Do I need a visa? Visa check
Updated: November 2026
Choose destination and nationality: you see at once who needs a visa for that country, which visa types exist, what they cost and how long processing takes. The information applies to applicants living in Germany; only the embassies and authorities of the destination country are binding.
Overview: visa requirements by destination
Visa for the United Kingdom
Since 2025 all non-British nationals need either an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or a visa.
Visa for the USA
German citizens and nationals of Visa Waiver countries travel with ESTA (up to 90 days, tourism/business).
Visa for Canada
German and EU citizens: eTA (CAD 7) for air travel, up to 6 months.
Visa for Australia
Everyone except Australians and New Zealanders needs a visa.
Visa for New Zealand
German and EU citizens: NZeTA (NZD 17 app / NZD 23 web) plus International Visitor Levy NZD 100, up to 3 months.
Visa for China
German citizens travel visa-free for up to 30 days since 2024 (extended to 31 Dec 2026).
Visa for Japan
German, EU and citizens of 70 countries travel visa-free for up to 90 days.
Visa for Turkey
Germans: visa-free up to 90 days in 180. Russians, Ukrainians, Kazakhs: visa-free (Russians 60 days, Ukrainians and Kazakhs 90 days).
Visa for Ireland
Ireland is not part of Schengen.
Visa for Ukraine
Germans and EU citizens: visa-free up to 90 days in 180. Russians: visa requirement with special permission since 2022. Kazakhs, Turks, US citizens and many others: visa-free.
Visa for Belarus
Germans and citizens of 38 European countries travel visa-free for up to 30 days since 2024 (extended to 31 Dec 2026), entering via Minsk airport or a land border.
Visa for Germany
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Poland
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Czechia
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for the Netherlands
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Austria
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Belgium
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Bulgaria
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Croatia
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Cyprus
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Denmark
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Estonia
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Finland
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for France
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Greece
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Hungary
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Italy
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Latvia
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Lithuania
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Luxembourg
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Malta
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Portugal
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Romania
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Slovakia
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Slovenia
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Spain
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa for Sweden
German and EU citizens travel visa-free.
Visa check – FAQ
Does a German residence permit replace a visa?
For travel within the Schengen area, yes – up to 90 days in 180. For the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia and other non-Schengen countries, no: your nationality decides.
Where do I apply if I live in Germany?
Usually at the embassy, consulate or visa centre of the destination country in Germany. The exact place is listed on each country page under “Where to apply”.
What does the agency's help cost?
The initial assessment (30 minutes) is free, a document check costs from €150, full case support from €490. Government fees are added.