Visa Information

A Schengen visa is required if you intend to stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days within a 180 day period for business, visitor or tourist purposes.

Residence Visa

A residence visa is required if you intend to stay in Germany for more than 90 days for work or study or if you intend to move to Germany permanently.

Airport Transit Visa

Citizens of certain countries require an airport transit visa when flying via Germany to their final destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Going to Germany? Take a moment to have a look at our FAQs before you call or contact us.

ETIAS Information

ETIAS travel authorization is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals traveling to any of the 30 European countries.
Please note that ETIAS has been postponed until mid-2025.
For any and all information regarding ETIAS, please only consult the official website: www.europa.eu/etias

Adjustment of the fee for a Schengen visa

Since 11 June 2024, the fee for a Schengen visa has been increased to 90 euro, or 45 euro for children from the age of six years and below the age of 12 years - cf. Article 16 (1) and (2) of the Visa…