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Entry

Arrival from Schengen countries

Anyone entering from a country that is part of the Schengen Agreement can enter without passport control.

Tip: We still recommend that you have your identity card or passport handy.

The Schengen countries include: Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Czechia and Hungary.


Arrival from non-Schengen countries or countries outside Europe

If you are arriving from a non-European country or a non-Schengen country, please use the designated passport control counters – separate for EU citizens and travellers from other countries. You will then automatically proceed to baggage claim and customs control.

Good to know:

In Terminal 3, passengers can also go through passport control themselves using the automated border control system Easypass. To do so, they need an electronic passport from an EU country, the European Economic Area or Switzerland. Travellers from other countries can also register for this service.

More information is available on the Easypass website.

Departure

Important for travel to the USA and Great Britain

Citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) must apply for ESTA authorisation before entering the US.

If you are travelling to the UK you will need a valid passport. Since 2 April 2025, you will also need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). It can be purchased via the ETA app or the British government website.

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Shops & More – Discover, enjoy, shop

Snacks or travel accessories – Stuttgart Airport has everything you need. From fashion to souvenirs, from coffee to cocktails: discover what we have to offer!

Arrive relaxed, collect in comfort

Arrive, get out, fly off - or be picked up again safely. At Stuttgart Airport, dropping off and picking up is very easy: fast, convenient and without detours. The designated Kiss & Fly and Kiss & Ride zones and short-term parking spaces ensure smooth processes directly at the terminals.

Contact points – excellent support at Stuttgart Airport

Services for travellers: information, WiFi, drinking water, lounge, meeting points and more – everything you need at Stuttgart Airport.