Following the recommendation of the European Union Council to lift the entry ban for Argentina, Colombia, Namibia, and Peru, the German authorities have announced that these countries are now part of its list of epidemiologically safe third countries.
This means that travellers from Argentina, Colombia, Namibia, and Peru can now enter Germany for non-essential purposes without being subject to restrictions.
According to an update that has been made by the German Federal Ministry of Interior, Building, and Home Affairs, travellers from the third countries mentioned above are permitted restriction-free entry to Germany as long as they present valid proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 disease.
In order for a vaccination certificate to be considered valid, travellers should prove that they have completed the vaccination process with one of the vaccines recognised in Germany.
In addition, the document should also indicate that at least 14 days have passed since the holder received the second dose of the vaccine.
“The prerequisite is that the person entering the country has received the last necessary vaccination dose required for a full vaccination dose (in the case of a recovered person: one vaccine dose administered), that at least 14 days have passed since the last required individual vaccination,” the Ministry explained.
Previously, the German authorities announced that since October 31, travellers from Slovakia are subject to stricter entry rules. On the other hand, the same has relaxed the rules for those reaching Germany from Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Apart from these areas, Germany permits restriction-free entry to several other third countries. Germany’s list of epidemiologically safe third countries includes Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Hong Kong, Jordan, Canada, Qatar, Kuwait, Macau, New Zealand, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, and China, which is currently subject to reciprocity.
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