Is Business Travel Allowed to Europe?

By Alice Nichols

The tourism industry has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with business travel being particularly affected. Many countries around the world have taken steps to limit non-essential travel, including restrictions on business travel. As Europe begins to cautiously reopen, many are wondering if business travel to Europe is now allowed.

The answer is complicated and will vary from country to country. In general, most European countries have restrictions in place on international travelers, including those traveling for business purposes.

In some cases, these restrictions may be more lax than others depending on the destination and current health situation.

For example, Germany has opened its borders to travelers from certain countries with low infection rates (such as Australia and New Zealand). This includes those traveling for business purposes, but they must still adhere to quarantine regulations upon arrival and provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours of departure.

Similarly, France has also opened its borders to certain travelers from abroad with a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours prior to entry. However, the French government has not made any exceptions for business travelers and all international travelers must adhere to some form of quarantine upon arrival.

In other parts of Europe such as Italy and Spain, international business travel is not yet permitted. Both countries continue to restrict non-essential travel from outside of the EU/Schengen zone until further notice.

Conclusion:

The answer as to whether or not business travel is allowed in Europe depends on the individual country’s regulations and current health situation. While some countries have opened their borders for certain types of international travelers (including those traveling for business purposes), others continue to restrict all forms of non-essential travel until further notice. It is important to stay up-to-date on local regulations before attempting any type of international travel.