The most common questions about Entry Worldwide for Germans — answered briefly and directly.
A national ID card is sufficient, as Germany and Greece are EU and Schengen members. No visa, no stay limit for tourists. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Greece.
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A national ID card is sufficient, as Spain is an EU and Schengen member. No visa, no stay limit for tourists. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Spain.
A national ID card is sufficient, as Italy is an EU and Schengen member. No visa, no stay limit for tourists. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Italy.
A national ID card is sufficient, as Portugal is an EU and Schengen member. No visa, no stay limit for tourists. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Portugal.
A national ID card is sufficient, as Croatia is an EU and Schengen member (Euro since 2023). No visa, no border controls from the Schengen area. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Croatia.
A national ID card is sufficient, as France is an EU and Schengen member. No visa, no stay limit for tourists. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts France.
A passport or national ID card is required, visa-free for German citizens. Tourist stays up to 90 days (within a 180-day period). For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Turkey.
A national ID card or passport is sufficient, as Iceland is part of Schengen and the EEA. No visa, stay up to 90 days. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Iceland.
A national ID card is sufficient, as the Netherlands is an EU and Schengen member. No visa, no stay limit for tourists. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Netherlands.
A national ID card or passport is sufficient, as Norway is part of Schengen and the EEA. No visa, stay up to 90 days. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Norway.
A national ID card is sufficient, as Austria is an EU and Schengen member. No visa, no stay limit for tourists. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Austria.
A national ID card is sufficient (EU), but Cyprus is not in the Schengen area: ID check upon arrival. No visa for EU citizens. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Cyprus.
A national ID card is sufficient, as Malta is an EU and Schengen member. No visa, no stay limit for tourists. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Malta.
A national ID card or passport is required, visa-free for 90 days, real border control, passport recommended. Accommodations handle the required tourist registration. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Montenegro.
A national ID card or passport is sufficient, as Switzerland is a Schengen member. No visa for EU citizens. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Switzerland.
A passport is required, as national ID cards are no longer accepted since Brexit. No visa for tourists (up to 6 months), check electronic travel authorization (ETA) before departure. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts United Kingdom.
A national ID card is sufficient (EU), but Ireland is not in the Schengen area: passport control upon arrival. No visa for EU citizens. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Ireland.
A national ID card is sufficient, as Sweden is an EU and Schengen member. No visa, no stay limit for tourists. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Sweden.
A national ID card is sufficient, as Denmark is an EU and Schengen member. No visa, no stay limit for tourists. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Denmark.
A national ID card is sufficient, as the Czech Republic is an EU and Schengen member. No visa, no stay limit for tourists. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Czech Republic.
Passport required, visa-free, up to 60 days since 2024. Passport must be valid for 6 months, onward flight ticket, extension for 30 days possible. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Thailand.
Passport required, Visa on Arrival for 30 days (approximately 500,000 IDR), can be extended once. Also available in advance as e-VoA online, passport must be valid for 6 months, onward flight ticket. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Indonesia.
Passport required, visa-free for up to 90 days. Filling out the Visit Japan Web (Customs/Immigration) online in advance saves time. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Japan.
Passport required, apply for an e-Visa online (approximately 25 USD, valid for up to 90 days). Use only the official Immigration Department website, processing takes about 3 business days. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Vietnam.
Passport required, free tourist visa for 30 days upon arrival. Passport must be valid for 6 months, onward flight ticket and proof of accommodation required. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Maldives.
Passport required, electronic travel authorization (ETA/e-Visa) must be applied for in advance. Apply only through the official ETA website, passport must be valid for 6 months. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Sri Lanka.
Passport required, e-Visa (e-Tourist Visa) must be applied for online in advance. Application on indianvisaonline.gov.in, at least 4 days before travel, passport must be valid for 6 months, with 2 blank pages. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts India.
Passport required, visa on arrival (30 days) or in advance as an e-Visa (approximately 36 USD). e-Visa only through evisa.gov.kh, valid at airports and major land borders. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Cambodia.
Passport required, visa-free for up to 90 days. Fill out the digital entry card (MDAC) online before departure, passport must be valid for 6 months. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Malaysia.
Passport required, visa-free for up to 30 days. Return/onward flight ticket will be checked upon entry, extension possible on-site. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Philippines.
Passport plus ESTA authorization required (visa-free for up to 90 days). Apply for ESTA only at esta.cbp.dhs.gov (21 USD), at least 72 hours before departure, valid for 2 years. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts USA.
Passport required, visa-free for up to 180 days. Entry document (FMM/stamp) must be kept, required upon departure. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Mexico.
Passport plus eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required for air travel. Apply for eTA only at canada.ca (7 CAD), valid for 5 years, stay up to 6 months. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Canada.
Passport plus tourist card (Tarjeta de Turista) required, valid for 30 days, extendable. Travel health insurance is a prerequisite for entry (no US provider), passport must be valid for 6 months. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Cuba.
Passport required, visa-free for up to 90 days. Return/onward flight ticket is almost always checked, passport must be valid for 6 months. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Costa Rica.
Passport required, visa-free for up to 90 days. 90 days within 180 days, can be extended once, passport must be valid for 6 months. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Brazil.
Passport required, visa-free for up to 90 days. Return/onward flight ticket is required upon entry, passport must be valid for 6 months. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Peru.
Passport required, visa-free for up to 90 days. Extension for 90 days possible (migration authority or short exit), passport must be valid for 6 months. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Argentina.
Passport required, visa-free for up to 90 days. Return/onward flight ticket is regularly checked, passport must be valid for 6 months. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Colombia.
Passport required, visa-free for up to 90 days. Keep the tourist card (Tarjeta de Turismo) upon entry, required upon departure. Official information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Chile.
A passport is required, visa-free for up to 90 days. The passport must be valid for 6 months, and upon entry, you must fill out an entry card with your hotel address. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Morocco.
A passport is required, visa-free for up to 90 days. The passport must have 2 blank pages and be valid for at least 30 days beyond your trip (strictly checked). For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts South Africa.
A passport is required, and you must apply for an e-visa online in advance (approximately 50 USD). Applications can be made through the official immigration website, with a processing time of 3–10 business days. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Tanzania.
A passport is required, and you can obtain a visa on arrival (approximately 25 USD for 30 days) or apply for an e-visa in advance. The e-visa can be obtained through visa2egypt.gov.eg, and for stays limited to the Sinai Peninsula, a free Sinai Permit is available. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Egypt.
A passport is required, and you must apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) in advance (approximately 30 USD). The eTA can be obtained at etakenya.go.ke, at least 72 hours before departure, and the passport must be valid for 6 months. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Kenya.
A passport is required (valid for 6 months with 2 blank pages). The visa rules for German citizens have recently changed, so please check the current requirements before booking. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Namibia.
A passport and an eVisitor visa are required (free, online). The eVisitor (Subclass 651) allows stays of up to 3 months and must be applied for before departure. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Australia.
A passport and an electronic travel authorization (NZeTA) are required. The NZeTA must be applied for online or via app in advance (including the tourism levy IVL), allowing stays of up to 90 days. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts New Zealand.
A passport is required, visa-free for up to 4 months. The passport must be valid for 6 months and you need a return or onward flight ticket. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Fiji.
French overseas territory (EU outer territory): no visa required for up to 90 days, a passport is necessary. The passport must be valid for 6 months, and if arriving via the USA, an ESTA is also required. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts French Polynesia.
An identity card is sufficient, as Slovenia is an EU and Schengen member. No visa is required, and there are no stay limits for tourists. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Slovenia.
An identity card is sufficient, as Poland is an EU and Schengen member. No visa is required, and there are no stay limits for tourists. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Poland.
An identity card is sufficient, as Belgium is an EU and Schengen member. No visa is required, and there are no stay limits for tourists. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Belgium.
An identity card is sufficient, as Romania is an EU member and has been fully Schengen since 2025. No visa is required, and there are no stay limits for tourists. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Romania.
An identity card is sufficient, as Hungary is an EU and Schengen member. No visa is required, and there are no stay limits for tourists. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Hungary.
An identity card is sufficient, as Finland is an EU and Schengen member. No visa is required, and there are no stay limits for tourists. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Finland.
A passport is required (an identity card is also accepted), visa-free for up to 365 days. One of the most liberal entry regulations worldwide, a passport is recommended. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Georgia.
A passport or identity card is required, visa-free for up to 90 days (real border control). The document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the trip, and a passport is recommended. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Albania.
A passport is required, visa-free for up to 90 days. An electronic travel authorization (K-ETA) may be required depending on current regulations, check before departure. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts South Korea.
A passport is required, visa-free for up to 90 days. The passport must be valid for 6 months, and you need a return or onward flight ticket. For binding information: Federal Foreign Office. Status: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Taiwan.
A passport is required, a visa can be obtained upon arrival (approximately 40 JOD), or it is included in the Jordan Pass. The Jordan Pass (visa + 40 attractions including Petra) is worth it for stays of 3 nights or more. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Updated: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Jordan.
A passport is required, a visa on arrival is available (15/30/90 days: 30/50/125 USD). Filling out the form online in advance saves time, fee payable in cash in USD or by card. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Updated: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Nepal.
A passport is required, an eVisa must be applied for online in advance (approximately 5 OMR for 10 days, 20 OMR for 30 days). Apply only through the official site of the Royal Oman Police (evisa.rop.gov.om). For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Updated: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Oman.
A passport is required, a visa on arrival is available (approximately 30 USD for 30 days) or in advance as an eVisa. Visa on arrival is available at airports and major land borders, bring exact USD in cash. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Updated: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Laos.
A passport is required, an eVisa must be applied for online in advance (approximately 50 USD for 28 days, single entry). Entry is only possible through international airports and a few border crossings, check the security situation in advance. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Updated: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Myanmar.
A passport is required, visa-free for up to 90 days. For the Galápagos, additionally a Transit Control Card and national park fee are required. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Updated: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Ecuador.
A passport is required, visa-free for up to 90 days (CA-4 area). The 90 days apply collectively to Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua (CA-4). For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Updated: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Guatemala.
A passport is required, visa-free for up to 90 days. The passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the date of departure, and yellow fever regulations apply for the Amazon lowlands. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Updated: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Bolivia.
A passport is required, visa-free, a tourist card (30 days) is included in the flight ticket. Fill out the digital e-ticket entry form online before departure, passport must be valid for 6 months. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Updated: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Dominican Republic.
A passport is required, visa-free for up to 90 days. Fill out the digital Jamaica Immigration Card online before departure, and be able to show a return flight ticket. For official information: Federal Foreign Office. Updated: August 2026, details in the Travel Facts Jamaica.
No, Germans, Austrians, and Swiss citizens receive a free visa for 90 days upon entering the United Arab Emirates, simply at the passport control. An application in advance is not necessary. More about this: Practical A to Z for Dubai.
Yes, for Scotland you need a passport, as identity cards are no longer accepted since Brexit. Tourists do not need a visa for stays of up to 6 months, but you should check the electronic travel authorization (ETA) before departure. More about this: Travel Facts United Kingdom.
No, Germans, Austrians, and Swiss citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days in Tunisia. A passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay is required. More about this: Tunisia Practical A to Z.
Yes, for Tunisia you need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay. An identity card is not sufficient, an exception applies only to organized package tours with certification from the tour operator. More about this: Tunisia Practical A to Z.
You fill out the digital E-ticket entry form for the Dominican Republic online before departure. You also need a passport that is valid for 6 months. More about this: Travel Facts Dominican Republic.
You fill out the digital E-ticket entry form online before departure. You also need a passport that is still valid for 6 months, the tourist card for 30 days is already included in the flight ticket. More about this: Travel Facts Dominican Republic.
For England you need a passport, as identity cards are no longer accepted since Brexit. Tourists do not need a visa for stays of up to 6 months, you should check the electronic travel authorization (ETA) before departure. More about this: Travel Facts United Kingdom.
Germans, Austrians, and Swiss citizens do not need a visa for stays of up to 180 days, but a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay is required. A return or onward flight ticket will be checked upon entry, and entry can be denied without this proof. More about this: Practical A to Z for Panama.
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