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🇦🇺 Does an Australian need a visa for Germany 🇩🇪?
No. Australian passport holders can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Australian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Germany or its official government website before you travel.
Germany is in the Schengen Area: the visa-free days count across all 29 Schengen countries together, within any 180-day period — not per country.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Germany at a glance
Capital: Berlin · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: German · Calling code: +49
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Germany: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 13 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Germany uses plug types C, F, Australia uses I.
Your embassy in Germany
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Germany, contact the embassy of Australia:
- Embassy of Australia, Berlin · germany.embassy.gov.au
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇩🇪 German passport holders visiting Australia: German passport holders do not need a visa for Australia, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The Australian passport at a glance
All destinations for Australia passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Germany →
Questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Australian passport holders can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can an Australian stay in Germany without a visa?
Up to 90 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a German need a visa for Australia?
German passport holders do not need a visa for Australia, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.