Comprehensive visa requirements for travelers to Germany from different countries
Last updated: February 24, 2026
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay
EU freedom of movement
Indefinite right of residence under EU law. Registration with Einwohnermeldeamt required within 14 days of establishing primary residence.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within any 180-day period across entire Schengen Area
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within any 180-day period across entire Schengen Area
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within any 180-day period across entire Schengen Area
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen 90/180 rule
Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.
Unlimited. EU citizens may reside indefinitely with registration for stays beyond 3 months.
Unlimited stay. Denmark and Germany are both EU/Schengen members - full freedom of movement.
Unlimited stay. Finland and Germany are both EU/Schengen members - full freedom of movement.
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.
EU freedom of movement
EU freedom of movement
Unlimited stay. Ireland and Germany are both EU members - full freedom of movement.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period. Combined across all Schengen countries.
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen 90/180 rule
Unlimited stay. Norway is EEA/Schengen; Germany is EU/Schengen. Full freedom of movement.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
EU freedom of movement
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen 90/180 rule
Unlimited stay. Romania and Germany are both EU/Schengen members - full freedom of movement.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay
EU freedom of movement
Unlimited stay. Sweden and Germany are both EU/Schengen members - full freedom of movement.
EU/EFTA free movement (Agreement on Free Movement of Persons)
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period. Biometric passport required.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period on Type C Schengen visa.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Schengen visa required. Apply at German Embassy/Consulate.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa required; 90/180 rule
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
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Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.
