Routes to Germany: visitor
Schengen short-stay visa for up to 90 days in 180; adult fee EUR 90
A short stay of up to 90 days in any 180 days uses a Schengen visa unless your passport is visa-exempt. Apply at the mission of your main Schengen destination, in the consular district where you ordinarily live. If there is no single main destination, check the official rule for where to apply before you book. The usual adult fee is EUR 90; children 6 to 11 pay EUR 45 instead, and under 6 is free. The decision is generally made within 15 calendar days plus any appointment wait. A visit does not allow work.
This route at a glance
- Main requirement recorded · Schengen short-stay visa (type C)
- Your passport must require a visa; visa exemptions depend on the passport. Source
- Money covered
- Government fee EUR 90 adult, Schengen short-stay visa. 2 cost lines listed. This is a partial budget, not the full cost of moving; unlisted costs are unknown, not zero.
- Indicative duration
- Timeline not published by the authority
Last reviewed 3 November 2026. Not a guarantee of eligibility.
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Schengen short-stay visa (type C)
OpenOpen for visits up to 90 days in 180 for visa-required passports; passports with visa exemption need no visa.
Who this is for
- Visitors and tourists
Recorded conditions
- Your passport must require a visa; visa exemptions depend on the passport.
- Apply at the mission of your main Schengen destination that covers the place where you ordinarily live, generally between 6 months and 15 days before travel. With no single main destination, check the official rule for the first-entry country before encoding.
- The Schengen application form printout and the mission's current checklist; the page is not a complete personalised document list.
Source: Federal Foreign Office — Visa for Germany: application, fees and processing (checked 12 November 2026; document dated 16 June 2026; Government or public body; page partly read; fact not independently verified)
Next: Costs
What it costs
Source: Federal Foreign Office — Visa for Germany: application, fees and processing (checked 12 November 2026; document dated 16 June 2026; Government or public body; page partly read; fact not independently verified)
EUR 90You payThe age-based alternative to the EUR 90 adult fee; exemptions apply.
Source: Federal Foreign Office — Visa for Germany: application, fees and processing (checked 12 November 2026; document dated 16 June 2026; Government or public body; page partly read; fact not independently verified)
EUR 45You payNot included in this total
- Residence permit after arrival: EUR 100 first issue (approx. AED 400)
A blocked account holds your own money. It is released to you in monthly instalments after arrival. Account charges may apply; ask the provider.
Next: Timing
How long it takes
Timeline not published by the authority
Generally 15 calendar days from a correct application, plus the wait for an appointment (an indicator, not a guarantee).
Next: Documents to prepare
Documents, insurance, housing and money
These needs are the same whichever track you choose, so they are published once for Germany, with sources and check dates.
Read the Germany practical guide
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Published figures for this route
Published figures on how often this route is used, with their sources.
Quick answers
Which routes to Germany exist on the visitor track?
Schengen short-stay visa for up to 90 days in 180; adult fee EUR 90
How long does it take?
Timeline not published by the authority. Generally 15 calendar days from a correct application, plus the wait for an appointment (an indicator, not a guarantee).
How much does it cost?
The published costs on this page total EUR 90. Items that are not in that total, such as proof of funds or later permit fees, are labelled on this page where our sources state them.