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Foreign students in Europe COVID-19 News

  • 13-05-2021        10:00
    Updates on several countries
    India has been classified as a country with a COVID-19 variant.
  • 17-03-2021        12:00
    Covid-19 latest news for exchange students going to Finland
    The Finnish Government extended the current travel restrictions on entry into Finland until 17 April 2021. The Government still recommends avoiding unnecessary travel abroad, except for countries for which the restrictions on entry have been lifted. Under the current travel restrictions:
  • 17-03-2021        12:00
    Covid-19 latest news for exchange students going to Italy
    The Italian Government imposes different travel rules depending on the country of origin or destination and the reasons for travelling. The current travel restrictions are in force from March 6 to  April 6, 2021. According to the Ministerial Decree March 2, 2021, there are five classification of risk areas and corresponding travel restrictions:
  • 15-03-2021        14:00
    Covid-19 latest news for exchange students going to Poland
    The Minister of Foreign Affairs calls for the avoidance of foreign travel, which is not necessary.  Poland Border Guards impose restrictions on the entry of foreigners to Poland and the obligation to undergo quarantine after crossing the border: 
  • 15-03-2021        12:00
    Covid-19 latest news for exchange students going to France
    All travel to and from countries outside the European space is prohibited, unless there are pressing grounds for travel. Travel to and from countries within the European space is strongly discouraged. If you want to enter France from a Non-EEA country, you may only be able to do so if you meet the exception criteria as listed on the exempted travel certificate and if you have a vital reason.
  • 15-03-2021        12:00
    Covid-19 latest news for exchange students going to Spain
    As from July 1st, 2020 EU Member States and Schengen Associated States, including Spain, have decided to maintain temporary entry restrictions for non-essential travel from third countries by non-European citizens. All travellers are required to present a Health Control From upon arrival. There are exemptions in place where the travel restriction has been lifted for certain individuals.
  • 15-03-2021        12:00
    Covid-19 latest news for exchange students going to Estonia
    Due to the spread of the coronavirus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends refraining from international travel as a matter of urgency. The Government imposes travel restrictions and only allow certain groups of people to enter the country: 
  • 15-03-2021        12:00
    Covid-19 latest news for exchange students going to Portugal
    Portugal extended the state of emergency throughout the country until March 31st, 2021. 
  • 15-03-2021        11:00
    Covid-19 latest news for exchange students going to Ireland
    Anyone who is travelling to Ireland is currently required to 
  • 15-03-2021        10:00
    Covid-19 latest news for exchange students going to Germany
    Since October 1st, 2020 Germany has implemented country specific travel & safety information for all travellers due to COVID-19. 
  • 12-03-2021        12:00
    Covid-19 latest news for exchange students going to the Netherlands
    The “advice not to travel abroad” will apply up to and including Thursday 15 April,2021. The government suggests not travel outside the Netherlands unless absolutely necessary. The current measures and travel restrictions due to Covid-19 are still in place in the Netherlands: