Travel Requirements for Germany from the UK
International travel for leisure has been permitted in Germany since May 2021. With many travelers considering a visit, it is crucial to understand the current entry requirements and regulations.
Entry Requirements for Germany
Fully vaccinated travelers—those who received their final dose at least 14 days before traveling—may enter Germany from the UK for any purpose. It is important to note that anyone aged 12 or over must possess either:
- Proof of vaccination (check acceptable forms on the German government website)
- Proof of recovery from Covid for at least 28 days and no more than 90 days
- A negative Covid test prior to arrival
Additionally, travelers who are not considered fully vaccinated can only enter Germany if:
- They are a resident or citizen of Germany
- They are a spouse or another family member of a resident
- They serve in an essential role or have an urgent need to travel
These travelers must also provide a negative Covid test taken within 48 hours before departure to Germany (if it’s a PCR test) or 48 hours before arrival (if it’s a rapid antigen test). Unvaccinated children up to the age of 11 are allowed entry as long as they travel with at least one fully vaccinated parent. Children aged 12 to 17 can only enter if they are fully vaccinated, residents, or have an urgent need to travel.
If you are fully vaccinated and have spent any of the previous 10 days in a country designated high-risk by the German government, you must complete pre-departure digital registration. Conversely, if you are not fully vaccinated, a 10-day quarantine is necessary, with the option for a test and release available after five days.
Traveling to the UK from Germany
As of March 2022, there are no Covid travel rules in the UK. Therefore, anyone returning to the country does not need to undergo testing, quarantine, or complete any passenger locator form, regardless of their vaccination status. The government has also ceased managing quarantine hotels in the UK since the end of March.
