The Government of Germany has released draft plans that would ease travel restrictions from next week.
Highlights
- According to the draft, Germany will consider categorizing a country as “high risk” only if Coronavirus variants are widely circulating. Therefore, travelers from the EU, Schengen Area, and other third countries may travel to Germany so long as their country of origin is not a virus variant area.
- Additionally, entry rules for children under 12 traveling from a high-risk country would also change, lifting the quarantine requirement.
- The draft ordinance still requires formal approval and to be entered into force. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI), which manages Germany’s disease prevention and control, updates travel guidance every Friday with changes that go into effect on Sunday.
EU and Schengen Area travelers from country’s not on Germany’s ‘high risk’ list can enter by presenting the EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate or one of its documents. There are no additional requirements.
Erickson Insights
Response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and guidance from government agencies and health advisories change often. Individuals should always check local requirements before traveling.
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