International travel regulations

Find out in good time about the current entry regulations* at your destination. This will give you enough time to ensure that your travel documents comply with the entry regulations at your destination or apply for any visa or travel permit you may need. It is your responsibility to find out this information and carry the necessary documents with you.

Passengers can enquire about the entry regulations at their destination country at the relevant embassy or consulate.

You can obtain detailed information about entry regulations, passport requirements and the latest country changes from the IATA Travel Centre.

Your own country’s Foreign Office can also provide any travel information and safety advice you may need for your destination country.

German citizens can obtain information on the Federal Foreign Office website. Please note that visa, transit and entry regulations are specific to each country and can change at short notice.

Please be sure to find out about your destination’s identity document and visa requirements. The embassy of the country concerned or your travel agent can provide you with information.

When you receive your visa, check whether it is valid for the entire length of your stay. Different rules apply to animals, vehicles or cultural goods depending on the country with regard to entry and customs clearance.

The IATA Travel Centre provides a summary of the travel documents required for your destination country.

A visa is required for entry to many countries. Several countries, e.g. the USA, Canada and India, offer an electronic travel authorisation for certain nationalities to simplify entry.

The electronic travel authorisation must be applied for and issued before the start of your journey. Authorisation can take several days in particular countries.

You will find links for a few selected Lufthansa destinations below:

Airlines are obliged to transfer passenger data to the authorities. They do so via the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS).

Authorities in some countries, such as the USA and Russia, also require the transfer of passenger data from flights that cross their territory.

You are obliged to provide complete and correct information to the authorities. You can record this in advance on lufthansa.com. If you are unable to do so, this data will be collected during the check-in process.

Specific regulations apply in some countries to the entry or exit of minors who are travelling unaccompanied or accompanied by only one parent or one other adult. Countries such as Brazil, South Africa, Spain, Portugal and Italy, for example, require a signed consent form from the parents.

Enquire in good time at the consulate concerned whether and which documents are required for your child’s entry and exit country. Entry or exit can be refused if any documents are missing or incorrect.