Post by Admin on Nov 1, 2020 23:39:06 GMT
Rising infection numbers mean Germany is going into a partial lockdown, which will greatly affect the travel industry but borders are to remain open. Here is what you need to know about Germany's entry regulations.
The new month-long partial lockdown, which begins on November 2, 2020 will mean that overnight stays in hotels for tourist purposes will be banned, entertainment facilities such as theaters and cinemas will be closed as will bars and restaurants, which can only offer take-out services. Museums and tourist attractions will also shut down. The country will effectively be closed to tourists, but as the borders remain open it will still possible to enter Germany.
Travel warnings, risk areas, quarantine requirements: For many of our readers, the entry regulations for Germany are confusing. Here are a few answers to the most important questions relating to entry regulations.
All potential travelers are strongly advised to seek the latest information before packing their bags. What applies to the EU does not necessarily apply to Germany. Quarantine regulations are not only applied differently within the EU, but also within Germany. The plethora of regulations, rules and exceptions to the rule is confusing. It makes people uneasy.
"What do I do if ...?" We are currently receiving lots of questions from our readers and through our social media platforms. To help out, we have looked into the most important questions and have researched the current situation.
Question 1
The list of countries from which I can enter Germany is constantly changing. Where can I find the latest information?
In principle, the German Interior Ministry is responsible for the entry regulations to Germany. Here travelers can find all current information, also in English. In addition, travelers should consult the website of the German Foreign Ministry , the German Federal Police, and the German Ministry of Health for information on current travel regulations. The European Union also maintains an informational portal with an EU-wide overview.
The most important information can be found in the list of risk areas, which the Robert Koch Institute compiles and constantly updates in cooperation with the German Foreign Ministry and the Ministries of Health and the Interior. Listed here are, on the one hand, almost all third countries for which the German government has issued a general travel warning. On the other hand, individual regions are also listed in which there have been more than 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the last seven days.
Anyone coming to Germany from risk areas must be tested for coronavirus on entry and placed in quarantine until the test results are known.
Currently, only citizens from countries of the European Union and the Schengen Area are allowed to enter Germany without restrictions. Anyone wishing to enter from a third country must have a valid justification. Only Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand and Uruguay are excluded from this requirement. If your country of departure is also classified as a risk area, you must adhere to the quarantine requirements that apply in Germany.
In cooperation with the German Foreign Ministry, the Health Ministry and the Interior Ministry, the Robert Koch Institute draws up a list of risk areas that is constantly updated. It is therefore essential to find out before you start your journey whether your country or region of departure is classified as a risk area. Even if your country of origin is not classified as a risk area, but you stayed in a risk area at any time in the 14 days before entering Germany, the quarantine requirements apply to you.
Question 2
Under what conditions can I enter Germany from a country that is subject to an entry ban? Are there exceptions and if so, which ones?
The list of exceptions to the ban on entering Germany is long. The German Interior Ministry has compiled a list of those who have a valid reason to travel and are thus allowed to enter Germany.
What if I am a citizen of an EU country, but Germany has declared my country a risk area — Can I still enter the country?
Citizens from EU member states and countries in the Schengen Area can enter Germany without restrictions. But here too, the quarantine rules apply to entry from risk areas. This means you must be tested no later than 10 days after arrival if you do not provide proof of a negative PCR genetic test upon arrival. The test is free of charge for all travelers from risk areas. Until a negative test result is obtained, you have to go into quarantine. If you test positive, a quarantine of 10 days applies. The requirements do not apply if you have only transited through a risk area.
Because persons entering from another EU country are usually not checked at the border, it is your responsibility to comply with the mandatory test. You must report to the responsible health department immediately after entering the country and provide your address. The authorities will then explain where you can get tested. For further details you can call the telephone info service from within Germany at 116 117. If you fail to comply with the obligations of testing, reporting or quarantine, you risk considerable fines.
The new month-long partial lockdown, which begins on November 2, 2020 will mean that overnight stays in hotels for tourist purposes will be banned, entertainment facilities such as theaters and cinemas will be closed as will bars and restaurants, which can only offer take-out services. Museums and tourist attractions will also shut down. The country will effectively be closed to tourists, but as the borders remain open it will still possible to enter Germany.
Travel warnings, risk areas, quarantine requirements: For many of our readers, the entry regulations for Germany are confusing. Here are a few answers to the most important questions relating to entry regulations.
All potential travelers are strongly advised to seek the latest information before packing their bags. What applies to the EU does not necessarily apply to Germany. Quarantine regulations are not only applied differently within the EU, but also within Germany. The plethora of regulations, rules and exceptions to the rule is confusing. It makes people uneasy.
"What do I do if ...?" We are currently receiving lots of questions from our readers and through our social media platforms. To help out, we have looked into the most important questions and have researched the current situation.
Question 1
The list of countries from which I can enter Germany is constantly changing. Where can I find the latest information?
In principle, the German Interior Ministry is responsible for the entry regulations to Germany. Here travelers can find all current information, also in English. In addition, travelers should consult the website of the German Foreign Ministry , the German Federal Police, and the German Ministry of Health for information on current travel regulations. The European Union also maintains an informational portal with an EU-wide overview.
The most important information can be found in the list of risk areas, which the Robert Koch Institute compiles and constantly updates in cooperation with the German Foreign Ministry and the Ministries of Health and the Interior. Listed here are, on the one hand, almost all third countries for which the German government has issued a general travel warning. On the other hand, individual regions are also listed in which there have been more than 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the last seven days.
Anyone coming to Germany from risk areas must be tested for coronavirus on entry and placed in quarantine until the test results are known.
Currently, only citizens from countries of the European Union and the Schengen Area are allowed to enter Germany without restrictions. Anyone wishing to enter from a third country must have a valid justification. Only Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand and Uruguay are excluded from this requirement. If your country of departure is also classified as a risk area, you must adhere to the quarantine requirements that apply in Germany.
In cooperation with the German Foreign Ministry, the Health Ministry and the Interior Ministry, the Robert Koch Institute draws up a list of risk areas that is constantly updated. It is therefore essential to find out before you start your journey whether your country or region of departure is classified as a risk area. Even if your country of origin is not classified as a risk area, but you stayed in a risk area at any time in the 14 days before entering Germany, the quarantine requirements apply to you.
Question 2
Under what conditions can I enter Germany from a country that is subject to an entry ban? Are there exceptions and if so, which ones?
The list of exceptions to the ban on entering Germany is long. The German Interior Ministry has compiled a list of those who have a valid reason to travel and are thus allowed to enter Germany.
What if I am a citizen of an EU country, but Germany has declared my country a risk area — Can I still enter the country?
Citizens from EU member states and countries in the Schengen Area can enter Germany without restrictions. But here too, the quarantine rules apply to entry from risk areas. This means you must be tested no later than 10 days after arrival if you do not provide proof of a negative PCR genetic test upon arrival. The test is free of charge for all travelers from risk areas. Until a negative test result is obtained, you have to go into quarantine. If you test positive, a quarantine of 10 days applies. The requirements do not apply if you have only transited through a risk area.
Because persons entering from another EU country are usually not checked at the border, it is your responsibility to comply with the mandatory test. You must report to the responsible health department immediately after entering the country and provide your address. The authorities will then explain where you can get tested. For further details you can call the telephone info service from within Germany at 116 117. If you fail to comply with the obligations of testing, reporting or quarantine, you risk considerable fines.