Last updated 23 July 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Business visa to Germany
Visa for businessman, Assignment visa
Travel purpose:
Business
, work
, transit
Business visa — what you need to know
Issued to employees who need to make short-term visits to Germany (up to 90 days within a 180-day period) to carry out professional duties related to business meetings, negotiations, contract signing, participation in trade fairs, servicing maritime operations, international driving assignments, short-term training activities, or other professional tasks that do not involve employment in Germany.
How long can you stay?
from 1 day to 5 years
Fees
€0 - €90 (~$0 - ~$104)
Which business visa is best suited for you?
Business visa for employees
Eligible individuals
Businessman, employee
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$104)
Maritime visa
Eligible individuals
Seaman, crew member of shipboard
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$104)
Driver visa
Eligible individuals
Professional driver
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$104)
Media visa
Eligible individuals
Journalist, media staff
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$104)
Work visa for posted employee
Eligible individuals
Worker, employee
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$104)
Scientist visa
Eligible individuals
Scientist, researcher
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Business visa
Eligible individuals
Entrepreneur, businessman
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$104)