German

Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%, Muslim 3.7%, unaffiliated or other 28.3%

Germany is a modern and stable democracy. Germany's affluent and technologically powerful economy - the fifth largest in the world - has become one of the slowest growing economies in the euro zone.

Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr): Army (Heer), Navy (Deutsche Marine, includes naval air arm), Air Force (Luftwaffe), Joint Service Support Command (Streitkraeftebasis), Central Medical Service (Zentraler Sanitaetsdienst)

Germany is a party to the Schengen Agreement. As such, U.S. citizens may enter Germany for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. For further details about travel into and within Schengen countries, please see our Schengen fact sheet . Further information on entry, visa and passport requirements may be obtained from the German Embassy at 4645 Reservoir Road N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007, telephone (202) 298-4000, web site: http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/Startseite.html, or the German Consulates in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, or San Francisco. Passengers transiting Germany en route to other countries should ensure that they are aware of and in compliance with the entry requirements for their final destinations as individuals not presenting appropriate documentation for their destination may be denied boarding on connecting flights.

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website.  For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information Sheet.

Airports:  554, Airports w/paved runways:  332 (many significant International Airports throughout Germany) Berlin – Schönefeld International Airport (SXF/EDDB) Berlin, Schönfeld, Germany, D-12521 Berlin-Schönfeld, GERMANY

Tel: +49 (0)30 60 91-1682
Fax: +49 (0)30 60 91-2009
Website: www.berlin-airport.de

Frankfurt Airport (FRA/EDDF)
Frankfurt Airport, Germany, Fraport AG, Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide, D-60547 Frankfort/Main, GERMANY
Tel: +49 (0)69 6 90-66631; +49 (0)69 6 90-66824
Fax: +49 (0)69 6 90-70593, +49 (0)69 6 90-59192
Website: www.frankfurt.com/cms/default/rubrik/2/2228.fraport_en.htm
Customs, hours: 24 hours
Tel: +49 (0)69 6 90-21731
Fax: +49 (0)69 6 90-50151

Germany remains largely free of terrorist incidents. Overall, the security risk to travelers in Germany is low. Germany experiences, however, a number of demonstrations every year on a variety of political and economic themes. Nonetheless, demonstrations could spread or turn violent. In addition, hooligans, most often young intoxicated “skinheads“ have been known to harass or even attack people whom they believe to be foreigners or members of rival groups. All Americans are cautioned to avoid the area around protests and demonstrations and to check local media for updates on the situation. Violent crime is rare in Germany, but can occur, especially in larger cities or high-risk areas such as train stations.

Infant MR total: 4.12 deaths/1,000 live births

Life expectancy at birth: Total 78.8 years (male 75.81/female 81.96)

Required: None
Recommended: Hep A & B
Booster: tetanus-diptheria as needed

Tickborne encephalitis, a viral infection of the central nervous system, occurs in Germany. Legionnaries disease,caused by the Legionella bacterium, is sporadic; some outbreaks have involved tourists at resort hotels.

Good medical care is widely available. Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate payment in cash for health services from tourists and persons with no permanent address in Germany.

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jacob (in animals bovine spongiform encephalopathy/mad-cow disease) cases have been reported primarily from the United Kingdom, though a small number of cases have been reported from other countries. Large outbreaks of trichinosis have occurred; outbreaks in France have been linked to horsemeat.

Country Calling Code: +49 
Internet Country Code: de