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Enter your name in the crisis prevention list for Germans abroad
Service Description
If you are a German citizen abroad, you can register on the crisis preparedness list of the Federal Foreign Office (AA). This service is available to you if
- you are staying abroad long-term, for example because you live there, or
- you are abroad for a shorter stay, for example for tourism or business reasons.
If you register on the list, the responsible diplomatic mission abroad can contact you quickly in an emergency or exceptional case. You will then be provided with information and recommendations for your protection and safety in the event of a natural disaster, war or revolutionary events. This includes, for example, instructions on how to behave or information on assembly points.
You can register on the crisis preparedness list via the ELEFAND online service. Registration is voluntary and free of charge.
Process flow
You can register online in the crisis preparedness list:
- Call up the online service ELEFAND of the Federal Foreign Office (AA).
- Register on the website. Follow the instructions under the "Registration" tab and enter your personal master data.
- After registering, you will receive an activation code. You can then complete the online form with your specific travel details, any accompanying family members and emergency contacts.
- Your stay abroad is then entered in the crisis prevention list.
Requirements
You have German citizenship.
Which documents are required?
Proof of German citizenship in the form of passport, identity card or child ID is required.
What are the fees?
There are no costs.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
There is no deadline.
Processing duration
Entering the personal master data in the online service takes an average of 10 to 15 minutes for a single person for the one-off registration required. The registration of accompanying family members takes about 5 minutes each. The entry of a specific stay abroad, including the selection of accompanying family members, takes about 3 to 5 minutes.
Applications / forms
- Action before the administrative court.
Appeal
- Forms available: No
- Written form required: No
- Informal application possible: No
- Personal appearance necessary: No
- Online service available: Yes
What else should I know?
Your passport/ID card must be available at the time of registration, as data from the machine-readable lines must be entered as proof of German citizenship.
Further Information
Author
Federal Foreign Office (AA), Division 511
Forwarding service: Deep link to the original portal
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Federal Foreign Office (AA)
Professionally released on
09.02.2022
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
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Competent Authority
Auswärtiges Amt (AA)
Address
10117 Berlin, Stadt
Address
53113 Bonn, Stadt
Postal address
Opening times
Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 15:00
Transport connection
Further Authorities
Address
Telephone
+49 30 5000-2000Remark: Citizen service
Telephone
+49 30 5000-0Remark: 24-hour service for emergencies
