MFA: Georgian Residents Travelling to Germany Will Not be Quarantined

Residents of Georgia travelling to Germany for business, education or health-related issues, need not be placed under mandatory quarantine. 

Georgia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs today said that given the country’s effective handling of COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia is not included in the list of ‘coronavirus risk areas’ published by the Robert Koch Institute. Those entering Germany from a risk area is ordered to self-quarantine for 14 days.

German Ambassador to Georgia, Hubert Knirsch, said: "Yesterday, Minister Zalkaliani had a phone call with German Foreign Minister, Heiko Maas. I am glad that the Ministers held a fruitful conversation on international issues, as well as the current events in the occupied territories of Georgia. They also discussed travel restrictions imposed by the governments of both countries to combat the crisis caused by COVID-19. I am glad that my meeting with Minister Zalkaliani took place today to discuss yesterday's telephone conversation and to officially announce that Germany is annulling the mandatory quarantine requirements for passengers coming from Georgia. This, of course, does not solve all problems. The EU ban on entry is still in force, but given the positive developments in Georgia and the EU, I am confident that these issues will be resolved in the coming weeks.”

By Elene Dzebisashvili