Visitor visas
Germany visa planning: choose the route before the application
Germany’s Federal Foreign Office provides a Visa Navigator, visa information and links to German missions. Use those to identify the right instructions.
Read guideGermany visa requirements and application guidance
Check Germany visa and travel-authorisation options for your passport, purpose and planned stay. The correct route depends on your circumstances.
Visa guides for Germany
Prepare for your application
Identify your travel purpose, passport and residence. Then use the official instructions for the selected route to organize documents and follow the application steps.
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