* Dial the international access code: 011
* Dial the country code for Germany: 49
* Dial the city code
* Dial the fax number
For example, to fax a number in Berlin, you would dial:
```
011 49 30 [fax number]
```
Tips for faxing Germany
* Be sure to include your own fax number and a contact name on your cover sheet.
* The German standard for paper size is A4 (210 mm x 297 mm). Be sure to use paper that is no larger than A4, or your fax may not be received properly.
* The German government has strict laws regarding privacy and the transmission of personal data. Be sure to only send faxes that contain information that is necessary and appropriate.
* If you are sending a fax that contains sensitive information, you may want to use a secure fax service.
Additional information
* For more information on faxing Germany, visit the website of the German Embassy in Washington, D.C.
* For more information on German privacy laws, visit the website of the German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information.