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Germany
Germany visa for citizens of Hong Kong
Entry requirement
Germany admits citizens of Hong Kong without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hongkong.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in Hong Kong
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,816 | 1,808 | 5 | 0.3% | 99.9% |
| 2024 | 2,344 | 2,333 | 10 | 0.4% | 99.9% |
| 2025 | 2,205 | 2,183 | 13 | 0.6% | 99.9% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) received 2,205 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,183. 0.6% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 0.4%. Applications fell by 6% compared with 2024 (2,344).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 2.8% of the applications lodged in Hong Kong that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Spain to 11.6% at those of Austria. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Hong Kong.
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 Hong Kong, 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 Hong Kong
GermanyHong Kong Visa-free, 90 days Hong Kong 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.
Citizens of Hong Kong 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Hong Kong can stay in Germany
Citizens of Hong Kong 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 citizens of Hong Kong 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 citizens of Hong Kong
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit citizens of Hong Kong visa-free.
German citizens travelling to Hong Kong
No visa is needed by German citizens for Hong Kong, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Hong Kong and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Germany?
Germany admits citizens of Hong Kong without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of Hong Kong stay in Germany?
Citizens of Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?
No visa is needed by German citizens for Hong Kong, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Hong Kong enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Hong Kong can enter Germany without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.