This is probably no surprise to anyone, but I tied to scan my Belgium Covid Safe Ticket QR code into the German CovPass app and received an error. The likelihood was low, but it would have been very convenient for many if it had worked. Hopefully Germany will follow Switzerland and Scandinavia and end the CovPass requirement in the near future.

Just an update here. Arrived in MUC yesterday (19 Feb 2022). No issues going through immigration as US citizen with vaccination proof (w/booster) only, no test. They did ask so see the German online form also but a digital copy on my phone was fine. Those coming from places with this requirement should have it ready - the guy in front of us held up the passport line for nearly 10 minutes trying to connect to airport wifi to download it. :rolleyes:

FFP2 masks (or N95/KN95 equivalent) are required indoors but readily available at grocery stores if needed. Some places enforce the FFP2 requirement more than others (occasionally you will see someone with just a normal medical mask; virtually nobody with cloth masks).

As mentioned in this thread, vaccination and ID checks are present at all sit-down restaurants and attractions we've visited so far. We have an EU pass via French Pass Sanitaire. Just using the QR code in the Tous Anticovid app and our US passport cards worked perfectly.

And since this is FT, worth mentioning that as in the past, most brauhauses still strongly prefer cash, though using a CC is possible if you insist. :)

Although German-speaking countries still have an unhealthly penchant for cash-only, I get the sense that Bavraria is notoriously slow in this matter. :rolleyes:
Sheesh, in Hesse/RP/NRW most places take cards. Frankfurt/Main is nice in that regard :D . Sure if you truly go off the beaten path, the restos will only take cash (as anywhere else in Europe that's far out) but Bavaria just needs to get with the times.

Notable relaxation of the rules in Hesse went into effect 4/3 (Friday).

Tests are now accepted where previously only the vaccine/recovery pass was accepted. (Stores/cultural places/sports/hotels/leisure, etc....)
Capacity/distancing for restos is completely lifted.
Discotheques are now reopened at 60% capacity maxi.

Further lifting of restrictions expected the 20/03. :)

Am I right in thinking that the variants of concern and the high risk lists are both empty? So no online registration, only a fully vaxxed/boosted certificate from the NHS will be enough?
Thanks.

Correct. You will need to show proof of vaccination at the border, and there are still multiple restrictions (eg masks) in place on a state-by-state basis.

Folks, does anyone know how 3G works in practice for unvaccinated Grundschule-aged children? I have family coming to stay from abroad - they are at school but too young to be vaccinated - but I understand that at least in Bavaria, German children who are regularly tested at school are effectively exempt from 3G. Do you need to somehow prove this, or is it assumed that everyone under 12 falls into this category?

Thanks in advance.

Most of the Covid rules will disappear the 20/03 so I wouldn't worry too much.

We will see how much really disappears and for how long.

Bavaria's 2G/3G rules are being extended until at least 2nd April.

Same thing in Rheinland Pfalz, all rules are extended until 2nd April.

In Hesse, it was decided until 02/04 :

Mask rules remain
Pass sanitaire remains in place.

No more capacity limitations for sporting/cultural events.
No capacity limitations for discotheques
No more contact tracing info required (although this was hardly practiced in the previous months)

Does anyone know if there will the mask mandates at airports after there 2nd of April? Apparently you wont need a mask at train stations anymore but couldn't find anything about airports. Especially asking for Frankfurt airport.

No masks will be required indoors (incl. l'aéroport) except in public transports, health facilities, and courtrooms.

In Hesse, most of the other current restrictions will be lifted 02/04. It will be up to the individual to make the proper health decisions, although individual stores and employers may choose to retain some restrictions.

Frankfurt airport has confirmed today it has no mask mandate anymore as of 3rd of April - only a non-enforced "request" to wear a medical mask remains. Same goes for Berlin airport. No official confirmation from Munich airport yet, but the mask mandate there should be gone too. Hamburg airport still has a mask mandate until end of April.