COVID-19

For daily updates on the current situation related to the COVID-19 outbreak in Germany, please visit deutschland.de or the Robert Koch Institute.

Unrestricted Entry to Germany is possible for people from: 

• EU member states 
• States associated with Schengen: Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein 
• Other countries from which entry is possible due to the epidemiological situation assessment by the EU. (Israel is currently not one of those countries)

Residents of other non-EU countries (if not included above or in the list of 'other countries') are only permitted to enter Germany if they serve in an important role or if they have an urgent need to travel (please see "What constitutes an urgent need for travel?") or if they are fully vaccinated (please see “What rules apply for fully vaccinated people?”).

Special conditions apply to entry into Germany by family members. Please find more information concerning this topic here.

As of 1 August 2021 there is an updated nationwide regulation ordinance in place for persons entering Germany in connection with coronavirus SARS-CoV2/COVID-19.

• Persons from the age of 12 must be in possession of proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 and a negative test certificate when crossing the border.
• If you have spent time in high-risk areas or areas of variants of concern, please note the obligation to register (https://einreiseanmeldung.de) and to quarantine (in principle, please click here for exemptions).

As of 23 December 2021 the following updated nationwide regulation ordinance applies for children

• Persons from the age of 6 must be in possession of proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test certificate when crossing the border.

For more Information on entry restrictions and quarantine regulations in Germany, please visit the website of the Federal Foreign Office. In addition, you can find current information for travellers on the website of the Federal Ministry of Health.

• Cross-border commuting and transport of goods are to continue with as little disruption as possible.
• European supply chains are maintained through an extensive network of freight transport services, including all modes of transport.

For more information please visit Germany Trade & Invest.

Many countries – including Germany – remain firmly in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic. So far, however, the German economy has proved to be fairly resilient. Industrial production in particular is on an upward trajectory. In stark contrast to the situation last spring, international supply chains have remained largely intact and demand for goods from Germany is rising as the global economy continues its recovery. The economic situation in consumer-related services, on the other hand, remains tense.

The German Council of Economic Experts (GCEE) expects further recovery in the summer:

• Germany’s gross domestic product (GDP) is set to rise by 3.1 % in 2021.
• The economy is likely to return to its pre-crisis level at the turn of the year 2021/2022. The GCEE expects the economy to grow by 4.0 % in 2022.
• The greatest risk going forward is posed by further developments in the coronavirus pandemic. Progress on vaccinations will be one of the key factors determining how swiftly the economy can normalise.

For more information please also see: 

GCEE Press Release from 17 March 2021

GCEE Economic Outlook for 2021 and 2022

According to pressrelease #371 from 9 August 2021 of the Federal Statistical Office, the overall situation concerning trade looks as following:

Exports, June 2021
118.7 billion euros
+1.3% on the previous month (calendar and seasonally adjusted)
+23.6% on the same month a year earlier

Imports, June 2021
102.4 billion euros
+0.6% on the previous month (calendar and seasonally adjusted)
+27.0% on the same month a year earlier

Foreign trade balance, June 2021:
16.3 billion euros
13.6 billion euros (calendar and seasonally adjusted)

Current account according to calculations of the Deutsche Bundesbank, June 2021
22.5 billion euros

For more detailed information please klick here.

Germany Trade & Invest
Portfolio of “virtual” services during the current crisis

Auswärtiges Amt & Ministry of the Interior
Information on travel restrictions & border controls

Federal Ministry of Transport & Digital Infrastructure
Information on coronavirus/international transport operations

Robert Koch Institute 
The RKI is continuously monitoring the situation, evaluating all available information, estimating the risk for the population in Germany and providing health professionals with recommendations

World Health Organization
Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus