Can I move to Germany from the US during COVID?
A German friend has recommended me for a job in Germany - it sounds like it could work out well, and I feel I would like living in Germany. The problem - COVID-19.
It's my understanding EU (and thus) German borders are closed to US citizens until the COVID situation is under control. I also know a German-American (i.e. non-EU citizen) who was turned away at the gate even though her sister was hospitalized.
My German friend has told me as long as I quarantine for 2 weeks after arrival, I will be allowed in. Both Google and my friend's experience say otherwise.
Is it possible for someone with American citizenship to travel to Germany currently?
EDIT - If I accept the job the company will handle the work visa. During a normal time, I'd just interview - get an offer and fill out the paperwork. The issue is would I be allowed to even board the plane and disembark once I'm there? No one is 100% sure about the answer.
Best Answer
Under normal circumstances, citizens of the US and some other countries can just fly to Germany and apply for their work permit / residence visa after arrival. With the covid-related travel restrictions, this is currently not possible, and you will have to apply for a German D visa while in the US. You should then be able to use that visa to enter Germany, though you should of course be prepared to comply with quarantine requirements upon arrival.
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