Germany Updates Travel Advisory for USA After Detentions of Citizens

The German Foreign Office warns travelers of potential detention risks at US borders following recent cases involving German nationals.

Three German citizens were recently detained during entry attempts into the USA, with reasons including prior convictions, visa overstays, and misstatements about travel purposes.
The German Foreign Office has clarified that ESTA or visa approval does not guarantee entry, as final decisions rest with US border officials.
One detained German citizen remains in custody in Rhode Island, while two others have returned to Germany after their release.
Allegations of mistreatment during detention, including chaining and denial of communication, have raised human rights concerns.
Germany is investigating whether these incidents reflect broader changes in US immigration policies or are isolated cases.