Current information on entry from a SARS-CoV-2 areas

All SARS-CoV-2 virus variant areas can be found here:Current virus variant areas

• Currently, persons from virus variant areas are generally prohibited from entering Germany. Exceptions exist only for persons who already have a residence/long-term right of abode in Germany (in these cases a 14-day quarantine after entry is obligatory).

Should you be allowed to enter from a virus variant area, the following applies:

• 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.
• A test before entry is mandatory for you - regardless of whether you are already fully vaccinated or recovered. Antigen tests must not be older than 24 hours at the time of entry, PCR tests must not be older than 72 hours. 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.
• 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.

General

The so called 3G rule ("geimpft, getestet, genesen" = vaccinated, tested, recovered) applies in all over Germany - also in buses, trains and in the workplace.

• When the incidence of hospitalization in a state increases to at least 3, the 2G rule ("geimpft, genesen" = vaccinated, recovered) applies in that federal state.
• If the hospitalization index in a federal state rises to more than 6, 2G plus ("geimpft + getestet, genesen + getested" = vaccinated and additionally tested, recovered and additionally tested) applies.
• Above a value of 9, further measures such as contact restrictions or bans on events apply in coordination with the respective state governments.

• Information for travelers and commuters
• FAQ of the Federal Ministry of the Interior on the coronavirus
• FAQ of the Federal Ministry of Health on the coronavirus
• Germany-wide regulations in several foreign languages

In Potsdam

• Corona rules from 17th January(in German only)  | 2G plus in restaurants (children under age 6 do not need proof; under 18 must be fully vaccinated or recovered or provide proof of a valid test); 2G at cultural venues, indoor sports, physical services, hotels/ boarding houses, retail (exception for supermarkets, pharmacies and drug stores); private meetings (indoors or outdoors) attended by unvaccinated persons are permitted only with members of one's own household or with members of one's own household and not more than two persons of another household (except for children up to the age of 14); FFP2-mask compulsory in public transport for everyone aged 14 and over; extended compulsory testing in daycare centers and schools.
• Handling and quarantine regulations Land Brandenburg (in German only, 14th January, 2022)
• Health Office in Potsdam
• Current incidence and hospitalization rate in Potsdam

In Berlin

• Measures against the coronavirus (15th January, 2022) (e.g.: 2G plus obligation for restaurants, cinemas, clubs, theaters, concert halls; 3G for public authorities; FFP2 mask obligation in public transportation)
• Health Offices in Berlin
• Current incidence and hospitalization rate in Berlin

Persons living in Potsdam or Berlin can shorten the 10-day quarantine after stays in high risk areas under the following conditions:

•  You take a test in Germany at the earliest 5 days after your entry. Antigen tests are mostly free of charge, especially when you can somehow proof to live in Potsdam/ Berlin (e.g. by a rental contract; proof of registration with the citizen services office, etc.). PCR tests cost approx. € 120 though.
• For children under 12 years, quarantine ends automatically from the 5th day after entry - testing is not necessary
• You upload your negative test result to the entry portal or you send a copy of the negative test result to the health office responsible for your place of residence - stating your full name, your address in Germany, your date of entry and a justification for shortening the quarantine period
  • Health Office Potsdam: 0331 289-2351, Berlin road 150 a, building P, 14467 Potsdam, reiserueckkehrer@Rathaus.Potsdam.de
  • Health Offices Berlin

Shortening quarantine after being in a virus variant area is not possible (regardless of whether you have a negative test result, are fully vaccinated, or have recovered).