By the decision of the German authorities from October 17, 2020, the following regions: Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Małopolskie, Podlaskie, Pomorskie and Świętokrzyskie voivodeships were listed as areas of an increased risk of infection with coronavirus. From October 24 the entire territory of Poland will be recognized as an increased risk area. Anyone who enters Germany having spent time in a risk area up to 14 days before their arrival is obliged to proceed directly to their own home or another suitable accommodation and self-isolate there for 14 days unless they submit a valid negative COVID-19 test result. Details on quarantine and tests can be found on gov.pl website in "Tests and quarantine in Germany" section.
The rules on quarantine and COVID-19 test does not apply to:
- rail transport workers (and other modes of transport) crossing the border on business;
- people who cross the border in order to work in border areas;
- people passing through Germany in transit.
Detailed information on these restrictions can be found in a communication from the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.