Germany updates visa-free list for 2026; Turkey not included

Germany has updated its visa-free entry policy for 2026, expanding the list to include 62 countries beyond the European Union and the Schengen Area. This revised list allows citizens from these nations to travel to Germany for tourism or business purposes without requiring a visa, provided their stay does not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period.

The countries benefiting from this updated visa-free regime include nations from North and South America, Asia, Oceania, and parts of Eastern Europe. Notable inclusions are the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and many Latin American countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. European nations like Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine also feature on the list.

However, for Turkish citizens, the situation remains unchanged. Turkey has not been included in the official list of countries granted visa-free access to Germany for 2026. This means that Turkish nationals will continue to require a visa to enter Germany, adhering to the existing Schengen visa regulations.