Germany removes quarantine requirement for many countries
https://simpleflying.com/germany-rem...e-requirement/
I understand, assuming you can prove you've been vaccinated, that you no longer need to abide by the 10 day quarantine rule. What I do not know or would love clarification on is the actual entry requirements. It would appear as though the underlying entry requirements are still quite stringent inasmuch as it better be of dire need. It's just now you have no need to quarantine automatically? For persons in compliance with passport and visa regulations, an urgent need to enter Germany is considered to be present in the following cases since 2 July:
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You are correct.
Basically the regulations are for locals/EU residents who are fully vaccinated and do not need a test when coming back/going to Germany. In principle, there is still a quarantine obligation of ten days after entry from risk areas. What is new is that, according to the new regulation, people who have not been vaccinated or have recovered can "test themselves freely" . An antigen test that is not older than 48 hours or a PCR test that is not older than 72 hours is sufficient.Anyone who enters by plane still needsa negative test before departure . No relief when entering from virus variant areasThe new rules for complete exemption from quarantine through tests, however, only apply to entry from "normal" risk areas. Anyone entering from a high-incidence area can continue to end the quarantine after five days at the earliest with a negative test. Vaccinated and recovered people are also exempt from quarantine after providing evidence. After staying in virus variant areas , a negative test must already be available upon entry. In addition, the quarantine lasts 14 days and can not be ended earlier. Even vaccinated or recovered people are not exempt from the obligation to test before entry and the 14-day quarantine after staying in virus variant areas. |
Originally Posted by bimmerfreak0
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I understand, assuming you can prove you've been vaccinated, that you no longer need to abide by the 10 day quarantine rule. What I do not know or would love clarification on is the actual entry requirements.
However, there is absolutely nothing in there governing the right to enter. Unless you're a citizen or a resident of 1. EU countries or 2. EFTA countries (Iceland/Liechtenstein/Norway/Switzerland) or 3. one of the three micro-states in Schengen (Monaco...) or 4. a few further countries agreed upon by the EU partners, you are unable to enter for non-essential purposes. The "further countries" under 4. currently consist of Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. |
The news are reported slightly differently ..... but the way I read it for fully vaccinated travelers (14 days after the last shot, EU approved vaccine) that is allowed to enter wouldn't need a negative covid test before the flight to germany (and no quarantine afterwards). That makes my flight next month easier .... but not all websites show the same use of language so the "pre flight test" part isn't 100% clear
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The pre-flight test is 100% clear, from the German Health minister directly:
Negative Covid test must be shown Anyone travelling to Germany by plane must also still show a negative test before boarding, regardless of which country they are flying in from, Spahn added. The updated travel guidance comes as Germany has significantly ramped up its vaccination pace, with more than 33 percent of adults having received their first jab so far. Several other articles are reporting this. Also, the official website is clear, the exception for vaccinated people only apply to quarantine, not test before boarding a plane. Test requirement on entry to GermanyAir travelFrom 30 March 2021, all persons travelling to Germany by air must present a negative COVID‑19 test result before embarking on their journey. This applies regardless of the country from where the individual has travelled and also to passengers only traversing Germany (i.e. for international transit). Persons under six years of age and aircraft crews are exempt. The negative test result must be presented to the airline before departure.[...] Quarantine regulationsIn Germany, the individual Länder are responsible for quarantine regulations. The Länder have put in place their own regulations on the basis of a specimen regulation.Exception: people vaccinated or recovered from an infection except when entering from virus variant areasFrom 9 May 2021, an obligatory quarantine period no longer applies for entries from risk areas and high incidence areas for those who have been vaccinated or who have recovered from an infection.People who have been vaccinated are those who have received all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine listed on the website of the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut.(https://www.pei.de/DE/arzneimittel/i...d-19-node.html). A period of at least 14 days must have elapsed since receiving the last vaccine dose. Vaccinated persons must not display any symptoms typical of a COVID‑19 infection. Individuals who have recovered from an infection are those who can submit a positive PCR test that was conducted at least 28 days previously but no more than six months ago and who do not demonstrate any symptoms typical of a COVID‑19 infection. A mandatory quarantine period continues to apply to people entering the country having stayed in virus variant areas and for those who were in contact with a virus variant that is not yet widespread in Germany. Further information about regulations for people who have been vaccinated or who have recovered from an infection is available on the website of the German Government. |
The Auswaertiges Amt states (in the German version ) that the pre-test flight can be substituted by completed vaccinations. That is what I was referring to ... even official websites seem to show different info (maybe some were not updated yet)
Testpflicht und Nachweispflicht für Geimpfte und Genesene bei Einreise nach DeutschlandReisende ab sechs Jahren müssen im Rahmen der Einreise nach Deutschland folgende Nachweise vorlegen können:
Manchmal ist es gut Deutsch zu sprechen :) |
It might be that the exemption of test prior boarding for vaccinated people only applies to German citizens or residents ?
OK it seems the German health minister is not properly informed, and thus all newspapers who followed his comments got it wrong. TIMATIC says (for an itinerary Greece-Germany):
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With the EU and Germany planning to roll out digital vaccine “passports” I wonder if the US CDC cards will actually be accepted.
Originally Posted by blitzen
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EU approved vaccine) that is allowed to enter wouldn't need a negative covid test before the flight to germany (and no quarantine afterwards). That makes my flight next month easier .... but not all websites show the same use of language so the "pre flight test" part isn't 100% clear
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Christ alive, this is confusing to follow. I'm thoroughly lost.
If some kind soul has the time, can they explain to me whether currently either: 1) a person who is resident in the UK, fully vaxxed, and travelling from there on a Polish passport can enter Germany for non-essential purposes; or 2) person who is resident in the UK, fully vaxxed, and travelling from there on a UK passport can enter Germany for non-essential purposes. and if so, what conditions (tests, quarantine) apply. We're not hoping to go until July and of course, the situation will change, but my wife (the 'it will be fine' optimist) and I (the 'we're stuck on this bloody island forever' pessimist) have been arguing about the rules for 24 hours now and need an official ruling. :) |
Originally Posted by slicktony
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Christ alive, this is confusing to follow. I'm thoroughly lost.
If some kind soul has the time, can they explain to me whether currently either: 1) a person who is resident in the UK, fully vaxxed, and travelling from there on a Polish passport can enter Germany for non-essential purposes; or 2) person who is resident in the UK, fully vaxxed, and travelling from there on a UK passport can enter Germany for non-essential purposes. and if so, what conditions (tests, quarantine) apply. We're not hoping to go until July and of course, the situation will change, but my wife (the 'it will be fine' optimist) and I (the 'we're stuck on this bloody island forever' pessimist) have been arguing about the rules for 24 hours now and need an official ruling. :) In principle, entry is possible from:
“other countries” links to Germany allows unrestricted entry for residents of the following countries:
For all persons residing in a third country that is not included in the above list, the current restrictions on travel continue to apply, i.e. these persons may enter Germany only if they serve in an important role or if there is an urgent need for their travel (see What constitutes an urgent need for travel?). A person is considered to reside in a country if they have their domicile or habitual residence there. A person is specifically considered to have their domicile in a country if they have spent the past six months there. Non-essential travel to Germany is not allowed for UK residents, so vaccinations and test rules at this time don’t matter. But I suspect that will change a few more times before July. (hopefully someone will correct me if I am wrong; you are absolutely right that the rules are confusing and it doesn’t help that the information is spread over the websites of three or four ministries (ignoring individual states’ sites) and the RKI site) |
Originally Posted by notquiteaff
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With the EU and Germany planning to roll out digital vaccine “passports” I wonder if the US CDC cards will actually be accepted.
I have a trip booked for next month as well. If yours is before the middle of June, would appreciate to hear if you traveled successfully with just the CDC card. |
Originally Posted by notquiteaff
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Non-essential travel to Germany is not allowed for UK residents, so vaccinations and test rules at this time don’t matter. But I suspect that will change a few more times before July.
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Originally Posted by notquiteaff
(Post 33253095)
With the EU and Germany planning to roll out digital vaccine “passports” I wonder if the US CDC cards will actually be accepted.
I have a trip booked for next month as well. If yours is before the middle of June, would appreciate to hear if you traveled successfully with just the CDC card. Thanks |
Anyone over 6 needs a test if they are not vaccinated or had covid19 in the past 6months.
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I am planning on going to Germany in early July as a participant in an international (ITF) tennis tournament...is there documentation necessary to prove I am participating? I have my online entry but I can get an invitation if necessary from the tournament director. Though there is prize money, it’s more of an amateur event but sanctioned by the International Tennis Federation. I am a US citizens and fully (Pfizer) vaccinated. Plus Covid rates in California are quite low. I would be arriving in Germany after a week training in Spain.
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