Historic town with cobble stone street in Germany

Customs requirements for Germany

Reasons for travelCustoms requirements
Holiday/Temporary stayIf you are travelling to Germany for a holiday you will need to provide a copy of your passport and your inbound and outbound flight details
StudentsIf you are travelling to Germany to study you will need to provide a copy of your passport, your flight details and official proof of residence or rental agreement/registration in Germany
Returning residentIf you are a resident who is returning to Germany to live, you will need to provide a copy of your passport, your flight details, official proof of residence or rental agreement/registration in Germany, as well as evidence of you living abroad such as an employment contract or lease and confirmation of deregistration if you were previously registered in Germany
Working AbroadIf you are travelling to Germany for work you will need to provide a copy of your passport, your flight details and official proof of residence or rental agreement in Germany
RelocationIf you are emigrating to Gerrmany you will need to provide a copy of your passport, your flight details, official proof of residence or rental agreement in Germany, and evidence of living abroad such as an employment contract or lease