Germany visa for Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Germany for up to 90 days in any 180.
Visa-free Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (3 days ago)
- Status
- Visa-free
- Max stay
- 90 days / 180
- Official cost
- Free
- Before departure
- Nothing required before departure
What you need
- passport valid at least 3 months beyond planned departure and issued within the last 10 years
- return or onward ticket
Official source
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/schengen/who-can-enterUse the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Canadian citizens can visit Germany visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period under the Schengen short-stay rules. The 90/180 clock runs across the whole Schengen area, not only Germany.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Germany?
- Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Germany for up to 90 days in any 180. (Visa-free.)
- How long can Canadian passport holders stay in Germany?
- Up to 90 days within any 180.
- How much does the Germany entry cost for Canadian citizens?
- It is free. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.