Business visa
Where and how to apply
The processing of an application for a tourist visa takes approximately two weeks.
The German Foreign Missions only accept applications from Canadian residents. Applications from persons holding a Canadian student visa, work permit or long-term visitor’s visa are also accepted.
You have to submit your application in person at one of the German Foreign Missions listed on the right side. You must book an appointment when applying at the German Consulate in Toronto or Vancouver.
Request an appointment with the Visa Section in Toronto
Request an appointment with the Visa Section in Vancouver
Required documents
Please download the checklist below to overview the documents have to be submitted upon application.
Checklist business visa [pdf, 81,48k]
In addition if you are citizen of a country mentioned in the following list you have to fill out the questionnaire form (find download below)
See the List
Please note:
Only applications which include ALL the relevant forms fully completed, signed by the applicant and being submitted with ALL the relevant documentation will be accepted!
In individual cases, you may be required to provide additional documents.
Passport requirements
Please note these important regulations concerning the passport for all applicants:
- Its validity has to extend the duration of the visa you are applying for by at least three months.
- It has to contain at least two blank pages.
- It must have been issued within the last ten years. A passport older than ten years that has been extended for a period exceeding ten years from the time of issuance cannot be accepted.
Schengen states
Germany is a member of the Schengen Agreement. A 90-day tourist, visitor or business visa issued by a consulate of any of the Schengen States is generally valid for travel to all Schengen States.
If you intend to visit only one Schengen country, you need to apply at the Embassy or Consulate of that particular country.
If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your main destination.
If you intend to visit several Schengen countries but do not have a main destination, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your first point of entry.
