Quick answer: Non-EU travelers arriving in Munich from outside the Schengen Area go through passport/border control. Since the EU's Entry-Exit System (EES) rolled out (from 29 October 2025), entry is recorded digitally (fingerprints and facial image) instead of a passport stamp.
Who needs a visa
Depending on nationality, you may need a Schengen visa; many nationalities can enter visa-free for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. If a visa is required, it must be arranged before travel through the relevant consulate or embassy.
What to have ready
A passport valid well beyond your stay
Proof of onward/return travel and accommodation, if requested
Any visa or supporting documents your nationality requires
The Entry-Exit System (EES)
Since October 2025, non-EU (third-country) nationals have their entry and exit recorded electronically at the Schengen external border — including biometric data — replacing the old passport-stamp system.