The International non-essential travel (INET) policy is a legal terminology devised by the European Commission on 16 March 2020 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. [1] The INET policy is central to the Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. [2]
On 16 March 2020, the Commission adopted a Communication to the European Parliament, the European Council calling for a temporary Restriction on Non-Essential Travel to the EU in view of COVID19. The Commission sought to ensure that action taken at the EU's external borders was consistent and appropriate. [2]
The Schengen Borders Code (SBC) allows its members to refuse entry to non-resident third-country nationals if they pose a so-called threat to public health. The SBC allows citizens and residents "for the purposes of returning to their homes" an exemption on restrictions. [2]
The temporary restriction of non-essential travel should not apply to persons with an essential function or need, including: [2]
The International non-essential travel (INET) policy is a legal terminology devised by the European Commission on 16 March 2020 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. [1] The INET policy is central to the Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. [2]
On 16 March 2020, the Commission adopted a Communication to the European Parliament, the European Council calling for a temporary Restriction on Non-Essential Travel to the EU in view of COVID19. The Commission sought to ensure that action taken at the EU's external borders was consistent and appropriate. [2]
The Schengen Borders Code (SBC) allows its members to refuse entry to non-resident third-country nationals if they pose a so-called threat to public health. The SBC allows citizens and residents "for the purposes of returning to their homes" an exemption on restrictions. [2]
The temporary restriction of non-essential travel should not apply to persons with an essential function or need, including: [2]