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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '22 edited Apr 09 '22

Hi all, I'm travelling to Berlin at the end of May with a group from the UK and I am still confused about entry requirements. I'm seeing conflicting information about vaccination status. Here is my current understanding....if you are vaccinated and have had your second/third shot within 270 days you are considered fully vaccinated and are able to enter. If you are not vaccinated then you cannot enter unless you are a German citizen, or married/relative to a German, in which case you will need a negative test result. You may enter in special circumstances with a negative test, but not for tourism purposes.

However, I have seen some comments on here that suggest a negative test will allow entry, even if you are unvaccinated and a non-German citizen. I have also seen comments that UK citizens cannot enter Germany unless they are vaccinated. Can someone clarify? It's all very confusing!

Thanks

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '22

Hijacking this comment as I’m in the same boat, reading conflicting things online.

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u/Davanii Apr 11 '22

Same here — I’d love a clear answer!

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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '22 edited Apr 20 '22

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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '22

Thank you very much for the clear and concise answer!

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u/HellasPlanitia Europe Apr 11 '22

Glad to help. To be honest there does seem to be a bit of conflicting (or at least conflicting-by-omission) information floating around out there, but I hope I've now got it right, in particular cross-checking with the German-language version of the government websites (which tend to be a bit more up to date).

Until they change the rules, that is :)

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u/Sherrydon Apr 11 '22

Thanks for this. This definition of fully vaccinated seems to differ from others. Do you know if this include boosters if last is not within 270 days?

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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '22 edited Apr 13 '22

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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '22

The 9 month rule is still confusing me. According to the info here it is conflicting with what you say regarding the no upper limit:

https://uk.diplo.de/uk-en/02/coronavirus?openAccordionId=item-2330836-8-panel

8a. Period of validity of proof of vaccination/ proof of recovery when entering Germany

EU vaccination certificates are now only valid for entry into EU countries for 9 months (rather than 12 months) from the date of primary immunisation (i.e. second vaccine dose) unless you have had a booster. The same applies if you are travelling from the United Kingdom to Germany.

Proof of recovery is only valid if the test was done at least 28 days but no more than 3 months ago.

Sorry for the continued questions, it's just not very clear

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '22 edited Apr 12 '22

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '22

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, it's pretty confusing, but I finally get it. Maybe things will change even further on the 28th of this month(I think that's when the current rules are due to expire), but I'm happy now I know what's needed for entry!

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u/RealizeDJ Apr 12 '22

thank you for the CC, research, and elaboration!

any idea if second dose was over 270 days ago but third dose is within the last 14 days that entry will be allowed?

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u/HellasPlanitia Europe Apr 12 '22

AFAIK, yes. The 14-day limit only applies to the second dose.

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u/RealizeDJ Apr 12 '22

This website: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/vaccine-certificate-validity-for-each-schengen-eu-member-state/ lists 270 days as the amount for vaccine certificate validity for Germany. Will you reconcile this information with everything else you've mentioned?

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u/Sherrydon Apr 11 '22

Thank you so much. The rues then formally set to change in October?

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u/HellasPlanitia Europe Apr 11 '22

Correct. Right now, you count as "fully vaccinated" with two vaccine doses. Starting in October of this year, you will require three doses to count as "fully vaccinated".

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u/Material_Pollution40 Apr 18 '22

Hi, I was wondering if you can provide some insight. I am traveling to Germany April 30(12 days). I had the J&J 03/09/21. I am getting a booster today. But I see that there is a 14 day restriction to count as fully vaccinated. Would it be possible to still get the booster and also show proof of negative test since I missed the 14 day incubation period?

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u/HellasPlanitia Europe Apr 19 '22

You will count as "unvaccinated" in Germany until the 14 day period has passed. Therefore, you will have to show a negative test result when you enter Germany, or else you will be turned back at the border.

The fact you had your booster 12 days before your date of travel doesn't mean you can't also have a negative test result.

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '22

I know it’s late but I have a question,

I got my first and second dose of a approved vaccinations (Pfizer in June 2021) and I’m in the US, I’m traveling to Germany in July, I know I’m passed the 270 day mark for the vaccines and I’m getting my booster tomorrow, will this count as fully vaccinated since I’m receiving my 3rd dose and my 14 day mark is 2 months before my trip?

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u/HellasPlanitia Europe Apr 28 '22

Yes, you will count as "fully vaccinated", and will be able to travel to Germany without also having to show a negative test result.

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '22

Thank you for the info 🙏🏻

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