Europe Reopening – Can you travel for an in-person deposition or arbitration?

Catherine Beeny - June 29, 2021

After a year and a half of worldwide border closures, some European countries have started to allow U.S. passport holders to travel to their countries. This is joyous news and here at Optima Juris, we are already seeing an uptick in requests for in-person depositions and arbitration hearings in Europe.

We created this quick and easy reference chart on current European travel restrictions so you can plan your international arbitration or deposition accordingly.  Just be sure to consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. State Department and local U.S. Embassy websites, and read restrictions for U.S. residents carefully before planning a trip.

Country
Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter?
Is a negative COVID-19 test required for entry?
Are you required to quarantine if departed from U.S.?
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes, with proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test
Yes, unless you have been fully vaccinated
No
No
No
No
Yes, with  proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test
Yes, unless you have been fully vaccinated
No
Yes, with proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, a negative test or recovery from COVID-19 within the past 6 months
Yes, unless you have been fully vaccinated, or show proof of recovery from COVID-19 within the past 6 months
Yes unless you are fully vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months.
Yes, with proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test
Yes, unless you have been fully vaccinated
No
Yes, with proof of a negative COVID-19 test
Yes
Yes, all travelers must quarantine for 14 days
Yes, with a “Green Pass” or proof of a negative COVID-19 test
Yes, unless a “Green Pass” is obtained
You must self-isolate in your home/hotel for 10 days if you do not possess a “Green Pass”
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes, unless you have been fully vaccinated
Yes, if you present a QR code generated through the Spain Travel Health portal
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes, with proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, a negative test or recovery from COVID-19 within the past 6 months
Yes, unless you have been fully vaccinated, or show proof of recovery from COVID-19 within the past 6 months
No
Yes, with proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, a negative test or recovery from COVID-19 within the past 6 months
Yes, unless you have been fully vaccinated, or show proof of recovery from COVID-19 within the past 6 months
No
Yes, with a negative test and a completed Public Health Locator Form.
Yes
Yes, you’ll need to self-isolate at home for 10 days and book 2 COVID-19 tests

The information in this article reflects that of the publishing time above. However, as statistics and information regarding coronavirus rapidly change, some figures may be different from when this story was originally posted. While we strive to keep our content as up to date as possible, we also recommend visiting https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/COVID-19-Country-Specific-Information.html for the most up-to-date information.

Catherine Beeny

Director of Marketing, Catherine Beeny, adds her unique style and background to the Optima Juris family. With a BA in English and MA in International Journalism, Catherine originally began as a coffee gopher on TV and movie sets at Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. After falling in love with online marketing in 2002 Catherine took the leap over to the dark side and has never looked back. She has a true passion for what she does and loves being part of the Optima Juris team. The best part of her job is getting to see Optima Juris make international depositions a stress-free and seamless process!