Travellers do not need a visa for Business or Tourism stays up to 90 days. Travellers need a visa for longer stays.

The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border process for non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay (up to 90 days within 180 days). No advance action is required.

Travellers should allow additional time at passport control, especially during busy travel seasons. At passport control, travellers provide a facial photo and/or fingerprints. Passports are no longer stamped. Self-service kiosks may be available at some airports and border entries.

Travellers need a valid passport to enter Germany. The traveller's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveller's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveller's departure from Germany.

Travellers with passports including a signature section must ensure the signature section is signed. This requirement does not apply to travellers with passports that do not include a signature section.

Travellers are recommended to have travel health insurance when visiting Germany. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.

Travellers should check with their airline for pet transport requirements before travelling, as policies differ.

Dogs and cats travelling into the EU from outside the EU must meet entry requirements that vary by country of origin. Pets must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Additional requirements may apply depending on where travel originates.

Travellers can check the specific requirements for their country of origin on the EU government's pet travel page.

Travellers bringing other animals should check the national rules of their destination country directly.