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marshall834 · 05-14-2020, 07:50 AM

Travel FAQ

UPDATED 7/12/2020

The European Union adopted a protocal on 7/1/2020 that outlines how member states will open their borders and which 'third countries' (Non-European Union Countries) can enter. Below is a FAQ to help everyone understand the current state.

Are US Citizens allowed into Europe?
No. As of 7/1/20, due to the rate of infection found in the United States, US citizens will NOT be allowed into European Union member states.

When will US Citizens be allowed travel to Europe?
The next review will be conducted on 7/15/2020 and a new list of allowed countries will be published.

What is the criteria the European Union is using to evaluate which countries will be allowed to enter?
As regards the epidemiological situation, the third countries listed in Annex I should meet in particular the following criteria:
– close to or below the EU average, as it stands on 15 June 2020, of new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days and per 100 000 inhabitants;

– the trend of new cases over the same period in comparison to the previous 14 days is stable or decreasing; and

– the overall response to COVID-19 taking into account available information on aspects such as testing, surveillance, contact tracing, containment, treatment and reporting as well as the reliability of available information and data sources and, if needed, the total average score across all dimensions for International Health Regulations (IHR). Information provided by EU Delegations based on the checklist annexed to the Communication of 11 June 2020 should also be taken into account

Furthermore, one additional criteria will be considered:

In order to lift the temporary restriction on non-essential travel into the EU with regard to the third countries listed in Annex I, reciprocity should also be taken into account regularly and on a case-by-case basis.

What is the current level of infection in the EU?
As of 6/27/20, the EU has an infection rate of 16 per 100,000 citizens.

What is the current level of infection in the US?
As of 7/1/20, the US has an infection rate of 87 per 100,000 citizens, 5x higher than the threshold.

What is the historical trend for infection rate in the US?
Overall, the US is on a positive trend:
Last 7 Days: 87.34
Last 14 Days: 150.94
Last 30 Days: 256.56

OF NOTE:
Infection Rate is a lagging indicator, meaning the most recent data is most likely to increase. The past 14 day infection rate is a good balance between stable/accurate data and recency.

How often is this list reviewed?
Every two weeks, the list of third countries referred to in Annex I should be reviewed, and as the case may be updated, by the Council, after close consultation with the Commission and the relevant EU agencies and services following an overall assessment based on the methodology, criteria and information referred to in paragraph 2.

I read that third country nationals can enter Germany with a negative COVID test. Does this mean I can get into Germany for European Delivery, provided I test negative?

Based on information from the below link, Germany has in fact, altered their guidelines in terms of who needs to quarantine when entering the country. However, this is for essential travel only. Unfortunately, this will not apply to non-essential travel (leisure, vacation) and "US citizens may enter Germany only if they serve in an important role or if there is an imperative need for their travel." [As of 071220]

https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/...ublicationFile

What are some resources I can review myself?
Germany Ministry of Interior FAQ: https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/f...97140bodyText3
German Missions in the United States: https://www.germany.info/us-en/service/covid-19/2321562
Information on Quarantine and COVID-Testing: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/...ublicationFile
European Union Binding Agreement: https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc...20-INIT/en/pdf
Interactive Map: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/DEU
German Travel Warning: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/...ublicationFile
Infection Rate Raw Data: https://qap.ecdc.europa.eu/public/ex.../COVID-19.html

Past news articles for context:
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/new...-including-uk/
https://www.businessinsider.com/euro...ases-us-2020-6

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marshall834 Captain 87 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Comp Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (8)	Travel FAQ UPDATED 7/12/2020 The European Union adopted a protocal on 7/1/2020 that outlines how member states will open their borders and which 'third countries' (Non-European Union Countries) can enter. Below is a FAQ to help everyone understand the current state. Are US Citizens allowed into Europe? No. As of 7/1/20, due to the rate of infection found in the United States, US citizens will NOT be allowed into European Union member states. When will US Citizens be allowed travel to Europe? The next review will be conducted on 7/15/2020 and a new list of allowed countries will be published. What is the criteria the European Union is using to evaluate which countries will be allowed to enter? As regards the epidemiological situation, the third countries listed in Annex I should meet in particular the following criteria: – close to or below the EU average, as it stands on 15 June 2020, of new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days and per 100 000 inhabitants; – the trend of new cases over the same period in comparison to the previous 14 days is stable or decreasing; and – the overall response to COVID-19 taking into account available information on aspects such as testing, surveillance, contact tracing, containment, treatment and reporting as well as the reliability of available information and data sources and, if needed, the total average score across all dimensions for International Health Regulations (IHR). Information provided by EU Delegations based on the checklist annexed to the Communication of 11 June 2020 should also be taken into account Furthermore, one additional criteria will be considered: In order to lift the temporary restriction on non-essential travel into the EU with regard to the third countries listed in Annex I, reciprocity should also be taken into account regularly and on a case-by-case basis. What is the current level of infection in the EU? As of 6/27/20, the EU has an infection rate of 16 per 100,000 citizens. What is the current level of infection in the US? As of 7/1/20, the US has an infection rate of 87 per 100,000 citizens, 5x higher than the threshold. What is the historical trend for infection rate in the US? Overall, the US is on a positive trend: Last 7 Days: 87.34 Last 14 Days: 150.94 Last 30 Days: 256.56 OF NOTE: Infection Rate is a lagging indicator, meaning the most recent data is most likely to increase. The past 14 day infection rate is a good balance between stable/accurate data and recency. How often is this list reviewed? Every two weeks, the list of third countries referred to in Annex I should be reviewed, and as the case may be updated, by the Council, after close consultation with the Commission and the relevant EU agencies and services following an overall assessment based on the methodology, criteria and information referred to in paragraph 2. I read that third country nationals can enter Germany with a negative COVID test. Does this mean I can get into Germany for European Delivery, provided I test negative? Based on information from the below link, Germany has in fact, altered their guidelines in terms of who needs to quarantine when entering the country. However, this is for essential travel only. Unfortunately, this will not apply to non-essential travel (leisure, vacation) and "US citizens may enter Germany only if they serve in an important role or if there is an imperative need for their travel." [As of 071220] https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/...ublicationFile What are some resources I can review myself? Germany Ministry of Interior FAQ: https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/f...97140bodyText3 German Missions in the United States: https://www.germany.info/us-en/service/covid-19/2321562 Information on Quarantine and COVID-Testing: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/...ublicationFile European Union Binding Agreement: https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc...20-INIT/en/pdf Interactive Map: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/DEU German Travel Warning: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/...ublicationFile Infection Rate Raw Data: https://qap.ecdc.europa.eu/public/ex.../COVID-19.html Past news articles for context: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/new...-including-uk/ https://www.businessinsider.com/euro...ases-us-2020-6 __________________ Past: 2015 A3 E90 335i E46 323ci B6 Audi S4 Last edited by marshall834; 07-12-2020 at 09:53 AM..
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