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Hitchhiking and Pandemia

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Possible issues are the obligation to wear masks in public space which exists in multiple areas, and conditions that are imposed on crossing borders. However the extent to which these regulations are enforced vary, eg. in Spain and France there is little control and negotiation is often possible. When crossing borders, hitchhiking can work to your advantage if you catch a ride in a car that has the right license plates.
It's safe to say that rules are changing constantly and every country has their own rules. You may have to show a negative corona test and/or vaccination status at borders. You may be forced to quarantine for a any number of days. Wearing a face mask may be compulsory inside and even outside. It's probably good to have some idea of the current rules when going from one country to another. 
== Respect and Safety ==
[[User:Warlo|Warlo]] Has hitchiked sparsely thru the pandemic and noticed no significant difference, particularly in Germany where rides are quick and plenty as usual. Also he is very surprised how up until this writing, no driver (and passengers if any) were interested in his offers to wear a mask, sit in the back, etc.
[[User:Platschi|Platschi]] hitchhiked in [[Uruguay]] during the peak of the pandemic and found it very easy. Short waiting times, 1 out of 3 drivers were wearing masks, nobody asked but out of politeness he wore masks inside the vehicles. Hitchhiked without mask outside but put it on as soon as a vehicle stopped. Absolutely no problem.
 
[[User:Rebew|Rebew]] hitchhiked from [[Berlin]] to [[Denizli]] after the vaccines were mostly rolled out, in July 2021. Masks are optional and most drivers do not care. However, if you thumbed with the mask anywhere on your body, it significantly reduced the chance of getting picked up. In Western countries you would sometimes get asked for your vaccination, but mostly because the drivers were scared of infecting you, not the other way around.
 
[[User:4Lus|4Lus]] hitchhiked through the western balkans ([[Kosovo]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Albania]], [[Montenegro]], [[Croatia]] and [[Bosnia and Hercegovina]] in August and September 2021. For the most part, there are no notable limitations. Drivers don't care for the most part, the pandemic often was a topic of conversation, a lot of people are very sceptical about the vaccination so it is likely that your drivers will be unvaccinated. When crossing borders, you will be asked to provide either a negative test or a certificate of vaccination.
== Countries ==
=== [[Europe]] ===
EU and Schengen-States highly restrict entry form non member countriesupdated 23. Within the EU travel to some extend is still possible5. You can find info about most entry rules and local measurements here: https://reopen.europa.eu/en 21
==== EU Agreed on a common certificate that should allow free movement within EU-States starting 1st of June. Everyone that has been vaccinated, recovered or has a negative test should be able to move freely within most of Europe([[Germany]https://www.consilium.europa.eu/de/press/press-releases/2021/05/21/covid-19-coreper-endorses-political-agreement-on-the-eu-digital-covid-certificate-to-facilitate-free-movement/ link] ====).
updated 30.4.21
EU and Schengen-States highly restrict entry from non member countries. Within the EU travel to some extent is still possible. You can find info about most entry rules and local measures here:
'''negative testhttps:'''//reopen.europa.eu/en
required for:==== [[Germany]] ====
- everyone entering via air'''There will be no more free testing starting from the 11th of October, 2021.'''
Citizens are able to get free tests (result should be available within 15- else30 mins). You get a certificate via email that you can use for border crossing, going into some venues, etc. The procedures vary a lot from place to place, sometimes you have to register online for an appointment with a German address (so it's better bring an ID without an address, like passport, if you don't have a German address). There are a lot of centres, everyone coming form riskso if one refuses to test you for free, high incident simply try another one. Just ask for "kostenloser Corona-Test" or virus variant area (every neighboring "free citizen test". Better make sure it is in English as well if you want to use it for entering another country at the moment).
accepted test: Germany requires vaccinations or negative tests for most venues and restaurants. Registration is usually done with either the CovPass app (scanning your EU-GreenPass QR Code) or the Luca app, which anonymously collects contact information but doesn't check for testing or vaccination.
Antigen, TMA, PCR and LAMP; max 48h old; language: German, English, French''Updated 04.09.2021''
Check the [https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/en/service/gesetze-und-verordnungen/guv-19-lp/coronaeinreisev/coronaeinreisev-en.html Corona-Einreiseverordnung] for the latest information.
exemptionsUpon entering from any foreign country, travellers need to provide either a negative test, proof of recovery or vaccination record. Germany differentiates between high-risk and virus variant regions as follows:
- transit on the fastest way further info: - free weekly testing for residents (might work with * If entering from a fake address...)  '''quarantine:''' high- 10 days if you enter from a riskregion, high incendet or virus variant area - might be able you need to reduce to 5 quarantine for ten days with another negative test (depending on regional rules)  '''contact rules:''' - only two households are allowed to meet, max 5 ppl  '''accomodation:''' - hotels/hostels/... are closed for private guests  '''curfew:''' - every area with an incident > 100 has This quarantine can be ended by providing either a mandatory curfew from 10pm to 5am  '''misc info: ''' - [https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de Online registration] required vaccination record or proof of recovery before entering. - Germany is * If entering from a federal republic, every federal state can have his own rulesvirus variant region, you need to quarantine for fourteen days. This quarantine is mandatory even cities might decide on different rules than others. Recently a federal low has been introduced regarding the curfew yet better check for the local rules that might applyif vaccinated.  '''Official information'''
You need to [https://www.germanyeinreiseanmeldung.de register online] before entering, otherwise you can be sent into quarantine until you've provided the necessary documents.info/us-en/coronavirus/2317268
Germany is a federal republic, so every federal state can have its own rules and even cities can decide on their own rules. As of Sept. 2021, most of the rules are out of effect for you if you're vaccinated.
==== [[Sweden]] ====
updated 30.4.21
 
'''negative test required for:'''
- * every foreign national aged >= 18
accepted test:
Antigen, TMA, PCR and LAMP; max 48h old; language: Swedish, English, Norwegian, Danish or French
 
'''quarantine:'''
- *recommended for 7 days, NOT MANDATORY   
'''contact rules:'''
- *"The police has the right to cancel or dissolve an event that has more than eight attendees." 
'''accomodation:'''
- *no restrictions 
'''curfew:'''
- *no
'''misc info: '''
- *Entry via Denmark (bridge or ferry) should be ok(transit). Probably better find a direct ride from Germany to Sweden. It should be rather easy from [[Puttgarden|Puttgarden (ferry)]] as the ferry runs pretty much non stop every 30min and is one of the main routes from Germany to Sweden. The ferry goes to Denmark so make sure the car goes further to Sweden afterwards! 
'''Official information'''
https://visitsweden.com/about-sweden/information-for-travellers-corona-virus/
 
==== [[France]] ====
updated 3010.46.21
'''entry requirement:'''
*vaccinated
*recovered
*tested (PCR or antigen; max 72h; [https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/var/miomcti/storage/images/media/dgsi/images/telecharger-uk3/978689-1-fre-FR/telecharger-uk_large.png sworn statement] about contacts and symptoms; free testing in Germany!)
'''negative test:curfew'''(23.00-06.00): will be lifted by 30.6.
required for'''gatherings/contact''':max 6 people
- everyone aged > 10 years'''Official information'''
[https://www.france.fr/en/holiday-prep/coronavirus-covid-19-the-situation-in-france coronavirus-covid-19-the-situation-in-france]
accepted test[https: //www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/ coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france]
- PCR; max 72h old==== [[Spain]] ====
Land borders between Spain and Portugal are supposed to be closed until some point in May 2021. Coming in from France, you need a PCR test in most all cases.
'''quarantine:'''==== [[Netherlands]] ====
- not requiredAs of some point in May the Netherlands will be forcing people to quarantine for 10 days. This is on top of the requirement of showing a negative test.
==== [[Belgium]] ====
Quarantine unless you'''contact rules:'''re staying less than 48 hours.
- max 6 people==== [[Switzerland]] ====
''updated May 2021''
Switzerland requires testing if '''accomodation:a)''' - hotels are openyou arrive by plane, not sure about hostels  or '''curfew:b)''' you have spent time in one of the [https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien- 7pmpandemien/aktuelle-6am  ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/liste.html risk countries] in the ten days before arriving. In the latter case, you also need to quarantine for ten days. Switzerland does not ban anybody from entering. You are required to fill in a form prior to arrival, but only if you're coming from further than from a border area. It might not be required to fill in the form if you''misc re not travelling by public transport, but this is a bit unclear. More infoon the [https: '''//www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html#1355154378 official website].
- travel from one department to another is forbidden=== [[South America]] ===
==== Uruguay ====
'''Official information'Update: August 6, 2021''
All borders by land to [https://www[Argentina]] and [[Brazil]] are closed, inbound airline traffic exists.franceThere's a Buquebus ferry to [[Buenos Aires]] twice per week, with infrequent schedule and short-notice changes which tend to be not announced.fr/en/holiday-prep/coronavirus-covid-19-Entry to the-situation-in-france coronavirus-covid-19-the-situation-in-france]country is only permitted for Uruguayan citizens, residents or for travellers with special permits which must be applied for beforehand (family reunion, business).
[https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/ coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france]
''Update: december 27, 2021''
==== [[Spain]] ====Land borders between Spain and Portugal Borders with Brazil are supposed to be closed until some point in May 2021open==== [[Netherlands]] ====As of some point in May the Netherlands will be forcing people to quarantine for 10 days. This is on top of the requirement to show a negative test. ==== [[Belgium]] ====Quarantine unless you're staying less than 48 hoursYou need vaccination and PCR.

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