Things To Know Before You Go
Convention Facilities
- German Convention Bureau (GCB)
- 1640 Hempstead Turnpike
- East Meadow, N.Y. 11554
- Tel: (516)794-1632
- Fax: (516)794-8487
- Click here for more on: (GCB)
Tourist Offices in North America
New York
German National Tourist Office
122 East 42nd Street, 52nd Floor
New York, N.Y. 10168-0072 USA
Tel.: (212) 661-7200
Fax: (212) 661-7174
E-Mail: [email protected]Toronto
German National Tourist Office
Office National Allemand du Tourisme
P.O. Box 65162
Toronto, Ontario M4K 3Z2, Canada
Tel.: (877) 315-6237Money Exchanges
Located at airports, border crossing points and major railway stations. Hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Electricity
220 volt, 50 cycles. Be sure to bring an adapter plug to use in the electrical outlets as well as a transformer for electrical (except for dual voltage) equipment.
Germany - Consular Information
- Country Description:
- Germany is a stable democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities throughout Germany are highly developed.
- Entry requirements:
- A passport is required. No tourist or business visa is required for stays of up to 90 days. For detailed information concerning entry requirements for Germany, travelers may contact The German Embassy
- The German Consulates General:
- Nine German Missions throughout the US offer consular services. Each Mission covers specific states:
- Atlanta, Ga.
- Boston, Ma.
- Chicago, Il.
- Detroit, Mi.
- Huston, Tx.
- Los Angles, Ca..
- Miami, Fl.
- New York, NY.
- San Francisco, Ca.
Click here for more on: The German Consulates General:
- Medical Facilities:
- Excellent medical care is widely available. Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate payment in cash for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have found that, in some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proven to be useful. Further information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
- Registration:
- American may obtain updated information on travel and security within Germany from the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy or any of the U.S. consulates.
- Click here for more on: U.S. Embassy in Germany