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Travel restrictions updates for Germany
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02.02.2021 23:32: extended entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in Brazil, Ireland, Lesotho, Portugal, South Africa, Swaziland, United Kingdom.
Passengers arriving from Brazil, Eswatini (Swaziland), Ireland (Rep.), Lesotho, Portugal, South Africa or United Kingdom are not allowed to enter.
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Passengers entering Germany from Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Colombia, Czechia, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Eswatini (Swaziland), Iran, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Kosovo (Rep.), Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Lithuania, Malawi, Mexico, Montenegro, Mozambique, Namibia, North Macedonia (Rep.), Palestinian Territory, Panama, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia or Zimbabwe must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result. The test must have been taken at most 48 hours before arrival. Tests accepted are: Antigen, PCR, RT-LAMP and TMA tests. The certificate must be in English, French or German.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.


02.02.2021 23:32: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland.
- This does not apply to passengers with a long term "D" visa issued by Germany.
- This does not apply to passengers with a long term "D" visa issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland.
- This does not apply to passengers with a visa issued by Germany after 17 March 2020.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland. They must present proof of their family relationship.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of residents of Germany. They must present proof of their family relationship.
- This does not apply to passengers traveling as students if they cannot complete their study outside Germany.
- This does not apply to unmarried partners of residents of Germany. They must have a written invitation and a copy of the identity document of the resident in Germany. They must also have a declaration and be able to present proof of their relationship.
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Passengers entering Germany from a country other than Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Colombia, Czechia, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Eswatini (Swaziland), Iran, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Kosovo (Rep.), Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Lithuania, Malawi, Mexico, Montenegro, Mozambique, Namibia, North Macedonia (Rep.), Palestinian Territory, Panama, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia or Zimbabwe are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) test upon arrival.
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Passengers and airline crew arriving from high risk countries must register before departure at https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de
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More Coronavirus (COVID-19) related information can be found at www.bundespolizei.de/Web/DE/04Aktuelles/01Meldungen/2020/03/200317_faq.html


26.01.2021 01:50: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland.
- This does not apply to passengers with a long term "D" visa issued by Germany.
- This does not apply to passengers with a long term "D" visa issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland.
- This does not apply to passengers with a visa issued by Germany after 17 March 2020.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland. They must present proof of their family relationship.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of residents of Germany. They must present proof of their family relationship.
- This does not apply to passengers traveling as students if they cannot complete their study outside Germany.
- This does not apply to unmarried partners of residents of Germany. They must have a written invitation and a copy of the identity document of the resident in Germany. They must also have a declaration and be able to present proof of their relationship.
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Passengers entering Germany from a country other than Albania, Andorra, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Czechia, Egypt, Estonia, Iran, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Kosovo (Rep.), Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro, North Macedonia (Rep.), Palestinian Territory, Panama, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or USA are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) test upon arrival.
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Passengers and airline crew arriving from high risk countries must register before departure at https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de
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More Coronavirus (COVID-19) related information can be found at www.bundespolizei.de/Web/DE/04Aktuelles/01Meldungen/2020/03/200317_faq.html


24.01.2021 13:42: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland.
- This does not apply to passengers with a long term "D" visa issued by Germany.
- This does not apply to passengers with a long term "D" visa issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom.
- This does not apply to passengers with a visa issued by Germany after 17 March 2020, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom. They must present proof of their family relationship.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of residents of Germany, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom. They must present proof of their family relationship.
- This does not apply to passengers traveling as students if they cannot complete their study outside Germany and if they are arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom.
- This does not apply to unmarried partners of residents of Germany, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom. They must have a written invitation and a copy of the identity document of the resident in Germany. They must also have a declaration and be able to present proof of their relationship.
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Passengers arriving from a country other than Albania, Andorra, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Czechia, Egypt, Estonia, Iran, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Kosovo (Rep.), Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro, North Macedonia (Rep.), Palestinian Territory, Panama, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or USA are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) test upon arrival.
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Passengers arriving from high risk countries must register before departure at https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de
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More Coronavirus (COVID-19) related information can be found at www.bundespolizei.de/Web/DE/04Aktuelles/01Meldungen/2020/03/200317_faq.html


24.01.2021 13:42: imposed entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in Albania, Andorra, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Czechia, Egypt, Estonia, Iran, Israel, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States.
Passengers entering Germany from Albania, Andorra, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Czechia, Egypt, Estonia, Iran, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Kosovo (Rep.), Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro, North Macedonia (Rep.), Palestinian Territory, Panama, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or USA must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result. The test must have been taken at most 48 hours before arrival. Tests accepted are: Antigen, PCR, RT-LAMP and TMA tests. The certificate must be in English, French or German.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.


24.01.2021 13:42: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in Brazil, Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom.
Passengers entering Germany from Albania, Andorra, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Czechia, Egypt, Estonia, Iran, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Kosovo (Rep.), Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro, North Macedonia (Rep.), Palestinian Territory, Panama, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or USA must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result. The test must have been taken at most 48 hours before arrival. Tests accepted are: Antigen, PCR, RT-LAMP and TMA tests. The certificate must be in English, French or German.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.


20.01.2021 19:22: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers arriving from a country other than Brazil, Ireland (Rep.), South Africa or United Kingdom without a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result could be subject to a PCR test upon arrival and quarantine for 10 days. Tests accepted are: Antigen, LAMP, NAAT, PCR and TMA tests. More information can be found at www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus-infos-reisende/faq-tests-entering-germany.html
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More COVID-19 related information can be found at www.bundespolizei.de/Web/DE/04Aktuelles/01Meldungen/2020/03/200317_faq.html


20.01.2021 19:22: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland.
- This does not apply to passengers with a long term "D" visa issued by Germany.
- This does not apply to passengers with a long term "D" visa issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom.
- This does not apply to passengers with a visa issued by Germany after 17 March 2020, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom. They must present proof of their family relationship.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of residents of Germany, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom. They must present proof of their family relationship.
- This does not apply to passengers traveling as students if they cannot complete their study outside Germany and if they are arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom.
- This does not apply to unmarried partners of residents of Germany, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom. They must have a written invitation and a copy of the identity document of the resident in Germany. They must also have a declaration and be able to present proof of their relationship.
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Passengers arriving from a country other than Brazil, Ireland (Rep.), South Africa or United Kingdom without a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result could be subject to a PCR test upon arrival and quarantine for 10 days. Tests accepted are: Antigen, LAMP, NAAT, PCR and TMA tests. More information can be found at www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus-infos-reisende/faq-tests-entering-germany.html
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Passengers arriving from high risk countries must register before departure at https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de
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More Coronavirus (COVID-19) related information can be found at www.bundespolizei.de/Web/DE/04Aktuelles/01Meldungen/2020/03/200317_faq.html


20.01.2021 19:22: imposed entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in Brazil.
Passengers arriving from Brazil, Ireland (Rep.), South Africa or United Kingdom must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test issued at most 48 hours before arrival. Tests accepted are: Antigen, LAMP, NAAT, PCR and TMA tests.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.


20.01.2021 19:22: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom.
Passengers arriving from Brazil, Ireland (Rep.), South Africa or United Kingdom must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test issued at most 48 hours before arrival. Tests accepted are: Antigen, LAMP, NAAT, PCR and TMA tests.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.


20.01.2021 19:22: cancelled flights restrictions for flights from/to South Africa, United Kingdom.
Flights from South Africa and United Kingdom are suspended until 20 January 2021.


08.01.2021 18:18: imposed entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in Ireland.
Until 21 January 2021, passengers arriving from Ireland (Rep.) must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result. The test must have been taken at most 48 hours before departure.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.


06.01.2021 21:08: updated flights restrictions for flights from/to South Africa, United Kingdom.
Flights from South Africa and United Kingdom are suspended until 20 January 2021.


06.01.2021 03:04: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland.
- This does not apply to passengers with a long term "D" visa issued by Germany.
- This does not apply to passengers with a long term "D" visa issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom.
- This does not apply to passengers with a visa issued by Germany after 17 March 2020, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom. They must present proof of their family relationship.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of residents of Germany, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom. They must present proof of their family relationship.
- This does not apply to passengers traveling as students if they cannot complete their study outside Germany and if they are arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom.
- This does not apply to unmarried partners of residents of Germany, if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom. They must have a written invitation and a copy of the identity document of the resident in Germany. They must also have a declaration and be able to present proof of their relationship.
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Passengers arriving from high risk countries must register before departure at https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de
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More Coronavirus (COVID-19) related information can be found at www.bundespolizei.de/Web/DE/04Aktuelles/01Meldungen/2020/03/200317_faq.html


05.01.2021 18:02: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom.
- This does not apply to passengers with a long term visa issued by EEA Member States or Switzerland.
- This does not apply to passengers with a visa issued by Germany after 17 March 2020.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland. They must present proof of their family relationship.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of residents of Germany. They must present proof of their family relationship.
- This does not apply to passengers traveling as students if they cannot complete their study outside Germany.
- This does not apply to unmarried partners of residents of Germany. They must have a written invitation and a copy of the identity document of the resident in Germany. They must also have a declaration and be able to present proof of their relationship.
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Passengers arriving from high risk countries must register before departure at https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de
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More Coronavirus (COVID-19) related information can be found at www.bundespolizei.de/Web/DE/04Aktuelles/01Meldungen/2020/03/200317_faq.html


31.12.2020 20:36: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in South Africa, United Kingdom.
Passengers arriving from South Africa or United Kingdom must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR or Antigen test issued at most 48 hours before arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.


29.12.2020 14:24: updated flights restrictions for flights from/to South Africa, United Kingdom.
Flights from South Africa and United Kingdom are suspended until 6 January 2021.


24.12.2020 16:58: imposed flights restrictions: flights from/to South Africa are suspended.
Flights from South Africa and United Kingdom are suspended until 31 December 2020.


24.12.2020 16:58: updated flights restrictions for flights from/to United Kingdom.
Flights from South Africa and United Kingdom are suspended until 31 December 2020.


21.12.2020 16:42: imposed flights restrictions: flights from/to United Kingdom are suspended.
Flights from the United Kingdom to Germany are suspended until 31 December 2020.


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