Austria passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Austria

Visa-freeEU free-movement entry

Citizens of Austria can visit Germany without a visa.

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 · EU free-movement entry
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Government fee	No visa fee
Biometrics	Not required

How to apply

1
Carry an accepted identity document
Carry a valid passport or national identity card.
2
Enter Germany without a visa
Austrian citizens are EU citizens and do not need a visa to visit Germany.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid passport OR valid national identity card
One alternative identity document is required; official guidance advises EU/Schengen citizens to carry one.

Good to know

This is an EU free-movement route, not a third-country Schengen visa-waiver route.
EU citizens may visit, live, or work in Germany without a visa; longer residence is subject to applicable free-movement conditions and local registration requirements.
EES biometric registration does not apply to EU citizens.
Internal border checks may still occur, so carry the identity document.

FAQ

Do citizens of Austria need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Austria can visit Germany without a visa. Visa type: EU free-movement entry.

What documents do citizens of Austria need for Germany?

Valid passport OR valid national identity card.

Sources

Visa-Bestimmungen für EU-Bürger
Übersicht zur Visumpflicht bzw. -freiheit bei Einreise in die Bundesrepublik Deutschland
The Schengen Agreement
Digital registration of entry into the Schengen area (EES) (germany.info, third-party site)

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