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Germany visitor visa

2 current source-backed visitor pathways. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 2 current routes for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Visitor routeThe Germany visitor route covers a temporary visit; the traveller must meet entry conditions and leave within the permitted short-stay period.2026-07-14Official source
Visitor routeStructured main conditions are not available in the current source extract.2026-07-13Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Visitor routeApplication fee (adult)90 EUROfficial source
Visitor routeApplication fee (child, child 6 11)45 EUROfficial source
Visitor routeApplication fee90 EUROfficial source
Visitor routeProcessing time (standard, authority estimate)15 daysOfficial source
Visitor routeLongest stay allowed90 daysOfficial source
Visitor routeWhere to applyat a consulate abroadOfficial source
Visitor routeApplication fee (adult)90 EUROfficial source
Visitor routeApplication fee (child, child 6 11)45 EUROfficial source
Visitor routeApplication fee90 EUROfficial source
Visitor routeProcessing time (standard, authority estimate)15 daysOfficial source
Visitor routeLongest stay allowed90 daysOfficial source
Visitor routeWhere to applyat a consulate abroadOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Visitor routeThe current German Residence Act states that Schengen visas do not entitle holders to pursue employment unless issued for that purpose.Official source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.auswaertiges-amt.de · Checked 2026-07-14
  2. www.auswaertiges-amt.dewww.auswaertiges-amt.de · Checked 2026-07-14
  3. www.auswaertiges-amt.dewww.auswaertiges-amt.de · Checked 2026-07-13
  4. gesetze-im-internet.de work evidencegesetze-im-internet.de · Checked 2026-08-28