Europe Travel: Updated Entry Requirements For Each European Country

Germany and Italy are the latest popular European destinations to have significantly relaxed or removed their pandemic-era entry requirements entirely, bringing the number of restriction-free European countries higher than it's been in two years - and travelers love it!

Visit our country-by-country guide for the current information about entry restrictions around Europe and beyond. Visit travel.state.gov to read more about entry requirements, travel advisories and more, or visit a specific country's tourism website to see the most detailed entry guidelines.

Read on to learn about the rest of the up-to-date entry requirements for every country in Europe.

Travelers no longer need to adhere to any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions to enter Albania, though they might have to satisfy airlines' specific requirements in order to board the plane. Albania is currently listed by the U.S. State Department as a Level 2 risk due to crime.

Travelers entering Armenia are no longer required to test or present vaccination records upon entry, though those who test positive during their stay must quarantine; quarantine periods are ten days for unvaccinated individuals and seven days for vaccinated individuals. The risk category for travel to Armenia is at Level 1, though due to recent hostilities the State Department recommends travelers stay away from the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

As of May 16, there are no longer any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions to enter Austria! Americans are still required to test negative in order to return back to the United States, though. The U.S. State Department now considers Austria a Level 1 risk.

Travelers to Azerbaijan 18 years old and older must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination, though they are no longer required to provide a recent negative COVID-19 test. Masks are no longer required after May 1, though the country is considered to be under a special quarantine regime through July 1, 2022 and only special flights are operating to the country. The country is currently listed as a Level 3 country by the State Department, which asks travelers to reconsider traveling to the country due to instability within the Nagorno-Karabakh region and COVID-19.

Belarus is still under strict travel prohibitions since June 2021. The U.S. Department of Travel currently prohibits direct passenger air to Belarus, too. Travelers from the U.S. are only allowed to enter through Minsk National Airport; all travelers aged six and above are required to test negative via PCR test to gain entry; only national security officials and humanitarians are able to enter the country. The State Department classifies Belarus as a Level 4 risk level, due to the "arbitrary enforcement of laws, the risk of detention, the Russian military attack on neighboring Ukraine, and the buildup of Russian military in Belarus along the border with Ukraine."

Travelers from the U.S. can enter Belgium without adhering to any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions! Belgium is currently classified as a Level 2 risk level.

As of May 26, travelers can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions. The State Department considers Bosnia and Herzegovina a Level 2 risk country due to an increased risk in terrorism and land mines.

As of May 1, all pandemic-related entry restrictions have been lifted for Bulgaria, making it incredibly easier to enter the country. The U.S. Department of State classifies the country as a Level 1 risk.

Travelers can enter Croatia without any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions. The State Department classified the country as a Level 1 risk.

Vaccinated travelers heading to Cyprus can enter the country along with recently recovered travelers without having to satisfy any testing or quarantine requirements. Unvaccinated travelers are subject to pre-departure testing requirements. Cyprus is classified as a Level 1 risk level.

As of April 9, travelers no longer need to satisfy any pandemic-related entry requirements to enter the Czech Republic. The U.S. State Department classifies the country in its Level 1 risk category.

Full vaccinated travelers no longer need to satisfy any entry requirements to enter Denmark. Those who aren't fully vaccinated or recently recovered are subject to testing and/or quarantine requirements. Other entry requirements for the Faroe Islands and Greenland may differ from Denmark, so make sure to find the right entry requirements if you'll be traveling to these places. Denmark is currently classified as a Level 2 risk.

Vaccinated travelers from the U.S. can fill out the country's declaration of health form can enter Estonia without a quarantine or test requirement. Unvaccinated Americans are subject to both testing and quarantine requirements. Masks are recommended in public spaces, though they are no longer required. Currently, Estonia is ranked as a Level 1 country by the State Department.

Vaccinated travelers from the U.S. can enter Finland provided they show proof of full vaccination or certificate of recovery and partial vaccination, or an EU COVID certificate showing a recent recovery. Unvaccinated travelers are only allowed on essential purposes only. Unvaccinated children can enter with their legal guardian, as long as that legal guardian satisfies all the above entry requirements. The State Department lists Finland as a Level 1 risk.

Vaccinated Americans do not need to test provided they show proof of their vaccination and complete a statement that says they have not had contact with anyone with COVID-19 or have symptoms of COVID-19 in order to enter France. Unvaccinated travelers can enter provided they test negative prior to entry. Travelers under 12 do not need to adhere to any testing or vaccine rules. France is classified as a Level 2 country.

Georgia is open to Americans via all borders provided they provide proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test. Children under 10 are exempt from any pandemic-related entry requirements. Currently the country is listed as a Level 1 risk, though the State Department warns Americans from traveling to Russian-occupied regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

As of June 1, travelers don't need to satisfy any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions to enter Germany (unless you're arriving from an RKI-designated virus variant are)! The U.S. State Department currently classifies Germany as a Level 2 risk.

Travelers no longer need to satisfy any pandemic-related entry requirements to visit Greece, but they may be subject to random testing upon arrival. Should a traveler test positive from one of these tests, they will be required to quarantine until they test negative at their own expense. Transit countries might also have testing or vaccine requirements, though Greece does not. Greece is listed as a Level 1 risk level by the Department of State.

As of March 7, travelers can enter Hungary without any entry requirements. Hungary is currently listed as a Level 1 risk level.

Iceland doesn't have any pandemic-related entry requirements and restrictions! Americans re-entering the U.S. will still have to test negative prior to departing Iceland; quarantine rules still apply for those who test positive while in Iceland. Currently the State Department classifies Iceland as a Level 1 risk.

Ireland no longer has any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions as of March 6, 2022. The State Department classifies Ireland as a Level 1 risk.

As of June 1, travelers to Italy no longer need to satisfy any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions! Be aware, though, that FFP2/KN95 masks are mandatory in all indoor athletic, cultural and recreational events and on all transportation through June 15. Italy is considered a Level 2 risk due to an increased risk in terrorism.

Americans can now travel to Kazakhstan, provided they show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than three days prior to entry. Temperature checks and a pre-travel questionnaire are also required. The U.S. Department of State classifies Kazakhstan under a Level 2 risk advisory level due to a risk of civil unrest.

While Kosovo no longer requires any vaccine or testing requirements to enter the country as of May 1, some airlines may required travelers to test prior to departure, so travelers heading there should research their airline's requirements during the planning process. The country also recommends bringing along any COVID-19 vaccination certificates, too. Kosovo is classified as a Level 2 risk due to an increased threat of terrorism.

Travelers coming from the U.S. can enter Latvia without any pandemic-related entry restrictions, since the U.S. is not currently considered a very high risk country. Since there are no direct flights between the two countries, though, transiting through another country might require travelers to have to comply with the transit country's entry requirements, too. Latvia is currently listed as a Level 1 risk.

Lichtenstein's entry requirements are the same as that of Switzerland, which as of May 2 no longer has any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions. Lichtenstein is classified as a Level 1 risk.

Travelers to Lithuania can now enter without satisfying any vaccination or testing requirements! Other entry requirements for transiting through other countries may apply. Lithuania is currently classified as a Level 1 risk.

Travelers can enter Luxembourg from the U.S. provided they show proof of full vaccination (with booster when applicable), a certificate of recovery or a recent negative test result. Luxembourg is currently considered a Level 1 risk.

Travelers can enter Malta provided they show proof of vaccination via the VeriFLY app, proof of recovery or a recent negative test result. Quarantine measures are in place for those who don't satisfy the above requirements. Malta is classified as a Level 1 risk.

Travelers to Moldova can now enter without any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions. Moldova is currently classified as a Level 3 risk due to the conflict in neighboring Ukraine and the unresolved conflict in Transnistria.

Travelers are no longer required to adhere to any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions to enter Montenegro, though hospitals, public transportation and collective accommodations are still under a mask mandate. Montenegro is classified by the State Department as a Level 1 risk.

American travelers entering the Netherlands must either provide proof of full vaccination. Those who do not satisfy the above requirements may have to submit to a quarantine regimen. The Netherlands is currently classified as a Level 2 risk due to an increased risk in terrorism.

Travelers entering North Macedonia no longer need to satisfy any entry requirements or restrictions related to the pandemic. The country is classified as a Level 1 risk by the State Department.

As of February 12, Norway has no pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions! Svalbard's testing regimen will continue, though, and the pre-departure test for coming back into the United States still applies to U.S. citizens and residents. Norway is considered a Level 1 risk country.

Travelers do not need to satisfy any pandemic-related entry requirements in order to enter Poland. The U.S. Department of State classifies Poland as a Level 1 risk.

All travelers twelve years or older must provide an EU Digital Vaccination Certificate or a recent negative COVID-19 test to enter Portugal; since there is no formal announcement that CDC vaccination cards can be used like an EU vaccination certificate, Americans are recommended to provide recent tests instead. Masks are still required on public transportation and in health facilities. The State Department classifies Portugal as a Level 1 risk.

Travelers no longer need to adhere to any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions to enter Romania. They may, however, have to adhere to airline rules or the entry requirements of a transit country on their way to Romania. The country is currently considered a Level 1 risk.

All travelers entering Russia must provide a recent negative COVID-19 test and complete an entry form prior to arrival and are subject to health screenings upon arrival. However, it is strongly recommended by the U.S. Department of State not to travel to Russia at this time, as it is categorized as a Level 4 risk due to the pandemic, due to the "unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces, the potential for harassment against U.S. citizens by Russian government security officials, the singling out of U.S. citizens in Russia by Russian government security officials including for detention, the arbitrary enforcement of local law, limited flights into and out of Russia, the Embassy's limited ability to assist U.S. citizens in Russia, COVID-19-related restrictions, and terrorism. U.S. citizens residing or travelling in Russia should depart Russia immediately."

San Marino, the Italian microstate, has the same entry requirements as Italy, which are currently none as far as testing, vaccination or quarantine rules go. FFP2/KN95 masks are mandatory in all indoor athletic, cultural and recreational events and on all transportation through June 15. Italy and San Marino are both classified as Level 2 risks.

As of May 3, all travelers entering Serbia no longer have to satisfy any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions. Serbia is categorized as a Level 2 due to an increased risk in crime.

As of April 6, 2022, travelers can enter Slovakia without any pandemic-related entry restrictions. Slovakia is classified as a Level 1 risk by the State Department.

Travelers no longer have to satisfy any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions to enter Slovenia. Slovenia is currently classified as a Level 1 risk by the State Department.

Travelers can enter Spain for tourism purposes provided they show proof of having been fully vaccinated (with booster when applicable) or have recently recovered from COVID-19 or provide a recent negative COVID-19 test. Children under 12 are exempt. Spain is classified as a Level 2 risk due to a possibly for civil unrest and terrorism.

As of April 1, travelers to Sweden no longer need to satisfy any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions. Sweden is currently classified as a Level 1 risk.

Switzerland's entry requirements are the same as that of Lichtenstein. As of May 2 no longer has any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions. Switzerland is classified as a Level 1 risk.

Travelers entering Turkey should complete the Traveler Entry Form. Those who are over twelve and provide no proof of vaccination or recent recovery should present a negative COVID-19 test. Vaccinated travelers, recovered travelers and those under twelve years old do not need to test or quarantine. The State Department categorizes Turkey as a Level 2 due to arbitrary detensions and terrorism in the Sirnak and Hakkari provinces and near the Syrian border.

Commercial flights to Ukraine have been suspended following the country's invasion by Russian forces. Ukraine is currently listed as a Level 4 risk country due to the Russian invasion and COVID-19.

The United Kingdom no longer requires travelers to adhere to any pandemic-related entry requirements or restrictions. The U.K. is classified as a Level 2 risk due to a risk in terrorism.