For restrictions that apply to vaccinated visitors, please check the official guidelines from Germany for the types of accepted and permitted COVID-19 vaccinations, requirements on proof of vaccination certificates, vaccination validity period, and persons and/or groups that may be exempt from vaccination restrictions.
Entry is possible from EU member states, States associated with Schengen and other countries from which entry is possible in light of the epidemiological situation assessment by the EU.
Entry from any other country for any purpose is only possible for fully vaccinated people. For people not yet vaccinated, entry from other countries is only possible in exceptional cases and is conditional on there being an urgent need.
Travelers aged 6 and over who are permitted to enter Germany must present a negative test result, proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery.
Travelers coming from high-risk and/or virus variant areas must register online and prove their registration upon their arrival in Germany. They are also required to download the Corona-Warn App and will be subject to health screening.
Please check the BMI before travel to find out what regulations apply specifically with regard to the country from which you plan to enter Germany.
Unvaccinated visitors from India must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken within 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Germany.
Fully vaccinated visitors with approved vaccination certificates do not need to present a negative COVID-19 test.
Visitors from India are not required to quarantine after entering Germany.
Unvaccinated travelers returning from Germany must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken within 72 hours before departure to India.
Fully vaccinated travellers with approved vaccination certificates do not need to present a negative COVID-19 test.
Visitors returning from Germany are not required to quarantine upon entering India.
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