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Travel
Are you planning a trip? It’s important to plan well. We will inform you about preparing properly for your journey, having the necessary travel documents and taking care of any health-related preparations.
Services:
Apply for a national visa
If you wish to enter Germany for a longer-term stay, you must apply for a national visa.
Applying for a visa for a short stay in Germany and the Schengen area
Citizens who require a visa for a short stay in Germany or the Schengen area must apply for one in good time before entering the country at one of the German diplomatic missions abroad.
Applying for excursion permits and stationing
If you would like to extend your general flight permit or carry out individual flights and stationing, you can apply for this at the Federal Aviation Office.
Appoint management personnel for German airlines
If you wish to fill management positions in your German aviation company for the first time or to fill new positions, you must apply for the appointment of management personnel.
Create consent form for minors travelling without guardians
For minors travelling abroad unaccompanied by their parents, a declaration of consent from the parents is recommended.
Cycle route planner Thuringia - plan cycle routes online and report defects
The Thuringia cycle route planner is an online portal that compiles lots of information for your cycle tour throughout the state, such as themed routes, tour tips and tours with electric bikes.
Digital entry registration for travel returnees
If you have been in a risk area (simple risk area, high incidence area, virus variant area), you must always complete the Digital Entry Application.
Display or apply for a wet lease
If you, as a German airline, wish to use aircraft under wet lease agreements, you must apply for or notify us of this.
European Consumer Center Germany
The European Consumer Center is your point of contact if you have a question about your rights in Europe or a dispute with a company from another EU country, Iceland or Norway. Our services are free of charge for consumers.
Passenger rights
As a passenger, you enjoy certain rights in the EU.
Reporting a flight cancellation, delay, denied boarding, upgrade or downgrade
Were you affected by a flight cancellation, delay, involuntary denied boarding or transportation in a lower or higher booking class than the one booked? Then you can file a complaint under certain conditions.
Reporting a violation of the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when traveling by air
If you are denied a flight booking or transportation on a booked flight due to a disability or reduced mobility, or if insufficient assistance is provided by the airport or airline in relation to your flight, you can file a complaint.
Roaming (calls, SMS, mobile data) within the EU
Find out more about your rights when accessing and using the Internet and telecommunications and online services.
Submit a complaint due to missing or insufficient information about the identity of the operating air carrier
If you were not informed about the operating airline, or were not informed in good time, or if you were not offered alternative transportation or reimbursement of ticket costs in the event of a flight cancellation with a company classified as unsafe, you can file a complaint.
Taking animals, plants, alcohol, tobacco and cigarettes with you when traveling in the EU
What you are allowed to carry with you when you travel to another EU country, enter the EU from outside the EU or leave the EU.
Tourism/Tourism
Here you can get information tourist activities in Thuringia.
Travel documents
Here you will find information on your rights and obligations when traveling abroad as well as on necessary travel documents for minors and on the loss or expiry of travel documents.
Travel mobility with disabilities
Did you know that you may be entitled to an EU parking permit if you have reduced mobility due to a disability?
