Are you travelling to Germany as a tourist, on business, for studies, to work, or maybe to join family members who live there?
There are lots of different reasons British citizens want to travel to, or move to Germany and the German government has provided a lot of helpful information, to help you to understand which visa you need based on your individual situation.
All British citizens are allowed to travel to Germany and the whole Schengen area without a visa for 90 days in any 180 day period. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training.
For those that want to stay longer in Germany, or find out options on future longer stays or living in Germany, below is a list of useful links to pages that we have checked, that should help you with most of what you are looking for.
If you were living in Germany at the end of transition on 31st December 2020, and you are covered by the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, you do not need a visa.
UK performing artists no longer have free movement rights to travel and work across the EU. Those wanting to work or tour in Germany should inform themselves of the specific requirements and responsibilities, links listed below.
The Vander Elst Visa is also worth considering for third country nationals who are employees of EU companies and wish to to work on temporary assignments, links listed below.
Visa Navigator
Which visa do I need for Germany?
https://visa.diplo.de/en/index.html#/vib
Visa Navigator – Visa Categories
https://visa.diplo.de/en/index.html#/vib/kurzinfo
Do I need a visa?
This article tells you whether you need a visa for Germany.
https://uk.diplo.de/uk-en/02/visa/do-i-need-a-visa/2442126?openAccordionId=item-2442128-0-panel
Visa information – Visa Services at the German Missions in the UK
https://uk.diplo.de/uk-en/02/visa
German missions in the United Kingdom
https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/aussenpolitik/laenderinformationen/grossbritannien-node/unitedkingdom-gr/218924?openAccordionId=item-236048-0-panel
FAQ and other important information
https://uk.diplo.de/uk-en/02/visa/visa-faq/2442852?openAccordionId=item-2463630-13-panel
UK performing artists
https://www.touring-artists.info/en/ressourcen/brexit/uk-to-germany
https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/musicians-working-and-touring-in-the-european-union/
https://musiciansunion.org.uk/working-performing/working-overseas/working-in-the-eu
Vander Elst Visa
Germany has a specific Visa for this, which you apply for in your host EU country.
https://www.zoll.de/EN/Businesses/Work/Foreign-domiciled-employers-posting/Residence-title/Nationals-of-third-countries/uebersicht_aufenthaltstitel.htm
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A61993CJ0043