UK to Germany travel

[kiplette 8,722]

1 hour ago, colincostello said:

I am embarressed to tell you that I do not know how to do a link.

 

 

You are not alone! Attaching photos is my area of non-expertise.

 

Unfortunately I think snowing might be right - test to fly, vaccination to avoid quarantine.

 

Still, you have made progress, with proof from the GP, and you did a link  or two!

[El Jeffo 42,134]

Heads up, @colincostello: it looks like Germany is classifying the UK as a risk region again starting Sunday, due to the detection of cases with the Indian variant B.1.617.2.

 

This means you'll have to quarantine upon arrival whether you're vaccinated or not.

 

Source

[Fietsrad 413]

The Guardian reports serious problems for people travelling between the UK and the EU, people are sent back or detained in quarantine. I am very glad I do not need to travel this year.

[kiplette 8,722]

Ach, wondered if the variant thing would become an issue. Rats.

[colincostello 193]

Thanks for the warning about the Indian variant. I already knew but I appreciate the effort. Back to square one.

[snowingagain 5,359]

3 hours ago, colincostello said:

Thanks for the warning about the Indian variant. I already knew but I appreciate the effort. Back to square one.

But it is still ok to come back here.  You just need to ask airline which test you need.  The tests and quarantine in Berlin are clear.  Not difficult.  Unless I am missing something.

 

[black1 1,696]

The test result needs to be in English to be valid to go to the UK. Or French and Spanish. Are any test centres giving forms in English?

[HH_Sailor 3,627]

25 minutes ago, black1 said:

The test result needs to be in English to be valid to go to the UK. Or French and Spanish. Are any test centres giving forms in English?

 

I've been tested around 8 times in 3 centres over the past weeks.

Every time I asked for the result in English, I was given it.

 

One centre even has German/English as standard.

 

Once, I booked and said I wanted English results. When the German version was handed

out and I mentioned about this, they changed it for the English version on the spot (with an apology)

 

But then, as ever, I'm up North...

 

[black1 1,696]

Thanks for that. I haven't been to a test centre yet, not even one in a shopping centre. I got one vaccination done though.

[colincostello 193]

So it seems that the EU have agreed to digital proof of vaccination. This may make it easier to travel to Germany. Except I do not have a smart phone . Was there no metion of a paper equivalent?

[colincostello 193]

Should I fly or take the train when I eventually try to return to Berlin? Which gives the best chance? 

[colincostello 193]

The NHS are going to send me a paper copy of  my vaccination status. Lets hope this will do. It will contain all the data such as batch numbers.

[snowingagain 5,359]

1 hour ago, colincostello said:

Should I fly or take the train when I eventually try to return to Berlin? Which gives the best chance? 

 

Fly (direct).  Less people to deal with.

[colincostello 193]

That may be so , but there are not any border checks with the train.  But there may be another problem. I could get permission from Eurostar to travel from London to Brussels and then get refused boarding a DB train from there to Berlin.

[snowingagain 5,359]

Why are you unwilling to fly? I am beginning to doubt you are genuine.   The great thing about flying is, if situation changes, the airline will let you know.  With the train not so.  I assume you have managed to gather together evidence that you are a German resident.  But again, I am losing patience asking you this as every reply you have given about this has been circular.  

[RedMidge 6,638]

46 minutes ago, colincostello said:

That may be so , but there are not any border checks with the train.  But there may be another problem. I could get permission from Eurostar to travel from London to Brussels and then get refused boarding a DB train from there to Berlin.

There are checks- stop dithering and book a flight. You have had 2 shots, you can get your tests and quarantine. Not rocket science!!

[catjones 1,693]

All transportation services now require an IQ test.  You've been warned.

[theGman 3,520]

So here's a new one. My parents visited last weekend and at the airport border control they were asked their reason for coming to Germany. They said visiting me. The border guard said that they should have a copy of my passport and an invitation letter from me. He let them through but said next time they should have these things. This is bullshit though right? They had flights booked to go back a few days later.

[optimista 5,889]

Uniforms making it up as they go along ? 

[snowingagain 5,359]

They are well within their rights to ask you to show you have adequate funds, as well as return flights.   So, proof of staying with friends could be useful equivalent.  They do not ask often.   A bit off topic, but the French can be much more demanding.  

 

Germany

At the German border control, you may also need to:

• show a return or onward ticket
• show you have enough money for your stay

 

France

At French border control, you may need to:

• show proof of where you intend to stay, for example, a booking confirmation or proof of address if visiting your own property (e.g. second home). Further information is detailed below
• show proof of insurance for your trip. Please check the guidance on travel insurance here
• show a return or onward ticket
• prove that you have enough money for the duration of your stay. Further information is detailed below

France categorises possible accommodation arrangements for visitors as follows:

1. Staying with family, friends or third party - you may be asked to provide an ’attestation d’accueil’ (welcome invitation) from your host if you are staying with friends or family. The French resident hosting you will need to obtain this attestation d’accueil from their local Mayor’s office, and send the original attestation before you enter France. You should also be prepared to show proof of funds of at least €32.50 per day, for the duration of your stay. If you do not have an ‘attestation d’accueil’ you should be ready to fulfil the requirements of option 4 below.

2. You have a second home in France - you will need to be able to prove ownership or tenancy of your property e.g. a tax or utility bill.

3. You are staying in a hotel or other commercially provided accommodation - you may be asked for confirmation of your reservation when entering France. You should also be prepared to show proof of funds of at least €65 per day for the duration of your stay.

4. You do not have an ‘attestation d’accueil’ or any pre-booked accommodation - in this instance, you may be asked to prove you have sufficient means for your visit, of at least €120 per day for the duration of your stay.