Coronavirus: Frequently Asked Questions

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Read the BMI’s answers to frequently asked questions.

You can find further questions and answers, along with current information, on the website of the Robert Koch Institute.

Travel restriction / border control

Lifting of COVID-19-related restrictions for entry into Germany with effect as of Saturday, 11 June 2022, 12pm/0.00h CET

From Saturday, 11 June 2022, 12pm/0.00h CET, all COVID-19-related restrictions for entry into Germany will preliminarily be lifted. From that date, travel to Germany will be permitted for all travel purposes (including tourism and visits).

Special COVID-related entry requirements and entry restrictions apply to people travelling from virus variant areas, in line with the Ordinance on Coronavirus Entry Regulations. Areas classified as virus variant areas are listed on the website of the Robert Koch Institute.

More detailed information in Chinese on entering Germany for residents of China can be found on the website of the German diplomatic missions and consular posts in China.

 Visas as required for entry into Germany may be applied for with the German embassies and consulates for all travel purposes. Due do the high demand delays may occur in the issuing of visas.

You can find more helpful information on the following websites