Europe

Germany
Still current at: 25 November 2009 Updated: 02 October 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Health section (A (H1N1) - Swine Flu update). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Entry requirements

Visas

You need a valid passport to enter Germany.

British Citizens and EU passport holders do not require a visa.

Passport validity

British nationals entering Germany must have a valid passport.

Stays of longer than three months

If you intend to stay in Germany for three months or more you must register with the German authorities (Einwohnermeldeamt) within seven days of arrival. Those staying in Germany for a short visit are not normally required to register. Hotels are legally obliged to register guests and this information is passed automatically to the Einwohnermeldeamt.

There is no longer a requirement for EU Citizens to apply for a residence permit.

Working in Germany

If you intend to work in Germany, you should obtain detailed information on employment regulations from the German Embassy.

Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the German Embassy.

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Contacts

Germany, Berlin, British Embassy

Address:

British Embassy
Wilhelmstrasse 70
10117 Berlin

Telephone:

49 (0)30 20457-0

Fax:

49 (0)30 20457 594

Office hours:

Local Time Mon-Fri: 0900-1300 / 1400-1730
GMT Mon-Fri: 0800-1200 / 1300-1630

Website: http://ukingermany.fco.gov.uk/en/

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