Germany will continue allowing citizens from 62 countries outside the European Union and Schengen Area to enter without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days in 2026, according to the German Federal Foreign Office.

The policy, outlined in the government's official visa requirements list, permits eligible travelers to visit Germany for tourism, business meetings, or family visits for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. The exemption does not authorize employment.

Among the countries included are several of Germany's closest economic and diplomatic partners, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Israel.

Citizens of a smaller group of visa-exempt countries may also enter Germany without a visa and apply for certain residence permits after arrival, subject to German immigration rules.

Countries eligible for visa-free entry to Germany in 2026:

    Albania

    Andorra

    Antigua and Barbuda

    Argentina

    Australia

    Bahamas

    Barbados

    Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Brazil

    Brunei

    Canada

    Chile

    Colombia

    Costa Rica

    Dominica

    El Salvador

    Georgia

    Grenada

    Guatemala

    Honduras

    Hong Kong

    Israel

    Japan

    Kiribati

    Kosovo

    Macao

    Malaysia

    Marshall Islands

    Mauritius

    Mexico

    Micronesia

    Moldova

    Monaco

    Montenegro

    New Zealand

    North Macedonia

    Nicaragua

    Palau

    Panama

    Paraguay

    Peru

    Saint Kitts and Nevis

    Saint Lucia

    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

    Samoa

    San Marino

    Serbia

    Seychelles

    Singapore

    Solomon Islands

    South Korea

    Taiwan

    Timor-Leste

    Tonga

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Tuvalu

    Ukraine

    United Arab Emirates

    United States

    Uruguay

    Vanuatu

    Vatican City

    Venezuela

Short-term stays

Travelers from these countries may visit Germany visa-free for short-term stays but must comply with the 90-day limit within any 180-day period. Those intending to work or remain longer generally need the appropriate visa or residence authorisation.

Source: Gulf News