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Germany visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 10 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ankara.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Student visa Validity: The visa is usually issued for several months; the residence permit in Germany is normally granted for two years at a time, at least one year, and renewed while studies progress.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Turkey
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- Consulate General of Germany in Izmir
Havuzbaşı Sokak 1, 35330 İzmir
- Consulate General of Germany in Istanbul
İnönü Caddesi 10, 34437 İstanbul
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- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Kayseri
Organize Sanayi Bölgesi, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bulvarı No: 270, İnecik, 38070 Melikgazi-Kayseri
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- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Bodrum
Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Caddesi 15, 48400 Bodrum
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Trabzon
Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa Sokak 21, 61300 Trabzon
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Edirne
Balık Pazarı Caddesi 30, 22100 Edirne
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Bursa
1. Sedir Sokağı 10, 16170 Bursa
All missions of Germany in Turkey
Germany has 10 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Izmir, Istanbul and Antalya. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Kayseri, Gaziantep, Bodrum, Trabzon, Edirne and Bursa.
Germany: visa decisions in Turkey
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 253,462 | 187,388 | 55,495 | 21.9% | 99.6% |
| 2024 | 215,506 | 170,260 | 44,771 | 20.8% | 94.1% |
| 2025 | 217,627 | 171,278 | 46,008 | 21.2% | 93.6% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir) received 217,627 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 171,278. The refusal rate was 21.2%. That is barely different from 2024 (20.8%). The number of applications was almost unchanged (215,506 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 14.6% of the applications lodged in Turkey that year, from 3.5% at the consulates of Portugal to 35.5% at those of Lithuania. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Turkey.
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 Turkey, 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 Turkey
GermanyTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey 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.
Before travelling from Turkey to Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Germany
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the German embassy in Ankara and the consulates in Izmir, Istanbul and Antalya, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Turkish citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Turkey?
The German embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there are also consulates in Izmir, Istanbul and Antalya.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.
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.