Ordinary passport · short-term tourism · Northern Europe
Germany passport to United Kingdom
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Research snapshot: 2026-09-23 · Evidence tier: verified
Before arrival and documents
Passport valid throughout the stay. Evidence of intention to leave, sufficient funds and ability to pay for return/onward travel. Special rules apply when travelling from Ireland or Crown Dependencies. Obtain ETA before departure; each traveller needs their own authorization.
Conditions and evidence
Ordinary tourist scope, no assumed UK immigration status. Online visa applications are not counted as a separate eTA/arrival-registration step.
Sources attached to this route
- Check if you can get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) - GOV.UKChecked 2026-09-22
- Visit the UK as a Standard VisitorChecked 2026-09-22
- Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UKChecked 2026-09-22
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