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Germany is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.

Not required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays not exceeding three months and for non-business (paid work) purposes.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

23 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PZ, UK
Tel: (020) 7824 1300 (general enquiries).
Website: www.london.diplo.de
Opening hours: 0900-1130.
Consular section: 1-6 Chesham Place, Belgrave Mews West, London SW1X 8PZ, UK
Tel: (020) 7824 1463 (passport enquiries, Mon-Thurs 1330-1530, Fri 1330-1430 only) or 09065 508 922 (recorded visa information; calls cost £1 per minute) or 540 740 (24-hour automated visa appointment booking service; calls cost £1 per minute) or (020) 7824 1465/6 (individual visa enquiries Mon-Thurs 1330-1530, Fri 1330-1430 only).
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1130.

PO Box 2695, London W1A 3TN, UK
Tel: (020) 7317 0908.
Website: www.germany-tourism.co.uk

4645 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Tel: (202) 298 4000.
Website: www.germany.info

20th Floor, 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168, USA
Tel: (212) 661 7200 or 1 800 651 7010.
Website: www.cometogermany.com

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For European visitors who are taken ill or have an accident during a visit to Germany, free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available – in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). For non-EEA citizens, insurance is highly recommended. The emergency telephone number is 112.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan  New Year’s Day.
6 Jan* Epiphany.
6 Apr Good Friday.
9 Apr Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
17 May Ascension.
28 May Whit Monday.
7 Jun* Corpus Christi.
15 Aug* Assumption.
3 Oct Day of German Unity.
31 Oct* Day of Reformation.
1 Nov* All Saints’ Day.
21 Nov* Repentance Day.
25-26 Dec Christmas.

2008
1 Jan  New Year’s Day.
6 Jan* Epiphany.
21 Mar Good Friday.
24 Mar Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
1 May Ascension.
12 May Whit Monday.
22 May* Corpus Christi.
15 Aug* Assumption.
3 Oct Day of German Unity.
31 Oct* Day of Reformation.
1 Nov* All Saints’ Day.
19 Nov* Repentance Day.
25-26 Dec Christmas.

*Epiphany, Corpus Christi, Assumption, Day of Reformation, All Saints’ Day and Repentance Day are not observed in all areas. Consult the German National Tourist Office for details (see Contact Addresses).