Mandatory PCR test when entering Germany after a stay in „areas of variants of concern”

In Germany, risk areas are classified into two categories: high risk areas and areas of variants of concern. The United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) are currently considered areas of variants of concern.

1. Areas of variants of concern
The following rules apply to HGV drivers who in the 10 days prior to entering Germany have stayed in an area classified as a area of variants of concern:

✅ OBLIGATION TO FURNISH PROOF:
only a PCR test result is admitted (performed max. 48 hours before entry). Antigen tests are no longer accrpted. Proof of vaccination or recovery is not sufficient. The required PCR test must be taken twice a week. If such a test result cannot be presented upon entry, the test must be performed immediately after entry and a second test must be performed within the same week, provided the person is still in Germany.

✅ OBLIGATION TO REGISTER AND SELF-ISOLATE:
A 14-day quarantine and the digital registration on entry are required if in the last 10 days prior to entering Germany an HGV driver has stayed in an area classified as a area of variants of concern for more than 72 hours and intends to stay in Germany for more than 72 hours. In these cases, however, HGV drivers are still permitted to leave the country directly.

Link to the website

Free test point map
You do not need to book a test in advance, but check the test site opening hours. The tests are FREE OF CHARGE at the locations listed below.

2. High risk areas
The following rules apply to HGV drivers who in the 10 days prior to entering Germany have stayed in an area classified as a high risk area:

✅ OBLIGATION TO FURNISH PROOF: none

✅ OBLIGATION TO REGISTER: none

✅ OBLIGATION TO SELF-ISOLATE: none

A list of the currently identified risk areas can be found on RKI.