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Germany Visa Exigences 2026

Required for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals (and other non-visa-exempt nationalities) travelling to Germany. Schengen (C) visa covers stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, family visits, business, conferences, or short medical treatment. National (D) visa is required for stays longer than 90 days — employment, EU Blue Card, study, family reunification, language course, Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card), au pair, vocational training. Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc.) need no visa for short stays but will need an ETIAS travel authorisation from late 2026 (mandatory from 1 January 2027).

Délivré par Bundesdruckerei · Dernière vérification 28 mai 2026 · Source officielle ↗

En bref

Frais de demande

Schengen (C) — adult: €90
Schengen (C) — child 6–11: €45
Schengen (C) — under 6: Free
National (D) — adult: €75
National (D) — minor: €37.50
Reduced rate (visa-facilitation countries): €35
ETIAS (visa-exempt, from late 2026): €7

au 28 mai 2026 · détails

Délai de traitement

Schengen (C) — standard: 15 calendar days
Schengen (C) — extended review: Up to 45 days (60 exceptional)
Schengen (C) — Germany typical: 5–10 business days
National (D) — routine: 4–12 weeks
National (D) — accelerated skilled worker: 3–4 weeks
Appointment wait (high-demand markets): 2–6 months

détails

Autorité émettrice

Bundesdruckerei

Qui a besoin d’un Germany Visa ?

Où faire la demande

In person at the German Embassy, Consulate-General, or its authorised visa application centre (VFS Global, TLScontact, or VisaMetric depending on country) in your country of legal residence. Online appointment booking is required — slots can be scarce in high-demand markets (India, Turkey, Egypt, Nigeria). Start by completing the VIDEX online form (videx.diplo.de) and printing the signed application sheet to bring to the appointment.

Frais

Schengen (C) — adult: €90
Schengen (C) — child 6–11: €45
Schengen (C) — under 6: Free
National (D) — adult: €75
National (D) — minor: €37.50
Reduced rate (visa-facilitation countries): €35
ETIAS (visa-exempt, from late 2026): €7

Schengen short-stay (C) visa: €90 for adults, €45 for children 6–11, free for under 6 — the post-2024 increase from the previous €80 fee. National long-stay (D) visa: €75 for adults, €37.50 for minors under 18. A reduced €35 Schengen fee applies to nationals of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine under visa-facilitation agreements. Visa fees are non-refundable, even if the application is rejected. Many consulates also charge a VFS Global service fee on top (typically €25–€40) where applications are outsourced. From late 2026, visa-exempt nationals will additionally need an ETIAS travel authorisation (€7, valid 3 years).

Frais au 28 mai 2026. Confirmez les montants actuels sur la source officielle avant de payer.

Que prévoir

Documents et pièces à présenter au rendez-vous ou à joindre à votre demande.

VIDEX-printed application form (videx.diplo.de), fully completed and signed
Valid passport — issued within the past 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond planned departure, with 2 blank pages
Two recent biometric photos, 35×45 mm, light grey background
Travel medical insurance — Schengen-area coverage of at least €30,000 (Schengen C only)
Proof of accommodation — hotel reservations or invitation letter (Verpflichtungserklärung)
Round-trip flight reservation / itinerary
Proof of financial means — bank statements (~€50/day of stay) or sponsor declaration
Cover letter explaining purpose, dates, and itinerary of trip
Employment proof — contract / NOC letter / payslips, or for students an enrolment certificate
For D visa: job contract / admission letter / Anerkennung (qualification recognition) / Sperrkonto blocked account proof

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Combien de temps cela prend-il ?

Schengen (C) — standard: 15 calendar days
Schengen (C) — extended review: Up to 45 days (60 exceptional)
Schengen (C) — Germany typical: 5–10 business days
National (D) — routine: 4–12 weeks
National (D) — accelerated skilled worker: 3–4 weeks
Appointment wait (high-demand markets): 2–6 months

Schengen (C) visa: 15 calendar days is the legal standard, extendable to 45 days for additional checks and exceptionally up to 60 days. Germany is one of the faster Schengen issuers — 5–10 business days is typical in low season at most consulates. National (D) visa: 4–12 weeks routinely, longer where the Ausländerbehörde must be consulted (employment, family reunion). Skilled-worker D visas processed under the accelerated procedure (beschleunigtes Fachkräfteverfahren) can be cut to 3–4 weeks.

Les délais varient selon le lieu, la saison et chaque dossier. Vérifiez toujours la file d’attente actuelle sur la source officielle avant de réserver un voyage.

Source officielle

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/-/231148

Dernière vérification 28 mai 2026

Vérifiez avant de déposer. Nous compilons ces informations à partir de sources officielles gouvernementales et les revérifions régulièrement. Frais, délais et règles changent sans préavis — confirmez toujours les informations actuelles sur le site officiel avant de déposer une demande ou de régler des frais.

Questions fréquentes

Questions courantes sur la demande d’un germany visa.

How much does a German Schengen visa cost in 2026? +

€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–11, and free for children under 6. This is the post-2024 fee increase from the previous €80. A reduced €35 fee applies to nationals of visa-facilitation countries (Western Balkans plus Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine).

How much does a German national (D) visa cost? +

€75 for adults, €37.50 for minors under 18. The fee is the same whether you are applying for employment, EU Blue Card, study, family reunion, language course, or the new Chancenkarte. Fees are non-refundable.

How long does it take to get a German visa? +

Schengen (C): 15 calendar days legally, but Germany typically issues in 5–10 business days at most consulates. Up to 45 days if extra documents are requested (60 in exceptional cases). National (D): 4–12 weeks routinely. The accelerated skilled-worker procedure can shorten this to 3–4 weeks but requires the German employer to file Vorabzustimmung with the local Ausländerbehörde first.

How do I apply — what is VIDEX? +

VIDEX is the official online visa application form at videx.diplo.de, available in 12 languages. You complete it online, print the signed application sheet, and bring it to your in-person appointment at the German consulate or its authorised visa centre. There is also a separate online form for national (D) visas under the same VIDEX system.

Do US, UK, Canadian, and Australian citizens need a visa for Germany? +

No — these and other visa-exempt nationals can visit the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa. From late 2026, however, an ETIAS travel authorisation (€7, valid 3 years) will be required. ETIAS becomes mandatory on 1 January 2027.

What is the 90/180 rule? +

You can spend a maximum of 90 days in the entire Schengen Area (not just Germany) within any rolling 180-day period. The counter is calculated backwards from each day of your stay. Overstaying triggers fines, deportation, and potential Schengen-wide entry bans. The rule applies equally to visa-exempt travellers and to holders of multiple-entry Schengen (C) visas.

Can I work in Germany on a Schengen (C) visa? +

No — a Schengen short-stay visa does not permit employment. Business meetings, conferences, and short-term assignments are permitted, but any paid work or employment relationship requires a national (D) visa for employment, an EU Blue Card, or another work-authorised residence title.

What happens after I arrive in Germany on a national (D) visa? +

Within 90 days of arrival you must register your address (Anmeldung) at the local Bürgeramt, then apply for a residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel / eAT) at the Ausländerbehörde before the D visa expires. The D visa is your entry permit; the eAT is your in-country residence permit. See the Germany residence-permit page for that next step.