The Germany Business Travel Guide provides business travellers with a range of travel tools and resources to help assist them. There are facts on Germany, visa information, business customs and tips, and more. An understanding and appreciation of other cultures, languages, customs and traditions can be a definite advantage for business visitors helping to avoid any cross cultural misunderstandings. This can help to ensure business trips are a success.
Germany Guide
Quick Facts on Germany
Germany Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Germany Map
Germany Weather
Currency Converter & Travel Money Exchange
Germany Hotels & Flights
Travel Insurance
Germany Travel Videos
Quick Facts on Germany
Country: Germany
Capital: Berlin
Currency: Euro
Population: 82.5 Million
Area total: 356,854 sq km
Languages: German
Time Zone: GMT +1
Daylight Saving Details: Starts in late March until late October
Electricity: 230V 50Hz
Dialling Code: 49
GDP: USD$ 3,315bn (2010)
Religion: Predominately Christian (Catholic, Protestant) with Muslim and Jewish minorities.
Political System: Federal Republic
Internet Domain: .de
Germany Travel Advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Germany. You can find further information on entry requirements for Germany, advice on local laws and customs, tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British Embassy in Germany. The information is usually up to date making it a good resource for both business and leisure travellers to check before starting their trips. For more information please see: Germany Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
No visa requirement for national of EU member states. No visa need for US and Canadian nationals for visits less than six months. Visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Germany Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business dress is formal and conservative. Greetings are meetings are usually done with a firm handshake, people should be addressed with their correct titles. Business meetings and the atmosphere tends to be formal, with rules and regulations followed. Good time keeping is essential, punctuality to meetings is very important. Germany has plenty of regulations so doing business there can be bureaucracy and it can take time to reach decisions. Good organisation, planning and attention to detail are viewed favourably.
Travel Advice and Tips
Germany is a relatively safe country for business and leisure travellers. Most trips pass by without any incident or concern. It should be noted to remain alert of the danger of pick pocketing in public places. Also counterfeit money can be a problem, to avoid this it is advisable to exchange money only at recognised banks and Bureaux de Change. Valuables should be kept away from public view, you should remain vigilant at all times of your surroundings and environment.
Travel Checklist: See our Packing & Travel Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: It is important you check with your GP whether you require any travel vaccinations up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%
Hours of Business:
For Businesses:
8.00 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday
8.00 to Lunch time on Fridays
Note: Hours given are general indications, the hours can vary depending on the region.
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012):
January 1: New Year's Day
April 6: Good Friday
April 8: Easter
April 9: Easter Monday
May 1: Labour Day
May 17: Ascension Day
May 27: Whit Sunday
May 28: Whit Monday
June 7: Corpus Christi
October 3: National Day
November 1: All Saint's Day
November 21: Repentance Day
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Boxing Day
December 31: New Years' Eve
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Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
