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General Information

THE VISA SECTION OF THE GERMAN CONSULATE TORONTO DOES NOT OFFER CONSULTATION BY PHONE.

  • Visa appointments can be booked subject to availability.
  • 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.
  • ​​​​​​​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 via our contact form (click here: Contact in consular matters)

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 German Consulate Toronto does not charge fees for visa appointments. Any visa fees due will be charged on the day of your appointment.
Overview of visa fees

Visa Navigator

I want to travel to Germany as a tourist, on business, for my studies, to work, or to join family members who live there. Which visa should I apply for?

Homepage of the visa navigator (http://visa.diplo.de)

Short Stays

A Schengen visa is required if you wish to stay in the Schengen territory for up to 90 days within a 180 day period for business, visitor and/or tourist purposes, and you do not attempt to work.

Visa label

Transit

A transit visa might be required if you fly via Germany to get to your final destination.

Am Flughafen

Long Stays

Citizens who wish to stay in Germany for more than 90 days or wish to work have to apply for a residence permit.

Passports with various visas

Work and Travel in Germany with the Youth Mobility Visa

Meet new people, discover the country and get to know its culture!

Globe

Visa Information for EU Citizens

EU citizens do not need a visa to enter Germany for short and long stays.
However, if you are moving to Germany, you must register at the city hall (Einwohnermeldeamt / Bürgeramt).

Flag of EU

Fees for Visa applications at the Consulate General Toronto

Fees for Schengen and National Visa applications at the Consulate General Toronto

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Frequently asked questions about Schengen visas (FAQ)

Your question may already be answered here, so we kindly ask you to read these questions and answers carefully before contacting the German Consulates General or Embassy. Thank you very much.

Information for UK citizens
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