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Germany visa for Ukrainian citizens
Entry requirement
Ukrainian citizens can visit Germany without a visa for 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 kiew.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in Ukraine
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Ukraine (Kyiv) received 1 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1.
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.7% of the applications lodged in Ukraine that year, from 5.2% at the consulates of Romania to 23.9% at those of France. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 14th most applied-for Schengen state in Ukraine.
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 Ukraine, 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 2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Ukraine
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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 Ukraine 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 Ukrainian citizens can stay in Germany
Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit Ukrainian citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to Ukraine
No visa is needed by German citizens for Ukraine, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ukraine and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Ukrainian citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Ukrainian citizens stay in Germany?
Ukrainian 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 Ukraine?
No visa is needed by German citizens for Ukraine, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ukrainian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, Ukrainian 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.