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You will find additional information on the website of the IATA.

Lufthansa flights until 31 December 2021 are available for booking from India as per the Air Travel Bubble arrangement between Germany and India. Please check flight availability on Lufthansa.com or with any travel agent of your choice.

1. Relaxations of German regulations for travel on Lufthansa from India effective 07 July 2021 applicable to all passengers traveling from India to Germany and beyond

TOURISM IS NOW PERMITTED TO GERMANY

The vaccination certificate must have the passport number of the traveler.  This can be done through the Cowin app as well.

Residents of Non-EU countries are only permitted to enter Germany if they serve in an important role or if they have an urgent need to travel or if they are fully vaccinated

No restrictions for travel to Germany for the below mentioned categories:

a) German citizens or members of their immediate family (spouses, children under 18, parents of children under 18).

b) EU citizens and citizens of Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland and the members of their immediate family (spouses, children under 18, parents of chil-dren under 18)

c) Citizens of non-EU countries who have a current long-term residence permit from an EU or Schengen country and their immediate family members, as long as they comply with passport and visa regulations.

d) First-time entry by citizens of non-EU countries, however, is only permitted if they prove that one of the above-mentioned exceptions to the entry restrictions applies to them, that is, if they are residents of a ​country who are allowed unrestricted entry into Germany, or if they are fully vaccinated or if there is an urgent need for the entry

2. What constitutes an urgent need for travel?

3. Which skilled and highly qualified foreign workers are permitted to enter Germany from a Non-European foreign country?

4. Are apprentices, students, school pupils, au pairs, volunteers, trainees and participants in language courses and vocational training measures from outside of the european union allowed to enter Germany?

5. Do people entering Germany have to go into quarantine?

6. Rules applicable for fully vaccinated people

For fully vaccinated people, entry from third countries (except China) will generally be permitted. The traveler must have received the last vaccination dose at least 14 days before the date of travel. The vaccine received must be among those listed on the website of the ​Paul Ehrlich Institute (Covishield is accepted).

The EU Digital COVID Certificate or comparable proof of vaccination in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish must be presented upon entry.  Please note the following regarding this certificate :

• The vaccination certificate must have the passport number/date of birth of the traveler. This can be done through the Cowin app as well .
• Alternatively, the WHO vaccination booklet with details of the vaccination is also a widely accepted vaccination proof. The WHO booklet must have the vaccination details and Date of Birth entered by a genuine medical doctor. 
• It must be in digital (e.g. EU Digital COVID Certificate) or paper form (e.g. WHO vaccination booklet) in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish
• The vaccine used must be one of those listed on the website of the ​Paul-Ehrlich-Institut (Covishield is accepted)
• A period of at least 14 days must have elapsed since receiving the final vaccine dose.
• Travelers who recovered from Covid-19 need to prove receiving of one dose of vaccine
• Digital Document Check: We invite you to upload the necessary Covid-19 related travel documents up to 12 hours before departure for verification by our Health Entry Support Center. In this way, you will receive information at an early stage as to whether your travel documents are valid for entry or whether there is need for action. This step is not mandatory, but it helps to reduce the waiting time at all check points.

Entry when accompanied by children:  Children under the age of 12 years can travel along with their fully vaccinated parents, however Covid negative report is mandatory for children. No quarantine required.

7. Accepted forms of proof

a) Proof of a negative test result:
A negative test result obtained using nucleic acid amplification technology (e.g. PCR, PoC- PCR) in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish. The test must have been carried out no more than 72 hours prior to entry (time of swabbing).

Alternatively, a negative antigen rapid test result in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish. Following a stay in a risk area or high incidence area, the test must have been carried out no more than 48 hours prior to entry. Details on the recognition of tests are provided on the website of the ​Robert Koch Institute.

b) Proof of vaccination:
Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish in digital or paper form (e.g. WHO vaccination booklet). The vaccine used must be one of those listed on the ​website of the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut. A period of at least 14 days must have elapsed since receiving the last vaccine dose.

c) Proof of recovery:
A positive PCR test result carried out at least 28 days but no more than six months previously.
For further information on proof of immunity is available on the website of the ​Federal Ministry of Health.

8. Transit through Germany
If changing flights without leaving the international transit area, digital entry registration, requirements for mandatory testing or providing proof of vaccination, quarantine regulations and travel bans from countries affected by coronavirus variants do not apply. For example: from Delhi (outside Schengen) via Frankfurt (transit) to Buenos Aires (outside Schengen).

When travelling from or to the Schengen area you will need to leave the international transit area for example: From Delhi (outside Schengen) via Frankfurt (transit) to Madrid (Schengen area) or the other way.

These travels are considered an entry to Germany and the following applies:

• The digital entry registration and quarantine do not apply
• A ​negative test or proof of vaccination or recovery is necessary for all air-travels to Germany, including Schengen or non-Schengen Transit.
  

9. Entry for the purpose of transit to a third country

a) Onward flight ticket to a Non-Schengen destination is required

b) Submission of proof that the entry in the third country is permitted

c) Please carry a printout of the current entry regulations of the transiting countries, which proves that the transit to a Non-Schengen country is allowed

If travelling to a destination outside Germany, entry-exit regulations and COVID protocols of the destination country need to be followed.

10. Relaxations for Travel to Switzerland:

Transit is possible via Germany. The Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi is currently accepting all visa categories for persons arriving from third countries like India who can prove they have been fully vaccinated (only vaccinations approved by Switzerland, EU and WHO). Entry restrictions continue to apply for foreign nationals who are not fully vaccinated. For additional information please visit this ​link.

Unvaccinated children under 18 years of age travelling to Switzerland with fully vaccinated adults DO NOT need to quarantine. Children between 16 to18 years of age travelling with fully vaccinated parents need to carry a COVID negative report for entry into Switzerland.

NOTE: India Government Air Bubble passenger criteria, entry/transit regulations of respective countries to be observed.

Detailed information can be found under following ​link

11. If your final destination is not Germany:

a) We are unable to transport passengers bound for Canada on our flights originating from India, as the Canadian transport ministry does not accept any COVID-19 molecular test performed in India and there is currently no other possibility for a PCR test prior to embarkation onto our onward flights to Canada

b) Much as it has been said on social media, we would like to inform you that the RTPCR Testing facility in the transit area at Frankfurt airport is only for emergency purposes and not for regular testing.
Passengers flying beyond Germany with same-day onwards travel, intending to do an RTPCR in transit at Frankfurt airport, can unfortunately not be permitted to board from India.

c) Entry into the US on our flights, as well as UA marketed flights operated by Lufthansa applies as follows:

• Travelers who already possess a valid F/M student visa and who will begin their programs on or after August 1, 2021, may travel to the United States without further action from the Embassy or Consulates in India.  Direct travel to the United States from India with a F/M visa may begin no more than 30 days prior to the start date of a student’s classes.
• Students holding F/M visas and travelling in July to USA, can fly on United Airlines code share flights operated by Lufthansa. For such routing please visit UA.com
• Any lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Any noncitizen who is the spouse of a US. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Any noncitizen who is the parent or legal guardian of a U.S.  citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided that the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is unmarried and under the age of 21
• Any noncitizen who is the sibling of a U.S citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided that both are unmarried and under the age of 21
• Any noncitizen who is the child, foster child, or ward of a U.S citizen or lawful permanent resident, or who is a prospective adopter seeking to enter the United States pursuant to the IR-4 or IH-4 visa classifications
• Any noncitizen traveling at the invitation of the United States Government for a purpose related to containment or mitigation of the virus
• Any noncitizen traveling as a nonimmigrant pursuant to a C-1, D, C- t/D, L, H or BI nonimmigrant visa as a crew member or any noncitizen otherwise traveling to the United States as air or sea crew joining a vessel or aircraft in the United States
• Any noncitizen seeking entry into or transiting the United States pursuant to an A-:t, A-2, C-2, C-3
• (as a foreign government official or immediate family member of an official). E-1 was an employee of TECRO or TECO or the employee's immediate family members), G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, NATO-1 through NATO-4, Or NATO-6 visa (or seeking to enter as a nonimmigrant in one of those NATO categories);
• B whose travel falls within the scope of section T of the United Nations Headquarters Agreement
• Members of the US Armed Forces, spouses, and children of member of the US Armed Forces
• Any noncitizen whose entry would not pose a significant risk of introducing, transmitting, or spreading the virus, as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director, or his designee
• Any noncitizen whose entry would further important United States law enforcement
• Objectives, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their respective designees, noncitizen whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their designers
• Any noncitizen whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their designees.
  
  

All the above categories of passengers who are eligible to travel to USA can transit Germany.

Please refer to the detailed information of eligible passengers and US visa holders who can transfer via Germany ​HERE
Kindly contact your travel agent or a Lufthansa service centre to rebook for a future date.

12. AIR TRAVEL BUBBLE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR BOOKINGS EFFECTIVE 21ST OCTOBER, 2020 ONWARDS

** Important to first observe the new German regulations effective 07 July 2021 ​here
Special criteria apply on Lufthansa flights to/from India under the Indian Air Travel Bubble. Kindly ensure that you fulfil one of the below listed eligibility criteria:

a) All Diplomats (**see new German regulation above), travelling between India and anywhere on the Lufthansa Group Network

b) Any Indian national holding a valid visa and all Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders holding passports issued by any country in the EU/Schengen area, South America or Africa only and destined for any country in the EU/Schengen area (**see new German regulation above), South America or Africa.

c) Foreign nationals/residents destined for the EU/Schengen area (**see new German regulation above), South America or Africa or spouses of these persons, whether ac-companying or otherwise and destined for any country in the EU/Schengen area (**see new German regulation above), South America or Africa.

d) Foreigners holding valid visa (not OCI) issued by an Indian Mission in any category covered under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines dated 30.06.2020 as amended from time to time

e) All Seamen outbound from India (**see new German regulation above). Seamen holding Indian passports would be allowed, subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping.

As visa regulations are currently changing very frequently, passengers are requested to always confirm the eligibility of their travel documentation from the respective Missions of their final destination and/or a German Mission with regards to transiting via Frankfurt/Munich. 

The final decision on the validity of documents for entering or transiting via Germany lies with the German Border Police (bpold.frankfurt@polizei.bund.de) for Frankfurt and (bpol.muc@polizei.bund.de) for Munich.
Passengers should purchase tickets at their own responsibility after rechecking for travel eligibility.

Passengers are personally responsible to comply with the regulations and must also check transit Germany regulations, where applicable. For latest information on Entry/Exit rules for Europe, please click ​here

13. Mouth-nose-mask & Mandatory Requirements:

Effective 01 February 2021, Passengers on all Lufthansa Group airlines are required to wear a medical protective mask on their flights to and from Germany. Passengers will be required to wear either a surgical mask or an FFP2 mask or mask with the KN95/N95 standard during boarding, the flight and when leaving the aircraft. From the said date, everyday masks will not be permitted.

Please note:

• Visors (face shields), FFP2 masks with a valve or scarves are not permitted on board
• On long-haul flights, we recommend that passengers bring several masks with them so that they can be replaced if necessary (once they get damp)
• Children under the age of six do not need to wear a face mask (Note: Depending on country-specific requirements, different rules may apply)
  

Mouth-nose-mask ​FAQs

OTHER MANDATORIES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• All passengers have to comply with health and sanitisation measures applicable by the airlines and at origin & destination countries.
• You are required to report at the Airport, at least 4 hours before the departure of the flight. The Check-in for the flight will close 90 minutes before departure time, irrespective of travel class.
• For the various health and safety measures to be followed onboard , ​CLICK HERE
• At the time of boarding the flight, passengers will have to undergo thermal screening as per health protocol. Only asymptomatic travelers would be allowed to board the flight.

Please check on the required mandatory criteria and timelines for health documents and Covid-19 negative reports as mandated by the final destination. The same may vary de-pending on the local regulations. For more information, please check ​HERE

14. BOOKING

Tickets can be bought on www.lufthansa.com or via Travel Agent. For any queries regarding these flights, please contact Customer Support (Phone: 1800-102-5838).

Please click here to view our latest offers.

Please Note: Passengers have to undertake that in case of deportation, the entire cost towards deportation penalty, return fare and cost of Quarantine will be borne by the passenger.