Germany Visa for Chinese Citizens
Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter Germany. Apply at a Germany embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Chinese citizens apply for a Germany visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Germany embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
- → See the exact document checklist for Chinese applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Chinese applicants
The exact documents Chinese citizens must submit for Germany, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
workEmployment (Beijing Jurisdiction only)
For details on required application documents, please consult the website of the German missions in China. Use the information provided for your specific visa type and prepare your application accordingly. You can find information in German here (https://china.diplo.de/cn-de/service/visa-einreise/nationales-visum/1209056). You can find information in Chinese here (https://china.diplo.de/cn-zh/service/visa-einreise/nationales-visum-1345434) .
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Germany visa for China citizens — FAQ
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter Germany. Apply at a Germany embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
What documents do Chinese citizens need for Germany?
A valid passport plus the Germany document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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