Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Have your travel documents ready for the destination’s entry checks.
During your visit
If you plan to stay longer than 90 days in Germany, check the residence conditions and local reporting or registration rules.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Germany at a glance
- Capital
- Berlin
- Currency
- EUR
- Calling code
- +49
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Switzerland need a visa for Germany?
Travelers visiting Germany for tourism with an ordinary passport from Switzerland do not need a visa. Swiss citizens have residence rights in Germany under the EU–Switzerland free-movement agreement. The Swiss FDFA says temporary stays of up to 90 days normally do not require residence registration, though local police reporting may apply; longer stays, work or taking up residence require checking host-country registration and permit rules.
How long can I stay in Germany?
Swiss citizens have residence rights in Germany under the EU–Switzerland free-movement agreement. The Swiss FDFA says temporary stays of up to 90 days normally do not require residence registration, though local police reporting may apply; longer stays, work or taking up residence require checking host-country registration and permit rules.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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