Travel corridorUnited Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Germany.
No visa — but citizens of Germany typically need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) for the United Kingdom, applied for online before travel.
UK ETA required since April 2025
Routes for the United Kingdom last verified 10 Jun 2026 against official sources.
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): 5 required documents — see the checklist.
How to get your documents
How to get: Valid passport
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
- Issued by
- National passport authority
- Typical cost
- $20–$150
- Typical time
- 1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: Digital photo
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
- Issued by
- Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
- Typical cost
- $5–$15
- Typical time
- Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: Contact and travel details
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
- Issued by
- Airline / travel agent
- Typical cost
- free–$30 for a reservation
- Typical time
- Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: Payment card
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
- Issued by
- Destination consulate / payment provider
- Typical cost
- Varies by visa
- Typical time
- Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: ETA per traveller
This is a destination- or programme-specific supporting document. Follow the exact instruction on the official consulate or immigration checklist for your visa; if it is unclear, contact the consulate or visa application centre for guidance on how to obtain it.
- Issued by
- Destination consulate / immigration authority
- Typical cost
- Varies
- Typical time
- Varies
Verified 11 Jun 2026
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