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Germany

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Freedom of movement

The EU's Your Europe portal says EU nationals have the right to travel freely in the 27 EU countries and in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland carrying either a valid passport or a national identity card.

Visa

Not required

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Under the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a non-EU visitor's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.

What you need to know

  1. Regime

    Freedom of movement

  2. Detail

    Stay window · 180 days (rolling)

  3. Notes

    The EU's Your Europe portal says EU nationals have the right to travel freely in the 27 EU countries and in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland carrying either a valid passport or a national identity card.

  4. Passport validity

    Under the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a non-EU visitor's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.

  5. Blank passport pages

    At least 2 blank passport pages.

  6. Proof of funds

    Under the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(c)), non-EU visitors must have sufficient means of subsistence for the intended stay and for the return, or be in a position to acquire such means lawfully. Germany's Federal Foreign Office says proof may have to be provided, that the amount depends on the type and length of stay, and that there are no fixed daily rates.

  7. Travel insurance

    Schengen visa applicants must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. The Federal Foreign Office advises visitors who do not need a visa to take out health insurance before the trip that also covers return transport to their home country.

Before you go

  • Check your travel document validity.
  • Review any official updates.
  • Keep contact details for the relevant authorities.

Entry requirements can change: always confirm the latest information with the competent authorities before departure.