8 Countries Where Booster Shots For Travel Is Important
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As and when the hospitality and travel industry was moving towards the pre-Covid scenarios, the Omicron scare worldwide has once again trampled the wishes and hopes of the travelers with the latest travel restrictions and curbs related to Covid. Owing to the rising cases of coronavirus, several countries are considering booster shots for travel. This step is marked as a mandatory step for all travelers in various countries which we will be discussing in this article.
8 Countries Where Booster Shots For Travel Is Made Mandatory
As the travel industry seemed to move towards being normal, the latest Omicron variant struck. With the advent of this latest variant, nations across the globe are once again imposing strict restrictions on travel to prevent the further spread of the virus. Many countries have made booster shots for travel a mandatory mandate. Let us have a look at these nations that have passed this new travel restriction for international travelers.
Kuwait
Because of the increasing number of Covid cases, Kuwait has become the new nation to make covid booster shots for travel a mandatory mandate for travelers who are aiming to enter the nation. According to them, this order came into effect in December 2021. While the citizens of Kuwait who have not yet taken the booster shot will not be allowed to fly outside the nations, anybody aiming to enter the nation is also required to be completely vaccinated with the Covid-19 booster shot.
If a traveler is unable to offer the PCR test report, or if they are not vaccinated with a booster shot, their entry to this country would be denied.
The Netherlands
Hugo de Jonge, the Dutch Health Minister has declared that beginning February 2022, the respective authorities of the nation will identify only Covid-19 vaccination certificates, which indicate that the person who is carrying it has already received a covid vaccine booster for adults. This also implies that the country will also shorten the validity of the vaccination certificates to nine months. Those who cannot meet the requirement will be needed to follow added entry rules.
France
The French government has declared that travelers who are above the age of 65 years will be thought of as unvaccinated if they have not received their booster shots covid vaccine by December 15, 2021. The French President, Emmanuel Macron also mentioned that both citizens and travelers must have had a booster shot after their five months and six weeks of taking the second shot. Even though travelers who are above 60 will be permitted to enter France, they will not be allowed to enter into many of the indoor places of France.
Croatia
Croatia was the first nation across the globe that announce the maximum validity of the vaccine, and stated that the travelers are needed to offer a proof of vaccination that is not older than 365 days. Reports also say that any traveler who has received their second vaccine in early 2021 will now be needed to show proof of the booster shots for international travel. If they cannot do so, travelers will be required to face more restrictions related to the Covid-19 from this year.
Israel
A record was created by Israel by having one of the fastest vaccine rollouts across the globe. It then reopened to international travelers in the summer. However, according to the latest reports, the country declared that all the completely vaccinated travelers over 180 days ago will now need booster shots for travel. Apart from this, the visitors will be needed to wait until 14 days to enter the area after their booster dose. Also, this country will not allow any traveler who has received their final vaccine dose more than 180 days ago.
Australia
Australia recorded the lowest rollouts of vaccines in the Western sphere, the reason why is that it was recently declared that the vaccination drive has been made mandatory for all citizens. The nation also announced that the complete vaccination status will expire nine months after the completion of the second dose. The asserted rule came into effect on November 8, 2021. Moreover, to enter the spaces of entertainment, restaurants, and bars one will require booster shots if they attain the expiry date of their vaccination dose.
Greece
In the notion of increasing coronavirus cases around the globe, Greece increased the restrictions on Covid-19 and made vaccine passports compulsory for several indoor spaces like bars, restaurants, and cafes. Apart from this, anyone who is over the age of 60 that including tourists, will now be needed to receive their booster shots in the next month, or else their vaccine passport will be rejected. Moreover, the Prime Minister of Greece is pushing the EU to make sure that the booster shots are made compulsory if the travelers wish to use the digital health pass of the EU in the future.
Switzerland
Switzerland declared that it will not be identifying any travelers as completely vaccinated after 365 days of taking their second dose of vaccination. Further, the regulations that are related to Covid-19 certificates in the country are in line with those that are issued by the EU. However, the travelers can still visit the nation without the Swiss vaccine passport, but will not be permitted to enter many indoor spaces.
Closing Lines
While the travel and the hospitality sector was recovering from the pandemic, Omicron struck, and the world is now forced to go back to its old position that was filled with restrictions. To prevent the further spread of Omicron, the booster shots for travel have been made mandatory by many countries across the globe. The countries have ensured that any traveler entering their country is vaccinated with the booster dose of the covid vaccine. The nations include Switzerland, Greece, Australia, Israel, Croatia, France, The Netherlands, and Kuwait.
