2021/0023(NLE)COM(2021)39

Recommendation on Temporary Restriction of Non-Essential Travel into the EU

Council Recommendation (EU) 2021/132 of 2 February 2021 amending Recommendation (EU) 2020/912 on the temporary restriction on non-essential travel into the EU and the possible lifting of such restriction

Stage: In force, reached 4 Feb 2021
Procedure: Recommendation · Non-legislative enactment
Last activity: 4 Feb 2021

2 entries · record as of 12 Oct 2026

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Latest: Formal adoption by the Council, 2 Feb 2021.

25 Jan 2021
- Adoption by Commission
2 Feb 2021
- Formal adoption by the Council

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Council Recommendation (EU) 2021/132, adopted 2 February 2021, amends Recommendation (EU) 2020/912 on the temporary restriction on non-essential travel into the EU. It updates the epidemiological criteria and thresholds for lifting restrictions, adds rules on variants of concern, testing and quarantine, and calls for a Passenger Locator Form.

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