Moving to Germany during Corona

You want to live in Germany, so you want to start moving. Unfortunately, there is a small thing that is holding you back and that is COVID19. Of course, this is not a small thing at all, because the corona pandemic has thrown a spanner in the works for many people regarding their future plans. It is therefore more than logical that many people find it a scary idea to move abroad during these crazy times.

Even though Germany is a neighboring country, it still remains the unknown. How is Germany actually dealing with the corona pandemic and what is the current situation? Corona does not have to be a problem for you emigration to Germany and do you want to know why we think so? Then read on.

Prepare yourself well

As they always say: good preparation is half the battle. Especially for a move across the border. You are not only going on a trip across the border, but you want to move and actually live in Germany. This all sounds fantastic, of course, but it remains a big step.

Corona in Germany

It is wise to always look carefully at the current information of a country regarding corona. How does the German government deal with corona? What are their rules and measures? If you want to enter the country without problems, you must be aware of the current information.

German corona figures

The average number of people who tested positive in Germany this week was 50,106. Furthermore, 138 million people have already been vaccinated in Germany. Of these, 69.6% are fully vaccinated, 72.6% have had their first vaccination and 24.9% have already received a third booster shot.

Current situation

Germany is a federal state, which means that the states can largely determine the rules and measures decided by the government themselves. However, there are also rules that are the same in all states. For example, the 2G rule applies in all German states. Some states even have a 2G-plus rule. The 'normal' 2G rule means that you must be vaccinated or have recovered from COVID19 in order to gain access to a large part of public life. This includes visiting shops, restaurants, hotels and even public transport. The 2G-plus rule is that even vaccinated people and people who have recovered from COVID19 must also have a negative test certificate if they want to gain access to these places.

Because the measures can differ in the states, we advise you to research everything for your new place of residence. Therefore, always pay close attention to a latest update.

However, the face mask requirement applies throughout Germany in public places and on public transport. Wearing a medical face mask is mandatory. Please note that in some states it must be an FFP2 mask and a 'normal' medical face mask is not sufficient.

Traveling to Germany

As explained earlier, you can no longer simply travel into any country. Even in the European Union, where open borders have been a standard for years, this is no longer possible. Read on for more information about traveling to Germany.

Get tested

The Netherlands is still a high-risk area for Germany. This means that you are required to register on the registration website. Here you also have to upload your vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or your negative test result. When you have to take a test and what kind of test can also differ per state, so it is wise to find this out for yourself. If you are in transit, you do not have to register yourself, but you must be in possession of a vaccination, recovery or test certificate.

If you are not vaccinated, you can enter Germany, but you must go into quarantine for at least 5 days.

International QR Code

In Germany you can also use our own CoronaCheck app. This contains the EU Digital Covid CertificateYou can use this app if you are fully vaccinated, have just had your first dose, have proof of recovery or proof of a negative test.

Moving companies

When you emigrate, you will of course also need an international moving company. These companies have professional movers who can help you with the move. These companies have experience with trips abroad and their employees know exactly what the guidelines are in Germany, for example. Other countries of course all have different rules that also change every day.

Moving costs

The costs of a move are difficult to estimate without some background information. This is due to the fact that the costs of moving do not only depend on the basic factors, but also strongly depend on your personal wishes and needs. The basic factors are, for example, how big your belongings are, what kind of house you live in and how many moving boxes are needed. Your wishes and needs are again extra tasks such as a packing/unpacking service, extra movers or extra moving vans. The basic factors are necessary for a move and a request from you for a fee is not, but it does make a move easier for you, because there are no restrictions that you have to deal with.

Request free moving quotes

It is best to consult the websites of moving companies in your area to see if you can request free quotes. You should pay attention to the fact that this is completely without obligation and that you will not be stuck with an agreement after requesting it.

Moova is always recommended

We understand that you are of course far too busy arranging your emigration to Germany. That is why you do not have time to look up all the moving companies in your region and contact them? That is why we at Moova have come up with the following solution.

At Moova you can easily fill in your details online within 2 minutes and request quotes from various moving companies. After this, you will receive the quotes as soon as possible and you can make your choice at your leisure and choose the moving company that you prefer. This service is not only free, but also completely without obligation!

Movers and current information about coronavirus

The consequences of the coronavirus have been felt by everyone worldwide, including movers. Perhaps you have also had to endure it. Nowadays, a mover must take into account the rules and additional measures taken during a move. The staff of the moving companies are well aware of the corona rules. For example, they know that a distance of 1.5 meters must be maintained. In this way, they can also ensure a safe move. The transport of your belongings will therefore also run smoothly.

Finally

As you have read, there are many obligations and rules that you must adhere to. We emphasize again that you keep a close eye on the current information and we wish you much success with your move to Germany.

Do you have any questions?

Are there any other questions you have? Then of course you can also take a look at the other articles on our website. Maybe we will answer your question in one of the other articles!