Germany Beach Holidays

You can travel to Germany without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism.

Your passport must be less than 10 years old on the day you arrive.

Your passport's expiry date must be at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.

At border control you may need to show a return or onward ticket.

At border control you may need to prove you have enough money for your stay.

You must declare any amount of cash or other payment types above 10,000 euros when entering Germany.

You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into Germany.

Be vigilant against bag-snatching and pickpocketing, especially at airports, railway stations, and in crowded public places.

Do not leave your bags unattended in public places as this can pose a security risk.

It is not a legal requirement to carry ID, but if police ask for it and you cannot show it, they can escort you to retrieve your passport.

Possession, use, or smuggling of illegal drugs, including cannabis, carries severe penalties such as long jail sentences and heavy fines.

When participating in organised outdoor activities, check that the company is reputable and has documented safety procedures.

When paying in cash, always check your change to avoid accepting counterfeit currency.

If you are driving a vehicle that does not belong to you, carry written permission from the registered owner.