Further to the Embassy’s Advisory No. 33, and, in view of the Federal Government of Germany’s announcement extending the nationwide lockdown and the existing travel restrictions for districts deemed as coronavirus hotspots until the 14^th of February 2021, the Embassy will continue to operate on-site on a reduced basis until Friday, 12 February 2021.

Applicants requiring emergency services and/or assistance on these dates are requested to contact the Embassy through the following:

For Consular matters in general: consular@philippine-embassy.de
For Passport-related queries: passport.berlinpe@gmail.com
For Reports of Marriage/Birth/Death: civilregistry.berlinpe@gmail.com
For Emergencies: Call the Consular / Assistance to Nationals Hotline (through Viber/WhatsApp/SMS): +49 173 521 5703 or +49 173 4217750

For inquiries and emergencies involving the Philippine Overseas Labor Office:

Email: polo_germany@dole.gov.ph
Mobile number (WhatsApp/Viber): +49 152 3765 7614; +49 176 6151 2953

Your kind understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

20 January 2021, Berlin

PDF: Public Advisory No. 34

The Federal Government of Germany announced that the current nationwide lockdown and its corresponding restrictions are extended until 14 February 2021.*

The following restrictions, which took effect last 11 January 2021, will remain in place until 14 February 2021:

• Hotspot travel ban: residents of areas deemed coronavirus hotspots will be restricted from traveling more than 15 kilometers from their area without a valid reason. Day trips are not allowed.
• Schools and daycare centers remain closed.
• Private gathering is limited to members of one’s household and with only a maximum of one other person not living in that household.
• Travelers arriving in Germany who came from risk areas are required to follow the “two-test strategy” – new arrivals from high risk areas must undergo a COVID test upon arrival in the country, or 48 hours prior to arrival, then undergo a 10-day quarantine. However, the quarantine can be ended by presenting a negative COVID test taken on the fifth day of arrival, at the earliest.
• Non-essential shops, service businesses and restaurants (except for takeout/delivery service) remain close.

Additional restriction announced on 19 January 2021:

Additionally, mandatory use of medical masks (e.g. operating masks, FFP2, N95 masks) in supermarkets and public transports is required. Reusable fabric masks or improvised nose and mouth coverings (e.g. use of scarves,, shawls, shirts) will no longer be allowed in these areas.

Both the federal and state governments are urgently appealing to all citizens to avoid all non-essential travel inside and outside of Germany.

Everyone is enjoined to observe these restrictions along with other on-going public health measures.

Your kind understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

20 January 2021, Berlin

PDF: Public Advisory No. 33

Further to the Embassy’s Advisory Nos. 29 and 31, and, in view of the Federal Government of Germany’s announcement extending the nationwide lockdown until the end of January 2021 and restricting movement to within 15 kilometers of residence in districts which are deemed coronavirus hotspots, the Embassy will operate on-site on a reduced basis until Friday, 29 January 2021.

Applicants requiring emergency services and/or assistance on these dates are requested to contact the Embassy through the following:

For Consular matters in general: consular@philippine-embassy.de
For Passport-related queries: passport.berlinpe@gmail.com
For Reports of Marriage/Birth/Death: civilregistry.berlinpe@gmail.com
For Emergencies: Call the Consular / Assistance to Nationals Hotline (through Viber/WhatsApp/SMS): +49 173 521 5703 or +49 173 4217750

For inquiries and emergencies involving the Philippine Overseas Labor Office:

Email: polo_germany@dole.gov.ph
Mobile number (WhatsApp/Viber): +49 152 3765 7614; +49 176 6151 2953

Your kind understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

06 January 2021, Berlin

PDF: Public Advisory 32