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Do German citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Passport Germany
Destination United Kingdom

Germany passport holders can enter the United Kingdom without a visa for up to 180 days.

Answer Visa-free 180 days

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
180 days
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What Germany passport holders need to do

  1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
  3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

Germany is one of 35 passports in the “visa-free” group for the United Kingdom. See the full United Kingdom visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Europe for Germany passport holders

The United Kingdom is one of 126 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Germany passport, which ranks #3 worldwide with a mobility score of 165. Of 45 destinations in Europe, 44 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Albania Visa-free 90 days
Andorra Visa-free –
Austria Visa-free –
Belarus Visa-free 30 days
Belgium Visa-free –
Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free 90 days
Bulgaria Visa-free –
Croatia Visa-free –
Cyprus Visa-free –
Czech Republic Visa-free –
Denmark Visa-free –
Estonia Visa-free –

All visa-free countries for the Germany passport

Frequently asked questions

Do German citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Germany passport holders can enter the United Kingdom without a visa for up to 180 days.

How long can Germany passport holders stay in the United Kingdom?

Up to 180 days without a visa.

Do United Kingdom citizens need a visa for Germany?

United Kingdom passport holders can enter Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom before you book.