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But following the relaxation of measures and border restrictions, much of Europe has been experiencing a second wave.
Along with new lockdown restrictions, some countries have closed their borders once again to travellers coming from hotspots.
European Union countries have agreed on a coordinated approach on travel restrictions, including a "traffic lights" colour code for regions on the basis of risks linked to COVID-19.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has published maps to support a coordinated approach across the bloc. It's updated every Thursday.
For countries outside of the bloc, the EU has recommended opening external borders to a select group, based on their coronavirus numbers.
According to its updated list as of October 22, the European Council advises member states to gradually lift travel restrictions at external borders from residents of nine non-EU countries: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay and China (including Hong Kong and Macao). In China's case, it is subject to reciprocity.
The October update saw Canada, Georgia and Tunisia removed from the list, joining others such as the United States, Montenegro, Morocco and Serbia -- all countries the EU advises should be subject to travel restrictions.
Member states are not, however, legally obliged to follow the EU's recommendation.
Below is Euronews' at-a-glance look at the situation in each European country regarding incoming travel. It does not include details of internal coronavirus restrictions including lockdowns within their own borders, or of any conditions applied to people returning to their home nations.
In many cases authorised travel also expressly extends to family members and transit passengers. It should be noted that some countries have also imposed travel restrictions on their own residents leaving their territories.
Albania
Albania reopened its borders to all travellers, including all EU nationals and residents, on June 1. Health screening procedures are in place at airports and other ports of entry, but there are no quarantine restrictions.
Commercial flights resumed on June 15. From other European countries Albania can be reached with flights from Germany, Italy, the UK, Serbia, Austria, Greece and Turkey.
Austria
Austria's borders are open but for essential travel only during a lockdown period from November 3—30. Residents of most European countries or Austrian citizens living there can enter without restrictions.
Exceptions are made for travellers coming from several European countries and regions who need to present a negative COVID-19 test. This does not apply to passengers in transit.
Beyond Europe, only residents of six countries can enter Austria. Full information is available here.
Belgium
Non-essential travel to Belgium is banned, but this does not apply to nationals and residents of EU and Schengen member states. Exemptions are also made for travellers from non-Schengen EU countries (Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus) and the UK.
Beyond Europe, Belgium allows incomers without restrictions for people living in eight countries from the EU's "safe list".
Belgium's immigration office has more details.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Foreign nationals including those resident in Bosnia need to provide a negative coronavirus test not older than 48 hours in order to enter the country.
Bosnian nationals, as well as citizens of Montenegro, Croatia and Serbia do not have to provide a negative test.
The country's border police website has more.
Bulgaria
Entry is open for Bulgarian nationals, as well as citizens of EU, UK and Schengen area countries, along with family members.
Citizens from a list of more than 20 other countries are also allowed into the country, subject to a negative PCR test. The United States is not on the list.
There are other exemptions from entry restrictions. See the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry website.
Croatia
Citizens of EU member states and Schengen Associated countries can enter without restrictions, as can resident third-country nationals and holders of long-term visas.
Otherwise, third-country nationals can enter subject to conditions but need to present a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours to avoid a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
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