Entry-exit inspection
Entry: Entry passengers do not need proof of immunity. Gifts with a value not exceeding 100 mark can be carried duty-free.
Exit: there is no restriction on the entry and exit of local and foreign currencies.
Regulations on residence of foreigners
According to the German government's law on foreigners, foreigners who stay in Germany for reasons such as visiting relatives, working and studying abroad. , you must apply to the Aliens Administration for a temporary residence permit. Temporary residence permit can be applied before entry or after entry. Temporary residence permits are divided into two types: limited term and indefinite term, and can be extended upon the expiration of the limited term with the approval of relevant departments.
Foreigners holding temporary residence permits who change their residence shall go through the formalities at the SAFE. Living in private houses (including addresses of relatives and friends) should be registered with the competent authority within 1 week. Those who live in tourism, hotels, guest houses, nursing homes and other similar places should declare within 2 months. When foreigners arrive at a new address in Germany, they should immediately notify the Aliens Administration.
Foreigners studying or working in Germany should apply for a residence permit after arriving at their destination. You need to apply to the local Aliens Administration Bureau 15 days before the entry visa expires. I must present my passport, medical certificate, economic guarantee and invitation letter when bidding. The term of residence permit is 1 year, and it shall be applied once a year before it expires. International students are not allowed to be employed during their stay, but are allowed to be employed during holidays; It is also stipulated that the total employment income shall not exceed DM 570 per month.
German entry and residence law stipulates that foreigners who enter the country will be deported in any of the following circumstances:
(1) was investigated and dealt with according to law for illegal acts;
(2) Being taken in for reeducation due to illegal acts;
(3) Being sent to a mental hospital due to illness;
(4) Violating certain occupational restrictions;
(5) Violating the relevant provisions of the Alien Residence Law;
(6) Concealing or falsely reporting personal identity, health, family, occupation or economic status for the purpose of entry;
(7) Engaging in begging, prostitution or living on the streets;
(8) Acts endangering public health or public morality;
(9) because of the loss of personal or family financial resources, they need or have relied on society to provide help.
Entry precautions
The German government attaches great importance to aviation safety. International students are not allowed to carry any weapons, including knives, guns or other sharp weapons on the plane. If international students carry these items for any reason, they should also check them together in large luggage before boarding, otherwise they may be detained by German customs.
German Customs stipulates that passengers from non-EU countries can only carry personal daily necessities with a value of no more than 58.8 euros when entering the country, otherwise they will be taxed. However, this rule is difficult to implement, because German customs can't determine the value of each item, and at this point, international students can flexibly master their luggage contents.
The German government also has different tax exemption regulations for special products such as cigarettes and alcohol:
1. The number of cigarettes that German inbound passengers can carry is 200 cigarettes or 100 cigars, 250 grams of tobacco or 50 cigars.
2. The weight of alcoholic products that German inbound passengers can carry is 1 liter of wine with a temperature of 22 degrees or above, 2 liters of wine with toast and 2 liters of ordinary wine.
3. The weight of coffee and tea products that German inbound passengers can carry is 500g coffee powder or 200g espresso, 100g tea or 40g espresso.
4. Other products that German inbound passengers can carry weigh 50 grams of perfume or 0.25 liters of toilet water.
Experts studying abroad said that if international students go through the immigration formalities in Germany together, they need to pack the tobacco and alcohol items carried by each person separately, otherwise German customs officers will think that these items belong to an immigrant and ask them to pay taxes. In addition, international students can only bring alcohol or tobacco into Germany if they are over 17 years old, otherwise it will be considered illegal. The age limit for bringing coffee is 15 years old.
German customs prohibit carrying weapons, ammunition and fresh meat, and foreign students should pay special attention.
International students can bring any amount of RMB, USD or other currencies and gold into Germany without declaration, and these currencies can be freely exchanged in Germany without restrictions.