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COVID-19 Information
Germany Specific Information
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Exit and Entry Requirements
Quarantine Information
Movement Restrictions
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June 13, 2022

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on visa issues related to COVID-19

As of June 12, 2022, travelers are no longer required to show a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery to enter the United States. However, all nonimmigrant, non-citizen air travelers to the United States are required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States. Exemptions to the vaccination requirement will be considered on an extremely limited basis. Please contact your nearest embassy or consulate to apply for an exemption. Please visit the CDC webpages for more information about vaccination exemptions.

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Country-Specific Information

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COVID-19 Testing

  • Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Germany? Yes
  • If so, are test results reliably available within 24 hours? Yes
    • You can find the most up-to-date information on COVID testing in Germany on the federal government’s website (in German). Travelers may incur charges for COVID-19 tests, although these vary by location.
    • U.S. citizens in Germany can obtain a COVID-19 test by visiting this website (in German) to book an appointment, or by calling 116 117 to be connected to the local health authorities who will explain testing options.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

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Entry and Exit Requirements

  • Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes. As of June 11, travelers from all countries except China can enter Germany for all purposes, including tourism. Residents of China will need to demonstrate an important need to travel (due to reciprocity).
  • Digital Registration on Entry: Persons entering Germany who have spent time in an RKI-designated virus variant area in the 10 days prior to entry are required to submit a digital registration on entry.
  • Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? 
    • Travelers who have been in a virus-variant area in the last 10 days must present a negative PCR test, not older than 48 hours, regardless of vaccination or recovery status. A rapid antigen test is not accepted in this case.
    • Children under the age of 12 do not need to provide proof of a negative test.
  • Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes.

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Quarantine Information:

  • Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine?

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Movement Restrictions

  • Is a curfew in place? No.
  • Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No.

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Transportation Options

  • Are commercial flights operating? There may be bans on flights coming from countries designated as virus variant areas.
  • Is public transportation operating? Yes
    • Medical grade masks (surgical masks, or masks meeting the N95, KN95, or FFP-2 standards) are required on all public transportation. No passengers may sit in the front seat of taxis.

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Fines for Non-Compliance

  • According to the Ministry of Health, violations of quarantine may be prosecuted as an administrative offense, punishable with a fine of up to 25,000 Euros.

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Consular Operations

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