COVID19: vaccination/test requirements for German transit
May 17, 2021, 8:10 am
#181
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I can confirm that today I had no problem entering Germany (Schengen to Schengen, flying from Amsterdam to Munich on KLM) with my CDC vaccination card. KLM check-in took a while to read the rules at (this is normal these days given they are changing so often) but was able to confirm proof of vaccination was sufficient for transit or entry. The agent then paused for a moment and said "but you haven't had your second dose", to which I replied "the Janssen (Johnson&Johnson) vaccine is a single dose." She apologized for not being aware and printed my boarding pass.
Upon deplaning, we were met by German security who asked to see my ID, registration (as I am staying in Germany - not required for transit) and PCR test. I indicated I was fully vaccinated, showed them my (EU) Passport, proof of digital registration and my CDC card. They were looked over and I was permitted to proceed into the terminal.
(Apologies for the KLM details as I know this is a Lufthansa forum, but I thought most of my experience still relevant here).
Upon deplaning, we were met by German security who asked to see my ID, registration (as I am staying in Germany - not required for transit) and PCR test. I indicated I was fully vaccinated, showed them my (EU) Passport, proof of digital registration and my CDC card. They were looked over and I was permitted to proceed into the terminal.
(Apologies for the KLM details as I know this is a Lufthansa forum, but I thought most of my experience still relevant here).
May 17, 2021, 10:45 am
#182
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I can confirm that today I had no problem entering Germany (Schengen to Schengen, flying from Amsterdam to Munich on KLM) with my CDC vaccination card. KLM check-in took a while to read the rules at (this is normal these days given they are changing so often) but was able to confirm proof of vaccination was sufficient for transit or entry. The agent then paused for a moment and said "but you haven't had your second dose", to which I replied "the Janssen (Johnson&Johnson) vaccine is a single dose." She apologized for not being aware and printed my boarding pass.
Upon deplaning, we were met by German security who asked to see my ID, registration (as I am staying in Germany - not required for transit) and PCR test. I indicated I was fully vaccinated, showed them my (EU) Passport, proof of digital registration and my CDC card. They were looked over and I was permitted to proceed into the terminal.
(Apologies for the KLM details as I know this is a Lufthansa forum, but I thought most of my experience still relevant here).
Upon deplaning, we were met by German security who asked to see my ID, registration (as I am staying in Germany - not required for transit) and PCR test. I indicated I was fully vaccinated, showed them my (EU) Passport, proof of digital registration and my CDC card. They were looked over and I was permitted to proceed into the terminal.
(Apologies for the KLM details as I know this is a Lufthansa forum, but I thought most of my experience still relevant here).
May 17, 2021, 3:00 pm
#183
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Wow that was a fast response. Thank you! However, I am a US passport holder. Will that make any difference? Again, I am merely transiting Non-schengen to Non-schengen. I certainly wouldn't want to be stopped and held by security upon disembarkation. That would put quite a damper on my holiday.
May 17, 2021, 3:27 pm
#184
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My flight isn't until this weekend, so I can't confirm, but it appears that the same rule applies to US passport holders according to this link: https://www.lufthansa.com/xx/en/flight-information.html
May 17, 2021, 11:29 pm
#185
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This guide is updated with the latest: https://lufthansa.travel-regulations...arget=external
May 18, 2021, 6:12 am
#186
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I can confirm that today I had no problem entering Germany (Schengen to Schengen, flying from Amsterdam to Munich on KLM) with my CDC vaccination card. KLM check-in took a while to read the rules at (this is normal these days given they are changing so often) but was able to confirm proof of vaccination was sufficient for transit or entry. The agent then paused for a moment and said "but you haven't had your second dose", to which I replied "the Janssen (Johnson&Johnson) vaccine is a single dose." She apologized for not being aware and printed my boarding pass.
Upon deplaning, we were met by German security who asked to see my ID, registration (as I am staying in Germany - not required for transit) and PCR test. I indicated I was fully vaccinated, showed them my (EU) Passport, proof of digital registration and my CDC card. They were looked over and I was permitted to proceed into the terminal.
(Apologies for the KLM details as I know this is a Lufthansa forum, but I thought most of my experience still relevant here).
Upon deplaning, we were met by German security who asked to see my ID, registration (as I am staying in Germany - not required for transit) and PCR test. I indicated I was fully vaccinated, showed them my (EU) Passport, proof of digital registration and my CDC card. They were looked over and I was permitted to proceed into the terminal.
(Apologies for the KLM details as I know this is a Lufthansa forum, but I thought most of my experience still relevant here).
May 18, 2021, 4:59 pm
#187
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Will Lufthansa accept antigen test from an app like NAVICA
Working on some travel via FRA and am wondering if I can board the flight from the US with antigen test on my app called NAVICA. We have used this app to come back to US and the antigen test was accepted. Just wondering if anyone out here has had a positive experience getting on board and then entering Germany showing negative anitgen results proving they do not have COVID and entered? NAVICA is associated with home test kits from eMed.
Thank you
Thank you
May 19, 2021, 2:18 am
#189
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Working on some travel via FRA and am wondering if I can board the flight from the US with antigen test on my app called NAVICA. We have used this app to come back to US and the antigen test was accepted. Just wondering if anyone out here has had a positive experience getting on board and then entering Germany showing negative anitgen results proving they do not have COVID and entered? NAVICA is associated with home test kits from eMed.
Thank you
Thank you
As follows from the Ordinance on Coronavirus Entry Regulations ( CoronavirusEinreiseverordnung) of 12 May 2021, testing must have been conducted or supervised in the Federal Republic of Germany or abroad by a service provider pursuant to section 6 (1) of the Coronavirus Testing Ordinance (Coronavirus-Testverordnung) or, in the context of company-based testing for the purpose of occupational health and safety, by staff who have - 2 - the required training, knowledge and experience or must have been conducted or supervised abroad by an entity authorised to do so under the law of the country concerned.The third party must also verify and confirm the identity of the person tested by means of an official photo ID. The certificate/test result shall indicate the date of testing and the type of test used.
May 19, 2021, 6:00 am
#190
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Home testing is not accepted unless supervised (e.g. by video) and that the identity is verified (e.g. showing passport in the video).
Source: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/...ublicationFile
Source: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/...ublicationFile
May 19, 2021, 6:44 am
#191
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https://lufthansa.travel-regulations...h-enabled=true
Tc. Transiting Germany from High Incidence Areas, Risk Areas and Non-Risk Areas to any destination outside Germany:
Transfer from any country via Germany to Schengen destinations: All passengers (all nationalities) older than 6 years must provide one of the following medical certificates (in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish):
Transfer from any country via Germany to Schengen destinations: All passengers (all nationalities) older than 6 years must provide one of the following medical certificates (in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish):
- Negative COVID Test result (digital or printed): Either PCR, LAMP or TMA test, taken within 72 hours before entry into Germany, or AntiGen test, taken with 24 hours before entering Germany.
- Proof of Immunity (digital or printed): positive PCR-/LAMP-/TMA-test, issued between 28 days and 6 months before entry
- Proof of Vaccination (digital or printed): Completed vaccination, i.e. final dose has been given 14 days ago, the vaccine must be approved by
Last edited by oliver2002; May 19, 2021 at 6:54 am
May 19, 2021, 9:12 am
#192
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That's good news and a step in the right direction. I wonder how long it will take until other countries (outside of the EU) will pass similar rules that will enable people to start travelling again.
May 19, 2021, 10:33 am
#193
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EU just announced that vaccinated American tourists welcome
European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-EU visitors ahead of the summer tourist season, a move that could open the bloc's door to all Britons and to vaccinated Americans.
May 19, 2021, 12:21 pm
#194
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https://www.reuters.com/world/europe...rs-2021-05-19/
European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-EU visitors ahead of the summer tourist season, a move that could open the bloc's door to all Britons and to vaccinated Americans.
European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-EU visitors ahead of the summer tourist season, a move that could open the bloc's door to all Britons and to vaccinated Americans.
May 19, 2021, 12:23 pm
#195
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Thanks for this! I am traveling from San Francisco to Santorini via Frankfurt (Lufthansa). Do you know if I need to register on any Ministry of Health of German?
I did one for Greece, which is required. Customer Service from LH told me I need to register, which I don't think I need to. So it is a bit confusing.
I did one for Greece, which is required. Customer Service from LH told me I need to register, which I don't think I need to. So it is a bit confusing.