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Germany: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic
Stay alert
Overall verdict for Germany: Stay alert. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.
The 23 topics at a glance
Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed
💊DrugsAllowed, with limits
💉MedicinesRelaxed
🛡️Theft & scamsRelaxed
🐾AnimalsRelaxed
🚬SmokingRelaxed
🍺AlcoholRelaxed
❤️Sex & datingRelaxed
👕Dress codeRelaxed
🕌ReligionRelaxed
🚗DrivingAllowed, with limits
📷Photo & videoAllowed, with limits
🔪WeaponsBanned or serious risk
💶FinesAllowed, with limits
🛂Visa & customsRelaxed
🤝BehaviorRelaxed
⛓️Jail riskAllowed, with limits
⚖️ExtraditionBanned or serious risk
📡Internet & VPNRelaxed
🚁DronesAllowed, with limits
💵Cash & currencyRelaxed
🩺Vaccines & healthRelaxed
💻Remote workRelaxed
🗣️Politics & protestRelaxed
Get the exact rules for your trip
This page gives you the level. The app gives you the rule, the numbers and the penalties for Germany, offline, in 23 languages.
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What to watch most in Germany
- Pocket knives, multi-tools and even a corkscrew can be classified as a weapon depending on blade length and lock type.
- Pepper spray and personal alarms are banned or restricted in a surprising number of countries.
- Tasers and knuckledusters are prohibited essentially everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is Germany strict with tourists?
Overall verdict: Stay alert. 2 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (Weapons, Extradition), 6 require caution.
What can get me fined or arrested in Germany?
The strictest topics for travellers in Germany are: Weapons, Extradition. Each has specific thresholds and penalties, detailed in the app.
Where do I find the exact rules for Germany?
In LawsTravels: open Germany, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. Your home country is free; a destination is unlocked for the price of a coffee.
Other countries
Levels summarise publicly available legal information for travellers and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies: confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.
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