Unmarried partners from third countries can enter Germany again
On Aug 10 the GERMAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU announced that unmarried partners from third countries can enter Germany again, with proper documentation. https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/k...-paare-en.html In my case, I am in a ten-year relationship with my GF in Munich, and we have spent extensive time together over the years. (I've counted my trips to Europe over that timespan--44.) I am a US citizen. I'v e searched with success FT for information on what travelers have experienced since this policy was issued a month ago as I have a flight booked from Lubbock, TX to Munich, on AA, on September 29 (that's just a few days before new quarantine rules go into effect). I have all my documentation in hand (handwritten invitation letter from GF; completed and signed official "declaration" with both of our original signatures (https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/d...cationFile&v=5); print-outs of personal blogposts as well as joined AirBnB receipts and flight tickets that prove that we have met before "at least once") to satisfy the official requirements under this policy. However, I am extremely concerned about not being able to board either my originating flight or my connecting international flight to London, where I am scheduled to transit on the way to MUC. I am well aware that things change very quickly these days, and I am aware of test and quarantine requirements; this question is simply meant to find out whether others have already used this avenue to see their partners and what their experience has been. Apologies if there's already a thread dedicated to this, but I couldn't find anything.
PS: IATA's world travel map does mention "unmarried partners." https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php |
I suggest you send an email to the Bundespolizei. Google it and you will find the address. I’m posting from a phone so can’t link the other threads it’s been mentioned in. They are the ultimate decision maker and their reply will suffice for an agent at boarding.
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
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I suggest you send an email to the Bundespolizei. Google it and you will find the address. I’m posting from a phone so can’t link the other threads it’s been mentioned in. They are the ultimate decision maker and their reply will suffice for an agent at boarding.
Also, is LHR a same-day connection on the same ticket/PNR? It might be better to avoid transit through third countries if possible. (Does AA fly to FRA nonstop from the USA at this time?) |
I don't believe TIMATIC has the ability to distinguish your marital status though. An email from the BP should work, though.
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
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This is the reality for entering Germany, but won't help with airline agents. What does TIMATIC say? It's the source that will be used to determine whether the OP can board flights or not.
Also, is LHR a same-day connection on the same ticket/PNR? It might be better to avoid transit through third countries if possible. (Does AA fly to FRA nonstop from the USA at this time?) |
Originally Posted by AAbuzzard
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However, I am extremely concerned about not being able to board either my originating flight or my connecting international flight to London, where I am scheduled to transit on the way to MUC.
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
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This is the reality for entering Germany, but won't help with airline agents. What does TIMATIC say? It's the source that will be used to determine whether the OP can board flights or not.
The BP also have a pretty responsive set up to answer and respond to airlines’ inquiries even about individual passenger admissibility. |
Does "third country" mean non-Germans, or non-EUs (including the UK)? Can a UK non-married partner visit their partner in Germany under this arrangement, or can they visit anyway (by virtue of brexit transitional arrangements)?
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Originally Posted by steveintaichung
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Does "third country" mean non-Germans, or non-EUs (including the UK)? Can a UK non-married partner visit their partner in Germany under this arrangement, or can they visit anyway (by virtue of brexit transitional arrangements)?
Welcome to flyertalk stevintaichung! No restrictions on UK citizens visiting germany ( and also no need to self isolate on the return to the UK) Regards TBS |
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