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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on visa issues related to COVID-19 COVID-19 Information Last updated: 01/25/2021 *** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Notification | Tags: corona, U.S. Citizens, virus
German authorities announced a country-wide partial lockdown beginning Monday, November 2 until November 30 to combat the spread of COVID-19.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
CDC maintains a Level 3 Warning for Germany and recommends travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Germany due to COVID-19.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 13 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for the Germany due to COVID-19.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
As of August 3rd Coronavirus testing will be mandatory for air travelers upon returning to Germany from these risk areas.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19, election
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19, travel
Social distancing measures implemented across Mission Germany. Any person entering a consular section in Mission Germany will be required to wear a face covering;
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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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By U.S. Mission Germany | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19, election
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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By U.S. Mission Germany | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19, election
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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By U.S. Mission Germany | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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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By U.S. Mission Germany | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19, election
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.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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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By U.S. Mission Germany | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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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By WebRedaktion | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of
the COVID-19 pandemic . The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic and in planning for our collective recovery. In addition to the leadership of ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Amerika Dienst, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Fact Sheets, Science & Tech, U.S. & Germany | Tags: corona, covid19
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.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
Baden-Württemberg: wearing a mask will be mandatory in shops and when using public transportation as of Monday, April 27. Even a simple face cover will contribute to delaying the spread of the virus, said Minister President Winfried Kretschmann.
Bavaria : citizens will be required to cover their noses and mouths as of April 27 on public transportation, on ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Amerika Dienst, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, News | Tags: corona, covid19, federalism
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.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
German government, in coordination with the German states, announced preliminary plans to ease movement restrictions and reopen some businesses.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
U.S. embassies and consulates are still able to print emergency passports.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
U.S. citizens living overseas can vote absentee in their state’s upcoming election, no matter where they are.
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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, ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
The Berlin Senate today decided to extend measures to contain the coronavirus. The SARS-CoV-2 Containment Measures Ordinance has been extended up to, and including, April 19, 2020. The new ordinance goes into effect April 3, 2020. In a special session, the Berlin Senate agreed upon the following amendments to the ordinance: It is not permitted ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: corona, covid19, U.S. Citizens, virus
(Potsdam) In the fight against the coronavirus, the Brandenburg state’s Health Minister Ursula Nonnemacher and Interior Minister Michael Stübgen explained the catalogue of fines which entered into force on Thursday, April 2. It will be used to fine violations of the Containment Measures Ordinance; the legal basis for this is the Infection Protection Act. Health ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: corona, covid19, U.S. Citizens, virus
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: corona, covid19
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany – March 19, 2020 Location: Germany Event: The German Health Ministry has confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Germany. On March 14, 2020, the
Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: corona, covid19
The U.S. Mission to Germany has limited their operations as of March 16, 2020. This includes all consular operations in Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich. Reduced levels of staff will perform necessary diplomatic functions. Emergency services for U.S. citizens and emergency visa processing will continue to be available. The U.S. Mission to Germany is committed to protecting the health ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Germany | Tags: acs, corona, U.S. Citizens
In order to ensure you have the most current information regarding COVID-19 and its impact on travel to the United States, you should visit
www.dhs.gov and
www.whitehouse.gov . There you will find information about President Trump’s proclamation from March 11 regarding the travel restrictions on foreign nationals who have been in the Schengen zone. The restrictions do ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: corona, U.S. Citizens, virus
