Germany
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to the United Kingdom, German citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 10 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the ETA, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in Germany
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- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Düsseldorf
Willi-Becker-Allee 10, 40227 Düsseldorf
Today · Closed - Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Stuttgart
70173 Stuttgart, Königstraße 52
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Hanover
30159 Hannover, c/o Busuttil & Company GmbH, Ernst-August-Platz 10
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Hamburg (20354 Hamburg)
20354 Hamburg, Warburgstr. 8
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- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Frankfurt am Main
60315 Frankfurt am Main, Große Gallusstr. 14
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Dresden
01277 Dresden, Glashütter Straße 104, c/o Dan Marten Consulting GmbH
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Bremen
Herrlichkeit 5-6, 28199 Bremen
no hours on record
British citizens travelling to Germany
United KingdomGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Germany to the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long German citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
German citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How German citizens apply
German citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for German citizens
Ireland admits German citizens visa-free.
British citizens travelling to Germany
Germany admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, German citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
How long can German citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
German citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can German citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; German citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.