Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit Germany (Schengen)?

Canadian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa to visit Germany for tourism — entry is visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen area. As of 30 May 2026, Canadian ordinary passport holders can travel to Germany for tourism, business or family visits without a visa, staying up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period anywhere in the Schengen area. No advance authorization is currently required to board or enter. Two changes are relevant: the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) began rolling out on 12 October 2025 and now registers travelers' biometrics (fingerprints and a facial image) at the external Schengen border instead of stamping the passport — this is automatic and free. Separately, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) has been postponed to the last quarter of 2026; once it becomes mandatory (expected after a transitional period in 2027), Canadians will need a EUR 7 online travel authorization before departure. Until ETIAS is operational, no pre-travel authorization is needed. Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and remain valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area.