Nuremberg Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Citizens of EU/EEA countries, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Israel, and most Latin American countries may enter without a visa for tourism, family visits, or business meetings.
Entry is granted at the discretion of border police. Proof of onward ticket and accommodation (e.g., confirmation of Nuremberg hotels) is commonly requested.
From mid-2025, visa-exempt travelers will need to obtain ETIAS approval before boarding flights, trains, or buses bound for Nuremberg.
Cost: Approximate fee: €7 for travelers aged 18, 70, free for minors and seniors.
ETIAS is not a visa. It is pre-travel authorization tied to your passport.
Travelers holding passports from countries not on the visa-exempt list must obtain a Schengen short-stay visa in advance.
Visa holders are normally asked to show hotel reservation or letter of invitation, travel medical insurance, and proof of funds upon arrival in Nuremberg.
Arrival Process
Nuremberg's compact airport has one arrivals hall. The main rail station (Hauptbahnhof Nürnberg) has a dedicated passport control area beneath the tracks. Expect a queue of 5, 20 minutes during peak times.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
Germany applies EU-wide customs rules. Arrivals from outside the EU must use the red channel if carrying goods above duty-free limits.
Prohibited Items
- Counterfeit goods, subject to confiscation and fines
- Meat and dairy products from outside the EU, risk of animal disease
Restricted Items
- Medications containing narcotics, carry physician's letter plus prescription in German translation
Health Requirements
Germany does not require COVID-19 tests or vaccination certificates for entry. Routine vaccinations remain recommended.
Recommended Vaccinations
- Standard childhood immunizations (MMR, DTP)
- Hepatitis A for certain long-stay travellers
- Seasonal influenza
Health Insurance
Travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 is mandatory for visa nationals and strongly advised for all others; German hospitals will ask for payment guarantees without proof of coverage.
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Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
EU minors need passport or EU ID. Non-EU minors must have their own passport plus parental consent letter if traveling alone or with one parent. Letter should include contact details and be translated into German or English. Border police in Nuremberg may request birth certificates.
Dogs, cats, and ferrets require microchip, rabies vaccination at least 21 days prior, and EU pet passport or EU animal health certificate. Entry is via an approved Travellers' Point of Entry; Nuremberg Airport has a vet on call for inspections.
Tourists wishing to stay beyond 90 days must apply for a national residence permit at the Nürnberg Ausländerbehörde (Königstorgraben 7) before the 90th day. Common grounds include employment, study, or family reunification.
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