Germany Freedom Guide 2026
France 🇫🇷 Germany 🇩🇪
France to Germany visa guide
France to Germany visa guide Official February 2026 guidelines for French citizens. Enjoy visa-free EU movement, navigate temporary land border checks until March 15, and use the new €63 Germany-Ticket.| Path Category | Stay Limit | Key Requirement | 2026 Status / Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social / Tourism | Unlimited* | French ID or Passport | Visa-Free (EU) |
| Deutschland-Ticket | Monthly Pass | Digital Subscription | €63 / Month |
| Qualified Worker | Contract-based | Degree Recognition | €50,700 Salary* |
1. EU Freedom of Movement Visa-Free
As EU citizens, French nationals have the absolute right to live, work, and study in Germany.
- No Visa Required: You can enter Germany with just a valid **French National ID card** or **Passport**.
- Anmeldung: If you stay more than 3 months, you must register your address (*Anmeldung*) with the local authorities within 2 weeks of moving in.
- Social Security: Carry your **European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)** to access state healthcare during your short-term visits.
2. Land Border Checks Alert Until 15 March 2026
Germany has extended temporary identity checks at all land borders, including the frontier with France.
- Checks: Random spot checks by the **Bundespolizei** (Federal Police) are active for all road and rail entries from France.
- Documents: You MUST carry your physical ID or Passport; a driver's license is NOT accepted as a valid travel document.
- Travel Delays: Be prepared for potential 30–40 minute delays at major road crossings and on-board inspections on trains.
3. New €63 Deutschland-Ticket Unlimited Travel
The price of the nationwide public transport pass has increased for the 2026 season.
- New Price: Starting 1 January 2026, the subscription cost is **€63 per month**.
- Validity: Unlimited travel on all local public transport (buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn) and regional trains (RB, RE) throughout Germany.
- Long Distance: It is **NOT valid** on high-speed trains like ICE, IC, or EC.
- Cancellation: It is a subscription. You must cancel it by the **10th of the month** if you do not want it for the following month.
4. 2026 Labor Market Thresholds Financial Rules
Germany has updated its financial thresholds for 2026, relevant for those looking for work.
- Minimum Wage: The statutory minimum wage has increased to **€13.90 per hour** in 2026.
- Minijob Limit: The earnings cap for "Minijobs" (tax-free part-time work) is now **€603 per month**.
- EU Blue Card: For highly qualified workers, the gross annual salary threshold is now **€50,700** (or €45,934 for shortage occupations).
© 2026 Global Visa Guide | Verified via German Federal Foreign Office & Federal Ministry of the Interior.