EU promises “We will have a summer tourist season” [for travellers from Europe]
Jun 17, 2020, 1:18 pm
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1. All UK flights tested upon arrival, by agreement (somebody here mentioned that; but less likely).
2. Flights from around the world are tested randomly, but UK flights may be more disproportionately tested, along with other "high risk" countries, at least in the beginning.
The second option is more likely, but keep in mind that flight volume will also likely increase a lot after July 1, and currently I think they only test about 10-12 flights a day (or 1600 passengers), which may be their limit in terms of resources. Also, my understanding is that, after you get tested, you are allowed to proceed to final destination, and get the results there the next day.
So, if you fly LHR-ATH-HER, you get tested in ATH, proceed to HER, and get the results there the next day (you leave contact info with them, if random tested).
EDIT: Video in Greek, showing ATH and the testing procedures. The test looks like a relatively easy throat swab.
https://www.skai.gr/videos/anoiksan-...t-se-touristes
Last edited by nk15; Jun 17, 2020 at 1:47 pm
Jun 18, 2020, 6:37 am
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I grabbed this map which shows the situation on 18/June for HU citizens as tourists (hence the white spot in the middle) Might serve as a general reference
(light green - open, free togo, dark green - opening soon, yellow - quarantine, etc on entry, red - not open for tourists)
The UK should obviously fall into the yellow category. Note that for Baltic and Scandinavian citizens the reds in the North are mainly light green
HU citizens do not need to self-isolate anymore, no matter where they return from anywhere in the world.
(light green - open, free togo, dark green - opening soon, yellow - quarantine, etc on entry, red - not open for tourists)
The UK should obviously fall into the yellow category. Note that for Baltic and Scandinavian citizens the reds in the North are mainly light green
HU citizens do not need to self-isolate anymore, no matter where they return from anywhere in the world.
Jun 18, 2020, 6:50 am
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Denmark is opening to Swedish tourists from around the 27th of June. But in the eyes of Denmark not all Swedish tourists are equal; and so some Swedes will be allowed into Denmark more easily than other Swedes, and it depends on the region of residence within Sweden.
Jun 18, 2020, 7:07 am
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What about entry into Hungary? Are all EU+CH+UK citizens allowed?
UK is part of Denmark's reopening! Woo.
Austria is allowing travel to/from Spain as of 20 June they announced today, so only UK, PT, and SE left on its bad books. Hopefully UK off their (and CZ's) bad books soon. Denmark's move is a good sign...
UK is part of Denmark's reopening! Woo.
Austria is allowing travel to/from Spain as of 20 June they announced today, so only UK, PT, and SE left on its bad books. Hopefully UK off their (and CZ's) bad books soon. Denmark's move is a good sign...
Jun 18, 2020, 7:09 am
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What about other EU citizens entering from Sweden?
Jun 18, 2020, 7:13 am
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Several countries, like Spain, Germany, etc, use the following language for exempt passengers currently allowed in their country [EU] "Passengers returning via [Spain] to their place of residency".
Does anyone know how they interpret "place of residency"? Do they go with country of citizenship/passport (for citizens) as place of residency, or do they want proof of actual residency in the country you are headed to?
Does anyone know how they interpret "place of residency"? Do they go with country of citizenship/passport (for citizens) as place of residency, or do they want proof of actual residency in the country you are headed to?
Jun 18, 2020, 7:23 am
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As countries are reopening and allowing tourists in, why should it matter what your citizenship or residency is? Instead, shouldn't there be a list of high risk countries, and if you've been to one of them in the past 14 days you're not allowed in. If you haven't you're good to go. What am I missing here?
Last edited by justforfun; Jun 18, 2020 at 7:36 am
Jun 18, 2020, 7:24 am
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As country are reopening and allowing tourists in, why should it matter what your citizenship or residency is? Instead, shouldn't there be a list of high risk countries, and if you've been to one of them in the past 14 days you're not allowed in. If you haven't you're good to go. What am I missing here?
Jun 18, 2020, 7:37 am
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There are two main possibilities, I think:
1. All UK flights tested upon arrival, by agreement (somebody here mentioned that; but less likely).
2. Flights from around the world are tested randomly, but UK flights may be more disproportionately tested, along with other "high risk" countries, at least in the beginning.
The second option is more likely, but keep in mind that flight volume will also likely increase a lot after July 1, and currently I think they only test about 10-12 flights a day (or 1600 passengers), which may be their limit in terms of resources. Also, my understanding is that, after you get tested, you are allowed to proceed to final destination, and get the results there the next day.
So, if you fly LHR-ATH-HER, you get tested in ATH, proceed to HER, and get the results there the next day (you leave contact info with them, if random tested).
EDIT: Video in Greek, showing ATH and the testing procedures. The test looks like a relatively easy throat swab.
https://www.skai.gr/videos/anoiksan-...t-se-touristes
1. All UK flights tested upon arrival, by agreement (somebody here mentioned that; but less likely).
2. Flights from around the world are tested randomly, but UK flights may be more disproportionately tested, along with other "high risk" countries, at least in the beginning.
The second option is more likely, but keep in mind that flight volume will also likely increase a lot after July 1, and currently I think they only test about 10-12 flights a day (or 1600 passengers), which may be their limit in terms of resources. Also, my understanding is that, after you get tested, you are allowed to proceed to final destination, and get the results there the next day.
So, if you fly LHR-ATH-HER, you get tested in ATH, proceed to HER, and get the results there the next day (you leave contact info with them, if random tested).
EDIT: Video in Greek, showing ATH and the testing procedures. The test looks like a relatively easy throat swab.
https://www.skai.gr/videos/anoiksan-...t-se-touristes
Jun 18, 2020, 7:56 am
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Do we have any idea when the EU will announce the July 1 green list? Beyond that, has anyone verified that you can actually circumvent the larger EU policies by entering Greece or Portugal and then continuing intra-Schengen?
Jun 18, 2020, 8:38 am
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Even if you got in via Portugal or Greece it would be a bit futile because, as mentioned above, it is by residency that people are being allowed in, not departure point, for pretty much every EU state. You would be denied boarding going pretty much anywhere without being able to prove you live in a country that is green-lit by the next country you are going to.
Jun 18, 2020, 9:25 am
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Balkan countries are the main rumours at this point, the likes of Montenegro etc.
Even if you got in via Portugal or Greece it would be a bit futile because, as mentioned above, it is by residency that people are being allowed in, not departure point, for pretty much every EU state. You would be denied boarding going pretty much anywhere without being able to prove you live in a country that is green-lit by the next country you are going to.
Even if you got in via Portugal or Greece it would be a bit futile because, as mentioned above, it is by residency that people are being allowed in, not departure point, for pretty much every EU state. You would be denied boarding going pretty much anywhere without being able to prove you live in a country that is green-lit by the next country you are going to.
Jun 18, 2020, 9:30 am
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Balkan countries are the main rumours at this point, the likes of Montenegro etc.
Even if you got in via Portugal or Greece it would be a bit futile because, as mentioned above, it is by residency that people are being allowed in, not departure point, for pretty much every EU state. You would be denied boarding going pretty much anywhere without being able to prove you live in a country that is green-lit by the next country you are going to.
Even if you got in via Portugal or Greece it would be a bit futile because, as mentioned above, it is by residency that people are being allowed in, not departure point, for pretty much every EU state. You would be denied boarding going pretty much anywhere without being able to prove you live in a country that is green-lit by the next country you are going to.
Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland and I am sure more don't care at all, as long as you are an EU citizen.
Jun 18, 2020, 9:45 am
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EDITED to correct: according to legislation 291/2020 all EU, CH, NO, IS, LI & RS citizens may freely enter HU. Also UA citizens may enter, but must stay within 20 miles of the border. KR & JP citizens may also enter on business, if they are mangers/working for a company registered in HU (read: Samsung, Suzuki, etc) (or maybe registerd in the EU - the text is ambiguous. If I read it correctly, UK citizens are NOT allowed in, they are explicitly excluded from the list.
Last edited by WilcoRoger; Jun 18, 2020 at 10:03 am
Jun 18, 2020, 10:09 am
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First, define "properly" Next, if the documentation needs to be in a language the authorities understand, it could be VERY difficult. In some other cases it might be next to impossible.(talking about EU citizen living in another EU country)