Procedimientos de entrada

Sin visado: Schengen Area member. Many nationalities (incl. US, UK, Japan, Australia) visa-free.

Estancia máxima: Up to 90 days within 180 days (Schengen zone)

⚠ ETIAS authorization planned for visa-free visitors.

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Validez: Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date (Schengen rule for most).

Páginas en blanco: At least 1 blank page required.

Documentos necesarios: Valid passport and visa (if required). Return/onward ticket recommended.

Umbral de declaración: Must declare EUR 10,000 or equivalent in any currency (cash, traveler's checks, money orders).

Cómo declarar: Complete customs declaration form (red channel). EU residents: declare when entering/leaving the EU.

⚠ Failure to declare may result in seizure and fines.

Tabaco: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco

Alcohol: 1L spirits (>22%) + 2L wine/sparkling (≤22%)

Perfume: 50ml perfume, 250ml eau de toilette

Otros artículos: EUR 430 (air/sea) or EUR 300 (land)

⚠ Allowances for arrivals from non-EU countries only. No limits within EU.

Artículos prohibidos: Illegal drugs, weapons, explosives, counterfeit goods, obscene materials, endangered species products (CITES).

⚠ Drug penalties vary by country but are universally severe for trafficking.

Regla general: Carry prescription medications in original packaging with a doctor's letter in English stating the medication name, dosage, and medical necessity.

Recomendaciones: Keep medications in carry-on luggage. Carry a copy of prescriptions. Bring only the amount needed for your trip.

Obligatorias: No mandatory vaccinations for entry.

Recomendadas: Routine vaccinations (measles, tetanus, COVID-19) should be up to date.

Proceso: Arrival → Immigration (passport control) → Baggage claim → Customs (green/red channel) → Exit.

Biometría: EasyPASS automated gates for EU/EEA/CH citizens and some others. No biometrics for visa-free visitors.

Tiempo de espera estimado: 10-30 min at Frankfurt/Munich.

• EU/EEA citizens: use EasyPASS automated gates.

• No paper forms required for Schengen visa-free visitors.

• Have proof of travel insurance and accommodation for Schengen entry.

• Remember: 90/180 day rule applies to entire Schengen area, not just Germany.