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United States ESTA for Germany Passport

What this trip requires

For a short visit to United States with a Germany passport, plan the trip using this result. Complete the destination’s official travel authorization before travel.

Prepare this trip

Conditions that change the result

The result applies only when these passport, transport, document, port or timing conditions are satisfied.

  • Hold an eligible electronic passport; UK travellers must be British citizens with unrestricted right of permanent residence, and Israeli travellers must hold a full-validity biometric passport.
  • Must satisfy the VWP conditions concerning travel history, dual nationality, carrier, and purpose of travel.

Your route from decision to arrival

Work through these steps in order. A question is not a hidden requirement: it is a fact to confirm before you rely on this route.

  1. Before payingMatch the result to your exact passport, short-visit purpose and travel dates before making a non-refundable booking.
  2. Permission or applicationComplete the named official travel authorization and wait for its result before travel.
  3. Before departureRecheck the official page shortly before departure and keep the result or granted permission with the travel document used for the trip.
  4. At arrivalFollow the entry process for the chosen port and answer the border check using the same trip facts. A visa or authorization does not guarantee admission.
  5. During the stayConfirm and record the permitted stay from the official result or border decision; do not assume a standard number of days.

Details to have ready

Use these details in the official checker or application. This is a decision worksheet, not a universal document checklist.

Fees, timing and permission validity

Specific values appear only when the current route is tied to a dated official field. Otherwise use the official service to record the value for your application.

ESTA

Applies to the current result
Where to complete the step

Apply only on the official ESTA service.

Open the official information for this item · Checked August 20, 2026
Official fee

USD 40.27 total: USD 10.27 processing plus USD 30 when approved.

Open the official information for this item · Checked August 20, 2026
Processing time

A pending application normally receives a status within 72 hours; apply before committing to travel.

Open the official information for this item · Checked August 20, 2026
Validity and stay

Usually two years or until the passport expires, whichever is earlier, with a Brunei passport exception; each eligible VWP visit is up to 90 days.

Open the official information for this item · Checked August 20, 2026
Application inputs and documents

Eligible passport, live applicant photo, email, contact and emergency-contact details, payment method, travel and eligibility answers; other identity or employment details may be requested.

Open the official information for this item · Checked August 20, 2026

Transit and transport need a separate check

A through-ticket does not by itself answer the immigration question. Use the official source with your complete airport and baggage plan.

Customs and declarations

Open the destination’s official topic page for current rules. No static prohibited-item list or threshold is reproduced here.

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Questions about this trip

What visa requirements apply to Germany passport holders visiting United States?

For a short visit to United States with a Germany passport, plan the trip using this result. Complete the destination’s official travel authorization before travel.

How long can I stay on this route?

This page does not have a safe route-specific stay value. Confirm it in the official result and on any issued or arrival document.

What should I do before booking?

Match the confirmed result to your exact passport, purpose, travel dates and route, then complete any named permission.

Where should I make the final check?

Use the official destination entry or immigration links on this page and recheck shortly before departure.

What to do now

Tourism and short visitsUse this result only for the short-visit purpose and stay limit shown on this page.
Short business visitBusiness-visitor activities can be narrower than tourism rules. This result does not authorize paid work or local employment.
WorkVerify a work visa or work permission separately before accepting work or providing paid services.
Long-term studyVerify the student visa or residence permission separately for long-term study.

A visa or authorization does not guarantee entry. Border authorities make the final admission decision.

Check the rule used for this trip

Information checked August 20, 2026

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Make the final official check

Before paying or departing, confirm the passport type, purpose, transport and stay length with the destination authority.

Open the official destination service: Official immigration authority

Recheck the official rules before paying for flights, accommodation, appointments or an application.

Representative products from your destination

Electronics

Apple iPhone

iPhone
Fashion

Levi's Jeans

Levi's
Beauty

Vitamins & Supplements

Vitamins
Fashion

Nike Sneakers

Nike

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Use the language that is easiest for the passport holder or trip companion to review.

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Before departure Visa and entry requirements can change. Recheck the official destination guidance before payment or departure.