CU | Travel informs the customer about the passport, visa, customs and health regulations of their holiday destination. The customer is obliged to disclose any peculiarities in his person and that of his fellow travellers that are of importance in connection with these regulations.
Each traveller is responsible for complying with the relevant important regulations in the countries they are travelling to. All disadvantages arising from non-compliance with these regulations shall be borne by the traveller, unless they are due to culpable misinformation or non-disclosure by CU | Travel.
There are currently no special health regulations to be observed when travelling to the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. When travelling to South Africa from a country declared by the WHO as a yellow fever area, proof of a valid yellow fever vaccination is required.
USA and CanadaCitizens of the Federal Republic of Germany require a valid passport to travel to the USA and Canada for stays of up to 3 months in the destination area, provided they have a paid return ticket. For longer stays, visitors are no longer considered tourists in some countries and special regulations apply, about which CU | Travel will provide information on request.
Since 26 October 2004, a machine-readable passport (bordeaux red passport) has been required for entry into the USA. Passports with a green cover and children’s ID cards are no longer sufficient. Children’s passports issued after 25 October 2006 are also not sufficient. Temporary passports are also no longer accepted.
To enter the USA, you must register online at least 72 hours before travelling. Details and the necessary form can be found on the website of the American embassy:
https://de.usembassy.gov/de/ or
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta.
Travellers without German citizenship may be subject to special visa requirements, about which the consulates of their home country can provide further information.
Online registration is also required to enter Canada from 15 March 2016. German citizens who are exempt from the visa requirement for Canada must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) in advance from 15 March 2016 at the latest in order to be able to enter Canada by air. Further details and the necessary form can be found on the website of the Canadian embassy:
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp.
Citizens without German citizenship should enquire at the consulates of their home country or refer to the link above. The Federal Foreign Office also provides further information. Travellers without German citizenship may be subject to special visa requirements, about which the consulates of their home country can provide further information.
AustraliaCitizens of the Federal Republic of Germany require a valid passport to travel to Australia for stays of up to three months in the destination country. The passport must be valid for at least six months during the entire stay and for a stopover in an Asian country.
Non-machine-readable passports, ID cards and children’s ID cards are not sufficient. Entries for children in their parents’ passports are not accepted. Each child requires their own passport.
A temporary passport is sufficient. However, it must fulfil the above requirements. Children’s passports according to the old model (issued before 1 January 2006) are also sufficient.
Online registration for a visa is also mandatory for entry to Australia.Ideally, this should be applied for up to 72 hours before travelling to Australia. Depending on the traveller’s country of origin, the eVisitor (subclass 651), the ETA (subclass 601) or the Visitor visa (subclass 600) may be required. All detailed information on the various visas can be found on the website of the Australian Embassy:
https://germany.embassy.gov.au/beln/visitors.html.
Depending on your nationality, there may be special visa requirements, about which the consulates of your home country can provide further information.
New ZealandCitizens of the Federal Republic of Germany do not require a visa for a stay of less than three months. They will receive an entry permit for the purpose of their journey on arrival. For this, they need: A passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the intended period of stay. A temporary passport is also sufficient. However, it must fulfil the above requirements. Children’s passports according to the old model (issued before 1 January 2006) are also sufficient. Non-machine-readable passports, identity cards and children’s identity cards are not sufficient. Entries for children in their parents’ passports are not accepted. Each child requires their own passport. Return or onward flight ticket to another country to which entry is authorised. Proof of sufficient funds to finance the stay. A declaration from a New Zealander with permanent residence in New Zealand that they will bear all expenses incurred during your stay will also be accepted.
From 1 October 2019, online registration via NZeTA is required to enter New Zealand. This must be completed at least 72 hours before travelling to New Zealand. All information on when registration can be completed online and further detailed information can be found on the NZeTA website:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/visas/visa/nzeta.
Travellers without German citizenship may be subject to special visa requirements, about which the consulates of their home country can provide further information.
From 1 October 2019, online registration via NZeTA is required to enter New Zealand. This must be completed at least 72 hours before travelling to New Zealand. All information on when registration can be completed online and further detailed information can be found on the NZeTA website:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/visas/visa/nzeta.
Travellers without German citizenship may be subject to special visa requirements, about which the consulates of their home country can provide further information.
South AfricaGerman citizens require a machine-readable passport to enter South Africa, which must be valid for at least 30 days after travelling and have at least two free pages for visa stamps on departure. Please note that when travelling onwards from South Africa to other countries and then returning to South Africa, this requirement of free pages must still be met.
On presentation of a valid passport and a valid return flight ticket, a visit permit for the period of stay (max. 90 days) is usually issued on entry. Further information on general entry can also be found on the websites of the embassy and the Federal Foreign Office: Embassy South Africa:
https://www.suedafrika.org Federal Foreign Office:
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de.
Special features when travelling with children: Children also require a child’s passport as their own identity document (the entry in the parents’ passport is not sufficient). Persons under the age of 18 must also present a birth certificate when entering and leaving the country. If a minor is not travelling with both custodial parents, proof must be provided that the absent parent agrees to the trip or that a declaration of consent is not required. You can find further information on the entry of children under the following link:
http://www.dha.gov.za.