GENVISEC
Protecting People and Profit
Germany
Overall country Risk Rating:
AA - Stable regulated state, there is a low HSE risk. Worksite risk is deemed to be low. The number of road traffic accidents is above the european average, the drink drive limit is zero.
The country scores 12/177 on the corruption perception index, with a score of 1.70 on corruption control.(Point estimates range from -2.5 to 2.5. Higher values correspond to better governance outcomes)
Genvisec advises that all business and leisure travel should continue,
Crime
You should behave responsibly and respect local laws and customs. Anti-social behaviour is not tolerated by the German authorities.
Crime levels are broadly similar to other Western European countries. Take sensible precautions to avoid mugging, bag snatching and pick pocketing. Be particularly vigilant at airports, railway stations and Christmas markets. Do not leave valuables unattended. If your passport has been stolen, you must go to the nearest police station and get a police report.
Road travel
If you wish to drive in Germany you must carry a valid driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents with you in the vehicle at all times. If the vehicle does not belong to the driver, written permission from the registered owner may also be requested. The minimum age for driving a car in Germany is 18. It is illegal to take part in motor vehicle races or rallies on German roads.
In 2012 there were 3,601 road deaths in Germany (source: DfT). This equates to 4.4 road deaths per 100,000 of population and compares to the UK average of 2.8 road deaths per 100,000 of population in 2012.
It is illegal to cross German pedestrian crossings when the red pedestrian light is on. Offenders risk a fine and payment of all costs in the event of an accident.
There is an environmental zone (umweltzone) in some inner city centres. Only vehicles meeting specific exhaust emission standards are allowed to enter the zone.
Local laws and customs
You don’t have to carry your passport with you while in Germany, but you should have access to it if the authorities ask to see it.
Money
The currency of Germany is the Euro.
Since 15 June 2007, new legislation on the controls of cash entering or leaving the EU apply in all Member States. Any person entering or leaving the EU will have to declare the cash that they are carrying if this amounts to 10,000 Euros or more; this includes cheques, travellers’ cheques, money orders, etc. This will not apply to anyone travelling via the EU to a non-EU country, as long as the original journey started outside of the EU, nor to those travelling within the EU.
Entry requirements
Passport validity
For stays of up to three months your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you do not need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this.
Visas
EU Citizens do not need a visa to enter Germany. If you hold a different type of British nationality, check entry requirements with the German Embassy.
If you intend to work or study in Germany you must register with the German authorities (Einwohnermeldeamt) within 3 months of arrival. There is no longer a requirement for EU citizens to apply for a residence permit.
Health
If you’re visiting Germany you should get a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before leaving your home country. The EHIC isn’t a substitute for medical and travel insurance, but it entitles you to state provided medical treatment that may become necessary during your trip. Any treatment provided is on the same terms as German nationals. . The EHIC won’t cover medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment, so you should make sure you have adequate travel insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and repatriation.
If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 112 and ask for an ambulance. If you are referred to a medical facility for treatment you should contact your insurance/medical assistance company immediately.
Consular Assistance
UK Citizens
British Embassy Berlin
Wilhelmstraße 70/71
10117 Berlin
Germany
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 204 570
British Consulate-General Munich
Möhlstraße 5
81675 München
Germany
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 211090
British Consulate-General Düsseldorf
Oststraße 86
40210 Düsseldorf
Germany
Telephone enquiries
+49 (0) 211 94480
Access and opening times
US Citizens
Berlin Embassy
Clayallee 170
14195 Berlin
Federal Republic of Germany
After-hours emergencies, please call (030) 8305-0 and ask to be connected to the duty officer.
Directions:
From Zoo Station (Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten), take the U9 two stops to Spichernstrasse, then take the U3 to Oskar-Helene-Heim.
Buses from Zoo Station: X10, 110
Bremen
Flughafenallee 18, 4th Floor
28199 Bremen
Federal Republic of Germany
The agency operates on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis (no appointments).
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 09:30 am to 1:30 pm
Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
E-mail: consular-agent@usabremen.de
Telephone Numbers:
Tel.: 0421-301 5860
Fax: 0421-301 5861
Frankfurt
Gießener Str. 30
60435 Frankfurt am Main
Federal Republic of Germany
Public Transport:
From the main train station (Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof) take the U5 going to Preungesheim, exit at the Gießener Straße stop.
Driving Directions:
Directions for visa applicants/consular services (pdf)
Parking:
Parking at Gießener Str. and Wetzlarer Str is limited. A park-and-ride parking garage with 110 slots is located in Frankfurt-Preungesheim next to the exit from A 661 and the subway stop Preungesheim.
Hamburg
Clayallee 170
14195 Berlin
Federal Republic of Germany
Munich
Address:
Königinstraße 5
80539 Munich
Federal Republic of Germany
Email:
Emergencies After Hours:
Please call (089)-2888-0 and ask to be connected to the consulate duty officer
Canadian Citizens
Berlin
Embassy of Canada
Leipziger Platz 17
D - 10117 Berlin, Germany
Tel: +49 (30) 20 312-0
After-Hours Emergency Contact
Call collect from any country to +1 (613) 996-8885 to reach the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
TTY: (613) 944-1310
E-mail: sos@international.gc.ca
Dusseldorf
Consulate of Canada, Düsseldorf
Benrather Strasse 8
40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
Tel.: (+49 211) 17 21 70
Fax: (+49 211) 17 21 771
Email: ddorf@international.gc.ca
Hours of Operation
Consular Section:
Monday to Friday: 9:30–12 hrs
Trade Section:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 – 17 hrs
Munich
Consulate of Canada - Munich
Tal 29
80331 München, Germany
Tel.: (+49 89) 21 99 570
Fax: (+49 89) 21 99 57 57
Email: munic@international.gc.ca
Stuttgart
Honorary Consul of Canada at Stuttgart
Leitzstrasse 45
70469 Stuttgart
Tel.: (+49 711) 223-9678
Fax: (+ 49 711) 223-9679
Email: stuttgart@canada.de
Hours of Operation
Monday and Wednesday: 9 –13 hrs
Thursday: 14 –18 hrs
Australian Citizens
Australian Embassy Berlin
Visa Office
Wallstrasse 76-79
D-10179 Berlin, Germany
Telephone: +49 (0)30 88 00 88 0 // Fax: +49 (0)30 88 00 88 210
Norwegian Citizens
Königlich Norwegische Botschaft
Rauchstr. 1
10787 Berlin
Telefon: 030 - 50 50 58 600 (Fra Norge: 0049 30 - 50 50 58 600 )
Fax: 030 - 50 50 58 601 (Fra Norge: 0049 30 - 50 50 58 601 )
IP: +47 23958600
Ambassadens nødnummer
E-post: emb.berlin@mfa.no
Ã…pningstider: mandag - fredag kl. 9-16
Konsulæravdeling: mandag - fredag kl. 9-12
Utenom ambassadens åpningstid vil man i nødstilfeller få kontakt med ambassaden på følgende nummer: 030-50 50 58 600 – via dette nummeret blir du automatisk viderekoblet til det operative senteret i UD.
Swedish Citizens
Rauchstraße 1
10787 Berlin
Germany
Phone, fax, email:
Tel: +49 30 50 50 60
Fax: +49 30 50 50 67 89
E-mail: ambassaden.berlin@gov.se
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