NEWS

Dear customers and business partners,

Please make sure to check the currently applicable entry regulations before each planned trip (e.g., on the website of the Federal Foreign Office or the respective website of the destination country).
Click here for the country overview from the Federal Foreign Office.

Since 05.03.2025 – UK: Application for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) will be possible for German and other EU citizens. From 04/2025, it will be mandatory to enter the UK.
from 01.04.2025 NAMIBIA: German tourists require an e-visa to enter Namibia
Since 01.2025 – CUBA: Application for an e-visa replaces the need for a tourist card.
Since 01.2025 – ISRAEL: Application for an electronic entry permit is mandatory for visa-free travelers.
30.11.2024 – CHINA: Temporary visa-free entry for stays of up to 30 days for tourists and business travelers from 38 countries, including Germany.
01.09.2024 – CAMBODIA: When entering by air, an additional electronic Arrival Card must be applied for (earliest 7 days before entry).
15.07.2024 – THAILAND: German citizens, among others, can enter visa-free as tourists and business travelers for stays of up to 60 days.
12.12.2023 – CHINA: Temporary visa-free entry for stays of up to 15 days for tourists and business travelers.
11.08.2023 – CHINA: No in-person appearance required for applying for single or double-entry visas for the time being.
02.08.2023 – USA: ESTA application is not possible if you have traveled to Cuba after 01/2021.