COVID-19 Information
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Health Alert – U.S. Mission to Germany, December 14, 2020
Embassy in Berlin and Consulates in Munich and Frankfurt have suspended all routine appointments for passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, visa and notarial services until January 10, 2021. This includes…
Message to U.S. Citizens: New Restrictions in Parts of Hessen and Baden-Wurttemberg
As of December 11, the German Federal States of Hessen and Baden-Wurttemberg have announced curfews and alcohol restrictions in areas with a high incidence rate…
Message to U.S. Citizens – New Restrictions in Bavaria
As of December 9, Bavaria has implemented new restrictions to fight the spread of COVID-19, including additional restrictions on movement and leaving your home, tighter restrictions on…
Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Frankfurt, Germany; December 1, 2020
Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Frankfurt, Germany; December 1, 2020 Location: Trier, Germany in the pedestrian zone Event: Vehicle Attack According to police and…
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Germany, November 17, 2020
There has been an increase in the frequency and intensity of demonstrations and counter-demonstrations, predominantly related to German government COVID 19-related restrictions across Germany.
Message to U.S. Citizens – U.S. Mission to Germany, November 3, 2020
Special Consular Notary Hours for Marriage Affidavits for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Germany
German authorities announced a country-wide partial lockdown beginning Monday, November 2 until November 30 to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Message for U.S. Citizens – Send in your vote NOW!
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election, ACT NOW! Don’t wait, the election is only 3 weeks away and most states require…
Statement from Chargé d’Affaires Robin Quinville
Chargé d’Affaires Robin Quinville: We condemn in the strongest possible terms the assault which took place Sunday evening outside a synagogue in Hamburg. Anti-Semitism is a vile…
CDA OpEd Mitteldeutsche Zeitung, October 3rd
In November 1989, I was nearing the end of my first diplomatic posting at the United States Consulate in Stuttgart. It had been a year…
Message for U.S. Citizens – Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember…
Absentee Voting Week is September 27-October 4
Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! Click here for…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Germany, August 13, 2020
CDC maintains a Level 3 Warning for Germany and recommends travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Germany due to COVID-19.
Travel Advisory – U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Germany, August 7, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for the Germany due to COVID-19.
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Germany, July 30, 2020
As of August 3rd Coronavirus testing will be mandatory for air travelers upon returning to Germany from these risk areas.
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Germany, July 23, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Germany, July 23, 2020 Location: Germany Event: Message to U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 Please share this message…
Frequently Asked COVID-19 Questions for VISAS
COVID-19 Update: Dec 16, 2020 Due to additional pandemic restrictions enacted by the German government beginning Wednesday, December 16, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Berlin and…