Germany Global Health Insurance / Germany Travel Advice

Whilst traveling to Germany, one must be aware of the societal differences and the issues that might arise when you arrive. The following are some general travel advice to keep in mind while making a visit to Germany.

Please be advised that the travel advice contained on this page is not fully comprehensive and may be liable to change without prior warning; as such you should consult a travel expert or your local embassy prior to departing on your journey.

Germany Travel Advice

• There are confirmed human cases of Swine Flu (H1N1) in Germany. Enhancing personal hygiene and wearing a face-mask can help to protect against Swine Flu. If you have flu symptoms, you are advised to stay home and avoid any travel until fully recovered.

• There is a confirmed case of the infectious H5N1 bird flu at a poultry farm. Although the risk to humans from Avian Influenza is believed to be very low, as a precaution you are advised to avoid visiting live animal markets, poultry farms and other places where you may come into close contact with domestic, caged or wild birds.

• There is a general threat from terrorism in Germany. Attacks cannot be ruled out and could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

• You are advised to carry some form of identification at all times. A photocopy of your passport should be kept separately from the original when travelling.

• You are recommended to obtain a comprehensive travel and medical insurance policy before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and ensure that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake.

• You are advised against changing currency anywhere other than banks or legitimate Bureaux de Change.

• If you plan to use the German rail network, you are advised to call the free service hotline for the latest information as industrial action may disrupt passenger rail travel throughout Germany.

• The minimum age for driving a car in Germany is 18 years old. You must carry with you a valid driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents at all times should you wish to drive in Germany. If the vehicle does not belong to the driver, written permission from the registered owner may also be requested. In general, there is no speed limit on the German autobahn, however, the advisory speed limit is about 130 km/h (80 mph).

Germany Global health Insurance

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