The limits imposed on incoming travel by the EU ( except Ireland ) and the associated Schengen countries have excluded EU , EEA and British citizens , as well as long-term residents , holders of long-term visas or residence permits , family members of EU and EEA citizens , medical staff and people responsible for good transportation .
All European Union member states ( except Ireland ) and associated Schengen countries ( Iceland , Liechtenstein , Norway and Switzerland ) will restrict incoming travel , except for EU and EEA citizens , British citizens , long-term residents and people with long-term visa or residence permits , family members of EU and EEA citizens , medical personnel and people responsible for transport of goods , from noon 17 March for 30 days . * :