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Germany

Generally open

EUROPE — SCHENGEN AREA

Felon entry rules

  • GENERALLY OPEN — No visa required for U.S. citizens for stays up to 90 days (Schengen).
  • No formal criminal record check at Schengen entry.
  • German Residence Act (AufenthG) s.5 and s.53–55 authorize denial on public security grounds.
  • ETIAS (expected 2026): criminal history disclosure required.

Registered person entry rules

  • No formal RSO bar for tourist entry at present.
  • IML notifications transmitted.
  • Germany has its own sex offender registration system.

IML notice

21-day advance notice applies for covered registered persons.

Yes — 21-day advance notice (IML, 34 U.S.C. § 20914).

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