There are COVID-19-related testing and quarantine requirements on arrival into Germany from any part of the UK. The ten-day quarantine can, according to the applicable regulations of the Länder, be terminated at the earliest after the fifth day following entry with a negative test result for infection with coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. You can also contact the Embassy of Ireland in Berlin for advice and assistance. Denninger Straße 15 Public Transport, Shop Opening Hours and Opening Hours of authorities, such as also the Embassy, are affected. In the event of a road accident dial 110 for the emergency services. Make sure to obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before you travel to Germany. Masks must fulfill the requirements of FFP2, KN95/N95 or surgical masks. The emergency pharmacy in any area changes every day. The complete list of high-risk areas can be found on the Robert Koch Institute website. It will also ensure that you get the medical attention you need, when you need it. Further information is available on the Re-Open Europa website. Restaurants, bars and cafés can only sell for take-away or delivery. Travellers who have visited any other risk area (neither high incidence area nor virus variant area) during the ten days prior to entry into Germany must be in possession of a test result no later than 48 hours after entry and present it to the competent authorities upon request. Do not keep your valuables in a bag/pouch which someone else can open without your noticing. Keep a close watch on your belongings. In Germany, the individual Länder are responsible for quarantine regulations. Free corona tests at German airports., © dpa / Sven Simon. Antigen tests must meet the WHO standard, which means ≥80% sensitivity und ≥97% specificity. People entering Germany must register here before arriving and must carry proof of registration with them upon entry. Germany Children under 6 are exempted from the test requirement. Zambia: As of 26 June 2020, Zambia has opened its international airports to regular air traffic. If you decide to bring your full passport, make sure to bring a photocopy in case you lose the passport and need to prove your identity at the embassy or police station. For details of emergency pharmacists in your area, go to the Pharmacists' Association website. The international advice on reducing the spread of COVID-19 should be followed. Make sure that you have a ticket that is valid for each zone in which you are travelling. Consider an annual multi-trip policy if you’re making more than one trip in the year. Please check with the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community (BMI) prior to your trip to find out what regulations apply specifically with regard to the country from which you plan to enter Germany. Jägerstraße 51 The lists of high incidence areas, virus variant areas and other risk areas are published on the website of the Robert Koch Institute. In line with the EU Recommendation, there will be no entry restrictions on passengers travelling from green regions. Please refer to www.zusammengegencorona.de/en  for further information about national and local restrictions. Illegal downloads are tracked by law firms on behalf of copyright holders and substantial fines can be imposed on anyone caught downloading or sharing files illegally. not necessarily at the time of the stay). Validating machines (yellow or red in colour) are usually located on under- and over-ground platforms and inside trams and buses. The Embassy of Ireland in Berlin cannot assist you to avoid paying a fine. You are advised to inform yourself and follow the guidance of national and local authorities. Erich Lejeune Böttgerstraße 9 Be aware that public transport is likely to shut down following a major security incident. According to the new specimen regulation, the following applies as a rule: Upon entry to Germany following a stay in a risk area, high incidence area or virus variant area within the last ten days, you must. Recent arrivals from Great Britain and South Africa Please note that if you are an Irish citizen and require urgent assistance while the Embassy is closed, contact the main Embassy number, + 49 30 220 720, and leave a message on the Duty Officer voice mailbox. If you are an Irish citizen and require emergency assistance outside of normal working hours, leave a message on the Embassy Berlin emergency number (+49 30 220 720) stating your name, location, telephone number and the nature of the emergency and the Embassy duty officer will return your call. We would be entering from Germany. Travelers entering Togo must present a negative COVID-19 test. If you are caught without a valid ticket or pass you will have to pay an on-the-spot fine which could be €60 or more. If you are flying into an area where there has just been a major security incident, your flight could be diverted or you may be stranded at the airport until public transport resumes. Germany, Tel: +49 2204 609 860 Falsely filling in the form or not doing so at all carries the threat of a fine up to €2,500 or six months imprisonment. If travelling by air, the negative test result must be presented before boarding. In Wales and Northern Ireland … Effective December 30, the Government of Ireland has placed the entire country on Level 5 of its Living with COVID-19 plan, through January 31, 2021. There has been an increase in pickpocketing and petty theft in Berlin (particularly around Alexanderplatz and Hauptbahnhof), and in the tourist areas and transport hubs of other cities. Image: Download the COVID Tracker app . Strict COVID-19 related restrictions are in place throughout Germany. While the Embassy cannot provide legal advice if you wish to challenge any fine, we can send you a list of English-speaking lawyers should you wish to pursue the matter privately. For detailed information, check with the local health authority of the area where you are staying. German public transport operates on an honour basis. The website of the Environmental Protection Agency (Umwelt Bundesamt) has information in English. Those entering Germany from risk areas must complete a digital entry registration form, be tested for coronavirus and, depending on the regulations of the Land in question, self-isolate. We can send you a list of English-speaking lawyers and consumer rights organisations should you wish to pursue the matter privately. Households may only meet with one other person from a different household, and movement is restricted to 15km from your residence in areas where the seven-day incident rate exceeds 200 per 100,000. If you allow your passport to be photocopied, keep it in your sight at all times. All persons entering Germany from abroad will have the option to undergo free testing for COVID-19 upon arrival. Learn more about the testing possibilities and quarantine regulations in Hesse. The morning-after pill cannot be purchased by men. This includes washing hands regularly and thoroughly with soap for 20-30 seconds, sneezing into the elbow or the quick disposal of handkerchieves or tissues, keeping a distance from other people and avoiding shaking hands. The Embassy does not provide legal advice or intervene in legal disputes but can provide you with a list of English-speaking lawyers in Germany should you wish to pursue the matter privately. From the fifth day after arrival, it will be possible to take a test, which, if negative, will release the passenger from further quarantine. high incidence area or in a virus variant area, register at www.einreiseanmeldung.de before entering the country, be tested for infection with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, Coronavirus – Informationen and practical advice, states associated with Schengen: Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, proceed directly to your destination following entry and. Germany, Tel: +49 40 4418 6113 For Germany, travel restrictions apply for entry from a large number of countries. Our TravelWise app has been suspended to take account of the new EU system. Insurance Ireland recommend that you purchase a policy that provides a minimum medical cover of €1 million. An emergency medical service operates in Germany outside of normal business hours. More information on types of acceptable tests are available here. You can also contact the Embassy of Ireland in Berlin for advice and assistance. Testing and quarantine regulations vary in each of Germany’s 16 Federal States, and some exceptions to the need to quarantine are available. Uganda: Uganda reopened for tourism on October 1, 2020. Reconsider travel to Germany due to COVID-19.Exercise increased caution in Germany due to terrorism.. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions are in place for entry into Germany from a large number of countries. Avoid demonstrations by any organisation or political party which appears to be inciting racism or hatred. The Embassy can provide you with the contact details for English-speaking medical and counselling options. Before travelling, the Department strongly recommends that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all overseas medical costs, including medical repatriation/evacuation, repatriation of remains and legal costs. If you buy an appropriate travel insurance policy, these costs will be covered, provided you haven’t broken the terms and conditions. You are still subject to quarantine regulations even if the test is negative. If travelling by air, the negative test result must be presented before boarding. 24-hour emergency service and assistance. This may include quarantine measures in the case of a confirmed infection. The Länder have put in place their own regulations on the basis of a specimen regulation. Taunusanlage 8, From 8 January 2021, all passengers arriving from Ireland must present a negative COVID test result on arrival. Botschaft von Irland A stay in  a risk area means a stay in the area concerned at any point within the 10 days prior to entry. Entry from any other country is only possible in exceptional cases and is conditional on there being urgent need. Embassy of Ireland Those who are exempted and are allowed to enter Germany must present a negative test on arrival and comply with quarantine regulations. More information for potential travellers can be found here. There has been a documented increase in crimes committed against asylum seekers in recent years, along with a rise in Islamophobia and anti-Semitism. 20148 Hamburg Anyone not traveling from Northern Ireland must fill in a COVID-19 Passenger Location Form. This obligation always applies to those entering the country who have previously stayed in virus variant areas. There have been a small number of reports of scams on motorways in northern Germany in which individuals claiming to be Irish have stopped motorists, said they were involved in an accident and asked to “borrow” money. It is available to Irish citizens, aged 18 and over, who hold a valid Irish passport with at least 6 months remaining validity. Based on this, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) will publish a combined indicator map each week which will show COVID-19 risk levels across the EU and EEA. If you are a victim of an assault, contact the police on 110. The Netherlands considerably tightened its travel restrictions for visitors entering from South Africa, the UK, and Ireland. Purchase comprehensive travel insurance which covers all your intended activities. You can find contact details of the local health authority by entering the postcode here. Covid-19 measures in Italy have changed. Meßstetter Str. Where possible, travel should be reduced and public transport avoided to further reduce the risk of infection. Further information on quarantine and testing is available here (German) and here (English). If you lose your Irish driver’s licence, you will need to contact the National Driver Licence Service in Ireland. Effective from 16 January 2021, all passengers arriving into Ireland (except those arriving from Northern Ireland) are required to have a negative or ‘not detected’ result from a pre-departure COVID-19 RT-PCR test that was carried out no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland. Germany, Before travelling, the Department strongly recommends that you obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), available by, Embassy of Ireland in Berlin +49 (0) 30 220 720 (message service for Irish citizens in a genuine emergency outside of working hours). Honorary Consul of Ireland The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for the Germany due to COVID-19. Every village and town will be celebrating this day with parade and the "Mai-Baum" (May Tree) will be put up. The German police have the right to ask you to present photographic identification. Make sure your policy covers all the activities you plan to do on your trip. The test result must be kept for at least ten days after entry. Covid-19 tests at the airport Tests are available in two testing centers located right at the airport on the pedestrian bridge connecting Terminal 1 and the long-distance train station. This is in place until 31 January 2021. From 9 January 2021, if you are travelling to Ireland from Great Britain or South Africa, you must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR test) taken within 72 hours before your arrival in Ireland. Because the new specimen regulation contains significant changes, we ask that prior to entering a Land you read the regulations on quarantine and testing carefully that apply to your specific destination. View the protocols for international travel for the aviation and maritime sectors. Using or displaying Nazi symbols or material is illegal. Honorary Consulate General of Ireland In the advice given to travellers entering Germany, the German government said: "The United Kingdom has been strongly affected by Covid-19. Make sure that you drive on the right hand side of the road and that you always carry your driver’s licence, insurance and vehicle documents, as well as written permission from the registered owner if the vehicle does not belong to you. Often travel guides or hotels can also help in such cases. You can apply online. It is no longer permitted to provide overnight accommodation for tourism purposes. For information on arriving in Ireland from abroad, please visit the website of the Irish Government (www.gov.ie) or the Health Service Executive (HSE) www.hse.ie, Security Status Last Updated: 21 October 2020 to take effect from 00.00 on 22 October 2020. Please refer to the Ministerial Decree of January 14, 2021 and to the Ordinance of January 16, 2021 by the Minister of Health, providing for entry restrictions from Brazil. Anyone caught without a valid, or validated, ticket can face an on-the-spot fine. If your ticket is for a specific train and time it may not need to be validated. We continue to advise visitors to Germany to exercise normal precautions. Visitors should be aware that a global risk of indiscriminate terror attacks also applies to Germany. Ticket inspectors are often dressed in plain clothes and will not make an exception for non-German speakers. What counts is whether the area was classified as a risk area at the time of entry to Germany (i.e. The first peak in daily … Upon entry into Germany, travellers from the UK including Northern Ireland must register online and provide proof (in either English or German) of a negative Covid-19 test (this does not apply to children under the age of 6). which you must present to the ticket inspector on the train to show that you are the person named on the ticket. Reports of sexual assault can increase at events attracting large crowds including festivals such as Silvester (New Year's Eve), Karneval/Fasching (Carnival) or Oktoberfest. Your entire trip, from departure to return. We apologise for this inconvenience. If the person is an Irish citizen they can also contact the Embassy of Ireland in Berlin. Do not hand over money. Have the contact details and Twitter handle of the police authority of the city/state which you are visiting. These are issued by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community. Those in transit from high-incidence areas and other risk areas are exempt from registration, testing and quarantine requirements under certain circumstances. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. More detailed advice is included in the Safety and Security tab. An emergency pharmacy service (“Notapotheken”) also operates throughout Germany. Trump lifts some COVID-related travel restrictions, but Biden plans to block order New regulations, slated to take effect Jan. 26, would affect most of Europe, the UK, Ireland and Brazil. The test must have been taken no more than 48 hours before arrival in Germany. Similar rules will apply to Northern Ireland from … If you are approached by someone claiming to have been robbed, do not hand over money but instead advise the individual to contact the police free of charge on 110. If the event of a flight diversion, contact your airline and travel insurance company for advice. No exceptions can be made for entry from virus variant areas. Transiting passengers must also have a negative test result, PCR,LAMP and antigen tests are accepted. Here are all the latest regulations for foreign travel. We advise visitors to Germany to exercise a high degree of caution. Germany remains a very popular destination for Irish visitors, but these incidents have reinforced the need for travellers to take seriously the global risk of indiscriminate terror attacks, which also applies to Germany. Passengers from high-risk areas are also required to complete an online Passenger Locator Form and quarantine for 10 days after arrival. Contact our Embassy in Berlin for assistance, Follow us on Twitter for the latest travel advice alerts and information on events at the Embassy of Ireland in Berlin, and consider obtaining a Passport Card before you visit. Mouth and nose must be covered aboard any public transport, in stores and busy outdoor places, where the minimum distance to others cannot be kept at all times. Health insurance is compulsory in Germany. As of 8th January, 2021m, all air passengers from Ireland to Germany with the exception of those under six years of age must produce proof of a negative COVID-19 test result in German or English when entering from a risk area. The test must have been carried out no less than 48 hours before arrival in Germany. Visitors may also wish to download the German government’s official tracing app. You should check any exclusions and, in particular, that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. 10117 Berlin Please be advised that illegal drugs and substances are very common in the Berlin club and night life scene. Two different types of “morning after pill” (Pille danach in German) are available over-the-counter to women and young women aged 14 and older. Outside of working hours, Germany operates a system of emergency pharmacies (Notapotheken). Irish passport holders should also be aware that all passengers entering Germany from high-risk areas are required to either present a negative test result (PCR, LAMP or antigen) where the test took place less than 48 hours prior to  arrival, or to take a test immediately on arrival. Be alert regarding possible scams. water sport activities such as jet skiing or other extreme sports). Based on this, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) will publish a combined indicator map each week which will show COVID-19 risk levels across the EU and EEA. Ireland's ban on travel to and from Britain has been extended to 31 December, as countries around the world shut their borders due to fears over a new coronavirus variant. Anyone entering Germany from a high-risk area must take a coronavirus test from August 8, after an order by Health Minister Jens Spahn. A short overview on what to do to help protect yourself and others is available here: Coronavirus – Informationen and practical advice. Compulsory COVID-19 tests on entry into Germany Anyone entering Germany from a high-risk area must take a coronavirus test from August 8, after an order by Health Minister Jens Spahn. This card replaced the E111 and entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as German nationals. In the event of a security incident, we will issue travel advice from. These can be unknown drugs or new substances as Berlin is a point of exchange of these in Germany. If travellers develop symptoms associated with COVID-19 (coughing, a runny nose, sore throat or fever) they should get in touch by phone with a doctor or contact the hotline 116 117. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions are in place for entry into Germany from a large number of countries. Please enter your complete search term. Please note that the Embassy or the Consulate General in Frankfurt only issues replacement travel documents outside of office hours in genuine emergencies and charges an €80 call-out fee on top of the cost of a replacement travel document. The Embassy and the Consulate General in Frankfurt charge a €110 call-out fee on top of the cost of a replacement travel document. Offenders risk a fine and payment of all costs in the event of an accident. Traffic can be faster-paced than in Ireland, especially on the motorways (Autobahn), and traffic laws, speed limits and driving customs are different. For full information on the restrictions in each of Germany’s 16 States, please contact the local authorities. COVID-19 Status. More information is available from the following institutions: Information on coronavirus and regulations in English and other languages. Check that you have adequate insurance and read the small print of the vehicle hire contract (particularly any waiver that will come into effect if the vehicle is damaged). We have planed a three day trip to Prague in mid October. The best help is often close at hand; try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management. Those entering Germany from risk areas must complete a digital entry registration form, be tested for coronavirus and, depending on the regulations of the Land in question, self-isolate. Travel to Germany from Ireland. Frankenforsterstraße 77