Corporate Immigration — Border Controls re-introduced in Germany

Santa Fe publication date

11 September 2024

Overview

Effective 16 September, Germany will start executing border controls at all land borders for initially 6 months. The controls are being introduced for national security and to prevent irregular migration to Germany.

Who will be affected?

This measurement will affect everyone who is travelling to Germany by public transport or car, including people living near the borders, commuting for work.

Background

Leading up to the European Football Championship, held in Germany from 14 June – 14 July 2024, the Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser, re-introduced temporary border controls at all borders, as part of security measures. Since October 2023 border controls are in place at the borders with Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Austria to prevent irregular migration and human smuggling. Minister Faeser says, that in order to protect people from possible terrorist attacks, as happened in Solingen a few weeks ago, there is a need to extend the border controls to the borders with France, Luxembourg, Belgium, The Netherlands and Denmark.

Impact

It is expected that all people travelling from and to Germany will experience delays, due to the announced border controls, which includes the festive season in December.
What to expect

• Measures starting 16 September effective for 6 months
• Extra controls in public transportation (trains, busses)
• Delays when travelling by public transport
• Traffic jams and longer waiting times for drivers at all 9 borders with Germany
• Possible rejections of people at the border

Date of implementation

16 September 2024

Santa Fe recommendation

If you need to travel to Germany in the next coming months, please make sure you carry a valid entry visa or residence permit card and passport at all times and calculate extra travel time when scheduling your trip abroad. If your residence permit card is about to expire, make sure you apply for an extension on time and ask for a fictional certificate for travelling.

Contact us

Please get in touch with us for further information or clarification:

Ineke Broerse
Team Lead Immigration Germany
Santa Fe Relocation
ineke.broerse@santadeeelo.com

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