Travel & Stay

If you are required to apply for an entry visa, please refer to this website for further information. The type of visa for tourists is the Schengen visa, and it may take several months to book an appointment and up to 14 working days from the time of the appointment for the respective mission to make a decision on your case. Applying for a Schengen visa may occur between six months and fifteen days prior to your planned trip, but it is advisable to go early in the event of delay. You should apply for a visa in the respective European mission in your country of residence.

Additionally, if you are required to get a visa, it is advised to consult the website of the European Union on current rules regarding this process. An important point to note is the rules regarding visiting multiple countries in the Schengen zone during your trip. Generally speaking, you should apply for a visa at the consulate of the country in which you plan to spend the longest amount of time. If you are planning to spend equal amounts of time in multiple countries, you should apply at the consulate of the country which you will visit first.

For more information regarding visa requirements for Germany, please check the website of the Federal Foreign Office.

*If you are not required to apply for an entry visa, starting in early 2025 the ETIAS travel authorization will likely need to be completed online prior to your entry to the European Union. This should be completed online at least 96 hours before your arrival and costs 7 Euros. For more information, including when this rule goes into effect, please visit the ETIAS website.