Ministry relaxes foreign travel rules for men eligible for military service:
Men subject to military conscription no longer need to obtain approval from the ...
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No Approval Needed for Overseas Travel of ConscriptsSince April 2026, men subject to conscription can travel abroad freely without notifying the Bundeswehr or applying for permission.
Key FactsApr 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- Men aged 17 to 45 subject to military service no longer require permission for foreign stays.
- The Defense Ministry introduced an exemption that eliminates the need to submit applications for extended travel abroad.
- This measure enhances legal clarity and was formalized through a public notice in the Federal Gazette.
- The regulation remains valid as long as military service is voluntary, following earlier criticism of the initial law.
Every man may travel freely.— Federal Ministry of Defence (Bundesverteidigungsministerium), explaining the exemption to the Auslandsregelung under the new Wehrpflichtgesetz.
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