VISA Information

 
          

 

Important

 

Entry clearance requirements depend on the citizenship of the applicant.

 

  1. US passport do not require a visa for the Schengen Member States, provided that the duration of their stay does not exceed 90 days within any 180 day period and provided that no economic activity is being pursued.
     
  2. If you are not a US passport holder, please check the country list to see if you need a visa: country list

 

 
Visa Processing Times

Schengen visas
As a rule, missions require up to 14 working days to decide on an application for a Schengen visa. During the peak travel season there may be a waiting period for making an application to a German mission. You may apply for a Schengen visa from between six months and generally no later than 15 days before your planned trip; however, you can make the appointment prior to this time period. In some cases processing time may take up to 4 weeks plus additional business days for mailing your documents.

 

National visas
Applications for visas entitling the holder to a longer stay may take several months to process, depending on the purpose of the stay.