View Alerts and Messages Archive. Three months beyond planned date of departure from the Schengen area. Email: ACSMunich state. Consulate in Frankfurt. Embassy in Berlin. Traveling Through Europe : If you are planning to visit or travel through European countries, you should be familiar with the requirements of the Schengen Agreement. The U. Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction and customs regulations on our websites.
European governments are taking action to guard against terrorist attacks; however, all European countries remain potentially vulnerable to attacks from transnational terrorist organizations. Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:. For more information, see our Terrorism page. Crime: Violent crime is rare in Germany, but can occur, especially in larger cities or high-risk areas such as on large metropolitan subway systems and in train stations, primarily during late night or early morning hours.
Most incidents of street crime involve the theft of unattended items and pickpocketing. Theft and pickpocketing primarily take place at train stations, on public transportation, at tourist attractions, and at large public events. Always pay close attention to your valuables!
They are illegal to bring back into the United States, and you could also be breaking local law. Demonstrations: Demonstrations occur regularly in Germany. Large, public demonstrations take place for a variety of political and economic issues. Demonstrations tend to take place on politically significant holidays like German Labor Day May 1 and during international summits hosted in Germany.
Demonstration organizers must obtain prior police approval, and police routinely oversee participants. Internet romance and financial scams are prevalent in Germany. Most scammers pose as U. Technology Usage Abroad: Mobiles Devices are vulnerable to compromise, theft, and physical damage anywhere in the world.
