Do German citizens need a visa for Canada?
The official link goes to canada.ca. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Canada entry rules for German citizens.
| Verdict | Travel authorisation before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) |
| Fee | CAD 7 |
| Stay | Normally up to 6 months; the border officer decides and may set a different period |
| Validity | Up to 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever is first (new passport = new eTA) |
| When to apply | Before booking flights; most approved within minutes, some take several days if documents are requested |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a German passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Canada entry requirements.
Skip the form. $9.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Canada eTA on canada.ca for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $9.99 plus the CAN$7 government fee at cost. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a German passport.
eTA needed only to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport; not needed arriving by land or sea (except some sea travel from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon). Apply only on canada.ca; look-alike sites charge extra.
How long it must be valid.
Passport must be valid for the length of the planned stay; airlines and transit countries may require more. US citizens are advised to carry a passport; other proof of citizenship and ID is accepted at land/sea.
Recent changes in Canada.
- 2026-05-27 — Ebola temporary measures: immigration documents suspended for foreign nationals whose last country of residence was the DRC, South Sudan or Uganda; extended to 27 Nov 2026; DRC boarding ban from 20 Jul 2026.
- 2026-07-27 — Indonesia and Malaysia now appear (marked 'New') on the conditional-eTA list, bringing it to 17 countries (exact start date not stated; page last modified 27 Jul 2026).
The short answers.
Do German citizens need a visa for Canada?
No visa, but yes to a form: German citizens need the eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) approved before they fly for stays of Normally up to 6 months; the border officer decides and may set a different period.
How much does it cost for German citizens?
CAD 7. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can German citizens stay in Canada?
Normally up to 6 months; the border officer decides and may set a different period. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should German citizens apply?
Before booking flights; most approved within minutes, some take several days if documents are requested.
Where do German citizens apply?
On the official site, canada.ca. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $9.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Canada visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.