Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior has confirmed that the “temporary” controls it re-introduced on almost all land borders in mid-September will remain in force until at least 15 March 2026, the maximum period currently authorised by the European Commission. The extension, published in the Federal Gazette on 22 December, affects road and rail crossings from Austria, Czechia, Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France and Switzerland.
Under the measure, Bundespolizei officers can stop motorists, train passengers and coach travellers at random to verify identity documents, travel purpose, accommodation details or proof of funds. Although passports are not stamped, officers may refuse entry to anyone suspected of irregular migration or security threats.
For Czech residents and corporate mobility managers who need clarity about permissible travel documents or Schengen visa rules, VisaHQ offers an intuitive online platform plus expert phone support to verify requirements and prepare any additional paperwork before crossing into Germany. The Czech-language portal (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/) lists up-to-date entry conditions and can generate invitation-letter templates, helping employees avoid delays during random checks.
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For Czech-based companies, the continued checks mean longer and less predictable journey times for assignees commuting to German client sites or passing through German hubs such as Munich Airport. Travel-management firms recommend adding 30–45 minutes to road itineraries and advising employees to carry work contracts or invitation letters to smooth inspections.
The German move follows similar extensions by Austria and Poland and reflects ongoing political pressure to curb secondary movements along the Balkan and Central-European migration routes. Analysts expect the EU Council to debate a coordinated approach early in 2026. In the meantime, Czech exporters relying on just-in-time deliveries face the prospect of sporadic lorry queues at key crossings like Rozvadov and Cínovec.
Mobility teams should update risk assessments, brief drivers on documentation requirements and consider shifting time-sensitive meetings to video until the situation normalises.
Under the measure, Bundespolizei officers can stop motorists, train passengers and coach travellers at random to verify identity documents, travel purpose, accommodation details or proof of funds. Although passports are not stamped, officers may refuse entry to anyone suspected of irregular migration or security threats.
For Czech residents and corporate mobility managers who need clarity about permissible travel documents or Schengen visa rules, VisaHQ offers an intuitive online platform plus expert phone support to verify requirements and prepare any additional paperwork before crossing into Germany. The Czech-language portal (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/) lists up-to-date entry conditions and can generate invitation-letter templates, helping employees avoid delays during random checks.
For Czech-based companies, the continued checks mean longer and less predictable journey times for assignees commuting to German client sites or passing through German hubs such as Munich Airport. Travel-management firms recommend adding 30–45 minutes to road itineraries and advising employees to carry work contracts or invitation letters to smooth inspections.
The German move follows similar extensions by Austria and Poland and reflects ongoing political pressure to curb secondary movements along the Balkan and Central-European migration routes. Analysts expect the EU Council to debate a coordinated approach early in 2026. In the meantime, Czech exporters relying on just-in-time deliveries face the prospect of sporadic lorry queues at key crossings like Rozvadov and Cínovec.
Mobility teams should update risk assessments, brief drivers on documentation requirements and consider shifting time-sensitive meetings to video until the situation normalises.
