Visas and entry for studying in Germany
Check the entry and permit rules and the working holiday conditions, with official sources.
Entry and permits for Germany
- Entry and permits
90days
Limit of a stay without a visa (within any 180-day period)
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for a short stay in Germany.
As a general rule, you may stay no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and you may not take up gainful employment while there.
Source: German Federal Foreign Office: list of countries whose citizens need no visa
- Language
German
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Can I go to Germany without a visa?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for a short stay. As a general rule you may stay no more than 90 days in any 180-day period and may not take up gainful employment while there.
What is the official language of Germany?
The official language is German.