Without a vaccination, everyday corona will be more complicated - and more expensive from this Monday on.

Because rapid tests, which non-vaccinated people now often need to visit restaurants or events, are no longer free for everyone.

The most important questions and answers.

What will change from Monday?

Rapid tests by trained personnel now usually have to be paid for by yourself.

They only remain free for people who cannot be vaccinated.

Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) is implementing a federal-state resolution.

Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and the Prime Ministers agreed in August that the offer, financed by the federal government since March, should end with free “citizen tests”.

Since free vaccinations are possible for everyone, taxpayers no longer have to pay the test costs on a permanent basis.

Who else are there free tests for?

Some transitional rules are planned.

Children aged 12 to 17 and pregnant women can take at least one test a week free of charge until December 31st.

Because for them there has only recently been a general vaccination recommendation from the Standing Vaccination Commission.

People who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, as well as children who have not yet reached the age of twelve, continue to receive free tests.

There is still no vaccine for them.

The tests remain free, among other things, for people who need a test to end a quarantine due to a corona infection.

What evidence do you need now for free tests?

In order to continue to receive free tests, an official ID with photo must be presented to the test center - in the case of children, the age must also be proven.

Further evidence such as a medical certificate is required if you cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons.

According to the ministry, a diagnosis does not have to be given.

However, the name, address and date of birth as well as details of the issuer of the certificate must be on it.

The maternity card can be used to prove pregnancy.

What should corona tests cost in the future?

How expensive the tests will be remains to be seen.

The pharmacists' association has already proposed to bundle offers in practices and pharmacies.

Because of the space and personnel requirements, the offer is only possible at acceptable costs, if enough tests are in demand in the future.

So far, providers have received 11.50 euros for each rapid test, and around 43 euros for more precise PCR tests.

However, these are often more expensive for self-payers.

In companies, employees can be tested free of charge.