Ukraine→Germany
Ukraine to Germany
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
You may stay in Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Any stay longer than 90 days requires a visa.
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, you must travel with a notarised letter of parental consent.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, check that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Germany.
Arrange travel insurance before you depart: travel insurance is a condition of entry and you must have it when you arrive.
Have evidence of your onward plans ready: you should book and be able to show a return flight and a hotel booking, and be prepared to show you have sufficient funds for your stay.
What happens at the border?
No vaccinations are required or recommended for travel from Ukraine to Germany.
Germany does not require an arrival registration or an entry card for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Germany for tourism?
No — a Ukrainian citizen does not need a visa for short tourist stays in Germany for up to 90 days.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Germany.
Can I travel with my national ID card instead of my passport?
You may use either your Ukraine passport or your national identity card to enter Germany for this route.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Germany?
Yes — travel insurance is a condition of entry to Germany for this route; you must have it when you arrive.
What documents might border officers ask to see on arrival?
You may be asked at the border to show sufficient funds, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
What do minors need to travel from Ukraine to Germany?
If you are under 18, you need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Germany.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Germany — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Germany
Europe
- Capital
- Berlin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Automobiles, Beer, Castles
- Food
- Sauerbraten, Bratwurst, Sauerkraut