Travelling to Germany: Do I need an ETIAS?

Nationals of countries outside the European Union must obtain an ETIAS travel permit to enter Germany, even for a short tourist stay or stopover.

Stay of less than 90 days: ETIAS is sufficient

Travelers from eligible countries will not need a Schengen visa if they plan to stay in Germany for less than 90 days. The ETIAS will replace traditional formalities: a simple electronic authorization linked to the passport will allow entry into the country.

How do I apply for ETIAS?

The procedure is 100% online. All you have to do is fill in a short ETIAS form, providing :

• a valid passport,
• a bank card,
• an email address.

The form takes just a few minutes to complete. We recommend you apply at least 8 days before departure, as processing times may vary.

Stopover or connecting flight in Germany: ETIAS mandatory

Even without crossing the German border, a stopover at the airport requires ETIAS if the traveler comes from an affected country. No printed document is required: the authorization is recorded electronically.

ETIAS Award for Germany

The cost is €7 (standard rate when the program opens). The payment is only done online by credit card. No request will be processed without validation of payment.