Visas can furthermore only be issued (for not completely vaccinated persons) if the intended entry is absolutely necessary. The exceptional cases permitted entry into Germany are explained in both English and German on the website of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, for Building and Home Affairs under “Coronavirus: Questions and Answers” and there under “Travel restrictions / border controls”:

German:

https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/DE/themen/bevoelkerungsschutz/coronavirus/coronavirus-faqs.html

English:

https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/EN/topics/civil-protection/coronavirus/coronavirus-faqs.html

French:

https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/EN/topics/civil-protection/coronavirus-fr/coronavirus-faqs.html

In addition, people who have been completely vaccinated with vaccines listed on the Paul Ehrlich Institute website are allowed to travel to Germany for any purpose. The vaccination must have been carried out with a vaccine that is listed on the website of the Paul Ehrlich Institute and at least 14 days must have passed since the last individual vaccination. Further information can be found here.

Please note: The vaccines Sinopharm/BIPP and Sinovac are not recognized/listed.

Please follow the links for additional information:

Short stay (maximum of 90 days, e.g. for a holiday or business trip)

Long stay (more than 90 days, e.g. to attend university, work or join a family member in Germany)