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Germany passport to United States
Germany passport holders don't need a visa for United States, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- United States lets 46 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Germany is one of them.
- Germany passports get “eTA” at 11 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: United States passports also enter Germany without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to United States
Open to Germany passports near United States
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec51 × 51 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
GermanyUnited States- Typical duration
- 9.5 hours
- From
- FRA · DUS · MUC
- To
- ATL · JFK · ORD
Airlines Lufthansa, United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Berlin
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Germany
Country profile
Capital
Berlin
Population
83.5 million
Area
357,021 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
German
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
16.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
19.8%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- German85.4%
- other/stateless/unspecified8.3%
- Turkish1.8%
- Ukrainian1.4%
- Syrian1.1%
- Romanian1%
- Other1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+1
Airports
JFK · MIA · LAX · ORD
Highlights
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Canyon
- Yellowstone
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Manhattan
Germany · eTA
FAQ
Does a Germany passport need a visa for United States?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
United States typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 51 × 51 mm. Confirm with a United States mission.
What about a United States passport entering Germany?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for United States as a visitor?
B-1/B-2 or ESTA：ESTA usually 90 days; B visas often 6 months。VWP passports use ESTA. Others file DS-160, pay, and interview at a mission.