Visa, Health & Passport:
Information as of 31MAR18 / 1524 UTC
National Germany (DE) /Embarkation Germany (DE)
Transit Canada (CA) /Destination USA (US)
ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW
Canada (CA)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for the intended transit period.
Passport Exemptions:
- Nationals of Germany with a temporary passport.
- Nationals of Germany with a Travel Permit in Lieu of
Passport (Reiseausweis als Passersatz) accompanied by an
expired passport.
Visa required, except for Nationals of Germany with an
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). They are visa exempt
for a maximum stay of 6 months.
Warning:
- Dual nationals of Canada must travel with a passport issued
by Canada.
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Canada (CA)
Vaccinations not required.
Warning:
- Any visitor irrespective of length of intended stay in
Canada may be referred for medical examination if deemed
necessary.
USA (US)
Passport required.
- Passports issued to nationals of Germany must be valid for
the period of intended stay.
- When nationals of Germany travel with a temporary passport,
it must be valid for the period of intended stay.
- Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United States
(Form I-512) must be valid on arrival.
Passport Exemptions:
- Passengers with an Authorization for Parole of an Alien into
the United States (Form I-512).
- Nationals of Germany with a temporary passport.
Visa required, except for Nationals of Germany with a
biometric passport and an Electronic System for Travel
Authorization (ESTA). They must travel as a tourist, on
business or in transit, for a maximum stay of 90 days. (SEE
NOTE 60190)
NOTE 60190: Passengers must hold a return/onward ticket.
Visa required, except for Passengers with an Authorization for
Parole of an Alien into the United States (Form I-512).
Minors:
- Children, up to/incl. 15 years of age, being nationals of
Germany, are not allowed to enter the USA on their parents
passports.
- Minors traveling unaccompanied, or accompanied by one parent
or a person other than parent/legal guardian,
.
- WARNING! In accordance with European Union (EU) Legislation,
all minors who are nationals of Germany will be expected to
hold their own passport or National ID Card (where
applicable) when departing from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Romania or a Schengen Member State
.
Additional Information:
- The following applies to those traveling under the US Visa
Waiver Program:
- Passengers must have a biometric passport.
- Passenger must obtain an ESTA authorization via
[URL]https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/[/URL]
- Detailed information on ESTA restrictions can be found on
[URL]https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta[/URL]#
- A return/onward ticket (or electronic ticket record) must
be to a final destination country other than Canada, Mexico
or contiguous (adjacent) countries or territories situated
in or bordering the Caribbean Sea
. If a
passenger holds proof of residence in Canada, Mexico or a
contiguous (adjacent) country or territory and is
transiting the USA to that country or territory, then an
onward/return ticket to that country or territory is
accepted.
- Passenger can make side trips to Canada, Mexico or
Caribbean countries/islands if they first enter the USA on
a carrier participating in the VWP. No additional time is
given (extension) based on the departure to contiguous
(adjacent) territory
.
- A passenger may enter the USA with a valid visa in an
expired passport, if
- Beginning students holding "F", "J" or "M" student/exchange
visitor visas
USA (US)
Vaccinations not required.
Warning:
- Those entering on a K-1 or K-2 visa must hold a medical form
FS398 and X-ray plates of chest (full size not necessary).
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- BAHRAIN: FORMULA ONE 2018
