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Citizens of other European Union countries need only a valid national ID to enter Germany. Citizens of Australia, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, the United States, and several other countries need a valid passport and can stay for up to 90 days without a visa. Most other nationalities must have a passport and valid visa. Some might also be required to show proof of onward passage PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all except: (a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card; (b) holders of national ID cards issued to nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland. VISAS: Required by all except the following for periods not exceeding three months: (a) nationals referred to in the chart and those referred to under passport exemptions above; (b) nationals of American Samoa, Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Island, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep), Latvia, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue, Norfolk Island, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela and US Virgin Islands for stays of up to three months; (c) passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding confirmed onward tickets and travel documents. However, the following nationals always need a visa even if transiting by the same aircraft:* Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Ethiopia, Eritrea, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey. Visitors should check with the Embassy (or Consular section at Embassy). Note: * A transit visa is not required by some nationals if in possession of a residence permit or visa for an EU country. Contact nearest German Embassy or Consulate for more information. Types of visa and cost: A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits as either a Short-term or Travel, Airport Transit or Transit visa. As prices are dependent on type, length of validity of visa and exchange rate, visitors are advised to contact their local Embassy directly. Note: Spouses and children of EU nationals (providing spouse’s passport and the original marriage certificate is produced) and nationals of some other countries receive their visas free of charge (enquire at Embassy for details). Validity: Short-stay (single- and multiple-entry): valid for six months from date of issue for stays of maximum 90 days per entry or for one year from date of entry for stays of maximum 90 days in one half year. Transit (single- and multiple-entry): valid for a maximum of five days per entry, including the day of arrival. Visas cannot be extended and a new application must be made each time. Application to: Consulate or Consular section at Embassy (see Contact Addresses section). Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first (if they have no main destination). All first-time applicants must apply in person. Due to the high volume of visa applications, the Embassy has introduced a number system and on
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