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Pass for an EU citizen, but non EU resident

  • 20 February 2024
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Dear All,

My husband and I are going to travel in Europe this year. 

My husband is a German citizen, but not a EU resident. He is a permanent resident of Australia. 

Does any one know which pass should my husband choose? Eurail Pass or Interrail Pass?

Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Kind regards,

Xufang

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Best answer by thibcabe 20 February 2024, 08:24

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Eurail Pass. He should have a proof that he lives in Australia, like a permanent resident card if it exists.

That way he isn't limited to 2 days in Germany (for no good reason since he doesn't live there!).

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Eurail is preferable as Interrail has 2 days maximum use in country of residence.

He will need some official documentation as proof of Australian residency if he only has a German passport.

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Side note: EU residency is not relevant. Residency in Europe is.

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Eurail Pass. He should have a proof that he lives in Australia, like a permanent resident card if it exists.

That way he isn't limited to 2 days in Germany (for no good reason since he doesn't live there!).

Thank you very much for your reply. 

Australia does not put a visa sticker on a foreigner’s passport any more. 

‘Melbourne/Australien’ is printed under ‘Wohnort/Residence/Domicile’ in his German passport. Is this sufficient enough as the evidence of his country of residency?

 

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