Assistance to Canadians :
Visa requirements for Canadians in Germany
Stay of three months or less
- Canadians may visit Germany as tourists or for business purposes without
a visa for up to three months.
- Once in Germany, it is sometimes possible to extend such visits to a period
of a maximum of six months by applying to the Ausländerbehörde (Foreigner's
Office). The validity of the traveller's passport should exceed the planned
duration of stay by at least six months.
Stay of greater than three months for study, for work, for long-term residence
- It is illegal to reside in Germany without the appropriate visa or permit.
Canadians intending to work or live in Germany for more than three months
require a visa. Visas can be applied for at the
German Embassy in Ottawa, a German Consulate which issues visas, or if
already in Germany, at the local Ausländerbehörde (Foreigner's Office).
IMPORTANT: In Germany, as in the rest of Europe, the possession of a valid
passport is compulsory. You may be required to show it upon request to a police
officer at any time. Anyone unable to do so risks arrest.
Visas for travel to countries other than Germany
For the up-to-date entry requirements of countries other than Germany you should
contact the embassy of the country in question. You may also consult our travel
information.
Visas and residence permits for Canadians are the sole responsibility of the
individual and the authorities of the country in question.
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