Visa information for Canadian Citizens
Short stays
Canadian citizens do not need a visa to stay in Germany up to 90 days within 6 months period, if they do not intend to work in Germany. They may also spend this time in other Schengen countries if they stay as tourist or business traveler.
More information on the Schengen agreement
Long stays
Canadians wishing to stay in Germany longer than 90 days have to apply for a residence permit.
The application can be submitted at the competent Aliens Authority after arrival in Germany. There is no obligation to apply for a German visa before leaving Canada. Only in cases where an employment is intended to begin directly after arrival in Germany (e.g. work, internship), since the employment cannot be started before having the obligatory work permit, we recommend that a visa (which includes the work permit) is being issued in advance!
More information on residence permit and how to apply
Passport requirements
The passport must be valid for at least the duration of your trip. However, we recommend to travel with a passport which is valid for at least 3 months counting from the date of anticipated return to Canada.
If you apply for a residence permit in Germany your passport 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.
