Hong Kong passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Hong Kong

Visa-freeVisa-free short stay

Citizens of Hong Kong can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free short stay
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Maximum stay	Up to 90 days
Government fee	No visa fee
Passport validity	At least 3 months
Proof of funds	May be requested; amount depends on the type and length of stay, with no fixed daily rates.

How to apply

1
Carry the valid identity document
Travel with a valid Hong Kong SAR passport meeting Germany’s validity and issuance-age conditions.
2
Enter Germany without a visa
Hong Kong SAR passport holders may enter Germany visa-free for the stated short-stay limit.
3
Be prepared for border evidence requests
If requested, present evidence of visit purpose and circumstances and sufficient funds for the stay and return journey.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid passport
Hong Kong SAR passport holders are visa-exempt. Passport must be valid at least three months beyond planned departure and issued within the last 10 years.

Travel

Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit
Optional
May have to be presented in certain cases.
Health insurance covering return transport
Optional
Official guidance advises taking out such insurance before travel; it is not stated as mandatory for this visa-free route.

Financial

Evidence of sufficient funds
Optional
May have to be presented for subsistence during the stay and the return trip; no fixed daily rate.

Proof of funds

Evidence of sufficient funds for subsistence during the stay
Evidence of funds for the return trip

The Federal Foreign Office states that the amount depends on the type and length of stay and has no fixed daily rates.

Good to know

The visa waiver applies to Hong Kong SAR passports, not ordinary passports of the People’s Republic of China generally.
Stay is limited to 90 days in any 180-day period / six-month period under the cited official guidance.
Gainful employment is not permitted during the visa-free stay.
The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond planned departure and issued within the previous 10 years.
Purpose-of-visit and financial evidence may be requested at the border.
Health insurance covering return transport is advised, but the source does not state it is mandatory for visa-free tourists.

FAQ

Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Hong Kong can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free short stay.

How long can citizens of Hong Kong stay in Germany?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Hong Kong need for Germany?

Valid passport; Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit; Evidence of sufficient funds; Health insurance covering return transport.

How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

At least 3 months.

Sources

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