Germany
Warnings and insurance
Vehicle related incident in Berlin
On 25 July 2026, at around 10pm a vehicle-related incident took place during the Christopher Street Day celebrations in central Berlin, resulting in multiple injuries and one fatality. A major police operation was launched and local authorities advised the public to avoid the affected Tiergarten area. At the time of writing, no arrests had been announced and investigations were ongoing. Those in Berlin should remain vigilant, follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local media for updates.
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Update history
2026-07-26 20:47
Further information regarding the vehicle related incident in Berlin on 25 July (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2026-07-26 11:31
Updated information regarding the vehicle related incident in Berlin 25 July (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-04-10 10:32
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2026-02-18 11:31
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-12-10 13:51
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-10-06 16:11
Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-08-14 10:14
Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Germany (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-07-30 15:01
Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2025-07-08 14:59
Information on checkpoints introduced on the Germany-Poland border (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-06-04 17:10
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-03-17 14:02
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-03-11 13:48
Removal of information on airport strikes (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-03-10 13:52
New information on airport strikes (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-03-07 14:44
Removal of information following an incident in Mannheim (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-03-03 13:40
New information following an incident in Mannheim (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-02-13 12:48
Information following an incident in Munich on 13 February (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-12-21 11:29
Updated helpline information following attack in Magdeburg on 20 December (‘ Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-10-25 12:01
New information about mpox in Germany (‘Health’ page)
2024-09-30 15:33
Addition of information about border controls at Germany’s land borders (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2024-09-05 13:16
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-08-24 21:15
Additional information added about security (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-08-24 19:34
Addition of information following reports of a knife attack in Solingen on 23 August 2024 (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-06-12 13:12
Removal of information about flooding (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-06-03 12:25
Information on floods in some parts of Germany (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-30 12:33
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-05-15 15:42
Information that tickets for EURO 2024 will be digital (‘Euro 2024’ page).
2024-03-26 14:55
Information on travelling to Germany for Euro 2024 (‘Euro 2024’ page).
2023-11-30 13:35
Information on the Euro 2024 football tournament (‘Euro 2024’ page).
2023-11-06 11:39
Removal of information about an incident at Hamburg airport.
2023-11-04 22:59
Update on an ongoing incident at Hamburg Airport. (Safety and Security page).
2023-06-30 16:00
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:23
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-05-05 15:29
New information on passport validity for UK residents in Germany (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2023-04-27 15:30
New information on altitude sickness (‘Health’ page).
2023-04-17 11:05
Removal of advice related to mandatory mask wearing in health and social care buildings (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2023-04-09 20:04
Latest update: removal of advice related to a large warehouse fire in the German city of Hamburg on Sunday 9 April.
2023-04-09 13:01
A large warehouse fire in Hamburg on Sunday, 9 April; you should follow advice of the local authorities; and check your operator’s advice before travelling (Summary)
2023-03-29 10:39
Removal of information about a 24 hour strike on 27 March 2023 (‘Summary page’).
2023-03-27 11:38
Updated information on a 24 hour strike affecting airports, ports, railways, buses, and underground services (‘Summary page’).
2023-03-09 23:16
New information on a shooting incident in the Alsterdorf area of Hamburg (‘Summary’ page)
2023-02-23 12:34
Removal of information about testing positive for COVID-19 in Germany and requirement of travellers arriving in Germany who have been in China in previous ten days to provide proof of negative COVID-19 test (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-02-07 13:38
Updated information on the wearing of medical grade masks, and what to do if testing positive for COVID-19 in Germany (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2023-01-11 13:54
New information on requirements for travelling to Germany from China (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-06-13 16:22
Updated information on the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions for entry to Germany and procedures if you test positive for COVID-19 in Germany (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
2022-05-25 16:32
Clarification of what qualifies as being fully-vaccinated for entry to Germany. (See ‘If you’re fully vaccinated’ in the ‘Entry requirements’ section)
2022-05-12 15:12
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-11 17:08
Update to information on COVID-19 restrictions in public places (‘Coronavirus’ page). Clarification of requirements for all travellers entering Germany and addition of information on validity of COVID-19 vaccination (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-03-03 16:04
Updated information on entry requirements to Germany (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-18 22:31
From 20 February 2022 the UK is no longer designated as a high-risk area by Germany, so travellers from the UK are not required to quarantine on arrival (‘Entry requirements’ page)