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title: Germany visa for citizens of Portugal
description: Citizens of Portugal can visit Germany without a visa. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-04
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# Germany visa for citizens of Portugal

Citizens of Portugal 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
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Carry a valid identity document** — Carry a valid Portuguese national identity card or passport when crossing the German border.
2. **Enter Germany without a visa** — Enter Germany under EU free-movement rules; no visa or equivalent formality is required.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Portuguese national identity card or passport** (Identity): One alternative document is sufficient; German guidance requires EU citizens to carry a valid identity card or passport.

## Good to know

- EU free-movement rules apply to Portuguese citizens; third-country 90/180, funds, onward-ticket, passport-validity, and employment restrictions were not applied.
- EES biometric registration does not apply to EU nationals.
- For longer stays, EU citizens generally need no residence title; registration and purpose-specific proof requirements may arise depending on circumstances.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Portugal can visit Germany without a visa.

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

Valid Portuguese national identity card or passport.

## Sources

- [Visa-Bestimmungen für EU-Bürger](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/fragenkatalog-node/606774-606774)
- [Übersicht zur Visumpflicht bzw. -freiheit bei Einreise in die Bundesrepublik Deutschland](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/visa-und-aufenthalt/staatenliste-zur-visumpflicht-207820)
- [Visumhandbuch: Freizügigkeit der Unionsbürger](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/resource/blob/207816/941d6b6ea53760b532a8fbedf3564bc0/visumhandbuch-data.pdf)
- Digital registration of entry into the Schengen area (EES) (germany.info, third-party site)

## More

- [Germany visa for every passport](/visa/germany)
- [Every destination for Portugal passport holders](/visa/passport/portugal)