IMPORTANT CHANGES due to COVID-19: The German Federal Government has reintroduced entry restrictions for residents of Canada taking effect on Tuesday, October 27, 12:00 a.m. to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. From that date on, entry from Canada to Germany with or without a visa can only take place in case of an urgent need/an essential reason. A list of such reasons that justify entry to Germany can be foundhere. Decisions on entry are made on a case-by-case basis and are at discretion of the German Federal Police. The German Foreign Missions in Canada have no authority in making decisions on entry to Germany.
Please read the information on the website carefully and use the contact form for inquiries to specific questions only. If the information requested is readily available on our website, we may not reply to your message.
Please understand that questions regarding the status of a visa application will not be answered. If additional documents are required to process your application, the Consulate will contact you.
Please do not send unrequested documents to the Consulate, especially invitation letters. The Consulate doesn't have capacities to store documents before the submission of the application. All documents have to be presented by the applicant at the time of the appointment with the Visa Section.
Only applications from residents of Canada (permanent residents, persons holding a valid Canadian study or work permit) can be accepted. Applications from persons holding a long-term visitor's visa can only be accepted if they can prove that they were unable to apply in their home country.
Please make sure to only use the application forms provided by the Consulate General in Toronto which you will find under the categories for short stays and long stays.
All applications have to be submitted in person. Please find more information on where to submit your application here.
Comprehensive information is provided in the respective categories for your stay. In cases where you seek additional information not provided on the website you may contact the Visa Section by email only.
PLEASE NOTE: The German Missions in Montreal, Ottawa and Vancouver DO NOT ACCEPT visa applications. Please find more information on where to submit your application instead.
THE VISA SECTION OF THE GERMAN CONSULATE TORONTO DOES NOT OFFER CONSULTATION BY PHONE.
The German Consulate Toronto does not charge fees for visa appointments. Any visa fees due will be charged on the day of your appointment.
