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🇬🇧 Does a British need a visa for Germany 🇩🇪?
No. British passport holders can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for British 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, the United Kingdom uses G.
Your embassy in Germany
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Germany, contact the embassy of the United Kingdom:
- Embassy of the United Kingdom, Berlin · gov.uk
- British Consulate General Dusseldorf · gov.uk
- British Consulate General Munich · gov.uk
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 the United Kingdom: German passport holders do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The British passport at a glance
All destinations for United Kingdom passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Germany →
Questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Germany?
British passport holders can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can a British 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 the United Kingdom?
German passport holders do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.