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Do Australian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Australia passport holders can enter Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
What Australia passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
Germany is in the Schengen area, so days spent in any Schengen country count toward the same limit. Use the Schengen 90/180 calculator to check how many days you have left.
Australia is one of 93 passports in the “visa-free” group for Germany. See the full Germany visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Europe for Australia passport holders
Germany is one of 112 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Australia passport, which ranks #7 worldwide with a mobility score of 161. Of 46 destinations in Europe, 45 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 30 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Australia passport holders can enter Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Australia passport holders stay in Germany?
Up to 90 days without a visa, counted within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.
Do Germany citizens need a visa for Australia?
Germany passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Australia, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
Germany visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Germany before you book.