🇩🇪 Is Germany safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Germany: 155 diplomatic missions from 121 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Germany
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance must cover your full itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- Both physical national ID (DNI) and passport are valid to enter Germany; document must be valid at entry and exit
- Low-cost airlines are very strict: expired documents result in denied boarding, including for minors
- Digital ID, family book, health card, driving licence or birth certificate are NOT valid travel documents
- No visa required for Spanish citizens
Risk areas and situations
- No specific risk zones identified; the whole country is considered safe
- Higher crime rates in major cities, concentrated around tourist hotspots and main train station areas
Health
- No mandatory or recommended vaccines for this destination
- Hospital and clinical infrastructure is of high quality throughout the country
- An EU Social Security agreement applies; obtain the European Health Insurance Card before travelling
- Consult an international vaccination centre before departure and review the health recommendations by country
Emergency numbers in Germany
Embassies and consulates in Germany
155 diplomatic missions from 121 countries, across 22 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 9 | Lichtenau, Dortmund, Berlin |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 6 | Munich, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 5 | Hamburg-Mitte, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 3 | Munich, Düsseldorf, Berlin |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | 3 | Mitte, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 3 | Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 2 | Berlin, Munich |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 2 | Munich, Berlin |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 2 | Flensburg, Berlin |
| 🇫🇷 France | 2 | Stuttgart, Berlin |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 2 | Munich, Stuttgart |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 2 | Maxvorstadt, Berlin |
…and 109 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Germany is German. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in German, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Germany safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Germany is 1.61/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Germany?
The general emergency number in Germany is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Germany?
Telcomia tracks 155 diplomatic missions from 121 countries in Germany, across 22 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.