Do Germany passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

How we checked

On 7 Oct 2026 we checked this rule against the official sources of the United Kingdom, chiefly Home Office (UK) — Immigration Rules, published on GOV.UK. Two independent checks reached the same result.

Before the check, public visa data (as of 17 Feb 2026) said: electronic travel authorization, up to 180 days. The official source shows: electronic travel authorization, up to 6 months per entry, and that is what this page shows.

How verification works and what each status means: methodology.

Before you travel

Entry rules change, sometimes without notice, and border officials make the final decision. Confirm the requirements for your trip with the official immigration website or embassy of the United Kingdom. This page covers short visits for tourism or business.

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• All destinations for Germany passport holders
• United Kingdom: entry rules for every passport