Thailand Removed from Germany's Covid-19 High-Risk List

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Travellers from Thailand are now permitted to enter Germany without quarantine restrictions, provided they meet specific requirements, including being fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine and possessing a negative PCR or antigen test result. The development follows Thailand's removal from Germany's list of high-risk countries. The move aims to facilitate travel between the two nations while maintaining necessary safety protocols. Travellers must adhere to strict guidelines to ensure a smooth and safe passage.

Key Takeaways:

  • Thailand has been removed from Germany's list of Covid-19 high-risk countries, allowing fully vaccinated travellers to enter without quarantine.
  • Accepted vaccines for entry include Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna, and the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine.
  • Arrivals must provide a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of travel or a negative antigen test taken within 48 hours.
  • Travellers who have recovered from Covid-19 require proof of a positive PCR test result at least 28 days old but no older than 6 months, or evidence of being fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine at least 14 days before arrival.
  • Exceptions to provide a valid urgent reason for travel apply to Thai nationals with German citizenship, those with a home or family members in Germany or the EU, and people fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival.
  • Arrivals who have fully recovered from Covid-19 and been inoculated with at least 1 dose of an approved vaccine do not require a reason for travel.

Statistics:

  • 72 hours: The timeframe for producing a negative PCR test result for travellers from Thailand.
  • 48 hours: The timeframe for producing a negative antigen test result for travellers from Thailand.
  • 28 days: The minimum age of a positive PCR test result for recovered travellers.
  • 6 months: The maximum age of a positive PCR test result for recovered travellers.
  • 14 days: The minimum timeframe before arrival for vaccination with an approved vaccine.
  • 1 dose: The minimum number of doses required for vaccination exemption for recovered travellers.

Sources:

  • Thai PBS World: Report on Thailand's removal from Germany's high-risk country list