Slovenia: Authorities end COVID-19 state of emergency, June 15 /update 37

Slovenia ends COVID-19 state of emergency, June 15; social distancing mandates, international entry restrictions remain in effect.

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Authorities ended the nationwide state of emergency, June 15, following a fall in COVID-19 cases; the measure had been in place since October 2020. Most related restrictions have also been eased, though the following measures remain in effect:

Businesses must operate subject to hygiene and social distancing requirements.
Social gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted.
Facemasks are mandatory in all enclosed public spaces, on public transport, and in open public areas where a distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) cannot be maintained.
Cultural and sporting events can take place up to a maximum of 75 percent capacity, provided attendees have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Only individuals who can provide evidence that they have either been vaccinated against COVID-19, recently recovered from COVID-19, or recently tested negative for COVID-19 are permitted to use the indoor areas of catering establishments, attend certain events, and use certain facilities. Individuals who meet these criteria can apply for a digital certificate online.

International Entry Restrictions
All permitted travelers arriving from countries on the government's "dark red" or "red" lists of high-risk locations must quarantine for 10 days; the quarantine period can be ended after 5 days on receipt of a negative PCT test. Arrivals in possession of one of the following documents are exempt from quarantine:

Proof of a negative result from a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or rapid antigen test taken within the previous 48 hours before arrival;
A positive PCR test result issued more than 10 days but less than six months ago; or,
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination showing that at least seven days have passed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine; or at least 14 days since receiving the first dose of the Janssen vaccine, or second dose of the Moderna, Sputnik V (Gamaleya), CoronaVac (Sinovac Biotech), or Sinopharm vaccines; or 21 days since receiving the first dose of the Covishield (Serum Institute of India-AstraZeneca) or Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca-Oxford) vaccines.

PCR and antigen tests must have been performed in an EU member state, a Schengen Area country, the UK, the US, Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Canada, Israel, Russia, Serbia, or Turkey, or at an international flight connection checkpoint.

Commercial truckers, persons in transit, and diplomats, among limited other groups, are exempt from the quarantine requirement. Individuals arriving from countries that are not on the dark red or red lists may also enter without being required to quarantine; these travelers must be able to prove that they have stayed in an area that is not on the dark red or red list over the previous five days, otherwise they will be subject to restrictions as if they had arrived from a red-list country. For a full list of countries on the dark red and red lists, click here.

Cross-border commuters arriving from areas on the dark red or red lists are not required to self-isolate upon arrival, though they must be in possession of a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test taken within the previous seven days before arrival.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice, depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.