Entry regulations
United States of America
Find all entry regulations for flights to the United States of America in the following table*.
Prior to Travel
There are no known restrictions
Entry for transit is possible without a visa if travellers have a biometric passport and a valid electronic travel authorization (ESTA), as well as a valid airline ticket for onward or return travel.
In case of employment in the USA please contact the US Embassy and Consulates in Germany.
There are no known restrictions
There are no known restrictions
Travellers who entered the country under the Visa Waiver Program (i.e. with an ESTA) cannot extend their stay in the United States.
Travellers should ensure they do not exceed the permitted length of stay in the destination country in order to avoid possible sanctions such as fines, custody pending deportation or even entry bans.
The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.
The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.
Prior to Entry
There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.
There are no COVID-19-related mandatory entry forms or online registrations to be completed before travel at this time.
There are no known restrictions
Fully vaccinated travellers are permitted to transit through the United States; however, travellers from the Schengen area must register via the ESTA portal.
Information on quarantine regulations, testing requirements and possible exceptions for transit travellers that have been vaccinated can be found in the respective categories (if available).
Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.
Proof of a negative test result is not currently required to enter the country.
Quarantine is not currently required.
There are no known restrictions
Proof of vaccination is not currently required to enter the country.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.
Proof of vaccination is not currently required to enter the country.
There are no known restrictions
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.
Proof of vaccination is not currently required to enter the country.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.
Proof of recovery is not currently required to enter the country.
On Site
There is no ease of restrictions.
Current value: 217. Previous week: 236
Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.
There are currently no COVID-19-related movement restrictions.
There are currently no lockdown restrictions in the United States.
Currently, there are no longer any contact restrictions in the US.
No restrictions apply.
No restrictions apply.
No restrictions apply.
No restrictions apply.
No restrictions apply.
No restrictions apply.
No restrictions apply.
If travellers test positive during their stay in the USA, they must quarantine themselves in private accommodation or a hotel. The quarantine period may vary by state, but for asymptomatic COVID-19 disease, expect at least 5 days.
Travellers should check with their state health departments and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for current measures.
Departure
There are no known restrictions
Entry/return to Germany
For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.
There are no known restrictions
There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.
Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.
Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.
There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.
According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return. The vaccination must have been completed 2 days before entry.
Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.
According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.
According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.
Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.
*All information is without guarantee and is based exclusively on information provided by external sources, e.g. the German Foreign Office. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of this information. Please inform yourself about the applicable entry requirements before your flight.