Updated December 3, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Requirements for Travel to the United States VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: Effective November 8, 2021, all non-U.S. citizen air travelers to the United States are required to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States. See the NIV/ESTA information below for details. The new travel policy rescinds the …
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 3 December, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
There is a continuing police action in Central Vienna with heavy police presence in Vienna’s First District. Subjects related to yesterday’s terrorist attack are still at large as of this morning. Public transportation is disrupted. The Government of Vienna has urged residents to stay indoors and away from downtown Vienna to allow police to focus …
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
URGENT SECURITY ALERT There is an ACTIVE SHOOTER incident the Vienna 1st district near the area of Schwedenplatz near Sterngasse. Active gunfire. Police are present and engaging. All residents are urged to stay inside until further notice. Actions to take: Avoid the area Be aware of your surroundings Follow the instructions of local authorities and …
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 2 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Notification
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Vienna: Mariahilferstrasse and Neubaugasse Waehringerstrasse U6 Station, moving towards Schottentor, ending at Minoritenplatz. Events: On Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., a protest organized by Black Lives Movement will be held at the U6 Waehringerstrasse at 5:00 pm. The group plans to …
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Vienna: MuseumsQuartier on Mariahilferstrasse The corner of Boltzmanngasse and Strudlhofgasse (near the U.S. Embassy) Event: On Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., a protest organized by Black Lives Matter and SPÖ will be held near the MuseumsQuartier on Mariahilferstrasse. On Friday, …
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
March 19, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for …
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Notification
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Vienna: The corner of Boltzmanngasse and Strudlhofgasse (near the U.S. Embassy) Event: On Monday, February 3, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., a demonstration against President Trump’s Middle East Plan is scheduled to take place. Less than 100 people are expected …
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Vienna: Central Vienna (along the Ring) Hofburg Palace Complex Heldenplatz Vienna State Opera House Event: On Friday, January 24, 2020, the annual Wiener Akademiker Ball will take place at the Hofburg Palace Complex in the First District. Austrian police have reported that …
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 23 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, …
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 22 January, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: elections, voting
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Vienna: The corner of Boltzmanngasse and Strudlhofgasse (near the U.S. Embassy) Event: On Friday, January 10, at 5:00 p.m., a Vigil for peace against a war between the U.S. and Iran. Actions to take: Avoid the areas of demonstrations. Exercise caution if …
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 10 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Demonstration alert, demonstration warning
Location: Austria Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to take: Avoid the areas of demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity …
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 9 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: security alert
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Vienna: Theodor-Herzl-Platz, 1010 Vienna Event: On December 6-8, 2019 protesters will gather from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day to protest increases in fuel prices in Iran. Actions to take: Avoid the areas of demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of …
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By Alexander | 5 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Vienna: Central City Hall (Rathaus) Zwingli Kirche OeVP headquarters Event: On Thursday, October 3, 2019 from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., a political march and demonstration by the group “Wieder Donnerstag” is expected to take place and assemble near the OeVP …
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
