New York City, New York May 19, 2021 (Issuewire.com) - Schengen Visa Itinerary LLC, a name gathering rapid popularity in the American Travel & Tourism industry, is out with its latest travel advisory in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The company’s industry expertise spans the preparation of Flight Itineraries, Hotel Bookings, and Travel Insurance for travel enthusiasts, especially those seeking entry into the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Zone.
The company CEO demonstrates complete transparency when voicing his views. “Most countries, including those in the Schengen region, are in the grip of the second wave of Covid-19. Governments across countries have had to review the practicality of their travel guidelines for the greater safety of their local populations. It is, therefore, a good time to level up with the latest travel rules and regulations.”
His remarks are commensurate with the latest statement released by WHO in January 2021: “National authorities and conveyance operators should not introduce requirements of proof of COVID-19 vaccination for international travel as a condition for departure or entry.” The reasons:
- Covid-19 vaccines are still too new to measure their efficiency in preventing the disease accurately, explore the degree of protection they offer, determine their transmission parameters, or evaluate their long-term health effects.
- The narrow bridge between production and availability of Covid-19 vaccines would make it unfair to give travellers higher preference over the general masses for access to the vaccine.
While these travel advisories have been largely accepted by global governments, countries in the Schengen Zone have tweaked regulations to suit the health environment within their individual borders. In most cases, travellers from countries on the “red-alert” list are strictly banned. The “red-alert” list includes third-world countries such as India, Pakistan, Brazil, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Chile, and Columbia.
Here is a quick look into some of the other unique regulations that have been adopted by the top 10 Schengen tourist destinations.
Alert: These travel regulations must be treated only as a guide. It is strongly advised that travellers consult the consular website of the specific country/countries they plan to visit for the latest travel information before applying for a Schengen Visa. Travellers are also free to contact our travel experts at Schengen Visa Itinerary to avail the most accurate travel itinerary and avoid last-minute hassles in Schengen Visa processing.
- Germany: Travellers entering Germany must fill out a Digital Registration Form and carry proof of negative Covid-19 Quarantine rules depend on the country from which the traveller is arriving or making a detour.
- Belgium: There is a strict ban on flights from India, South Africa and Brazil. Belgian citizens currently abroad can return after clearing quarantine requirements upon arrival and undergoing Covid-19
- Denmark: Travellers entering Denmark must carry negative Covid-19 test results taken within the last 24 hours. Quarantine exemptions for travellers vaccinated against Covid-19 are not yet in effect.
- France: Entry into France from non-EU countries is strictly banned. Travellers from EU and Schengen countries must present a negative PCR test upon entry.
- Greece: All travellers to Greece must show a negative Covid-19 test followed by a 1-week quarantine. Travellers from the EU, US, UK, UAE, Serbia and Israel arriving on or after April 21 will not have to undergo quarantine but show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test taken in the last 72 hours. Greece is all set to reopen tourism from May 14, 2021.
- Italy: Travellers must present negative Covid-19 test results taken in the last 48 hours. This must be accompanied by a 10-day period of self-isolation.
- Luxembourg: Tourists from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and other countries on the “safe” list are currently being granted entry into Luxembourg. However, travellers from these countries must present negative Covid-19 test results taken within the last 72 hours upon entry.
- Netherlands: Borders are open to travellers from all regions of the world; however, negative Covid-19 PCR test results must be displayed upon entry. This should be followed by a 10-day period of self-isolation. Quarantine and negative Covid-19 test results are not applicable for people coming from the “safe” zone.
- Sweden: Non-essential travel into Sweden from non-EU countries is currently prohibited. Even arrivals from within the EU must show proof of negative Covid-19 taken within the last 48 hours.
- Switzerland: Entry from “red-alert” countries is strictly prohibited. Travellers arriving from the “safe” zone must produce negative Covid-19 test results, and those detouring from a “red-alert” country must self-isolate as well.
About Schengen Visa Itinerary LLC:
Established in 2018, Schengen Visa Itinerary (www.SchengenVisaItinerary.com) is a well-known name in the Travel & Tourism industry with extensive expertise in fulfilling processing and documentation requirements of Schengen Visas, Travel Itineraries, Hotel Bookings, and Travel Insurance. They offer package deals as well as customized travel solutions to travel enthusiasts in America and other parts of the world.
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