Social Distancing Since 2000.

For the love of ski.

Your ski holiday will of course look a little different this year, as we all try to keep ourselves and each other safe and healthy, but at the end of the day, the mountains are still there and the snow will still fall and cruising down your favourite run on a crisp, bluebird day will still be as good as ever before. Probably even better!

We want to make sure that we are doing everything possible to ensure that everyone is safe and comfortable on their ski holiday, so we have outlined some of the changes that you can expect to see on your ski trip.

All travellers are required to adhere to the public health advice and to not travel if they themselves have any Covid-19 symptoms, have been in close contact with a confirmed case, or have been advised to restrict their movements by a medical professional.

Travel Insurance

Directski.com are now delighted to offer a comprehensive complimentary travel insurance policy with enhanced Covid-19 protection for passengers as part of our Flexibility Pledge

Insurance cover now includes specific Covid Cover - Peace of Mind

For Holiday Cancellation
For Holiday Curtailment
For Medical Cover
For Failure of COVID Test prior to departure (due to COVID Diagnosis)
Cover if required to quarantine or have a directive to isolate from the HSE/NHS as a result of close contact.

We advise all those travelling to have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in a European country.

For further details click here →

For travel in 2021 onwards, the EHIC will no longer be valid for UK citizens. UK citizens will use a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).

For further details click here →

For full details on Directski.com's Complimentary Travel Insurance policy click here →

The EU Traffic Light System

The EU Traffic Light System categorises European countries and the regions within those countries, as green, orange or red, depending on the Covid-19 risk level.The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) will publish a weekly map determined by the 14-day incidence and positivity rates of the disease. The system is based on data published by the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC).

For more information or a for a more illustrative version see europa.eu

Each member state decides what entry restrictions or requirements will apply to travellers coming from red, orange and green regions. Since mid-January 2021, all passengers arriving into Ireland must have a negative or not detected COVID-19 PCR test, taken within 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland. Passengers arriving from red or grey list regions - as defined by the EU traffic light system, should also restrict their movements for 14 days after arrival. There is also a mandatory quarantine list which travellers should also keep up to date with. Travellers arriving into Northern Ireland will also have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.

More comprehensive details on the EU Traffic Light System can be found here →

DFA & FCDO Advice

Travelling from the Republic of Ireland.

Further details on DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) guidelines can be found here →

Travelling from Northern Ireland.

Further details on FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) guidelines can be found here →

Individual Country Advice.

Travel Advice from DFA when travelling from the Republic of Ireland.

Austria click here.

Italy click here.

France click here.

Andorra click here.

Travel Advice from FCDO when travelling from Northern Ireland.

Austria click here.

Italy click here.

	Austria	Andorra	France	Italy
EU-Traffic Light Status	Red	Red	Red	Red
Outlook	Improving	Improving	Improving	Improving
Republic of Ireland government advice	High degree of caution — dfa.ie	Avoid non-essential travel — dfa.ie	High degree of caution — dfa.ie	High degree of caution — dfa.ie
Northern Ireland government advice	Advises against all but essential travel — gov.uk	N/A	N/A	N/A
Arriving from Republic of Ireland	From 15th Jan, quarantine requirements will apply. A Pre-Travel-Clearance form will also have to be filled in advance of arrival.— dfa.ie	Present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. Submit a completed locator form. — dfa.ie	The French Government are advising against all non-essential travel. From 24th Jan, a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours prior to departure will be required. The French Government strongly recommends that anyone travelling to France self-isolate for 7 days upon arrival, and take a second PCR test at the end of this self-isolation period. — dfa.ie	You are not required to self-isolate but must fill out a self-declaration form. — dfa.ie
Arriving from Northern Ireland	All travellers arriving in Austria from the UK must quarantine for 10 days upon arrival — gov.uk	N/A	N/A	N/A
Returning to Republic of Ireland	Requested to present a negative or not detected COVID-19 PCR test, taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. Complete a mandatory 14-day period of self-quarantine as Austria is in ‘category 2’. Required to fill out a passenger locator form when you arrive home. — gov.ie	Requested to present a negative or not detected COVID-19 PCR test, taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. Requested to restrict movements for 14 days or negative PCR test 5 days after returning home. Required to fill out a passenger locator form when you arrive home. — gov.ie	Requested to present a negative or not detected COVID-19 PCR test, taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. Requested to restrict movements for 14 days or negative PCR test 5 days after returning home. Required to fill out a passenger locator form when you arrive home. — gov.ie	Requested to present a negative or not detected COVID-19 PCR test, taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. Requested to restrict movements for 14 days or negative PCR test 5 days after returning home. Required to fill out a passenger locator form when you arrive home. — gov.ie
Returning to Northern Ireland	Requested to present a negative PCR test, taken within 72 hours prior to arrival and requested to self-isolate when you arrive home for 14 days. You must fill out the Public Health Passenger Locator Form online before you arrive in the UK. — gov.uk	N/A	N/A	N/A
Travel Insurance	Free Platinum Insurance Policy as part of Directski.com Flexibility Pledge	Directski.com is unable to offer insurance while non-essential travel advisory is in place.	Free Platinum Insurance Policy as part of Directski.com Flexibility Pledge	Free Platinum Insurance Policy as part of Directski.com Flexibility Pledge
Ski Resorts	Resorts expected to open to tourists in March. — Tirol Region & Salzburgerland Region	Resorts expected to open for tourists in March — Visit Andorra	Resorts expected to open for tourists in March. — Explore France	Resorts expected to open in early March. — Resort of Livigno