German visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Germany for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Germany for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Germany e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Germany visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Germany tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Germany.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Germany.
If you are looking for Germany visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Germany nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Germany in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 17 minutes)
- St. Johns: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in St. Johns, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 47 minutes)
- Halifax: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 17 minutes)
- Edmonton: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Edmonton, Canada (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Winnipeg: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 17 minutes)
- Calgary: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Germany in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 17 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Germany in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 17 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate General of Germany in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 17 minutes)
- Saskatoon: The Consulate General of Germany in Saskatoon, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 17 minutes)
Germany visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Germany diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Germany from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 263,086 | N/A |
| 2009 | 282,471 | 7.37% |
| 2010 | 274,163 | -2.94% |
| 2011 | 268,625 | -2.02% |
| 2012 | 285,240 | 6.19% |
| 2013 | 268,625 | -5.82% |
| 2014 | 282,471 | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 276,933 | -1.96% |
| 2016 | 263,086 | -5.00% |
| 2017 | 263,086 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 279,702 | 6.32% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Germany & Canada comparison
Germany's area is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 26.09 times bigger than Germany.
As of October 2025, Germany's population is ~85.1 million people - 45,702,806 more people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Germany & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Germany | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 85,124,485 | 39,421,679 | 45.7 million more people live in Germany than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 227 | 144 | Germany has 83 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 129 | Germany passport holders can visit 16 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 593 | 469 | German hosts 124 more foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Germany in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Germany in 2018 was approximately 279,702.
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