COVID-19 and Local Protocols
While many countries are easing restictions for travelers it is important for members of the NYU community to follow guidance from NYU as well as local health officials to continue to keep yourself and those around you safe. If you are planning to travel to any of NYU's locations, please review this information which will be revised regularly. Last update 4/28/22
- NYU's requirements for maintaining safety within the University community might be more strict than local requirements and vice versa. In such situations, NYU leans toward the more strict guideline.
- Restrictions will continue to change. Policies/regulations/restrictions may continue to ease or they may become more strict. Be prepared for changes.
All members of the NYU community—students, faculty, employees, vendors, affiliates, and visitors—are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU's portal and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU. NYU now also requires all members of the NYU community to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccination as soon as they are eligible and upload proof of the vaccination.
In setting our vaccination requirement, NYU is committed to protecting the health and safety of our community and ensuring the University is in compliance with governmental requirements.
Contact the Office of Global Programs with questions, and to be connected to appropriate guidance and resources.
Abu Dhabi
Entry Requirements and Departure
Obtaining a PCR test result upon arrival in Abu Dhabi International Airport is not required but is available. A testing facility at the airport enables any visitors that wish to take a PCR test to activate their Green Pass in Al Hosn app and facilitate access to Abu Dhabi's public places and tourist attractions. The cost of this PCR test is AED 40.
It is strongly recommended to take a PCR test on the day of arrival in the UAE to prevent delays in entry to public places.
As the time of departure from the UAE nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country.
Vaccine Requirements
Proof of receiving a WHO-listed vaccine is required in all public places in Abu Dhabi including universities/schools, museums, restaurants/cafes, sporting events, live performances (theatre, concerts, etc), and movie theatres.
*Visitors are strongly encouraged to carry hardcopies of their vaccination records.
In Abu Dhabi the Al Hosn app will turn 'green' when those unvaccinated or with a vaccine exemption test every 7 days. Those unvaccinated will need to provide a PCR negative result every 7 days, and for those vaccinated a negative PCR test needs to be provided every 14 days. For students, NYU staff and faculty, there is a testing facility at the NYUAD campus that offers free of charge testing every 2 weeks. For any additional testing the cost is AED 40, approximated USD 11.
Mask Requirements
Mask wearing is optional outdoors but mandatory indoors including universities/schools, museums, restaurants/cafes, sporting events, live performances (theatre, concerts, etc), and movie theatres.
Social distancing remains in place.
Accra
Entry Requirements and Departure
No testing required upon arrival.
As the time of departure from the Ghana nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country. Departing passengers will undergo temperature screening at the entrance of Terminal 3 departures at the Kotoka International Airport.
The country is not requiring regular tests of citizens and visitors. If students need to test they can go to any licensed laboratory for a cost of approximately USD 56.
Vaccine Requirements
Visitors must show proof of complete vaccination upon entry to Ghana.
Proof of receiving a WHO listed vaccine is required in all public places in Accra including universities/schools, sporting events, live performances (theatre, concerts, etc), and movie theatres.
Mask Requirements
Masks are required when entering indoor locations including universities/schools, museums, churches/mosques, sporting events, live performances (theatre, concerts, etc), and movie theatres.
Berlin
Entry Requirements and Departure
No testing required upon arrival.
As the time of departure from Germany nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country.
Vaccine Requirements
Those entering hospitals, care facilities, medical educational institutions, child care facilities, elementary and high schools, and refugee accommodations in Berlin must test, irrespective of their vaccination status. While many museums have lifted access restrictions, some museums will continue to apply the 3G rule, admitting only individuals that are fully vaccinated with an EMA-approved vaccine, recently recovered, or tested. For an overview of current measures in place, please refer to these links:
The federal government will cover antigen testing at commercial sites until the end of May. After this, it is expected that many testing sites will close. Students in Berlin can receive a free antigen test at testing facilities throughout the city free of charge until the end of May. Starting in June, antigen testing will likely cost 15 Euro per test. The cost for a PCR test will be between 50 and 80 Euro. There is a testing site in the same building as the NYU Berlin Academic Center and a 5-minute walk from the NYU Berlin Student Residence.
Mask Requirements
Masks must be worn on public transportation, in medical practices, and in university facilities. Many museums, movie theaters, operas, and theaters require masking; some allow unmasking when visitors are seated.
For more and updated information please visit: https://www.berlin.de/corona/en/measures/
Isolation Protocols
Individuals who test positive, must comply with a mandatory 10-day-isolation period. Asymptomatic individuals who are fully vaccinated and boosted with EMA-vaccines or recently recovered are exempt from quarantine after a close contact. Students and lecturers who were in the same classroom with a confirmed Covid-19 case might be considered close contacts by the authorities (independent of the University's FFP2 masking requirement and other measures stated in the NYU Berlin Hygiene Plan). Isolation and quarantine can be ended early, i.e., after a rapid test on day 7 of the quarantine/isolation or later.
An NYU Berlin campus community member must notify the NYU Berlin administration about a confirmed infection; the NYU Berlin administration must notify the local health authorities about all outbreaks in the campus community. See here for the current quarantine regulations applying to Berlin: https://www.berlin.de/corona/en/measures/directive/
Buenos Aires
Entry Requirements and Departure
No testing required upon arrival.
As the time of departure from Argentina nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country.
Testing is readily available with a cost of approximately USD 63.
Vaccine Requirements
Proof of receiving a WHO listed vaccine is required for indoor/outdoor events of more than 1000 people, and discotheques.
Mask Requirements
Masks are required when entering indoor locations including universities, museums, restaurants/cafes/bars, sporting events, live performances (theatre, concerts, etc), and movie theatres. A mask is required at indoor public spaces and at outdoor crowded events.
Florence
Entry Requirments and Departure
No testing required upon arrival.
As the time of departure from Italy nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country.
Vaccine Requirements
Proof of an EMA approved vaccine (the equivalent of a Reinforced Green Pass) is required to attend sporting events, live performances (theatre, concerts, etc), movie theatres, swimming pools, gyms, spas, for team or contact sports, conferences, and parties.
A negative swab test and/or certificate of recovery from Covid-19 (in English, French, or Spanish) may fulfill the vaccine requirement. The validity is 48 hours for a swab test and 6 months for the recovery certificate. A negative swab test will provide a Basic Green Pass; a certificate of recovery is the equivalent of a Reinforced Green Pass.
Antigen swab tests are available at local pharmacies/labs at a cost of approx 15 Euros. PCRs are available from some labs and the cost ranges from 80 to 130 euros.
Italy is phasing out of both types of Green Pass and the expectation is that neither will be required for access to places and services as of May 1, 2022.
Mask Requirements
Masks are required on public transportation or when entering indoor locations including universities/schools, museums, restaurants/cafes/bars, sporting events, live performances (theatre, concerts, etc), and movie theatres.
London
Entry Requirements and Departure
No testing required upon arrival.
As the time of departure from the UK nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country.
Vaccine Requirements
No current restrictions regarding vaccination status.
Mask Requirements
No current requirements to wear a face covering/mask.
Los Angeles
Entry Requirements and Departure
No testing required upon arrival.
As the time of departure from the US nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country.
Vaccine Requirements
No current restrictions regarding vaccination status.
Mask Requirements
Masks are no longer required indoors in California, with a few exceptions. But they are still strongly recommended.
A face covering/mask must be worn on public transportation including stations, terminals, and airports; and in health care facilities including long term care, emergency shelters, jails/prisons, and homeless shelters.
Madrid
Entry Requirements and Departure
No testing required upon arrival.
As the time of departure from Spain nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country.
Vaccine Requirements
No current restrictions regarding vaccination status.
Mask Requirements
A face covering/mask must be worn on public transportation, and in health care facilities/hospitals.
New York
Entry Requirements and Departure
No testing required upon arrival.
As the time of departure from the US nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country.
Vaccine Requirements
No current restrictions regarding vaccination status. Some theatres may require proof of vaccination.
Mask Requirements
No current requirements to wear a face covering/mask. Some theatres may require masks/face coverings during the performance.
Paris
Entry Requirements and Departure
No testing required upon arrival.
As the time of departure from France nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country.
Vaccine Requirements
Proof of an EMA approved vaccination is required to enter medical facilities.
Mask Requirements
A face covering/mask must be worn on public transportation, and in health care facilities, care homes, and pharmacies.
Isolation protocols
For individuals who test positive for Covid-19
STEP 1: Take an official Covid-19 test in a pharmacy to receive an official certificate from the government. (Tests are widely available and cost 25-35 EUR. Autotests are also available for purchase in pharmacies and cost around 4 EUR/per test. Autotests are not considered official tests and can't be used as proof of recovery from Covid or for travel purposes).
STEP 2: Self-isolate for a minimum of 5 days from the date of first symptoms or positive PCR/ antigen test.
STEP 3: If on day 5 you take another test and the test is negative, and you did not have any symptoms for the last 48 hrs, you may end your isolation. If you test positive, you must continue to self-isolate for 7 days. If you have no symptoms after 7 days, you may end isolation. No need to test again.
For individuals who are in close contact with a person who tests positive:
STEP 1: No need to isolate but you must follow strict sanitary measures (wear a mask, keep social distancing) and take antigenic or PCR test 2 days after the exposure.
STEP 2: If the test is positive, follow the isolation guidelines above.
More information on the NYU Paris resources web page Bonjour
Prague
Entry Requirements and Departure
No testing required upon arrival.
As the time of departure from the Czech Republic nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country.
Vaccine Requirements
No current restrictions regarding vaccination status.
Mask Requirements
A face covering/mask must be worn in medical facilities.
Shanghai
Entry Requirements
Information to come
Vaccine Requirements
Information to come
Mask Requirements
Information to come
Sydney
Entry Requirements
Information to come
Vaccine Requirements
Information to come
Mask Requirements
Information to come
Tel Aviv
Entry Requirements including testing and Isolation upon arrival (April 25)
It is important to be aware of the entry process to Israel: students will need to enter quarantine immediately after arriving at their destination (i.e. NYU Tel Aviv's residence hall), until they receive a negative PCR result from a test that is taken upon arrival at the airport. Updates are posted at: https://corona.health.gov.il/en/
Here are the most important things to know:
1. Take a PCR test in the 72 hours before your flight to Israel or before arrival to any other Israeli border crossing.
2. You will need a health insurance policy with coverage for the treatment of COVID-19.
3. Fill out the entry statement form between 10 days to 48 hours before the flight to Israel. It is recommended to do this as early as possible.
4. All incoming passengers will perform PCR tests at the Israeli airport or border crossing. The cost is 63.20 ILS for those paying in advance through this link.
Updates are posted at: https://corona.health.gov.il/en/
As the time of departure from Israel nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country.
Vaccine Requirements
Vaccination is not required in order to enter Israel, however, non-Israeli citizens who are not vaccinated will be required to enter quarantine if exposed to a confirmed COVID case while Israel (unless the non-Israeli citizen is recovered and presents relevant documents to the epidemiological investigator).
To better understand your vaccine status, please review this web page.
Mask Requirements
A face covering/mask must be worn if you are on your way to quarantine. For example, traveling from the airport to your residence until you are clear to exit quarantine.
A face covering/mask must be worn in health care facilities/hospitals.
Washington, DC
Entry Requirements and Departure
No testing required upon arrival.
NYU DC may request that students complete a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival in accordance with guidance from the District of Columbia Department of Health. Testing will be provided on-site and at no charge to students. Faculty and staff returning to NYU DC after a significant period of time away from the Global Site may also be asked to complete a COVID-19 PCR test upon their return.
As the time of departure from the US nears, follow requirements of the air carrier/destination country.
Vaccine Requirements
No current restrictions regarding vaccination status.
Mask Requirements
No current requirements to wear a face covering/mask.