This article was originally published on March 4, 2022, and was updated on March 24, 2022, to reflect new information.
March 24, 2022, Update: The government of Germany extended its current COVID-19 entrance measures until April 28, 2022. Under these measures, travelers will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test taken within 48 hours of arrival and proof of vaccination or evidence of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days.
Original Post From March 4, 2022:
Key Point
- All countries and regions were removed from the high-risk area list related to the pandemic.
Overview
On March 3, 2022, the government of Germany announced that no states or regions would be considered high-risk areas due to reduced COVID-19 variant concerns. As a result, 40 countries and areas will be removed from the high-risk list. Travelers will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result taken within 48 hours of arrival and proof of vaccination or having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days.
What are the Changes?
The government of Germany has announced that no states or regions will be classified as high-risk areas as of March 3, 2022, in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. This classification may change depending on COVID-19 infection rates around the world.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Germany’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Federal Foreign Office, Germany
