CHINA & TAIWAN
German citizens require a passport to enter the country, which must be valid for 6 months after departure.
German citizens can currently enter China for a stay of up to 15 days without a visa if they are travelling exclusively for tourism or business purposes. The regulation, which was originally limited until the end of 2024, has been extended. The exact duration of the new regulation is not yet known.
JAPAN
German citizens require a passport to enter the country, which must be valid for 6 months after departure. German citizens do not require a visa for tourist stays of up to 180 days in total. When entering the country, a residence permit ("Landing Permission") is issued at the airport as a "Temporary Visitor" for an initial period of 90 days. Entry forms in English and Japanese are handed out on the aircraft and must be completed. Important: You must also enter the address of your hotel as well as your flight and passport number. So please have your pen, passport and ticket ready, as well as the name of your hotel.
Entry requirements may change at short notice. It is therefore advisable to always check the latest regulations before travelling. The Federal Foreign Office provides up-to-date travel and security advice on its website: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit