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Romania passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Romania

Visa-freeEU free-movement entry

Citizens of Romania can visit Germany without a visa.

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Key facts

Entry routeVisa-free · EU free-movement entry
How to applyNo visa needed — just go
Government feeNo visa fee

How to apply

  1. 1

    Carry an accepted identity document

    Travel with either a valid passport or national identity card.

  2. 2

    Enter Germany without a visa

    Romanian EU citizens may enter Germany without a visa under free-movement rules.

Documents checklist

Identity

  • Valid Romanian passport or Romanian national identity card

    One alternative is sufficient; the document must be valid on the travel day.

Good to know

  • This is an EU free-movement route, not a third-country short-stay visa-waiver route. No true route maximum is established; longer residence is governed by free-movement conditions, with permanent residence after at least five years of uninterrupted legal residence.

FAQ

Do citizens of Romania need a visa for Germany?

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

What documents do citizens of Romania need for Germany?

Valid Romanian passport or Romanian national identity card.

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