German visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Chinese passport holders visiting Germany for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter Germany for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Germany e-visa for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Germany visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
Germany tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Germany.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Germany.
If you are looking for Germany visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Germany nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of Germany in Beijing, China (Working hours: Close now)
- Hong Kong: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Hong Kong, China (Working hours: Close now)
- Guangzhou: The Consulate General of Germany in Guangzhou, China (Working hours: Close now)
- Chengdu: The Consulate General of Germany in Chengdu, China (Working hours: Close now)
- Shanghai: The Consulate General of Germany in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Close now)
- Hong Kong: The Consulate General of Germany in Hong Kong, China (Working hours: Close now)
- Shenyang: The Consulate General of Germany in Shenyang, China (Working hours: Close now)
Germany visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Germany diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to Germany from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,418,538 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,295,780 | -8.65% |
| 2010 | 1,295,780 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 1,432,177 | 10.53% |
| 2012 | 1,432,177 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 1,336,699 | -6.67% |
| 2014 | 1,256,800 | -5.98% |
| 2015 | 1,336,699 | 6.36% |
| 2016 | 1,363,979 | 2.04% |
| 2017 | 1,363,979 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,350,339 | -1.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Germany & China comparison
Germany's area is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 26.93 times bigger than Germany.
As of April 2024, Germany's population is ~84.9 million people - 1,376,920,850 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted Germany & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Germany | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 84,856,376 | 1,461,777,226 | 1.4 billion fewer people live in Germany than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 227 | 276 | Germany has 49 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 145 | 37 | Germany passport holders can visit 108 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 593 | 344 | German hosts 249 more foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to Germany in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting Germany in 2018 was approximately 1,350,339.
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