If, after careful consideration, you have decided to move abroad and Germany is your chosen destination, there are two important things you should keep in mind:
- The issuance of any type of work visa has been completely suspended due to the current COVID-19 situation.
The following persons are permitted to enter Germany: German citizens, EU citizens, as well as citizens of the United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland.
- For short-term stays of up to 90 days, a visa is not required. However, such stays are not recommended in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus (tourist travel for this reason is still not possible).
However, certain categories of travellers are permitted to enter Germany depending on the urgency and purpose of their journey.
These categories, as well as the documents required for entry, are as follows:
First- or second-degree relatives
First- or second-degree relatives must provide:
- Proof of the family-related reason for the stay, translated into German (marriage, birth, serious illness, death, etc.);
- Proof of residence registration of the family member living in Germany;
- A medical report confirming a serious medical condition (if this is the reason for travel).
Unmarried couples
Unmarried couples (only if they have been in a long-term relationship) must provide:
- A letter of invitation from the partner living in Germany, together with a copy of their identification document;
- A completed declaration;
- Tickets, passport stamps, or other evidence of previous meetings.
Urgent business reasons
A relevant declaration must be provided.
Business travel to trade fairs
- For exhibitors: confirmation of participation issued by the organizer;
- For visitors: a trade fair admission ticket and confirmation of a scheduled meeting with at least one exhibitor.
Speakers and congress participants
- Confirmation of attendance;
- Confirmation of active participation in the congress.
Urgent medical reasons
A medical report translated and certified by a court-appointed translator must be provided.
Since Serbia is considered a high-risk area due to the spread of the virus, even if you are vaccinated, you are required to provide proof upon entering Germany that you are not infected, issued no more than 48 hours before entry.
In addition to the test, you should make sure that you are properly informed about the current protective measures and self-isolation