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Practical info for Germany
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy BerlinEmbassy
- Address
- Wilhelmstraße 70/71, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- Consular emergency line
- To call us 24/7 in an emergency or send us an online enquiry go to: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/germany/british-embassy-berlin For invitations: Germany.Invitations@fcdo.gov.uk For press enquiries: Germany.Media@fcdo.gov.uk For the Defence Section: Germany.Defence@fcd
- British Consulate General DusseldorfConsulate
- Address
- Willi-Becker-Allee 10, Dusseldorf, 40227, Germany
- Consular emergency line
- To call us 24/7 in an emergency or send us an online enquiry go to: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/germany/british-consulate-general-dusseldorf For invitations: Germany.Invitations@fcdo.gov.uk For press enquiries: Germany.Media@fcdo.gov.uk For the Defence Section: Germ
- British Consulate General MunichConsulate
- Address
- Moehlstrasse 5, Munich, 81675, Germany
- Consular emergency line
- To call us 24/7 in an emergency or send us an online enquiry go to: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/germany/british-consulate-general-munich For invitations: Germany.Invitations@fcdo.gov.uk For press enquiries: Germany.Media@fcdo.gov.uk For the Defence Section: Germany.
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 11/08/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Euro (EUR).
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Several time zones: +1 h to +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Germany for up to 6 months with your UK photocard driving licence. If you stay longer, you’ll need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: O2 (Sirocco, Airalo); E-Plus (Sirocco); Eplus (Airalo); T-mobile/Telekom (Sirocco); Vodafone (Sirocco); Vodafone D2 (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Germany
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Germany?
Single emergency number: 112 ; Police: 110 ; Medical emergencies: 112 ; Fire brigade: 112
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Germany?
British Embassy Berlin, Wilhelmstraße 70/71, Berlin, 10117, Germany ; British Consulate General Dusseldorf, Willi-Becker-Allee 10, Dusseldorf, 40227, Germany ; British Consulate General Munich, Moehlstrasse 5, Munich, 81675, Germany. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Germany?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 11/08/2026.
What is the travel advice for Germany?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in Germany?
Currency: Euro (EUR).
What is the time difference in Germany?
Several time zones: +1 h to +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Germany?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Germany for up to 6 months with your UK photocard driving licence. If you stay longer, you’ll need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Which mobile networks operate in Germany?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: O2 (Sirocco, Airalo); E-Plus (Sirocco); Eplus (Airalo); T-mobile/Telekom (Sirocco); Vodafone (Sirocco); Vodafone D2 (Sirocco).