Germany to United States: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇩🇪 Germany → 🇺🇸 United States
e-Visa

Apply for an e-Visa before travel via the official portal.

Travelling from Germany to United States requires an e-Visa obtained online before departure. Processing usually takes 1–5 business days — apply at least 2 weeks before travel. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~72, NYC=100).

Germany Passport Strength

122 Visa-free
27 Visa on arrival
35 e-Visa
15 Visa required

Entry Details — United States

Entry type
e-Visa
An electronic visa must be obtained online before travel.
Maximum stay
Stated on e-Visa
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — United States
71.8
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — United States
37%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,795/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

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Cost of Living & Tax Overview

United States and Germany have a broadly similar cost of living (index 72 vs 69, NYC=100).
Full comparison: Germany vs United States →
Tax rates in United States — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Germany citizens need a visa to visit United States?+

Germany passport holders currently have e-Visa access to United States. An electronic visa must be obtained online before travel.

How long can Germany passport holders stay in United States?+

The maximum stay is determined by the visa category granted at the United States embassy. Single-entry visas typically allow 30–90 days; multi-entry visas vary.

Is there a digital nomad visa for United States?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in United States?+

The cost of living index for United States is 71.8 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for United States.

What documents are required for Germany citizens to enter United States?+

A valid Germany passport is the minimum requirement. An e-Visa must be applied for online before departure.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.