Austria Tourism Board has opened the borders for many international travellers including those from GCC as the country resumes social and economic activities under safe measures.
Fully vaccinated citizens and residents in Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar with a valid Schengen visa (if needed) can travel to Austria starting from July 1, 2021, without the need to quarantine, while travellers from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia can already enter Austria with no quarantine on arrival by presenting a negative Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination or past infection report upon entry, either in German or English languages.
Unvaccinated children under the age of 18 who are travelling with vaccinated parents are allowed to enter Austria for tourist purposes without quarantine as well. The list of recognized vaccines by the European county includes; BioNtech/Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Sinopharm & Sinovac.
Launched by the Austrian National Tourist Office, ‘Travel Builds Bridges’ campaign aims to welcome guests and travellers from the GCC to Austria for holiday, business, education and medical tourism, with the intention to rebuild the bridge between people and countries to once again celebrate the freedom of travel and tourism. The campaign is an internationally recognized theme planned to include 15 countries to take part in it with an objective to stimulate progress, development, attracting and providing new opportunities to overcoming obstacles, building the future enriching cross cultures while enjoying the traditional Austrian hospitality.
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