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When traveling from Israel to Germany via Turkey, Russian citizens should use their Israeli passport for check-in in Israel to avoid issues. However, for border control in Turkey and entry into Germany, the Russian international passport should be presented. If holding an Israeli Teudat Maavar, present both Russian and Teudat Maavar during check-in in Russia. In Istanbul, show the Russian passport. During boarding at the gate in the new airport, and upon arrival in Germany, present the Teudat Maavar. This approach helps prevent confusion at immigration, especially regarding exit stamps from Turkey.

German citizens traveling from Russia to Germany with a layover in Turkey can use their Russian international passport for entry into Russia and their German Reisepass for entry into Germany. If you have a single ticket (Russia-Germany), you may bypass Turkish passport control by proceeding directly to international transit. With separate tickets, presenting both passports if questions arise is generally not an issue.

When leaving a Schengen country (e.g., Poland) towards Russia with a Certificate of Return, authorities will detect a German asylum status. It is not possible to 'discreetly' leave Germany after applying for or receiving asylum; all biometric data and asylum status are interconnected and visible to border control.

Travelers driving from Germany to Russia with a German passport and an E-visa should stay updated on border crossing conditions. Specific checkpoints, such as Grzechotki (Poland), have been used successfully. Pre-filling an entry declaration can expedite the process. Border crossing times are variable, ranging from 20 minutes to several hours, depending on daily traffic. Consulting specific border crossing chat groups for real-time information is recommended.

The EES border control system in Germany is currently operational but frequently bypassed by border guards in favor of manual processing. Automated kiosks may malfunction or change languages unexpectedly. It is advised to prioritize direct interaction with border agents to ensure timely processing.

When applying for a German residence permit, some sources indicate that authorities request a scan of the passport page with the first entry stamp to Germany. User experience suggests that only German border control (e.g., in Düsseldorf) consistently stamps passports upon Schengen entry, while other Schengen countries might not. However, other users report no issues entering via a different Schengen country (e.g., Hungary) prior to applying for a German residence permit.

When transiting through Germany with a Schengen visa issued by another member state (e.g., France), if the layover is within the same airport, travelers typically do not face issues with German border control. It is advisable to carry all necessary travel documents, including flight bookings to the final Schengen destination and accommodation reservations, to demonstrate the purpose of travel.