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Germany will continue to grant visa-free access to citizens of 62 countries outside the European Union (EU) and Schengen Area for short visits in 2026, according to the German Federal Foreign Office.

Under the policy, eligible travellers can enter Germany without a visa for tourism, business meetings or family visits for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. However, the visa exemption does not permit visitors to take up employment during their stay.

The list includes several of Germany’s major diplomatic and economic partners, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Israel.

In addition, citizens of a smaller group of visa-exempt countries may be allowed to apply for certain residence permits after arriving in Germany, subject to the country’s immigration regulations.

Countries eligible for visa-free travel to Germany in 2026

The countries whose citizens can travel to Germany without a visa for short stays are:

Albania

Andorra

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Australia

Bahamas

Barbados

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Brazil

Brunei

Canada

Chile

Colombia

Costa Rica

Dominica

El Salvador

Georgia

Grenada

Guatemala

Honduras

Hong Kong

Israel

Japan

Kiribati

Kosovo

Macao

Malaysia

Marshall Islands

Mauritius

Mexico

Micronesia

Moldova

Monaco

Montenegro

New Zealand

North Macedonia

Nicaragua

Palau

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Samoa

San Marino

Serbia

Seychelles

Singapore

Solomon Islands

South Korea

Taiwan

Timor-Leste

Tonga

Trinidad and Tobago

Tuvalu

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United States

Uruguay

Vanuatu

Vatican City

Venezuela

Travellers from these countries must comply with the 90-day limit within a rolling 180-day period. Those planning to work or stay longer must obtain the appropriate visa or residence permit before or after arrival, depending on their nationality and eligibility.

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