Will be the NECSTouR AGM a fully safe and healthy event?
Zero risk never exists. However, Tirol Werbung N. 1 priority is the health and safety of our conference attendees, employees and staff supporting. In partnership with the Congress Center Alpbach, they established a safety and health protocol that is following the European and National rules and considering the general development of Covid-19 infections onsite.
You can have an overview of this protocol through the FAQs below.
Starting from 15.09.21 the Austrian Government has revised the health and safety measures for the country. The Antigen Test are now valid for 24 hours and FFP2 masks are required again.
We have adapted the website and added Health and safety regulations incl. FAQ.
Please keep in mind that we have additional rules in place for the AGM 2021.
Important Safety Rules to be Aknowledged when Participating On-Site to the NECSTouR AGM 2021
To the light of the health and Safety rules applied for this event (see the FAQs below):
1.) Vaccinated participants arriving in Alpbach:
If you join activities on the 21st of September, please visit the testing center at the congress center on 21st September
If you do not join an activity on the 21.st September, please visit the testing center on the 21st or on the 22nd September.
Attention !
Free testing will be provided for NECSTouR Members only.
We do ask other participants arriving on the 23rd September to bring a valid testing with you,
as testing cacapcity is limited and will not be free of charge.
Please register here in advance for testing in Alpbach
Location | Test type | date | Timeslot |
Congress Center Alpbach | Free Antigen-Test Free PCR Test | 21.09.2021 | 13:30 – 15:30 |
Congress Center Alpbach | Free Antigen-Test Free PCR Test | 22.09.2021 | 08:00 – 09:30 |
Congress Center Alpbach | Free Antigen-Test Free PCR Test | 23.09.2021 | 08:00 – 10:00 |
| Teststation Brixlegg (Study Trip 24.09.21) | Free Antigen Test Register here | 24.09.21 | 08:00-09:00 |
2.) Non-vaccinated participants arriving in Alpbach:
Please make sure that your PCR Test is valid till 22nd September before you arrive in Tirol
as the offered PCR test onsite will takes 24hrs from test to result/validation.
From 21.st -23rd of September we can offer you PCR Testing on site if your PCR Test expires till 23rd September.
Please meet us, if possible, on the 21st September to refresh PCR testing for 23rd and 24th.
Attention !
Free testing will be provided for NECSTouR Members only.
We do ask other participants arriving on the 23rd September to bring a valid testing with you,
as testing cacapcity is limited and will not be free of charge.
Please register here in advance for testing in Alpbach
Location | Test type | date | Timeslot |
Congress Center Alpbach | Free Antigen-Test Free PCR Test | 21.09.2021 | 13:30 – 15:30 |
Congress Center Alpbach | Free Antigen-Test Free PCR Test | 22.09.2021 | 08:00 – 09:30 |
Congress Center Alpbach | Free Antigen-Test Free PCR Test | 23.09.2021 | 08:00 – 10:00 |
| Teststation Brixlegg (Study Trip 24.09.21) | Free Antigen Test Register here | 24.09.21 | 08:00-09:00 |
Rules to Travel to Austria
Can I travel to Alpbach from my Country?
Just check if your country is considered as a country with low or high incidence rate through the national COVID-19 web portal of Austria.
For additional information, we recommend you checking also the webpage Re-open Eu and your national COVID-19 web portal.
We recommend you to constantly check the list of high-risk countries as this is constantly updated
Which travelling rules do I have to respect if I am travelling from a safe country?
Participants travelling form a country with a low incidence rate (see question "Can I travel to Alpbach from my Country?”), must show a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination/past infection upon their arrival, but no pre-travel clearance or quarantine will be needed.
You need to have spent the past 10 days within these countries (or Austria) only. Otherwise, check the question below.
Which travelling rules do I have to respect if I am travelling from a high-risk country?
Participants travelling from a country considered as high-risk (see question "Can I travel to Alpbach from my Country?”) must show a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination/past infection.
• Fill in a pre-travel clearance through the form here
• Respect a 10-days long quarantine when entering in Austria
We recommend you to constantly check the list of high-risk countries as this is constantly updated
Which travelling rules do I have to respect if I am travelling through another country?
If you are staying in another country less than 48 hours while you are travelling to Austria, you will still be considered as coming from your country of origin (see question "Can I travel to Alpbach from my Country?”)
Can I leave the country before my 10 days of quarantine are up?
Yes, you may end your quarantine to leave Austria.
When entering Austria, my COVID test cannot be older than 24/72 hours. Is this from when the test was administered or when the result was obtained?
The 24/72 hours are calculated from when the test was administered
Rules at the AGM
Which are the current rules to organise an international event in Austria? Which are the additional measures adopted at the NECSTouR AGM 2021?
In Austria, events can take place when following the protective measures foreseen under the green pass regulation: you will need to show either a negative COVID test or proof that you have been vaccinated/have had COVID.
A FFP 2 face masks are required on public transport starting from 15th September.
For more information on the general rules in Austria check here
• A proof that you are fully vaccinated/have had COVID AND an additional negative antigen test.
Antigen-Testing on-site is provided for NECSTouR Members and it is free of charge.
We offer free Antigen testing at the Congress Center Alpbach at defined times (see the question “Where and when can I get tested?”).
Make sure you show a proof of vaccination/past infection and a valid negative antigen test before you participate any activity.
• If you are not vaccinated, please make sure you do arrive with a valid PCR test that is valid until end of 22nd September.
We offer free PCR testing on 21st September from 13:30 – 15:30 (new validation for 22.-23.09. 2021) and 22nd of September from 08:00 – 09:30 (new validation for 24.-25.09. 2021)
• Wearing a FFP 2 mask is required while you are entering the Congress Center and will be required until you are seated.
FFP2 mask will be available onsite free of charge
• Please keep at least 1m distance to other participants
• Please act accordingly to specific regulations communicated onsite
Why is an antigen Test needed also if I am fully vaccinated?
Vaccinated participants can catch an infection and might not have symptoms.
For which days and sessions does the on-site rules apply?
We need to apply same rules for ALL on-site people and ALL sessions - this is essential.
Where and when can I get tested and how much does it cost?
There is a number of official test-stations and official screening streets all over Tirol. To make it most convenient for the NECSTour Members, there will be a testing center at the Congress Center in Alpbach each day before the programme starts.
Location | Test type | Date | Timeslot |
Congress Center Alpbach | Free Antigen-Test (valid 24 hrs) Free PCR Test | 21.09.2021 | 13:30–15:30 |
Congress Center Alpbach | Free Antigen-Test Free PCR Test | 22.09.2021 | 08:00–09:30 |
Congress Center Alpbach | Free Antigen-Test Free PCR Test | 23.09.2021 | 08:00–10:00 |
How long will an Antigen test take until I get my result? How long will be that test valid?
The Antigen test will take up to 15 min to show the result, please make sure you come as early as possible to make sure you can join the sessions in time (Check the question “Where and when can I get tested?”)
How long will a PCR test take until I get my result? How long will be that test valid?
The PCR test takes 24 hrs until you get your result and expire after 72 hours, so please make sure to do the PCR testing on Monday 20th September before you travel to Tirol, so that your PCR test is valid till end of 22nd of September.
How I will get the result of the testing?
You will have to preregister online and get a QR Code to be showed at the Test-Station.You will receive the result by SMS within 15 minutes.
Accepted Certificates
When am I considered vaccinated? Which Vaccines are accepted?
• If you have received both doses of AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria or Covishield), BioNtech/Pfizer, Moderna, Sinopharm, or Sinova; OR
• Starting on the 22nd after your one Johnson & Johnson dose; OR
• If you have had a COVID infection and have received one vaccination dose (proof of past infection required).
Which certificate for proof of past infection is accepted?
A certificate for proof of past infection is accepted when:
• It has been issued no earlier than 14 days after initial detection or onset of symptoms;
• The person has been symptom-free for at least 48 hours before the certificate is issued;
• There is confirmation that despite the presence of a positive test result, no relevant epidemiological risk emanates from the person named in the certificate.
Please, be aware that a only a recovery certificate will not be enough to have access to the AG (check the section "Rules at the AGM")..
Which kinds of negative tests are accepted?
You can present a doctor's/medical certificate (find a form here) or a test result (PCR or antigen test) issued by a competent authority, either in German or English.
In Case of an Infection
What happens if my Antigen Test is positive? What should I do?
You have to immediately inform the organizers.
What happens if my PCR Test is positive? What should I do?
If the PCR test result is positive you will be considered as a confirmed coronavirus case.
• Ask the assistance of the organisers. Contact Sandra Kremer
Will the insurance cover all costs in case of an infection?
Please note that most insurance companies only cover costs for hotel cancellations in Austria, but not for medical treatments. You may check if your travel insurance is providing you an additional Covid-19 coverage.
