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title: Germany visa for citizens of Australia
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# Germany visa for citizens of Australia

Citizens of Australia can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free short tourist visit
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Proof of funds:** May be requested to show sufficient funds for the stay and return journey.

## How to apply

1. **Check visa exemption** — Australian passport holders are listed as not requiring an entry visa for Germany.
2. **Carry the passport** — Travel with a valid Australian national passport meeting the validity and issuance-age conditions.
3. **Present supporting evidence if requested** — Border authorities may request evidence of the visit purpose, circumstances, and sufficient funds.
4. **Complete border registration** — As a non-EU traveler, provide fingerprints and a facial image under EES at entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Australian national passport** (Identity): Must be valid at least three months beyond planned departure from Germany and issued within the last ten years.
- **Evidence of visit purpose and circumstances** (Travel, optional): May be requested in certain cases.
- **Evidence of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested for maintenance during the stay and financing the return trip; no fixed daily rates.
- **Health insurance covering return transport** (Supporting, optional): Official source advises obtaining it; it is not stated as mandatory for this visa-free route.

## Proof of funds


Sufficient funds may be requested; the amount depends on the type and length of stay, with no fixed daily rates.

## Good to know

- The general visa-free rule limits Schengen stays to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Germany's official visa table notes that bilateral visa-waiver agreements may permit longer stays under certain circumstances; the relevant German mission should be consulted.
- Gainful employment is not permitted during the visa-free stay.
- EES is fully operational and records fingerprints and a facial image for applicable non-EU short-stay travelers.
- Health insurance covering return transport is advised, but the official source does not state it is mandatory for this route.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Australia need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Australia can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free short tourist visit.

### How long can citizens of Australia stay in Germany?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Australia need for Germany?

Valid Australian national passport; Evidence of visit purpose and circumstances; Evidence of sufficient funds; Health insurance covering return transport.

### How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

At least 3 months.

## Sources

- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- [Visa for Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/buergerservice/faq/606848-606848)
- Digitale Erfassung der Einreise in den Schengenraum (EES) (germany.info, third-party site)

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