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Foreign travel advice

Austria

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:: 1027 April 2026
Updated:: 1027 April 2026
Latest update:: ~~Updated~~New information onabout ~~European~~Eurovision ~~Entry-Exit~~song ~~System~~contest ~~(EES)~~2026 ~~(‘Entry~~(‘Warnings ~~requirements’~~and insurance’ page).

Eurovision song contest 2026

Eurovision will take place in Vienna from 10 May to 17 May 2026. If you are attending:

sign up to get email updates on our travel advice for Austria

download the official Eurovision app and check the official Eurovision and Vienna Tourism Board websites to stay informed of anything that might affect your travel or plans whilst in Austria

keep your personal belongings and valuables safe. For more information see the ‘Safety and security’ page

Tickets

Only purchase tickets through the official ticketing platform. For more information, check the Eurovision 2026 website. Tickets for Eurovision song contest 2026 events are digital only. You must present your ticket on your mobile phone at the venue, together with valid photo ID.

At the venue

Expect to undergo a security check before entering the official Eurovision venue at Wiener Stadthalle. The authorities will be enforcing a bag ban at all shows. Only small personal items such as a wallet, mobile phone or keys are allowed. For more details, check the ticket FAQs on the Eurovision website.

Security checks and restrictions may also apply at official fan zones, including the Eurovision Village. For further information on access and security, check the Vienna Tourism Board website and Security Plan.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

see general advice for women travellers
read our guide on disability and travel abroad
see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
read about safety for solo and independent travel
see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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Update history

2026-04-27 11:37
New information about Eurovision song contest 2026 (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2026-04-10 10:25
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2026-02-18 11:27
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-12-10 12:57
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-10-06 16:10
Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-09-12 09:41
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.

2025-08-07 13:56
Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Austria (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-07-30 15:01
Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-06-04 17:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-04-11 12:45
Updated information on general risks you may face from terrorism(‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-03-17 13:57
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2024-10-03 12:08
Addition of information about border controls at Germany’s land borders (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2024-10-01 16:37
Removal of information on floods in East Austria (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

2024-09-15 15:01
Information on floods in East Austria (Warnings and insurance)

2024-09-05 13:09
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2024-05-08 15:58
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

2023-10-18 12:37
Information on the risk of terrorism in Austria (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-08-29 16:01
Removed information on flooding in Western and Southern Austria.

2023-08-28 14:11
Addition of information on severe flooding in Western and Southern Austria

2023-07-03 15:19
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

2023-06-22 11:29
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages

2023-06-19 11:49
Removal of information about a US embassy in Vienna alert for 17 June (‘Summary’ page).

2023-06-16 17:04
Information on US embassy in Vienna alert (‘Summary’ page).

2023-04-27 15:23
New information included on altitude sickness (‘Health’ page).

2023-03-17 11:23
Removal of information about the police’s report of a non-specific threat against Churches and other Houses of Worship in Vienna (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages).

2023-03-15 14:44
On 15 March, Vienna Police have reported a non-specific threat of an assault against Churches and other Houses of Worship in Vienna and have increased the number of specially-equipped police officers on patrol. Be vigilant and follow the advice of the local authorities (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages).

2023-03-15 10:55
On 15 March, Vienna Police have reported a non-specific threat of an assault against Churches in Vienna and have increased the number of specially-equipped police officers on patrol. Be vigilant and follow the advice of the local authorities (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages).

2023-03-01 15:03
Removal of requirements to wear FFP2 facemasks on public transport in Vienna and to show negative PCR test if arriving in Austria from China, and updated information on testing positive for COVID-19 in Austria (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

2023-01-11 15:51
Updated information on entry requirements related to COVID-19 (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2022-08-01 09:36
Updated information on the easing of quarantine requirements if you test positive for COVID-19 in Austria and do not have symptoms (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-06-01 09:30
Updated information on the requirements to use face-masks (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-05-16 12:49
Update to information following the relaxation of COVID-19 related entry rules (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-05-12 14:18
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-04-17 00:06
Updated information on wearing FFP2 facemasks, and testing requirements for children (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages).

2022-03-29 09:56
Update to information on the use of face masks in public places (‘Coronavirus’ page). Update to information on the threat from terrorism (‘Terrorism’ page).

2022-03-29 09:54
Update to information on the use of face masks in public places (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-03-11 14:54
Updated information on COVID-19 vaccines for residents of Austria (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-03-04 16:05
Information on restrictions for public places and services that come into place on 5 March (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-02-22 11:47
Updated information on entry requirements for Austria; new “3G” rule effective from 22 February, enabling entry for travellers with proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-02-18 16:36
Information on requirements for entry to public spaces and services (‘Coronavirus’ page)