Residency Visa-free stays German United States
Do German citizens need a visa for United States?
No visa, up to 90 days
No. German citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days per visit without a visa.Entry: 90 days ESTA.
How the days are counted
The limit applies to each visit. Leaving and coming straight back does not guarantee a fresh allowance, and a pattern of back-to-back stays can be refused at the border.
Staying longer than a holiday?
Visa days are one count. Long stays can also start a tax residency clock. See how Residency tracks tax residency.
Entry rules change, and border officers have the final say. Confirm with the United States's official immigration site before you travel.
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