Germany Travel Guide

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Passports

Passport valid for length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Passport Notes

Germany is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays not exceeding 90 days in a six-month period; stay begins when nationals enter any of the Schengen countries.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).

Travel Warnings

Most visits to Germany are trouble-free.

German authorities have confirmed that beansprouts and other shoots are the most likely source of the E.coli outbreak in Germany. The Foreign office in the UK advises that visitors continue to avoid eating raw bean sprouts and shoots.

There is a general threat from terrorism in Germany. Such attacks could be indiscriminate, including in public places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK has been aware of British nationals who have been arrested for possessing counterfeit currency. They advise against changing currency anywhere other than banks or legitimate Bureaux de Change.

Carry your passport with you at all times. German police have the right to ask to see identification.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

For European visitors who are taken ill or have an accident during a visit to Germany, free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available – in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). For non-EEA citizens, insurance is highly recommended. The emergency telephone number is 112.

Vaccinations

Special Notes