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Germany

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

Germany travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for visa information
German Embassy London and Consulate General Edinburgh - Federal Foreign Office (diplo.de)German Embassy in UK
Apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Global Health Insurance Card
Entry requirements - Germany travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Germany (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information


BRITISH EMBASSY IN GERMANY

Consular Section

Wilhelmstraße 70/71

10117 Berlin
Germany

 

Telephone: +49 (0) 30 204 570

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-berlin

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

Ambulance112
Fire112
Police112/110

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityBerlin
LanguageGerman
CurrencyEuro
Phone Code+49
Internet Code.de
Time ZoneUTC+1 (1 hour ahead of UK)
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType C, Type F
Drinking WaterSafe to drink
Dominant ReligionProtestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%, Muslim 4%, unaffiliated or none 28%
Significant Dates

January 6 - Epiphany

October 3rd – Reunification Day