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Visa requirements for Germany

Who can enter Germany, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 138 countries can enter Germany without a visa in advance. All 138 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

138 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
104 visa required

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

138 nationalities

Visa required in advance

104 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany

Germany has 73 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral Treasury
Aachen Chapel of Hungary
Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch
Altes Museum
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke
Artists' Colony in Darmstadt
Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces
Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
Berlin Modernism Housing Estates
Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura
Church of St. George
Classical Weimar
Collegiate Church, Castle, and Old Town of Quedlinburg
Cologne Cathedral
Dancer of Pergamon
Danevirke
Dessau
Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm
Ernst Ludwig House
Ernst-August-Stollen
Fagus Factory
Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment)
Grünhirscher Stollen
Hanseatic City of Lübeck
Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar
Jewish-Medieval Heritage of Erfurt
Lower German Limes
Luther Memorials in Eisleben and Wittenberg
Marceau-Denkmal
Margravial Opera House
Maulbronn Monastery
Messel pit
Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz Water Management System
Moravian Church Settlements
Museum Island
Muskau Park
Napoleonsturm
Naumburg Cathedral and the High Medieval Cultural Landscape of the Rivers Saale and Unstrut
Old town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof
Ore Mountain Mining Region
Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin
Princely Abbey of Corvey
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Reichenau Island
Residence Ensemble Schwerin
Rhine Gorge
Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier UNESCO World Heritage Site
ShUM Sites of Speyer, Worms and Mainz
Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus District with Chilehaus
Speyer Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church at Hildesheim
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier
The Great Spa Towns of Europe
The Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria: Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Schachen and Herrenchiemsee
Tiefer Georg-Stollen
Town Hall and Roland on the Marketplace of Bremen
Town of Bamberg
Upper German-Raetian Limes
Völklingen Ironworks
Wadden Sea
Wartburg
Water Management System of Augsburg
Wieskirche
Würzburg Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square
Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex
borders of the Roman Empire
prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Germany?

It depends on your passport. 138 nationalities can enter Germany without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Germany?

August, based on Berlin's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Germany?

Euro (EUR). 1 USD is approximately 0.89 EUR.

What side of the road does Germany drive on?

Germany drives on the right.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Germany have?

73: Aachen Cathedral, Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen Chapel of Hungary, Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch, Altes Museum, Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe, Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke, Artists' Colony in Darmstadt, and more.

What is the emergency number in Germany?

110 / 112.

What time zone is Germany in?

Berlin (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Berlin?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), about 19 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Germany

Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Western and Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north with the Alps to the south. Its 16 constituent states have a total population of over 83 million, making it the most populous member state of the European Union (EU). Germany borders Denmark to the north; Poland and the Czech Republic to the east; Austria and Switzerland to the south; and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its main financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr.

CapitalBerlin

RegionWestern Europe

Population83.5M

Area357,114 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesGerman

Calling code+49

Drives on theright

TimezoneBerlin (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBerlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 19 km

Emergency number110 / 112

UNESCO sites73

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,496 (2025)

Tourist arrivals12.4M (2020)

Climate in Berlin

Warmest August, coolest December, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Berlin, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.7°C	1.2°C	40mm	123h
February	8.5°C	3.2°C	101mm	132h
March	9.3°C	1°C	34mm	248h
April	16°C	4.3°C	4mm	349h
May	17.4°C	7.2°C	45mm	316h
June	23.9°C	13.8°C	51mm	349h
July	23°C	13.7°C	59mm	364h
August	27.4°C	17°C	39mm	336h
September	20.8°C	10.8°C	59mm	269h
October	14.1°C	8.7°C	63mm	166h
November	9.7°C	4.5°C	18mm	143h
December	5.6°C	1.1°C	27mm	118h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Germany is the largest country in Central Europe. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, innovative inventions, its old-world charm and Gemütlichkeit (cosiness). Discard any perceptions of Germany as being homogeneous; a country of surprising regional diversity awaits your presence. Many tourists visit Germany to experience European history and the diverse German landscape. German culture, outdoor activities, German holidays and festivities, the countryside and rural areas, and the German cities are identified as being big draws for visitors.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral Treasury
Aachen Chapel of Hungary
Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch
Altes Museum
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke
Artists' Colony in Darmstadt
Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces
Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Reformationstag

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

November 18, 2026Buß- und Bettag

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