Before you go
Entry requirements
For U.S. passport holders on a vacation. Other passport? Your advisor will check for you.
Germany
No visa (Schengen area)- Check your passport. Valid at least 3 months beyond the day you leave the Schengen area. At least 1 blank page for stamps.
- Nothing to apply for. Free.
- Know your stay. Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries combined.
- ETIAS (the EU's future online travel authorization, similar to ESTA) is NOT in operation yet. The EU says it will announce the start date several months before launch. There is nothing to apply for today; any site taking ETIAS applications now is not official.
Official ETIAS page (europa.eu) ›
Last verified Oct 12, 2026.
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Entry rules change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm before you travel. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
