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Germany Planning Your Trip

  • Entrance Requirements
  • Passport . Required for citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the US.
  • Visa . May be required of citizens of other countries.
  • Work Permit . Required for all foreigners planning to work in Germany with certain exceptions.

  • Embassies And Consulates
  • Australia: Canberra, 119 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, ACT 2600 (☎ +61 2 6270 1911; www.germanembassy.org.au). Consulates: Melbourne, 480 Punt Rd., South Yarra, VIC 3141 (☎ +61 3 9864 6888; www.melbourne ...more

  • Documents And Formalities
  • Requirements Citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the US need valid passports to enter Germany and to return home. Germany does not allow entrance if the holder’s ...more

  • Money
  • The currency chart below is based on August 2008 exchange rates between local currency and Australian dollars (AUS$), Canadian dollars (CDN$), European Union euro (EUR€), New Zealand dollars (NZ$) ...more

  • Packing
  • Pack lightly: lay out only what you absolutely need, then take half the clothes and twice the money. The Travelite FAQ (www.travelite.org) is a good resource for tips on traveling light. The online ...more

  • Safety And Health
  • In any type of crisis, the most important thing to do is stay calm. Your country’s embassy abroad is usually your best resource in an emergency, and it is a good idea to registering with that embassy ...more

  • Transportation To Germany
  • When it comes to airfare, a little effort can save you a bundle. Courier fares are the cheapest for those whose plans are flexible enough to deal with the restrictions. Tickets sold by consolidators ...more

  • Transportation In Germany
  • With jet fuel prices on the rise, savvy travelers have to be clever when searching for the best deal on airfare. In addition to budget European companies like RyanAir and easyJet , here are some Germany-specific ...more

  • Staying Connected
  • Wary Wi-Fi. Wireless hot spots make Internet access possible in public and remote places. Unfortunately, they also pose security risks. Hot spots are public, open networks that use unencrypted, unsecured ...more

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • The Great Outdoor Recreation Page (www.gorp.com) provides excellent general information for travelers planning on camping or enjoying the outdoors.

  • Travel Concerns
  • As the number of travelers on the road rises, their detrimental effect on natural environments is an increasing concern. Let’s Go promotes the philosophy of sustainable travel with this in mind. Through ...more

  • Other Resources
  • For books on Germany’s culture and history, see Additional Resources. Atlantik-Brücke, Magnus-Haus Am Kupfergraben 7, D-10117 Berlin-Mitte. Devoted to promoting mutual understanding (hence “Atlantic ...more



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