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Latest country restrictions:

Total doses
given
192.2M
People fully
vaccinated
63.6M
% Fully
vaccinated
76.24%
Movement Restrictions:
National movement restrictions: Partially bannedRestrictive measures mandatory between 14 October 2020 to 31 December 2020Free movement of people. Instruction to keep 1.5m distance between people and to wear the mask in public transport and shops. AHA+H+L rule applies (see Other below). Fines are applied for those refusing to wear masks. Restrictions to be introduced if the number of new infections reaches 35/100.000 in the last 7 days (see Other below). International movement restrictions: Partially bannedRestrictive measures mandatory between 08 August 2020 to 31 December 2020Since 8 August travelers returning to Germany from risk areas need to provide either a negative...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
192.2M
People fully
vaccinated
63.6M
% Fully
vaccinated
76.24%
Public Place:
Non-essential shops closure: OpenRestrictive measures mandatory between 14 October 2020 to 31 December 2020All shops are open under the condition that distance & sanitary measures are respected. End of May/beginning of June in most federal states theaters, cinemas, restaurants, gyms, swimming pools are reopening. In all states restaurants and bars are open (mandatory is registration of people and seating), restrictions to be introduced if the number of new infections reaches 35/100.000 in the last 7 days (see Other below). Events stop: Partially bannedRestrictive measures mandatory between 14 October 2020 to 31 December 2020If more than 35 new infections per 100.000...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
192.2M
People fully
vaccinated
63.6M
% Fully
vaccinated
76.24%
Schools/Univercity closure:
Schools/Univ. closure: OpenRestrictive measures mandatory between 03 August 2020 to 31 December 2020Distance and hygiene measures to be respected. Presence is organised in shifts. In addition, wearing masks in schools is recommended but in some states schools can decide.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
192.2M
People fully
vaccinated
63.6M
% Fully
vaccinated
76.24%
Latest News:
Other: partially closed/partially cancelledRestrictive measures mandatory between 14 October 2020 to 31 December 202035 new infections per 100.000 inhabitants is used as 1st threshold to start implementing stricter measures, from 50 new infections/100.000 measure should be more strict (so-called hotspot strategy is applied: mandatory curfew for bars at and no more alcohol served for outside consumption after 23.00, reduction of people who can meet to 10). Heavily debated is that some regions have introduced bans for tourists from red zones to stay in hotels. If numbers do not go down within the following 10 days then stricter measures should be...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
39.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.00%
Public Place:
Partial from 29 April: Children under 12 years old allowed to play sports outside again (also in contact sports). No official games allowed; only between the team itself. Children between 12 and 18 can play sports outside if 1.5 meter distance is possible. Also non-members should be given opportunity. Have to shower at home. Professional topsporters can resume trainings at designated locatiosn if they keep 1.5 meters distance. From 1 June 2020 (organized and supervised by sports associations or professionals); young people aged 13 to 18 years old can exercise outside without 1.5 meters away. This relaxation already applied to...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
39.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.00%
Other:
From 24 July til 1 September; more enforcers will enforce 1.5 meter rule in busy areas of Amsterdam (Red Light District; Rembrandtpleain and Leidseplein) with one-way traffic established on weekends in these busy areas with the possibility of temporary closure of the streets if they become too busy. From 20 September it is simply stated that crowd control measures in the Amsterdam city centre will continue. From 29 September 2020; national measures have been implemented.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
39.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.00%
Public Place:
From 29 September; food and beverage outlets are only allowed to let people enter until 21:00; the location needs to be closed at 22:00. Also reservations; a health check and set seating are always required. Take away locations can stay open till 2:00; but they cannot serve alcohol after 22:00. From 14 October 22:00; all food and beverage outlets are closed except for take-outs; hotels; funeral homes and in airports past the security check.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
39.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.00%
Movement Restrictions:
From June 15 till 13 October 2020; it was possible to go on holiday to many countries within the European Union (EU) or the Schengen zone. The travel advice for these countries was adjusted from 'orange' (holiday travel not recommended) to 'yellow' (holiday travel possible; watch out for risks). However; for other EU countries there is still an orange colour and thus only necessary travel should take place. Find up-to-date travel advice per country here: https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/reizen/reisadviezen. Further advice for the summer holidays: You can vacation in your own country. Avoid crowds and consider regions or cities other than normal when...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
19M
People fully
vaccinated
6.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
65.71%
Public Place:
Ref MZDR 20588/2020-17. The measure applies to mass events such as theatre; music; film; and other artistic performances; sports; cultural; religious; association; dance; traditional; and other similar events and other gatherings; exhibitions; festivals; funfairs; shows; tastings; markets; and fairs; educational events; celebrations; both public and private. The maximum permitted attendance at indoor events in buildings is 500 persons; providing that all participants have a dedicated seat at least 2 metres appart. Providing there is no dedicated seating; the maximum is set at 10 participants. Measure ceased in effect as it was replaced by Government decision 958 of 30th September; which...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated):
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated):
Test on arrival (vaccinated):
Test on arrival (unvaccinated):
Total doses
given
19M
People fully
vaccinated
6.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
65.71%
Public Place:
Ref MZDR 20588/2020-16. The measure applies to mass events such as theatre; music; film; and other artistic performances; sports; cultural; religious; association; dance; traditional; and other similar events and other gatherings; exhibitions; festivals; funfairs; shows; tastings; markets; and fairs; educational events; celebrations; both public and private. The maximum permitted attendance at indoor events in buildings is 500 persons; providing that all participants have a dedicated seat at least 2 metres appart. Providing there is no dedicated seating; the maximum is set at 10 participants.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated):
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated):
Test on arrival (vaccinated):
Test on arrival (unvaccinated):
Total doses
given
19M
People fully
vaccinated
6.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
65.71%
Public Place:
Measure MZDR 20588/2020-15 The measure applies to mass events such as theatre; music; film; and other artistic performances; sports; cultural; religious; association; dance; traditional; and other similar events and other gatherings; exhibitions; festivals; funfairs; shows; tastings; markets; and fairs; educational events; celebrations; both public and private. The maximum permitted attendance at indoor events in buildings is 500 persons. If the premises are divided into partitioned sectors; premises with a capacity of up to 1;000 persons and over 1;000 persons may be filled under specific conditions.
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Test on arrival (unvaccinated):
Total doses
given
19M
People fully
vaccinated
6.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
65.71%
Public Place:
Ref MZDR 20588/2020-17. The maximum permitted attendance at outdoor events is 1;000 persons. If the premises are divided into partitioned sectors; premises with a capacity of over 1;000 persons may be filled; providing that all participants have a dedicated seat with at least 2 metres between seats. For outdoor events without dedicated seating for participants; the limit is set at 50. Measure ceased in effect as it was replaced by Government decision 958 of 30th September.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated):
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Test on arrival (unvaccinated):
Total doses
given
19M
People fully
vaccinated
6.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
65.71%
Public Place:
Ref MZDR 20588/2020-16. The maximum permitted attendance at outdoor events is 1;000 persons. If the premises are divided into partitioned sectors; premises with a capacity of over 1;000 persons may be filled under specific conditions.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated):
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated):
Test on arrival (vaccinated):
Test on arrival (unvaccinated):
Total doses
given
19M
People fully
vaccinated
6.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
65.71%
Public Place:
Ref MZDR 20588/2020-15. The maximum permitted attendance at outdoor events is 1;000 persons. If the premises are divided into partitioned sectors; premises with a capacity of over 1;000 persons may be filled under specific conditions.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated):
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated):
Test on arrival (vaccinated):
Test on arrival (unvaccinated):
Total doses
given
19M
People fully
vaccinated
6.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
65.71%
Public Place:
Measure applies to spa and recreational facilities; accommodation facilities; eateries and wellness facilities. Update: Local measure became redundant as was replaced by nation-wide measures.
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