Question 1

Does my child need a passport to travel to Germany?

Accepted Answer

U.S. citizens may enter Germany for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay. ... You may be denied entry into Germany or have your travel disrupted if your passport does not have sufficient validity.

Question 2

Can I get a passport for my child before the trip?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Although we ask that you apply for a passport as soon as you identify that your child is traveling to Germany. Passport processing takes between 6 to 8 weeks, however, if you choose an expedited service*, you can receive a faster processing time.
 
*Germany Youth Tours is not responsible for delayed passports, as your child must have a valid passport prior to traveling.

Question 3

Do U.S. Citizens need visas to travel to Germany?

Accepted Answer

Germany is a party to the Schengen Agreement. U.S. citizens may enter Germany for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay.

Question 4

Are parents allowed on the trip?

Accepted Answer

Yes absolutely! We understand if you don't your child traveling without you OR if you want to come along for the journey. Germany is a fun place for everyone!

Question 5

What is the registration process?

Accepted Answer

1. View our website GermanyYouthTours.com to review travel dates
2. Fill out the registration form (student or soccer) ; must complete for each child
3. Wait for Germany Youth Tours staff to review the application. We must verify: application information + eligbility,# of staff to child ratios, and booking space.
4. Once approved, we'll provide you the registration login to begin registering your child/children + parents.
5. Submit payment + preliminary travel documentation
6. Await Germany Youth Tours Booking Confirmation to your email

Question 6

What is the length of the German Youth Tour?

Accepted Answer

12 days. Please see the Sample Itinerary(https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/44fea6_a62cb0401d0e44cf94f835c25d19a19e.pdf)

Question 7

Can we make our own travel arrangements?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This is highly recommended that you use your own flight miles.  However, if you would like our travel agent to arrange the flights, we can make that happen.   Please be aware flight prices fluctuate based on market conditions

Question 8

What is the standard of accomodations?

Accepted Answer

We stay at top Youth Hostel locations that have been used for many years in locations along the Rhine, Stuttgart, and Munich.  Amenities such as wifi, food, drinks, lights out policy, and quite times are all standard.

Question 9

Are Family Members welcomed?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Feel free to experience what Germany is like with your family.

Question 10

Can I send my child without a parent?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  Germany Youth Tours will greet each participant at their arrival gate, guide them throughout the tour, and see them off at their departure gate.

Question 11

What kind of transportation is provided?

Accepted Answer

Germany Soccer Tour uses a  coach bus for all of our travel.

Question 12

Can I buy supplies such as voltage converters, plug adapters, and trip shirts from Germany Youth Tours?"

Accepted Answer

Yes!  Go to our SHOP (javascript:void(0))to see what we have.  If there's anything else you may need, please email us: contact@germanyyouthtours.com

Question 13

Can we make payments by credit card?

Accepted Answer

Full payment of each installment should be made before or on the due date using a credit card or PayPal.