Germany has decided to implement border controls at all land borders from Monday 16 September 2024. The German authorities did this earlier during the last European Championship, but now they will probably continue to do so for the next 6 months, according to reports from the NOS and the German medium The mirrorMany people enter the country without a valid visa and there are threats from terrorist organizations and crime.
Why are border controls being introduced in Germany?
Minister Faeser of the Interior wants to prevent too many people from entering the country without a valid visa. By introducing passport controls, she hopes to reduce this number. In addition, Germany is dealing with threats of terror and cross-border crime.
What should I pay attention to when traveling to Germany?
Are you going to Germany? Then it is important that you do not forget your identity card. In any case, you must always be able to identify yourself, but now you cannot enter the country without a passport or identity card. Normally, there are no passport checks in Germany. The country is, just like the Netherlands and all other neighboring countries, a member of the Schengen zone. This means that normally you can travel freely between the countries.
Do the border controls in Germany have consequences for the Netherlands?
In principle, you will only be checked when you cross the border into Germany. However, there is also a chance that passport checks will be carried out when you cross the border into the Netherlands. This is not yet confirmed. Further details of the proposal have not yet been released. Faeser is expected to officially announce the plans at a later date.
Sources: NOS, ANP, Der Spiegel. Photo: ANP.
