Travel Documents

Lufthansa travel documents

Check Lufthansa domestic ID, passport, visa and transit-document guidance before departure.

Policy at a glance

Lufthansa Travel documents

Use this Lufthansa document guide as a pre-departure checklist for accepted domestic identification and international passport, visa and transit requirements.

Summary

You need a valid passport for international travel, and non-EU nationals including Indians typically need a Schengen visa for Germany, valid for the intended stay (up to 90 days in any 180). Since June 2026, Indian passport holders no longer need an airport transit visa to connect airside through Frankfurt or Munich.

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What to do next

Use this Lufthansa policy before you travel

1
Match the passenger name
The booking should match the accepted photo ID or passport used for travel.
2
Check passport validity
Confirm expiry, blank pages and physical condition for every destination.
3
Verify visa and transit rules
Check every connection, terminal change and baggage recheck—not only the final destination.
4
Create secure backups
Keep offline copies of essential documents separate from the originals.

Questions answered

Lufthansa travel documents FAQs

What documents does Lufthansa require?

Do I need a passport for a domestic Lufthansa flight?

Indian domestic flights generally accept a range of approved photo IDs, while international travel requires a passport. Check the airline's current accepted-document list for your passenger category.

Does Lufthansa check visas before boarding?

Airlines commonly verify entry and transit eligibility before international boarding. Immigration authorities make the final admission decision.

What if the name on my Lufthansa ticket does not match my ID?

Contact the airline or original booking platform before departure. Correction options depend on the size of the mismatch and fare rules.

How current is this information?

We summarize Lufthansa's own published travel documents. Airlines change fees, allowances and document rules without notice, so always confirm the latest details on the official page linked below before you travel.

Where can I find Lufthansa's official travel documents?

Use the "Official airline link" button on this page — it goes directly to Lufthansa's own travel documents page, which is the definitive source.

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