EMBASSY SCHEDULE

In line with the German government’s announced restriction on activities nationwide from 16 December 2020 to 10 January 2021, the Embassy will be closed to the public from 21 December 2020 to 10 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

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BOTSCHAFTSPLAN

Entsprechend der von der Bundesregierung angekündigten landesweiten Beschränkung der Aktivitäten vom 16. Dezember 2020 bis 10. Januar 2021 ist die Botschaft vom 21. Dezember 2020 bis 10. Januar 2021 für die Öffentlichkeit geschlossen.

Antragsteller, die an diesen Daten Notdienste und / oder Unterstützung benötigen, werden gebeten, sich über Folgendes an die Botschaft zu wenden:

Für konsularische Angelegenheiten im Allgemeinen: consular@philippine-embassy.de
Für passbezogene Fragen: passport.berlinpe@gmail.com
Für Berichte über Ehe / Geburt / Tod: Civilregistry.berlinpe@gmail.com
Für Notfälle: Rufen Sie das Konsular / die Hotline für Staatsangehörige an (über Viber / WhatsApp / SMS): +49 173 521 5703 oder +49 173 4217750

Für Anfragen und Notfälle mit dem Philippine Overseas Labor Office:

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

The Federal Government of Germany has announced further restrictions on activities nationwide in view of the increasing rates of COVID-19 infections.

Effective Wednesday, 16 December 2020, and until 10 January 2021, the following restrictions will take effect: 

• All shops, with the exception of food shops and those selling essential goods, will be closed;
• Service businesses, including hairdressers, will close because physical distance cannot be avoided. Necessary medical treatment, including physiotherapy, will continue to be possible;
• Schools and nurseries sessions will be suspended during this period;
• Restaurants may continue to deliver food or sell food for take-away only; consumption of alcoholic beverages in public is not allowed;
• Church services and religious gatherings are possible under specific preconditions;
• Private meetings with friends and family are limited to a maximum of 5 individuals from a total of two households, children under 14 are not counted in this limit;
• Both the federal and state governments are urgently appealing to all citizens to avoid all non-essential travel inside and outside of Germany;

Special Reminders:  December 24 to 26, 2020 Households will be permitted to meet up with a maximum of 4 close family members from outside of their immediate households plus any children up to the age of 14. New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2020) and New Year’s Day (January 1, 2021)  There is a nationwide ban on all gatherings on both days. Sale of fireworks before the New Year will be banned; Use of fireworks in areas frequented by many people is prohibited; In general, it is recommended not to let off any fireworks.

Everyone is enjoined to observe these restrictions along with other on-going public health measures, such as wearing of masks in public spaces, avoiding crowded areas, observing physical distancing, and, regularly airing out closed rooms and areas. Let us work together in helping curb the spread of COVID.

We wish everyone a blessed, safe, and healthy holiday celebration.

Thank you.

 

14 December 2020, Berlin

 

*Source: https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/merkel-decision-christmas-1827430

 

PDF: Advisory 28 – Restrictions Effective 16Dec2020

 

On Updated Summary of Philippine Travel Restrictions and Exemptions

In accordance with IATF Resolution No. 85 dated 26 November 2020, following are the updated exemptions on travel restrictions to the Philippines:

A. Exemption due to the Balikbayan Visa Program (Republic Act 6768)

1. Filipino citizens’ foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are traveling with them; and,

2. Former Filipino citizens, together with their foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are traveling with them.

Foreigners who fall under the aforementioned categories may avail of the visa-free privilege beginning 7 December 2020, provided they are nationals allowed to enter the country visa-free under EO No. 408 and must comply with the conditions listed in Section E below.

Other foreign spouses and children who do not belong to the above categories, are still subject to existing travel restrictions. They may apply for visas, as appropriate, provided they are exempted from the temporary suspension of visa issuance. Further information can be found at the Embassy’s website: http://philippine-embassy.de/visas/

B. Exemption due to official capacity or employment

1. Foreign Government and International Organization officials accredited to the Philippines, and their dependents;

2. Foreign airline crew; and

3. Foreign seafarers/

Foreigners who belong to the above-mentioned categories are exempted from restrictions but are required to apply for a visa.

C. Exemption as holder of a valid long-term/immigrant/resident visa

Foreign nationals who are already holders of the following visas, valid at the time of entry, will be allowed entry into the Philippines:

1. Section 13 series of Commonwealth Act No. 613, as amended, which includes:

• 13 Quota, 13(a), 13(b), 13(c), 13 (d), 13 (e), 13(g) visas

• Temporary Resident Visa (based on CA 613, Section 13a (marriage to Filipino)

• Temporary Resident Visa (based on MO ADD-01-038/ADD-02-015 (Indian nationals)

• MCL-07-021 Permanent Resident Visa (based on CA 613, Section 13a (Chinese nationals)

• Native Born Visa (based on CA 613, Section 13c(for foreigners born in the Philippines with at least 1 Permanent Resident parent);

2. RA 7919 visa

3. EO 324 visa

4. SIRV under EO 226 (not applicable to SIRV under EO 63)

D. Exemption as holder of a valid special non-immigrant/investor visa

• Special visas under Executive Order 226 (Omnibus Investment Code) as amended
and Republic Act 8756;

• 47(a-2) visas;

• Visas issued by Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) and Clark Development Corporation (CDC); and,

• Section 9(d) of EO 613, as amended

E. Additional requirements/conditions

All foreign nationals who qualify for the exemptions shall be subjected to the following conditions:

• must have a pre-booked registration with an accredited quarantine facility;
• must have a pre-booked COVID-19 testing provider registration; and,
• entry shall be subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers as set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).

The travel restrictions are reviewed regularly by the Philippine government and may be eased should the situation in the country continue to improve.

Any queries may be sent via email at visa.berlinpe@gmail.com.

For reference.

Thank you.

Berlin, 27 November 2020

PDF: Public Advisory No 27 – Updated Travel Restrictions and Exemptions

 

The Federal Government of Germany has announced further restrictions on activities nationwide in view of the increasing rates of COVID-19 infections.

Effective Monday, 2 November 2020, and at least until end of the month, the following restrictions will take effect:

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

Let us work together in helping curb the spread of COVID.

Thank you.

 

 

*Sources of summary: https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-germany-to-impose-one-month-partial-lockdown/a-55421241

https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/bund-laender-beschluss-1805264

 

29 October 2020, Berlin