Nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) States, of Switzerland, and European Union citizens do not require a residence title or a work permit.

Nationals of the following states do not require a permit:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Cyprus (Southern part)
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Croatia
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom

Normally, this waiver also extends to other family members - regardless of their nationality.

Family members from third countries can receive a specific certificate showing that they are entitled to free movement. For Swiss citizens and their families, such certificate will take the form of a residence title.

More detailed information can be obtained from the immigration authorities.

Other registration or authorisation requirements that likewise apply to German nationals remain unaffected.