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title: Germany visa for citizens of Hong Kong
description: Citizens of Hong Kong can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Germany visa for citizens of Hong Kong

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

- **Valid passport** (Identity): 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.
- **Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit** (Travel, optional): May have to be presented in certain cases.
- **Evidence of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May have to be presented for subsistence during the stay and the return trip; no fixed daily rate.
- **Health insurance covering return transport** (Travel, optional): Official guidance advises taking out such insurance before travel; it is not stated as mandatory for this visa-free route.

## 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.

## FAQs

### 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

- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- [I don't need a visa for my trip to Germany, but are there other things I should bear in mind?](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/buergerservice/faq/32-sonstiges-606746)

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- [Germany visa for every passport](/visa/germany)
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