs in German Transit Passengers that only transit Austria are not subject to the general entry restrcitions, provided that they make no further stops in Austria. Find out more: Documents you need to travel in Europe
29.10.2020 Entry RestrictionsEntry from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country with a stable COVID-19 situation is possible without restrictions. However, it is a prerequisite that travellers have only been to these countries or in Austria within the last 10 days: Belgium, Bulgaria (except regions Blagoevgrad, Burgas, Dobrich, Gabrovo, Jambol, Kardzhali, Montana, Plovdiv, Rasgrad, Shumen, Sliven, Smoljan, Sofia, Stara Zagora, Targovishte, Varna), Croatia (only regions Brod-Posavina, Istria, Koprivnica-Križevci, Osijek-Baranja, Šibenik-Knin, Varaždin, Zadar), Cyprus, Czech Republic (except region Prague), Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (except regions Île-de-France und Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal (except regions Lisbon and Norte), San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (only Canary Islands), Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican The corresponding countries are also listed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology Travellers from remaining areas within EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries, are required to provide a health certificate not older than 72 hours, confirming a negative SARS-CoV-2 test, or they are required to start a 10-day quarantine. Children up to the age of 10 are exempt from compulsory testing upon entry.
28.10.2020 Travellers from the following countries can enter or leave Austria without restrictions: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, San Marino, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (only Canary Islands), Czech Republic, Hungary, Uruguay, Vatican and Cyprus. The regulation applies only to people who are residents in the listed countries or Austrian citizens. It is also a prerequisite that you have not been in any country other than Austria or those European countries in the past 10 days. You can find the latest provisions here: www.sozialministerium.at Entry RestrictionsEntry from a country with a stable COVID-19 situation is possible without restrictions. The corresponding countries are listed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology Travellers from remaining areas wihitn EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries, are required to provide a health certificate not older than 72 hours, confirming a negative SARS-CoV-2 test, or they are required to start a 10-day quarantine. Children up to the age of 10 are exempt from compulsory testing upon entry. Travelling from Austria or returning to AustriaDue to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urgently advises against all unnecessary trips, especially all vacation trips. Several travel warnings regarding COVID-19 have been issued. Also more can be found on the Travel Information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be found at www.bmeia.gv.at Mandatory Travel DocumentationAn entry and transit declaration is required. TransitPassengers that only transit Austria are not subject to the general entry restrcitions, provided that they make no further stops in Austria. General measuresHealth cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksA mask must be worn in certain areas: In grocery stores, public transport and taxis, during indoor events (except at the assigned seat), in cable cars, coaches and excursion boats, in gas stations, bank and post offices, in pharmacies, nursing homes and hospitals as well as in places where health and nursing services are provided and other services, if the 1 metre distance cannot be maintained or no other protective measures (e.g. plexiglass pane) are available. Special regulations apply to the federal states of Upper Austria and Carinthia. Physical DistancingWhen entering public places, people who do not live in the same household must be kept at a distance of at least one meter. Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsEvents without assigned seats are allowed with a maximum of 100 visitors outdoors, and 10 visitors indoors. Indoor events with assigned seats are allowed with a maximum of 1500 visitors. Events with assigned seats in the open air are allowed with a maximum of 3000 visitors. Events with more than 50 people in closed rooms and with more than 100 people in the open air, must have a COVID-19 prevention concept and a COVID-19 officer must be appointed. Events with more than 250 people, approval of the district administrative authority locally responsible for the event location is required. It is announced that from 23.10.2020 indoor gatherings will be limited to six people, while outdoor gatherings will be reduced to 12. Funerals will be exempt from the rule. Safety measures for public transportationA mask must be worn in public transport and taxis and in case of large crowds. Measures for places of worshipWhen entering public places, people who do not live in the same household must be kept at a distance of at least one meter. A mask must be worn in most places of worship. Other measuresTo respond to local outbreaks, states will be able to impose regional restrictions, including curfews. Find out more:FAQs on travel and tourism (www.sozialministerium.at)
30.09.2020 Travelling to Austria Mandatory Travel Documentation Transit Passengers that only transit Austria are not subject to the general entry restrcitions, provided that they make no further stops in Austria. Third-country nationals may not enter the country, with the exception of travellers from: Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, and Uruguay. The regulation applies only to people who are residents in the listed countries or Austrian citizens. It is also a prerequisite that you have not been in any country in the past 10 days other than Austria, or any of the countries for which there are no particular entry restrictions in place. In general, there is also an exception for personnel of international organisations, diplomatic staff, humanitarian workers, nursing and health personnel, and seasonal workers in agriculture, forestry and tourism. These categories of people can enter the country with a medical certificate in German ;or English. The medical certificate must provide a negative PCR test which was made no more than 72 hours previously. After entering the country, a 10-day period of quarantine at home or elsewhere has to be adhered to. The quarantine can be ended if a PCR test, which is made in the meantime, is negative. Travellers may also enter "for reasons that are particularly worthy of consideration in the family circle in individual cases". Full information is available in the ordinance on entry into Austria in connection with the containment of SARS-CoV-2
25.08.2020 Travelling to Austria Travelling from Austria or returning to Austria Third-country nationals may not enter the country, with the exception of personnel of international organisations, diplomatic staff, humanitarian workers, nursing and health personnel, and seasonal workers in agriculture, forestry and tourism. Persons travelling in the context of commercial transport can enter the country with a medical certificate (Annexes B and Annexes C). Travellers may also enter "for reasons that are particularly worthy of consideration in the family circle in individual cases". Full information is available in the ordinance on entry into Austria in connection with the containment of SARS-CoV-2 Transit without further stops in Austria is allowed.
10.08.2020 Entering from a country with a stable COVID-19 situation is possible without restrictions. Currently, travelling to and from EU countries is allowed without restrictions, with the exception of Portugal, Sweden, Bulgaria, Romania and Spain (except Balearic Islands and Canary Islands). When entering from a country in which there is no stable COVID-19 situation, entry is possible with a health certificate (Annex C). Entry from a country with a stable COVID-19 situation is possible without restrictions. The corresponding countries are listed in Appendix A1 of the Entry Ordinance and are currently (as of 10.08.2020): Andorra, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain - only the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Vatican, United Kingdom and Cyprus. Children up to the age of 6 are exempt from compulsory testing upon entry. Mandatory Travel Documentation Country specific travel information are available at www.bmeia.gv.at Entry from a country with a stable COVID-19 situation is possible without restrictions. The corresponding countries are listed in Appendix A1 of the Entry Ordinance and are currently (as of 27.07.2020): Andorra, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Czech Republic, Hungary, Vatican, United Kingdom and Cyprus. Children up to the age of 6 are exempt from compulsory testing upon entry. Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/AUT |
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22.07.2020 Entry requirements Persons wishing to enter Austria from the Schengen Area or from Andorra, Bulgaria, Ireland, Croatia, Monaco, Romania, San Marino, Vatican City, the United Kingdom or Cyprus must present a medical certificate on their state of health and show that the molecular biological test for SARS-CoV-2 is negative. The medical certificate must not be older than four days when entering the country. Start date: 16.06.2020 End date: 30.09.2020 More info: Source: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/coronavirus-response_en ________________________________________________________________ Measures when entering Austria by air
Note 1: Third-country nationals are nationals from all remaining states except Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherland, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden as well as United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Start date: 20.03.2020 End date: 15.06.2020 Source: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/coronavirus-response_en |
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Reintroduction of border controls on the internal border to Italy (10.03.2020) Entry into AT from there is only possible with a health certificate (not older than 4 days) or when admitting into 2 week home quarantine; transit without further stops in Austria is allowed. Exceptions for cargo and cross-border workers. Start date: 10.03.2020 End date: 10 days from starting date Reintroduction of border controls on the internal border to Liechtenstein and Switzerland Entry into AT from there is only possible with a health certificate (not older than 4 days) or when admitting into 2 week home quarantine; transit without further stops in Austria is allowed. Exceptions for cargo and cross-border workers. Start date: 14.03.2020 End date: 10 days from starting date Suspension of flights and passenger trains; rail service restrictions Stop of all direct flights (from IT, ES, FR, NL, UK, CH, IR, KO, PRC, RU and UKR) and passenger trains from IT, CZ, SK, SI, CH) End date: not available Temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers of vehicles transporting goods Austria has agreed to a temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers of vehicles transporting goods. This relaxation is granted pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006. It will apply to those drivers involved in the delivery of goods domestically and internationally. Start date: 16.03.2020 End date: 14.04.2020 Lift of weekend traffic ban Austria notified the Commission that it suspended the weekend traffic ban for >7.5 tonne vehicles. End date: not available Contact information: https://infothek.bmvit.gv.at/coronavirus-reisehinweise-aktuelle-informationen/ |
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19.01.2021 Covid-19 Update: New Entry Regulations in Austria General Entry Conditions - Every person entering Austria must complete a Pre-Travel Clearance Form before entering the country.(Exemptions below) - The Online registration can be carried out in German or English and can be done via these two links in DE or EN. - Exceptionally, the new forms of Annex E or Annex F of the Federal Law can still be filled in, instead of the online registration. - Persons coming from a country listed in Annex A (unless they fall under the exceptions of §§ 7 and 8), as well as children and adolescents, caregivers and business travellers, must also register. - The amendments has entered into force from 15 January 2021. - All other regulations remain unchanged. Persons essential to guarantee the movement of goods and passengers remain exempted from the obligation to pre-register, to get tested or to go into quarantine. It is recommended to carry a Green Lane Certificate. Transit passenger are also exempted providing they have not made one single stop in Austria. Border controls with the Czech Republic and Slovakia were extended today until 07 February 2021. Source: AISÖ
27.11.2020 Tyrol - Night ban on the Inntal motorway from 1 January 2020 (27 November 2020; 11:04) Austria (27 November 2020) Which journeys will be prohibited? On a section of the A 12 Inntal motorway, journeys by certain heavy-duty vehicles will be prohibited during night hours. The vehicle prohibition will be in force during the following hours:
The following vehicles will be affected by the IG-L - overnight prohibition:
Where will the IG-L - overnight vehicle prohibition apply? The IG-L overnight vehicle prohibition will apply in both directions on the section of the A 12 Inntal motorway between road distance 6.35 (km) in the Langkampfen local authority area and road distance 90.00 (km) in the Zirl local authority area. Will there be exceptions to the IG-L - overnight prohibition? The Regulation has provision for exceptions for:
further exceptions:
An application may also be made to the regional administrative authorities to be excepted from this vehicle prohibition on a case by case basis. In addition, the statutory exceptions in accordance with Section 16, para. 2 IG-L apply. i.e. for instance vehicles powered by a monovalent methane gas engine (natural gas vehicles NGV), vehicles exclusively powered by an electric engine and also plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) with a minimum range of 50 km when powered only by the electric engine, are generally exempt. Core zone: The core zone incorporates the political districts of Imst, Innsbruck (state), Innsbruck (city), Kufstein and Schwaz. The following are within the expanded zone:
16.11.2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak - updated situation in Austria (16 November 2020; 16:28) Austria (16 November 2020) This information is a simplified and summarized presentation of the Covid-19 Emergency Measures Ordinance, which comes into force on November 17, 0:00 am and expires on December 6, 24:00 pm. Curfew rule The curfew rule (leaving private homes is only allowed for specific purposes) will be extended until 26 November and will now apply throughout the day (extension of the night-time curfew to a general curfew in principle). Customer areas It is prohibited to enter the customer area of business premises of retailers and service providers for the purpose of purchasing goods or using body related services (in particular hairdressers, beauticians, piercing, tattooing etc.). All other services remain permitted in principle. Deliveries are permitted, collections are not (except in the catering trade). Remain open in particular: Pharmacies, food stores, drugstores and drugstore chains, sale of medical and sanitary products, therapeutic appliances and aids, health and care services, services for people with disabilities, sale of pet food, petrol stations, banks, tobacconists, car repair shops, etc. Places of work and places of professional activity: When entering places of work, care must be taken to ensure that the professional activity is preferably carried out outside the place of work, provided that this is possible and employer and employee agree on the performance of work outside the place of work. At public outdoor places, a minimum distance of one metre must always be kept from other people. In public closed rooms, a close-fitting mechanical protective device (MNS mask) must be worn in addition to the minimum distance. Other protective devices ("face shields") are generally no longer permitted. Are there special provisions concerning the transport of goods and merchandise? The entire COVID-19 entry regulation does not apply to persons entering the country (note: even if they do not come from one of the states in Annexes A and B) if the entry is made to maintain the movement of goods and persons. Truck driving bans will not be relaxed this time! Source: AISÖ
21.10.2020 New COVID-19-related rules when entering Austria. Goods and passenger transport is exempt. The Federal Official Journal (Bundesgesetzblatt) in Austria has published (15 October 2020) a new regulation of the Minister of Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Protection, concerning the new COVID-19-related rules for those entering Austria. These rules entered into force on 17 October 2020 and will remain in force until 31 March 2021. According to the new rules, in general, persons coming from EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the Vatican and the United Kingdom (§ 4) may enter without restrictions if: 1. The state/area they are coming from is listed in Annex A. 2. They can provide reasonable evidence upon entry that they have stayed exclusively in Austria or in a state or territory listed in Annex A within the last ten days. A detailed list of countries and exemptions can be found in Annexes A and B. If points 1. and 2. above do not apply, then a medical certificate must be presented verifying that the person has had a negative Covid-19 test (§ 2 and Appendix C or D. The test must not have been taken more than 72 hours prior to entry). These rules do not apply to those involved in freight and passenger transport operations (Article 8, paragraph 1). Please also see the attached text of the regulation and relevant certificates in English and German. Source: AISÖ
26.06.2020 As of June 15, measures in Austria have been relaxed. People now only need to wear a mask on public transport and in the health sector, such as in pharmacies, hospitals etc. Entry to Austria (generic rules) As of 16 June, the following applies: People entering Austria from the Schengen area and from the European non-Schengen countries (Andorra, Bulgaria, Ireland, Croatia, Monaco, Romania, San Marino, Vatican, United Kingdom and Cyprus) must provide a medical certificate, in German or English, proving that they have a negative COVID-PCR test result. The certificate must not be older than 4 days at the time of entry. As an alternative, a 14-day self-monitored home quarantine or quarantine in a suitable accommodation must be undertaken. The entire regulation does not apply to people who enter Austria from the 32 European countries listed in Annex A and (cumulatively) have their residence or usual habitation in Austria or in one of these countries. Entry from outside the Schengen area People entering Austria must provide a medical certificate in Germanor Englishconfirming a negative COVID-PCR test result (certificate must be not older than 4 days at entry) or undertake a 14-day self-monitored home quarantine or quarantine in a suitable accommodation (If quarantine is refused, entry will be prohibited). There is the possibility of free-testing during quarantine. The quarantine may be interrupted only in case an immediate departure from Austria is ensured. These provisions apply to: Austrian citizens, EU/EEA citizens, Swiss citizens and members of their families living in the same household, holders of an Austrian visa D or a photo identification card, in accordance with § 95 FPG (photo identification for holders of privileges and immunities in Austria) or persons with a right of residence or documentation of the right of residence, in accordance with the Austrian Settlement and Residence Act or the Austrian Asylum Act, which authorises them to stay in Austria. The following categories of third country nationals are allowed to enter the country from anywhere (whether or not they come from the Schengen area or from Andorra, Bulgaria, Ireland, Croatia, Monaco, Romania, San Marino, Vatican City, the United Kingdom and Cyprus):
Exemptions from testing and quarantine requirements Upon entry, individuals are exempt from testing or quarantine requirements in case they are carrying out one of the following:
Driving bans With effect from 18 May,weekend and holiday driving bans for trucks over 7.5t and trucks with trailers, has been reapplied. As of today, AISÖ has not received information concerning a summer driving ban calendar. Subject to neighbouring countries’ behaviour, it is possible that, at best, a very short calendar could be issued. Restrictions at borders Austria - Italy Since 16 June, Austria has opened its borders with Italy. All border crossings between Austria and Italy are open again. From this date, neither a negative SARS-CoV-2 test nor a 14 quarantine is required. Sporadic border controls continue to be carried out. Austria - Germany Coming from Germany, entry into Austria has been possible since 4 June, without the obligation to have a medical certificate or the obligation to quarantine at home. There are no systematic border controls being carried out. Austria -Switzerland Since 4 June, complete freedom of travel between Austria and Switzerland has been restored. Austria - Hungary Since 5 June, there are no more border controls. However, border crossings between Austria (AT) and Hungary (HU) are only permitted at these official border crossing points: Klingenbach, Deutschkreuz, Nickelsdorf and Heiligenkreuz. Commercial traffic between AT and HU is not subject to restrictions anymore. Austria-Slovenia: All border crossings between Austria and Slovenia are open again, but only Slovenian and Austrian citizens are allowed to use them. All other citizens may only use the following border crossing points: Karawanken Tunnel, Loibltunnel and Spielberg Motorway, as well as Spielfeld Bahnhof, which only relevant to rail traffic. The regulations are not applicable to the transport of goods or the carriage of goods. Freight transport runs smoothly across all open border crossings with the Republic of Slovenia; as long as the relevant documentation (order and delivery documents, note documents, driver's passport or ID card and proof of employment) are available. Austria - Slovakia Borders are open and freedom of travel between Austria and Slovakia is restored. Since 4 June, individuals are free to enter Austria from Slovakia. Austria- Liechtenstein Since 4 June, border controls and health checks have been discontinued Austria-Czech Republic: All border crossings between Austria and the Czech Republic are open. Source: AISÖ
04.06.2020 On 3 June, the Austrian government published decree BGBl. II No. 253/2020, which lifts temporary border controls at the internal borders with Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Border controls are maintained at the border with Italy. Source: AISÖ
18.05.2020 With effect from 18 May, the weekend and holiday driving ban for trucks over 7.5t and trucks with trailers, has been reapplied. Source: AISÖ
06.05.2020 On 6 May, the Austrian Government extended controls at border crossing points with Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany until 31 May. Source: AISÖ
05.05.2020 Following recent updates on prolongation of controls at the Austrian border, AISÖ has provided further details on the current situation in Austria. On the border with Italy, smaller border crossing points are closed. Open border crossings are: Brenner, Sillian, Reschenpass and Thörl-Maglern. Traffic can be monitored via webcams here. On the border with Switzerland, the following border crossings are open:
On the border with Hungary, traffic can be monitored via webcams here and here. On the border with Slovakia, the following border crossings are open for goods transport.
On the border with the Czech Republic, Czech commuters entering Austria must have the following documents:
Drivers and companies are advised that double manning is permitted, provided that appropriate safety distances (1m), masks and the general COVID-19 rules of conduct are observed. It is mandatory to wear a mask in public places (when entering service stations, toilet facilities, petrol stations – inside). Source: AISÖ
21.04.2020 On 21 April, AISÖ confirmed that the weekend traffic ban for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes will be suspended until 17 May. Source: AISÖ
15.04.2020 On 10 April, the Austrian Government granted a further relaxation of driving and rest time rules. The following relaxations apply to national and international transport from 14 April until 15 May: · Art. 6.1: replacement of the maximum daily driving limit of 9 hours with one of 11 hours. · Art. 6.2: replacement of the maximum weekly driving limit of 56 hours with one of 60 hours. · Art. 6.3: replacement of the maximum fortnightly driving limit of 90 hours with one of 100 hours. Relaxations set out by the previous decree are no longer in place. Source: ITF
09.04.2020 On 6 April 2020, AISÖ confirmed that in Austria, the weekend and holiday driving ban for trucks over 7.5 tonnes will be suspended until 19 April 2020. However, members should be aware that the sectoral driving bans currently in place in the Tyrol region will remain valid.
25.03.2020 The Ministry of Social Affairs has issued a new regulation which restricts the entry into Austria from land border crossing points of those persons living in or transiting from the following neighbouring countries:
Those wanting to enter Austria must present a medical certificate that can be filled out in German, English or Italian, which proves that their test for SARS-CoV-2 is negative. The medical certificate must not be older than four days at the time of entry, otherwise the authorities may refuse entry. This regulation does not apply to freight or commuter traffic . This regulation came into force on 20.3.2020. Source: AISÖ
24.03.2020 Tyrol has issued another Regulation (attached in German only). This Regulation extends the existing measures to 12 April 2020. In order to prevent the further spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), it is prohibited to enter public places on the entire national territory, while security of the supply chain and the free movement of goods for all municipalities has been guaranteed. Some of the most important provisions are contained in paragraph 3 of the new Regulation: 1) The entrance to and departure from the municipalities within Tyrolean territory shall be prohibited. 2) Paragraph 1 shall not apply to: General trips by suppliers (e.g. food transport) and provision of general services (e.g. road service, waste collection, service companies, public administration, public road and rail transport). Supply-critical public infrastructure (e.g. electricity and water supply). 3) In order to ensure the security of the supply chain and the free movement of goods, transit through municipalities on Austrian territory is permitted. Source: AISÖ
Throughout Austria, the weekend traffic ban for heavy goods vehicles above 7.5 tonnes will be suspended until 3 April 2020 with immediate effect. This measure has been discussed and coordinated with Italy and Bavaria in order to avoid border waiting times as much as possible. The driving bans for trucks over 7.5 tonnes to the Klingenbach and Deutschkreutz (Burgenland) border crossings have also been lifted to relieve pressure from the Nickelsdorf border point. At the Austria-Hungarian border: - Border crossings to be used by international freight traffic departing from or ending in Hungary: o Hegyeshalom / Nickelsdorf. o Sopron / Klingenbach (transiting vehicles over 7.5t allowed until 05:00 on 20 March). o Kópháza / Deutschkreutz (transiting vehicles over 7.5t allowed until 05:00 on 20 March; vehicles over 7.5t with Austrian or Hungarian licence plates permitted until 00:00 on 23 March). o Rábafüzes / Heiligenkreuz - Border crossings to be used by AT-HUN bilateral freight transport (in addition to the three mentioned above): o Bucsu / Schachendorf. o Koszeg / Rattersdorf. o Rábafüzes / Heiligenkreuz. In addition, the government has announced a temporary relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for drivers in order to eliminate bottlenecks caused by the current crisis. The measures lifted are those in Articles 6 to 9 of the EU Regulation No. 561/2006. This exception applies from 16 March 2020 to 14 April 2020. Measures lifted are the following: - Art. 6(1): replacement of the maximum daily driving limit of 9 hours with one of 11 hours; - Art. 6(2): replacement of the maximum weekly driving limit of 56 hours with one of 60 hours; - Art. 6(3): replacement of the maximum fortnightly driving limit of 90 hours with one of 100 hours; - Art. 7: replacement of the minimum daily breaks requirements by imposing a break of 45 minutes after 5 and a half hours; - Art. 8(2): Reduction of the daily rest requirements from 11 to 9 hours; - Art. 8(6): Weekly rest period of at least 24 hours after six 24-hour periods. Further details can be found in the Regulation. Source: AISÖ |