Austria will accept Covid vaccinations for which vaccines that (yet) have no EMA approval are not recognized either in terms of the relief or entry. Sputnik V and Sinopharm are primarily affected, as these are inoculated in Hungary and Serbia, for example.

The Department of Health made it clear that relief for vaccinated people would only apply if Moderna, Biontech / Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Johnson & Johnson were given. All other vaccines do not lead to any relief - neither for the inn, nor for entry. If, for example, Sputnik V and / or Sinopharm receive EMA approval, they will be recognized from the time of approval.

This could be problematic for people who were vaccinated in Hungary, for example. Both Russian and Chinese vaccines are administered in this country. Other EU countries also practice this. Serbia and San Marino also vaccinate foreigners with these drugs. The smallest state offers Sputnik vaccinations at a price of 50 euros, although Italian citizens are excluded for reasons that are not entirely understandable. Most of the population of San Marino has been vaccinated with Sputnik V. An insignificant portion of the vaccination campaign was carried out with the Pfizer vaccine.

Put simply, the stance of the Austrian Ministry of Health means that people who are vaccinated with “non-EMA vaccines” are not given any relief when entering the country or restricting access. This should definitely be taken into account, as otherwise quarantine may be imposed during entry controls.