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Short stays, well prepared.

Tourist and family visits, multiple-entry visas for frequent travellers and medical treatment in Germany.

TouristFamily visitMultiple entryMedical90/180
Traveller at the airportSchengen visa (C)
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Schengen visa (C)

Tourist visa

Holidays in Germany and the Schengen area.

Schengen visa (C)Up to 90 days in any 180 days
  • 01Travel plan and hotel bookings
  • 02Travel health insurance with at least €30,000 cover
  • 03Enough money for the trip
  • 04Strong ties to your home country (job, family, property)

Visa fee: €90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6 to 11.

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Schengen visa (C)

Family & friends visit visa

Visit relatives or friends living in Germany.

Schengen visa (C)Up to 90 days in any 180 days
  • 01Invitation from your host in Germany
  • 02Proof of funds, or a formal obligation letter (Verpflichtungserklärung) from your host
  • 03Travel health insurance
  • 04Ties to your home country

Popular for parents visiting their children in Germany.

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Schengen visa (C)

Multiple-entry visa

Travel to Germany several times on one visa, valid up to 5 years.

Schengen visa (C)1, 2 or 5 years validity (90/180 rule applies)
  • 01Previous Schengen visas used correctly
  • 02Regular reason to travel (family, business)
  • 03Travel health insurance for the first trip

Under the EU cascade rules, validity grows with a clean travel history.

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Schengen visa (C)

Medical treatment visa

Treatment at a German hospital or clinic.

Schengen visa (C)Schengen up to 90 days, national visa for longer treatment
  • 01Confirmation and cost estimate from the hospital
  • 02Proof that treatment costs are paid or covered
  • 03Medical report from your doctor

A companion can apply for a visa at the same time.

Our partner EuroCare Health Services coordinates hospital appointments, cost estimates, interpreters and aftercare for international patients. Partner hospitals in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Our partner for medical treatmentEuroCare Health Services
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Schengen calculator

How many days do you have left?

Add your trips to the Schengen area. We count the days in the 180 days before your planned entry.

90/180 day rule

90days available for your next stay
Travelling for work?

Business trips have their own desk.

Business visa, trade fairs, ICT card and company formation.

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