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China passport to Germany
The matrix records a Schengen short-stay visa for Chinese passports to Germany. 90 days in any 180, with biometrics at a visa centre. EES is in force — follow the border. Snapshot 2026-10.
Short answer: China passport holders need a visa for Germany, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
File with the main destination. Travel insurance, tickets, hotel and funds are standard. ETIAS for visa-free passports does not apply to Chinese passports.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Germany lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is not one of them.
- China passports get “Visa required” at 84 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Germany passports get “Visa free” in China.
Nearby passports travelling to Germany
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChinaGermany- Typical duration
- 9.9 hours
- From
- PEK · PVG · CTU
- To
- FRA · MUC · DUS
Airlines Air China, Lufthansa, China Eastern Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Germany
Country profile
Capital
Berlin
Population
83.5 million
Area
357,021 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
German
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
16.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
19.8%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- German85.4%
- other/stateless/unspecified8.3%
- Turkish1.8%
- Ukrainian1.4%
- Syrian1.1%
- Romanian1%
- Other1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 110 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+49
Airports
FRA · MUC · DUS · HAM
Highlights
- Aachen
- Freiburg im Breisgau
- Baden-Baden
- Heligoland
- Brandenburg Gate
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen
China · Visa required
FAQ
Does a China passport need a visa for Germany?
The matrix records a Schengen short-stay visa for Chinese passports to Germany. 90 days in any 180, with biometrics at a visa centre. EES is in force — follow the border.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Germany immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Germany typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Germany mission.
What about a Germany passport entering China?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
Can a German Schengen visa enter France?
A valid type-C Schengen visa usually allows Schengen travel, but you should enter or spend the core stay in the issuing country. Officers can ask; the 90/180 cap still applies.
How do you apply for Germany as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination. Visa-exempt passports use the EES entry/exit system. ETIAS will apply on the EU timetable — confirm whether your passport is in scope before travel.