Visa Information

This website will help you to find out whether or not you need a visa and will guide you through the application process. It also allows you to download the relevant application forms.

Canada

Visa information for Canadian Citizens

Canadian citizens do not need a visa to stay in Germany up to 90 days within a 6 months period if they do not intend to work in Germany. If you intend to stay longer than 90 days you have to apply for a residence permit.

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Visa information for Non-Canadian citizens

Entry clearance requirements are dependent on the citizenship of the applicant. Citizens of many countries do not need a visa to visit Germany for stays up to 90 days. Please check our country list if you are not sure whether you need a visa. Please note: FOR GERMANY, holders of a blue Canadian Travel Document (Convention of 28 July, 1951) do not need a visa for transit and/or short-term stay (tourism, business).