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Germany Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Canadian passport holders can visit Germany visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen Agreement — no visa is required for tourism or business.

Guide last updated September 29, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area, issued within the last 10 years
  • No visa required for tourism or business stays
  • Proof of sufficient funds (a commonly used guideline is around €45 per day)
  • Accommodation proof (hotel booking or host invitation)
  • Travel health insurance recommended, minimum €30,000 coverage

Visa types

  • No visa needed for tourism or business stays up to 90 days
  • National D visa required for stays over 90 days, work, or study — apply through a German mission or VFS Global
  • Specific categories exist for job-seeker, student, and freelance visas

Entry conditions

  • The Schengen 90/180-day rule applies across the whole zone, not just Germany
  • No paid work permitted without proper authorization
  • A return ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border
  • Tourist stays cannot be extended within Germany beyond 90 days without leaving the Schengen area

Fees & processing time

  • No fee for visa-free entry
  • National visa fee: approximately €75
  • Processing time ranges from about 4 to 12 weeks depending on the visa purpose (job-seeker and study visas often take longer)

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Apply for a national visa well ahead of time if relocating for work or study, since processing can take months
  • Track your Schengen days if hopping between EU countries during the same trip
  • If staying long-term under a national visa, address registration (Anmeldung) is required within 14 days of arrival
  • Watch for the EU's ETIAS travel authorization, which will eventually require online pre-registration before visa-free entry

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.