Germany Schengen Entry & Visa Guide (2026)

Find exact visa requirements, overstay penalties, and 90/180-day compliance guides for entering Germany.

Capital Berlin
Currency EUR
Enforcement Very High
Overstay Fine €300 - €3,000+ / Entry Ban
Tax Residency & Stay Note: Section 9 of German Fiscal Code establishes tax residency upon continuous customary stay (>6 months/183 days).

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