Jan 24, 2021, 8:08 am
Last edit by: esledo
EU/UK airports that are known to require COVID test certificate for transit:
AMS
https://www.schiphol.nl/en/messages/coronavirus-update
CPH
https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/coronavirus-covid-19/
LHR
https://www.heathrow.com/customer-support/faq/coronavirus-covid-19
AMS
https://www.schiphol.nl/en/messages/coronavirus-update
CPH
https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/coronavirus-covid-19/
LHR
https://www.heathrow.com/customer-support/faq/coronavirus-covid-19
Which major hubs in EU/UK require tests for transit?
Jan 24, 2021, 3:21 am
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Which major hubs in EU/UK require tests for transit?
Except AMS which hubs require tests for transit? Where one can find info?
Jan 24, 2021, 6:44 am
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Denmark requires those flying into the country even for transit (to other countries) to meet the Danish testing requirement. So add CPH beside AMS.
Jan 24, 2021, 6:44 pm
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Thanks. Anything about FRA/MUC?
Jan 24, 2021, 9:34 pm
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It depends on the country you are coming from. The German disease control agency puts each country into one of four categories.
For the highest category called virus variant area, a test is mandatory, no exceptions.
For the next two categories (high incidence area and risk area), a test result is mandatory but can be waived under certain conditions. The exception likely of most practical relevance is if you have an onward ticket for the next available flight towards your destination.
No test is required for countries not deemed a risk area (but there are very few of those...)
For the highest category called virus variant area, a test is mandatory, no exceptions.
For the next two categories (high incidence area and risk area), a test result is mandatory but can be waived under certain conditions. The exception likely of most practical relevance is if you have an onward ticket for the next available flight towards your destination.
No test is required for countries not deemed a risk area (but there are very few of those...)
Jan 24, 2021, 9:43 pm
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Jan 24, 2021, 9:49 pm
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Yes, as should be clear from my post. For instance, if flying JNB-FRA-XXX, where XXX is any other airport, you need a negative test, no exceptions. (Even if XXX is outside Schengen and you stay in transit/don't enter Germany).
Jan 25, 2021, 1:06 am
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On Jan 5th I went AGP-FRA-IAH with a overnight at the Hilton at the Squire. No testing needed, no one asked. I did get a PCR done for personal reasons at the testing site on the walkway between the Squire and terminal the next morning on my way to catch my flight to IAH. Had results before I landed in IAH. Also on return, a 3 hour transit in FRA and I did have a neg PCR for Spain entry but no one in FRA asked, this was Jan 11th.
Jan 25, 2021, 2:37 am
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On Jan 5th I went AGP-FRA-IAH with a overnight at the Hilton at the Squire. No testing needed, no one asked. I did get a PCR done for personal reasons at the testing site on the walkway between the Squire and terminal the next morning on my way to catch my flight to IAH. Had results before I landed in IAH. Also on return, a 3 hour transit in FRA and I did have a neg PCR for Spain entry but no one in FRA asked, this was Jan 11th.
Jan 25, 2021, 5:02 am
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Jan 25, 2021, 7:20 am
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For the wiki, one might want to link the regularly updated RKI web site.
From what I understand, the new variants are on the rise in Switzerland. (I had the chance to attend a talk on the issue last week which was given by a biostatistician at ETH Zurich.) I'd monitor the web site I linked to closely as there's a chance Switzerland will be added to the virus variant list in the coming weeks in which case you would def need a negative test.
Jan 25, 2021, 8:19 am
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German rules state (under section 'Test requirements on entry')- "No exceptions can be made for entry from virus variant areas. Those in transit from high-incidence areas and other risk areas are exempt from registration, testing and quarantine requirements under certain circumstances. This includes transit through a risk area without a stopover prior to entering Germany as well as transit through Germany via the fastest route, e.g. with a confirmed onward flight to a third country".
link- https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/e...lt/coronavirus
List of different area status can be found here- https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/...te/EN-Tab.html
link- https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/e...lt/coronavirus
List of different area status can be found here- https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/...te/EN-Tab.html