Entry & Residence
Entry Regulations to Germany for UK Citizens
British citizens can in general visit Germany for a short-term stay without a visa. Business visitors and company executives may benefit from this exemption alike.
New visa regulations
With the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, UK citizens no longer benefit from free movement to work and stay within the EU. This means that UK citizens moving to Germany will be subject to German national immigration rules. British citizens moving to Germany require a residence permit to live and work in Germany.
Visa exemption rules
British citizens do not require a visa to enter Germany for short-term stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period), unless an economic ativity is being pursued. Specific professional activities are however exempted from a visa requirement. For example, business travelers and executives may be exempt from the visa requirement under certain conditions.
UK citizens can apply for a residence permit on site in Germany. Requirements depend on the person’s status as employed or self-employed. For more details please refer to our Investment Guide to Germany chapter on entry and residence.
For UK-specific residency requirements please refer to the dedicated website published by the German Missions in the UK.
