How much does a visa for Germany cost?

Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Germany they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.

How do I apply for a visa for Germany?

Start on Germany’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.

Germany

Federal Republic of Germany

Western EuropeBerlinDE · DEU

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At a glance

Currency

Euro

EUR · €

Languages

German

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Calling code

+49

Area

357,114 km²

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Entry & visa

Germany visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Germany depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities

Visa-free

nationalities

Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA

nationalities

105

Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Germany, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

Official sources

Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt), Germany

Last checked 2026-07-16

Visa cost indicative

Indicative figures compiled from third-party sources — not official, and not a fee charged by packset.travel. Always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.

Visa type

Indicative cost

Applies to

Tourist

90 EUR

Schengen (category C) short-stay visa — standard processing fee; reductions or waivers apply for children, students, researchers and other groups

Visa typeTourist

Indicative cost90 EUR

Applies toSchengen (category C) short-stay visa — standard processing fee; reductions or waivers apply for children, students, researchers and other groups

Good to know

Germany is part of the Schengen area. EU nationals and nationals of visa-exempt countries may enter for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa.
Other (third-country) nationals generally need a Schengen (category C) visa for short visits; whether you need one depends on your nationality.
The standard processing fee for a Schengen visa is normally EUR 90, with reductions or waivers for certain groups (e.g. children, students and researchers).
Applications are submitted to a German mission abroad (embassy or consulate general); the competent mission is determined by your place of ordinary residence.
Visa-exempt non-EU visitors will additionally need an EU ETIAS travel authorisation once the EES/ETIAS system enters into operation (expected from late 2026).

Part of the Schengen area

Germany has been a Schengen member since 1995: no passport checks at internal borders, one 90/180-day allowance for visitors.

Schengen entry rules for Germany

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 93 countries can currently enter Germany visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

How to get here

How to get to Germany

Every way into Germany by air — each city's main airport plus the budget-carrier, secondary and cross-border options, with how long the transfer takes.

Getting to Munich

Munich (MUC)

Munich's own airport and the one almost every long-haul route uses. S-Bahn S1/S8 run into the city centre in about 45 minutes, every 10 minutes, all day — during Oktoberfest they run through the night too.

~45 min to MunichMUC airport

Memmingen (Allgäu Airport)

Budget carriers

instead of Munich (MUC)

You don't have to fly into pricey Munich — budget carriers (Ryanair, Wizz Air) land at Memmingen, about a 75-minute drive or a direct flixbus/shuttle from the Bavarian capital.

~75 min to MunichFMM airport

Nuremberg (NUE)

instead of Munich (MUC)

Heading to northern Bavaria or on a budget for Munich? Nuremberg is a fast, frequent ICE train hop (about an hour) and often has cheaper fares into the region.

~65 min to MunichNUE airport

Salzburg (SZG)

Budget carriers

instead of Munich (MUC)

Cross the border for a cheaper fare: Salzburg airport (Austria) is about 1h30 from Munich on a direct, roughly hourly Railjet/EC train — handy for the seasonal and ski-charter flights that skip pricey MUC.

~95 min to MunichSZG airport

Innsbruck (INN)

Budget carriers

instead of Munich (MUC)

Another cross-border option: Innsbruck (Austria) — a favourite for easyJet and winter ski charters — connects to Munich by direct EC train in about 2 hours through the Alps, or roughly 1h45 by car.

~130 min to MunichINN airport