COVID-19: Travel restrictions eased for vaccinated individuals

The Ministry of Foreign affairs recently eased travel restrictions for individuals who have been vaccinated or were previously infected with COVID-19.

Key Points:

• The following rules came into effect May 1:
  • Fully vaccinated and previously infected residents of Denmark will be able to travel to orange countries without having to test or quarantine when returning to the country.
  • Fully vaccinated and previously infected residents of Denmark will no longer have to present a negative test prior to boarding flights to Denmark from yellow or orange countries.
  • Fully vaccinated residents of other EU or Schengen countries are no longer required to present a negative test, have a worthy purpose of travel or quarantine upon arrival in Denmark.
• To be covered by the above rules, individuals must have:
  • Been vaccinated by an approved European Medicines Agency vaccine within the EU or Schengen countries.
  • Received the final dose of vaccination at least 14 days, but no more than 180 days, prior to travel.
• Stricter entry requirements for red countries are still in effect.

Analysis & Comments: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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