Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Germany, October 29, 2020
Location: Germany
Event: Partial Lockdown Beginning Monday, November 2
On October 28, German authorities announced a country-wide partial lockdown beginning Monday, November 2 until November 30 to combat the spread of COVID-19. Travel within Germany should be restricted to essential travel only. Bars, entertainment, and sport facilities will be closed; restaurants may only operate delivery/pick-up services. Gatherings are restricted to two households, with a maximum of 10 people. Shops will remain open but will restrict the number of customers allowed inside. Schools and daycares will remain open. For full details, visit the COVID-19 page on our website.
A Level 3 Travel Advisory for Germany remains in effect. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Germany due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
If you seek to travel to Germany:
- Read the country information page.
- See the U.S. Embassy webpage regarding COVID-19.
- Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.
- Follow the instructions of local authorities.
- Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Crime and Safety Reports for Germany.
- U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
For emergency services, please contact the Embassy or appropriate Consulate General:
U.S. Embassy Berlin
+49-30-8305-0 (business hours)
+49-30-8305-0 (after hours)
ACSBerlin@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt
+49-69-7535-0 (business hours)
+49-69-7535-0 (after hours)
GermanyACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Munich
+49-89-2888-580 (business hours)
+49-89-2888-0 (after hours)
ConsMunich@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or +1 202-501-4444
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