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Germany visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Germany admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canada.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in Canada
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,405 | 2,272 | 109 | 4.6% | 97.5% |
| 2024 | 2,431 | 2,303 | 114 | 4.7% | 98.1% |
| 2025 | 2,681 | 2,544 | 102 | 3.8% | 73.9% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Canada (Toronto) received 2,681 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,544. The refusal rate was 3.8%. That is barely different from 2024 (4.7%). Applications rose by 10% compared with 2024 (2,431).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.0% of the applications lodged in Canada that year, from 1.6% at the consulates of Greece to 23.7% at those of Portugal. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in Canada.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Canada, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Canada
GermanyCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Canadian citizens planning a trip to Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Germany
Canadian citizens may stay in Germany for up to 90 days. Days in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Germany and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Canadian citizens in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Germany’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit Canadian citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to Canada
German citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Germany?
Canadian citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do German citizens need a visa for Canada?
German citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can Canadian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, Canadian citizens can enter Germany without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.