Liechtenstein: Authorities tighten restrictions on arrivals from UK as of May 28

Liechtenstein tightens COVID-19-related entry restrictions for UK as of May 28; domestic restrictions remain in place.

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Authorities have tightened restrictions on arrivals from the UK as of May 28, as part of measures to control the spread of COVID-19. All such arrivals, regardless of nationality, must now undergo quarantine for 10 days.

Liechtenstein conforms closely with the entry requirements of neighboring Switzerland. Under most circumstances, only citizens and residents of EEA-associated countries, in addition to Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand, may enter. All individuals arriving by air must present a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to departure.

All permitted arrivals who have spent time in any high-risk locations – including the UK - within the previous 10 days must fill out an entry form prior to arrival, present a negative result from a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken within 72 hours prior to departure for Switzerland, and self-isolate for 10 days on arrival. Individuals who test negative for COVID-19 on or after day seven of their quarantine period can exit self-isolation early. The quarantine requirement does not apply to essential individuals traveling for business or medical purposes or transit travelers who have spent fewer than 24 hours in a high-risk country or territory. For an updated English-language list of countries designated as high risk, click here.

Starting May 31, authorities will allow permitted individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered from the disease in the past six months to enter without restrictions; this will not apply to such persons arriving from countries of high concern vis-a-vis COVID-19 variant strains, who will still need to show a negative PCR test and self-isolate upon entry. As of May 28, countries considered to be of high concern regarding COVID-19 variant strains are Brazil, Canada, India, Nepal, South Africa, and the UK.

Domestic restrictions

Authorities are also maintaining the following domestic restrictions as of May 28:
Individuals from different households must maintain social distancing of at least 1.5 meters (5 feet).
Facemasks in indoor public spaces and on public transport.
No more than 10 people are permitted to gather socially indoors; no more than 30 people are permitted to gather outdoors.
Public events are permitted up to a maximum of 100 people indoors and 300 people outdoors.
Catering facilities are only permitted to serve parties of a maximum of six people.

Authorities could 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.