If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election, ACT NOW! Don’t wait, the election is only 3 weeks away and most states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 3. EMAIL OR FAX YOUR BALLOT: Did you know that 26 U.S. states allow overseas …
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If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …
Read More» Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! Click here for an Insta TV video with information about voting from Germany! October 5, 2020, is the deadline in some states to register to vote and request a ballot for the November 2020 elections. Whether you are a …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens – U.S. Mission to Germany (September 4, 2020) Location: Throughout Germany Event: Germany-wide Warning Day on September 10 at 11:00 a.m. On Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., all 16 federal states will test their government warning system, including warning devices such as city sirens and loudspeaker trucks. A test notification will also be sent out through the German government warning …
Read More» CDC maintains a Level 3 Warning for Germany and recommends travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Germany due to COVID-19.
Read More» The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for the Germany due to COVID-19.
Read More» As of August 3rd Coronavirus testing will be mandatory for air travelers upon returning to Germany from these risk areas.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Germany, July 23, 2020 Location: Germany Event: Message to U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 Please share this message with other U.S. citizens currently in Germany. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates. The U.S. Department of State recommends U.S. citizens avoid all international travel due to the …
Read More» Students who already hold valid F and M visas may now travel directly from the Schengen area to the United States.
Read More» Some German federal states will allow a passenger to be exempt from the quarantine requirement if they can show a negative molecular biological COVID-19 test.
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Social distancing measures implemented across Mission Germany. Any person entering a consular section in Mission Germany will be required to wear a face covering;
Read More» For most U.S. citizens, travel to the European Union, including Germany, is still greatly restricted. The U.S. Department of State recommends U.S. citizens avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.
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Germany has extended the temporary travel restrictions. Entry for tourist reasons is still not possible. U.S. citizens may still enter Germany without a visa, if they can show proof of one of the exceptions to the airline and border authorities.
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Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich can offer a very limited number of appointments for passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. We are not able to provide notarial services at this time. Social distancing measures have been implemented at the Embassy and Consulates across Mission Germany. Any person entering a consular section in Mission Germany will be required to wear a face covering; children under six years old and those …
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Despite COVID-19 restrictions, U.S. citizens may still drop off paper voting forms or ballots to be mailed to the United States. If your state requires you to return paper voting forms or ballots to local election officials by mail, you can do so through international mail, or professional courier service, or through the U.S. Embassy …
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Airlines are advertising additional direct flights between the United States and Germany. Please note, however, that there are still travel restrictions. On June 15, citizens of the European Union will be able to travel more freely into Germany, but restrictions still remain in place for U.S. citizens.
Read More» Travel restrictions related to entry into Germany remain in place. U.S. citizens are reminded to follow all German federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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Travel restrictions related to entry into Germany remain in place. U.S. citizens are reminded to follow all German federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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The German government, in coordination with the German states, is considering easing border restrictions with its neighbors. Please note, however, that most travel restrictions related to entry into the country remain in place. U.S. citizens are reminded to follow all German federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The federal government has provided a useful English-language FAQ covering the current public health and travel restrictions.
Read More» The German government, in coordination with the German states, continues to ease movement restrictions and reopen some businesses. U.S. citizens are reminded to follow all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The federal government has provided a useful English-language FAQ covering the current public health and travel restrictions.
Read More» Economic impact payment program: Check IRS website regarding who is eligible and how to receive the economic impact payment regardless of whether you filed a tax return. Meanwhile, all U.S. citizens abroad should remain vigilant against online extortion scams.
Read More» Please check your own state government’s website (Staatskanzlei) or the Federal Ministry of Interior for the most up-to-date information on developments in your area.
Read More» German government, in coordination with the German states, announced preliminary plans to ease movement restrictions and reopen some businesses.
Read More» U.S. embassies and consulates are still able to print emergency passports.
Read More» U.S. citizens awaiting the birth of a child should register the child through a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) so our newest U.S. citizens can get their first passport.
Read More» U.S. citizens living overseas can vote absentee in their state’s upcoming election, no matter where they are.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany, April 6, 2020 Location: Germany Event: Message to U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 Please share this message with other U.S. citizens currently in Germany. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can locate you in an emergency. International commercial flight options currently exist from Germany. Today, April 6, …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany, April 3, 2020 Location: Germany Event: Message to U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 Please share this message with other U.S. citizens currently in Germany. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates. International commercial flight options currently exist from Germany. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany, April 2, 2020 Location: Germany Event: Message to U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 Please share this message with other U.S. citizens currently in Germany. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can locate you in an emergency. Direct flights remain available from Frankfurt on …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany, April 1, 2020 Location: Germany Event: Message to U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 Please share this message with other U.S. citizens currently in Germany. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can locate you in an emergency. On March 28, the German government announced that …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany, March 31, 2020 Location: Germany Event: Message to U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 Please share this message with other U.S. citizens currently in Germany. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates. U.S. citizens intending to return to the United States should do so immediately. Condor, United Airlines and Lufthansa still have some …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany, March 30, 2020 Location: Germany Event: Message to U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 U.S. citizens intending to return to the United States should do so immediately. Direct flights from Munich to the United States ended on Saturday, March 28, 2020, until further notice. There are still direct flights to the United States from …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany, March 27, 2020 Location: Germany Event: Message to U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 Please share this message with other U.S. citizens currently in Germany. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can locate you in an emergency. U.S. citizens who are considering …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany, March 26, 2020 Location: Germany Event: Message to U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 Please share this message with other U.S. citizens currently in Germany. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to make travel arrangements immediately. Currently, …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany, March 25, 2020 Location: Germany Event: The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the health situation in Germany. On March 22, the German government imposed further restrictions on public life for at least two weeks. The restrictions include: No public gatherings (more than two persons) are permitted. Police at the state level …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany, March 20, 2020 Location: Germany Event: The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the health situation in Germany. On March 20, 2020, the State of Bavaria announced state-wide movement restrictions starting midnight March 20 and running for a period of two weeks, ending April 3. Further movement restrictions across …
Read More» For the latest information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) please click here . Location: Germany, countrywide Event: On January 30th the German Ministry of Health announced four confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Germany. CDC has issued a Level 3 Travel Notice . U.S. government personnel are advised to defer travel to China in light of the novel coronavirus. At …
Read More» Location: Germany, countrywide Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The U.S. Mission in Germany will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Remember: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. …
Read More» Location: Germany, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Germany remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe. Violent extremists continue to focus on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and …
Read More» Location: Oberursel, Germany; in the vicinity of downtown Oberursel Event: The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt advises U.S. citizens of the need for vigilance and to maintain awareness in the vicinity of downtown Oberursel. On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, there was a domestic incident involving non-U.S. citizens in the vicinity of downtown Oberursel. The suspected individual …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General, Germany Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Removal of Unexploded Ordnance July 1, 2019 The Consulate alerts U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Frankfurt am Main, Germany that German officials report unexploded ordnance in the vicinity of the European Central Bank and Hafenpark. The German authorities will disarm and dispose of the …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Removal of Unexploded Ordnance April 11, 2019 The Embassy alerts U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Frankfurt am Main and Wiesbaden, Germany that German officials report unexploded ordnance at two locations in Wiesbaden and Frankfurt am Main. Authorities discovered ordnance at a site near …
Read More» Location: City Center, Frankfurt, Germany The rally has two starting points and will join together half way through and continue as a one demonstration: Route1: Opernplatz – Taunusanlage – Kaiserstrasse – Moselstrasse – Karlstrasse – Mainzer Landstrasse Route 2: Bockenheimer Warte – Senckenberg-Anlage – Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage – Mainzer Landstrasse. Both rallies merge at Platz der Republik …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany January 10, 2019 Message to U.S. Citizens: Berlin Consular Section Services EVENT: The final construction stages of the brand new U.S. Consular Section, within the redesigned Clayallee building in Berlin, Germany, are underway. This means that, beginning January 14th and continuing until further notice, all U.S. consular services will be …
Read More» Weather Alert – High Avalanche Danger Location: Bavaria, Germany Event: The Bavarian Avalanche Warning System has raised the avalanche risk level to 4 (high) due to a significant increase in fresh snow and strong winds. Avalanches can be released very easily and large natural avalanches are to be expected. Falling trees may pose …
Read More» U.S. Mission Germany will be closed on Monday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 26 for U.S. and German holidays. We will reopen on Thursday, December 27. For any emergencies, please call 030-8305-0.
Read More» Location: Germany, countrywide Event: During the holiday season security measures in Germany remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other soft …
Read More» Location: Various locations throughout Germany Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to: In the area of Pariser Platz and Potsdamer Platz, Mitte neighborhood in Berlin, Germany In the area around the Cologne Central Mosque, central Cologne, and possibly throughout the downtown area in Cologne, Germany Event: The U.S. Embassy and its Consulates are aware …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to the Wiesbaden City Center. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Sunday, 19 August 2018 beginning at 1:00 pm (13:00). According to media reports, several groups will participate in advance of the upcoming Hessen state elections. Other groups have called for a countermarch. Actions to Take: Avoid the …
Read More» As a service to U.S. citizens residing in our consular district, we are pleased to announce that the American Citizen Services team from Berlin will hold an “ACS Service Day” on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the U.S. Consulate General in Leipzig. Customer service will be offered between 9:00 and 12:00. The team will be accepting applications …
Read More» Location: Downtown Muenster, North Rhein-Westphalia Event: Media report multiple casualties resulting from a van attack in downtown Muenster. Local authorities are asking everyone to avoid the area. Actions to Take: • Avoid the area. • Monitor local media for updates. • Be aware of your surroundings. …
Read More» Please be advised that, due to construction, the U.S. Consular Section in Berlin, Germany will be closed to the public March 12-23, 2018. During that time, nonimmigrant visa appointments and routine American citizen services will not be scheduled. If you need to report the arrest, death, or hospitalization of a U.S. citizen OR if you …
Read More» UPDATE: Congress has passed and the President has signed legislation to fund government operations under a continuing resolution, allowing all normal activities to resume. * * * At this time, scheduled passport and visa services will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany Improvements to Safety and Security Information January 9, 2018 A Message to U.S. Citizens from Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Kent Logsdon You spoke and we listened! Beginning January 10, the State Department is changing the way it communicates with you by making it easier to access clear, timely, and …
Read More» As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the …
Read More» As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March …
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Hamburg, Germany to possible travel delays and security concerns related to the G20 Summit in Hamburg, on July 7th and 8th, 2017. Hamburg and German federal authorities are preparing for potential protests from both international and local groups due to the event. These …
Read More» The American Citizen Services team from Frankfurt will hold an ACS Outreach Day in Duesseldorf on September 26, 2017 and will be accepting passport applications, applications for reports of birth abroad and providing notarial services. You must register in advance and services will be offered between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. This Outreach day is …
Read More» The American Citizen Services team from Frankfurt will hold an ACS Outreach Day in Duesseldorf on March 28, 2017 and will be accepting passport applications, applications for reports of birth abroad and providing notarial services. You must register in advance and services will be offered between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. This Outreach day is …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, Germany Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Police Activity at Dusseldorf Central Train Station March 10, 2017 Media are reporting that an axe attack occurred at the central train station in Dusseldorf. There is extensive ongoing police activity in the area. You should avoid the area, maintain a high level of vigilance, take appropriate steps …
Read More» As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Munich informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place in central Munich on February 17 – 18, 2017 on the margins of the annual Munich Security Conference held this year February 17 – 19, 2017: A demonstration and counter-demonstration regarding Bangladesh are expected to take place at Lenbachplatz on Friday, …
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U. S. Embassy Berlin informs U.S. citizens that on December 19 a truck drove into the Christmas Market at Breitscheidplatz. Police have surrounded the area. U.S. citizens in Germany are encouraged to avoid the area ofBreitscheidplatz. We urge U.S. citizens in Berlin to contact family members and loved ones to notify them that you are …
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da’esh), …
Read More» As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in …
Read More» The American Citizen Services team from Frankfurt will hold an ACS Outreach Day in Stuttgart and will be accepting passport applications, applications for reports of birth abroad and providing notarial services. Services will be offered between 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. You must register in advance .
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Berlin reminds U.S. citizens that U.S. and European authorities continue to warn of possible terrorist attacks in Europe, citing repeated threats by terror groups. As we approach the end of 2015, the U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of our Worldwide Travel Alert that urges travelers to exercise particular caution during the holiday season and …
Read More» The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both …
Read More» In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13, the U.S. Embassy in Berlin reminds U.S. citizens in Germany to review the Worldwide Caution , which provides information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world, including Europe. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated …
Read More» This message is to inform United States citizens residing in or traveling to Germany that the ongoing refugee situation in the region may cause disruptions at some border crossings and on land transportation networks. Official checkpoints may be set up on normally open border crossings with other countries, borders may be temporarily closed, or road …
Read More» The G7 Summit will be held from June 7-8, 2015, and demonstrations are expected in the area of Schloss Elmau, a resort facility in the Bavarian Alps between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Mittenwald, Germany. The summit is an annual meeting of heads of state and government from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Japan, Canada, …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Berlin and the Consulates General in Frankfurt and Munich inform U.S. citizens in Germany of upcoming demonstrations in several German cities. We take this opportunity to urge all U.S. citizens to be aware of the increased threat level in the region and to take appropriate personal security precautions. On Monday, January …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt informs U.S. citizens of protests announced to take place on October 11, 2014 in Duesseldorf. Local police are expecting between 13-15,000 protestors for the event, which will start at approximately noon (12:00pm) in the Duesseldorf neighborhood of Oberkassel and end at the state parliament (Landtag) building. These protests are being …
Read More» On October 6, 2014, there was an unexpected demonstration in front of the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt on Giessener Strasse. Local police contacts indicate that there will be another demonstration today, October 7, 2014, from approximately 10:00-11:00 am with approximately 300 anticipated participants. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Berlin informs U.S. citizens that several protests and a demonstration march are expected to take place in Berlin on Friday, July 25th, between 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Approximately 2,000 demonstrators are expected, although previous demonstrations have had a much larger attendance. The route of the pro-Palestinian demonstration march entitled “Al Quds Day” …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Munich informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is scheduled to take place in Munich at Orleansplatz on Saturday, July 26 starting at 1400 and concluding at Orleansplatz at 2030. The demonstration route is as follows: Orleansplatz – Rosenheimer Platz – Rosenheimer Strasse – Gasteig – Innere Wiener Strasse – Steinstrasse – Preysingstrasse – …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt is aware of demonstrations being planned in various German cities in coming days to protest Israeli actions in Gaza. While German authorities expect these demonstrations to be peaceful, similar demonstrations elsewhere in Europe have turned violent. We recommend that U.S. citizens pay attention to local news sources and avoid …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Berlin informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration march led by the extreme right-wing NPD (Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands) against the “Kreuzberg situation” is expected to take place in Berlin on Saturday, April 26, between 12:00 noon and midnight. Approximately 100 demonstrators are expected, along with numerous counter-protestors. Although the exact route has not yet …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Berlin informs U.S. citizens that as a result of violent protests in December, the Hamburg police have established a 24/7 restricted zone covering a large area of the city of Hamburg, including the city’s nightlife area. The restricted zone (“Gefahrengebiet”) gives police officers extra authority to stop, search, and ban people from the …
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