All SARS-CoV-2 virus variant areas can be found here:Current virus variant areas
- You must register via the entry portal before entering the country. Be sure to save or print the registration confirmation. The transport companies and/or German authorities may ask you for it. Your travel and contact information will be forwarded to the health authority responsible for your location, who can then contact you.
- Pre-entry testing is mandatory for all persons 12 years of age and older - regardless of whether you are already fully vaccinated or recovered. PCR tests must not be older than 48 hours at the time of entry. The test result must be available in English, French or German. Information on the approved test procedures can be found here: RKI information.
- A 14-day quarantine is mandatory for all persons entering the country - regardless of whether fully vaccinated*, recovered** or tested. Quarantine cannot be shortened. For persons who have full vaccination protection with a specific vaccine announced on the website of the Robert Koch Institute, the quarantine ends with the transmission of their vaccination certificate. The prerequisite is that the RKI has determined (and announced on its website) that this vaccine is sufficiently effective against the virus variant that led to the area being classified as a virus variant area.
- Quarantine means that you must go directly to your accommodation immediately after entering the country. You may use public transportation for this purpose. During quarantine you are not allowed to leave your home, not even for a short time and not even for shopping. In addition, you may not receive visitors during this time. Please check with your scientific caregivers, colleagues, friends, or landlord to determine the best way to organize your care during quarantine.
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* Fully vaccinated means: The last necessary vaccination dose must be at least 14 days ago and must have been done with one of the vaccines listed here.
** Recovered means: Positive PCR test result at least 28 days but not more than 6 months ago.