FunSummer travel 2021: entry rules in European countries

Summer travel 2021: entry rules in European countries

It seems that this summer 2021 we will have the opportunity to leave our borders to travel . Unlike last year and although the Coronavirus pandemic is still active, mass vaccinations around the world and the existence of the so-called ” Covid digital certificate “, makes it possible for us to pack our bags and make summer trips and if we want to move around Europe, these are the current entry regulations in the main countries.

Summer travel 2021: where to go and the current entry regulations in European countries

Although in Spain many will be the people who choose to travel within their own country , others will instead wish to be able to go further but we know that for a long time, movements outside their own territory have become a lottery, because For security reasons, we must be up to date with the quarantines that must be done once we reach our destination. However, it seems that some of those regulations have been ‘relaxed’ quite a bit thanks to vaccines and we will finally be able to enter some EU countries without problem to make our 2021 summer trips.

We know that facing the summer, Europe is “loosening” the pressure on the entry of tourists from other countries , as long as current health regulations are respected. In fact, each European country has decided what standards to submit to those who enter the territory in question, from quarantines to that certification that they are vaccinated or that they have made us a PCR test and that it has come out negative.

Travel to Denmark

Most Scandinavian countries, such as Denmark, rely on a subdivision of the European Union nations and non-EU countries for pandemic risk, rating a number of zones from yellow to orange to red. If from Spain, which is orange , you want to travel to Copenhagen , for example, you can do it without problem if you are vaccinated or have had the disease . However, if you are not vaccinated and you have not had the disease, you have to quarantine for ten days and present a negative PCR

Travel to iceland

If you want to spend your summer 2021 in Iceland , it is mandatory to take a completely free test when entering the country , but it is also necessary that you show the Covid certificate in which it appears that you have been vaccinated or that you have already passed the disease.

Travel to Finland

Finland , on the other hand, is among the European regions still very strict on entry to the country and the border restrictions extend until the end of June. In this case, a 14-day quarantine period is imposed upon arrival , in addition to a mandatory health check.

Travel to France, Germany or Italy

In France, since last June 9, it is possible to enter without taking the test, if you have the Covid certificate. The same happens in Germany so that those who are in possession of the certificate and are recovered from the virus or vaccinated can enter the country, but in any case, before departure, it is mandatory to complete a digital form in which they certify that they are negative .

We can also travel to Italy , although we must present a negative PCR test that does not exceed 72 hours from before leaving for the trip and that upon arrival we download the Inmuni app launched by the Italian government to be able to track any positive case.

Travel to greece

As for Greece , the tourist season has already started some time ago, using the Covid certificate . Now, if you travel to this country to enjoy its beaches, you should know however, you should know that social distancing is still in force and public places are subject to closure before midnight. In addition, upon arrival, you must complete a location form, with the addresses of your stay.

Travel to ireland

As for Ireland, the rules are very strict regarding entry. In fact, there is a legal obligation for all travelers to self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival and, in any case, always having a negative test result, otherwise a crime is committed.

Travel to Portugal

Finally, if you are thinking of traveling to our neighboring country, Portugal, you should know that if you travel by plane it will be necessary to do it with a negative PCR test or antigen test , but if you travel by road it is not necessary to present any type of certificate or test.

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