Germany visa for Chinese passport holders
A Chinese passport holder must get a visa in advance to enter Germany.
Best-effort passport visa-free data — verify against the official source.
Visa required in advance
Tourist entry
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Days per visit
4
Visa routes tracked
Staying longer: every Germany visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Germany, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, costs and processing times are on the country page, each linked to its official source.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance Visa (Aufenthaltserlaubnis fuer Freiberufler) | freelancer | Up to 3 years, renewable | — | ||
| Student Visa / Residence Permit (§16b) | student | Length of the course, renewed | $1,080/mo | ||
| Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) | tourist | 90 days within any 180-day period | — | — | — |
| EU Blue Card | work | Up to 4 years | — |
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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the Germany page before you travel or apply.