Do Canada citizens need a visa for Germany?
🇨🇦 Canada do not need a visa to visit 🇩🇪 Germany。
No visa needed
Set on Germany? We turn the visa into step-by-step task cards and help you finish them.
Start my planMax stay
90 days in any 180-day period
Pre-travel authorisation
None
Entry basis
visa free
Good to know: Schengen area: max 90 days in any 180-day period.
Official Germany visa portal ↗Rules verified 2026-08-31; policies change — always confirm with the official source.
What to prepare
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
- Proof of onward or return travel
- Accommodation details for the first night
- Evidence of sufficient funds
Frequently asked questions
Do Canada citizens need a visa for Germany?
🇨🇦 Canada do not need a visa to visit 🇩🇪 Germany。
How long can Canada citizens stay in Germany?
90 days in any 180-day period Schengen area: max 90 days in any 180-day period.
What documents should Canada citizens prepare on arrival in Germany?
Standard entry documents: a passport valid for at least 6 months, proof of onward travel, accommodation details and evidence of sufficient funds.
More destinations for a Canada passport
Other passports visiting Germany
Always confirm with official sources before you travel.
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