Entry/Exit Requirements
Last verified: Sep 04, 2026
Entry Requirements at a Glance
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| Passport | Requirement | Typical stay | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
 Australia |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 Bangladesh |
Visa required | — | 69.9% |
 Brazil |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 Canada |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 India |
Visa required | — | 89.5% |
 Nigeria |
Visa required | — | 70.7% |
 Philippines |
Visa required | — | 88.8% |
 Singapore |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 United Arab Emirates |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 United Kingdom |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 United States of America |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 Vietnam |
Visa required | — | 87.6% |
Germany Visa Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist entry (US citizens, current) | Free | Visa-free up to 90 days per 180-day period, passport only — ETIAS is NOT yet required as of Sept 2026 (launch pushed to 2027; the Q4 2026 target was removed). |
| ETIAS (future, not yet active) | 20 EUR (~$22 USD) | Not yet required. When it launches (2027 most likely), it will be a one-time €20 fee valid 3 years, covering all 30 ETIAS-participating countries, not a Germany-specific fee. |
Germany Visa FAQ
Do US citizens need ETIAS to visit Germany right now?
No. As of September 2026, ETIAS is not yet operational — the launch has been pushed to 2027 (a Q4 2026 target was removed). US citizens currently travel to Germany with just a valid passport, exactly as before. Many sites still describe ETIAS as already mandatory in 2026 — this is currently inaccurate and worth correcting.
How much will ETIAS cost when it launches?
€20 (about $22 USD) per application once live, valid 3 years or until passport expiry, covering unlimited entries to all 30 ETIAS countries (not just Germany). Travelers under 18 or over 70 are exempt from the fee but still must apply.
Germany Entry/Exit General Information
Germany is a party to the Schengen Agreement. Your U.S. passport should be valid at least three months beyond the planned date of departure from the Schengen zone. This regulation is strictly enforced in Germany. Travelers whose passports do not meet this requirement may have their travel disrupted and may even be denied entry into Germany. As a U.S. citizen, you may enter Germany for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. Your entry into any Schengen country begins the 90-day limit for the entire Schengen area. For further details about travel into and within Schengen countries, please see our Schengen fact sheet. You may also contact the German Embassy in Washington, or German consulates in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, or San Francisco to obtain the most current visa information.
If you are transiting Germany en route to other countries, make sure you know all of the entry and exit requirements for your final destination. If you don’t have the right documentation, you might be denied boarding to your connecting flight. For example, some countries (e.g., South Africa) require a certain number of blank visa pages, or more than six months validity remaining on your passport.
We are unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to, or foreign residents of Germany.
You can find information about dual nationality or the prevention of international parental child abduction on our website. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.
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