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16 EU countries that have softened the coronavirus rules for entry and stay
European states are gradually abandoning strict restrictions on the borders and within the country. We will tell you where it is easier to go now, where they are allowed to visit public places without certificates and certificates, and what concessions are expected in the near future.
Author • Albert Ioffe
Legal and Compliance Officer, certified CAMS specialist
16 EU countries that have softened the coronavirus rules for entry and stay
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Slovenia has lifted all coronavirus entry restrictions. From February 19th, 2022, you can enter the country in the same way as before the pandemic: with a passport and a Schengen visa, if required.
Italy will soften the entry rules for citizens of countries that are not members of the European Union. From March 1st, such tourists will not need to have both a vaccination certificate and a negative PCR test at the same time. You will be allowed to enter the country if you have any of the following documents:
Latvia will start accepting PCR or antigen test results for entry into the country. The rule will come into effect on March 1st, 2022.
Lithuania will open the border for tourists on March 31st, 2022. Before that, entry into the country is only possible for a valid reason, such as for study or family reunification.
Belgium. Since January 28th, the country has hosted public events again, such as theater performances and football matches. Amusement parks, zoos, playgrounds, swimming pools, bowling centers and casinos are open.
Germany. From March 4th, unvaccinated citizens and residents of the country will be able to visit restaurants with a negative test for coronavirus. Nightclubs will open to vaccinated people: three doses of the vaccine or two doses and a negative coronavirus test will be required to enter.
Denmark. Masks are no longer required in public places and transport. Closed public places, such as restaurants and museums, do not check the vaccination status of visitors, so a certificate is not needed.
Spain has allowed not to wear masks outdoors. But if it is not possible to maintain a distance of one and a half meters, it is mandatory to wear a mask. As well as in public transport and enclosed spaces.
Slovakia expects to return to pre-pandemic life by the end of March. The gradual lifting of restrictions will begin on February 28th, but the government is still discussing which measures will be lifted first.
Finland has allowed bars and restaurants to remain open until midnight and sell alcohol until 11 p.m. Entrance to public places is free: references and certificates are no longer checked.
France also allowed not to wear a mask outdoors. Night clubs, parties and discos are no longer banned. Cafes and bars again serve all visitors, and not just those who have taken a table.
The Czech Republic plans to lift all domestic restrictions by March 1st. For example, from February 17th, entry to restaurants, bars, cafes, hairdressers and sports and cultural events is completely free.
In Sweden, cafes and restaurants have returned to work without restrictions, and references and certificates are no longer checked at public events and exhibitions. If the epidemic situation in the country does not worsen, the remaining restrictions will be lifted by April 1st.
