Lifting of COVID-19-related restrictions for entry into Germany

From Saturday, 11 June 2022, all COVID-19-related restrictions for entry into Germany have preliminarily been lifted. Travel from South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho and Mauritius to Germany is now permitted for all travel purposes (including tourism and visits). For entry into Germany no proof of vaccination, recovery or testing is required any longer.

Visas as required for entry into Germany may be applied for with the German Missions in South Africa for all travel purposes. For more information on visa matters, please see our dedicated information here