Many countries around the world have now lifted all entry restrictions, which means they have returned to the state before the epidemic began. On May 16, Austria also lifted all entry restrictions. See below for details.

From May 16, Austria will lift all new coronavirus restrictions on the entry of foreign tourists. Visitors no longer need to undergo quarantine and show proof of vaccination, previous diseases and negative nucleic acid test results.

The Austrian Ministry of Health stated that people coming from "high-risk countries and regions" are excluded and need to be registered and quarantined for 10 days. However, the ministry noted that no country currently falls into this category.

As the COVID-19 situation improves, some restrictions are being lifted. Proof of vaccination, previous illness and nucleic acid test are only required when going to hospitals, nursing homes and "similar institutions". Wearing masks is mandatory in public transportation, medical institutions and supermarkets in this country.

With the addition of Australia, the number of European countries that have completely lifted all entry restrictions related to the new coronavirus epidemic has increased to 25. The list is as follows: Iceland (a Schengen member); Norway (a Schengen member; Ireland and the United Kingdom; Hungary (a Schengen member); Montenegro; Romania; the United Kingdom; Poland (a Schengen member); Denmark (a Schengen member); Latvia (a Schengen member; Sweden (Schengen) Member; Czech Republic (Schengen Member); North Macedonia (Schengen Member); Slovenia (Schengen Member); Lithuania (Schengen Member); Croatia; Bulgaria; Kosovo (Region; Albania; Greece (Schengen Member); Switzerland (Schengen Member ; Liechtenstein (Schengen member; Molvador; Serbia; Austria (Schengen member;)

14 of the 26 countries have lifted all entry restrictions. However, at the same time, countries like Germany, France, Italy, Countries such as the Netherlands and Portugal still maintain some entry restrictions. In particular, Germany, France, and the Netherlands still strictly implement the EU's "reciprocity principle", and it is still very difficult for Chinese citizens to enter.