Smart Border Austria activates automated “Rolling Corridor” at Hohenems on 22 September
Smart Border Austria reaches Vorarlberg’s Hohenems crossing, marking final pilot milestone
Vienna Airport rail link shuts; City Airport Train introduces high-frequency bus service
Latest News
Austria clarifies conditions for re-entry permits during active entry bans
A new practitioner briefing explains how Austria’s section 27a re-entry permit works in practice. The permit can override an active entry ban, but only if the traveller follows an exact route, uses the specified border crossing and fulfils any police reporting duty. The guidance helps global mobility teams avoid inadvertent breaches and underlines the importance of meticulous trip planning.
Vienna Airport hails fast-track permitting reform: UVP-G overhaul promises quicker runway for infrastructure projects
• Flughafen Wien backs the government’s draft reform of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act (UVP-G), published 21 September 2026. • The amendment would impose strict timelines and streamlined appeals, potentially cutting approval times for airport expansion from a decade to a few years. • Faster permitting is expected to unlock stalled terminal, cargo and intermodal projects, boosting capacity for business travellers and exporters. • Firms with Austrian mobility needs should watch the legislative process: construction schedules may move forward once the bill passes.
Vienna Airport hails reform of Austria’s environmental approval law, sees path to faster expansion
In a 21 September press release Vienna Airport welcomed the draft reform of Austria’s Environmental Impact Assessment Act, saying it will shorten approval times for infrastructure projects. The airport argues that faster, more predictable procedures are essential to expand capacity, keep airfares competitive and maintain Austria’s attractiveness for international business travel and investment.
German Foreign Office Updates Travel and Safety Advice for Austria
Germany’s Federal Foreign Office quietly updated its travel and security advisory for Austria on 21 September 2026. While labelled “editorial”, the refresh keeps risk-management feeds current, reiterates that random border checks remain possible and reminds travellers to register in the ministry’s crisis app. Mobility managers should download the new version to keep compliance dashboards and employee briefings up to date.