CloudFest is held in Germany, inside the Schengen area. EU/EEA citizens and visa-waiver nationals — including UK, US, Canadian, Australian and Japanese passport holders — may enter for business visits of up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa. Other nationalities require a Schengen Type C short-stay business visa: EUR 90 for adults, lodged at the German mission covering your place of residence, normally decided within 15 calendar days and up to 45 days in the busy spring period. Carry a passport valid at least three months beyond departure, travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 cover, and your CloudFest registration or an invitation letter for the border.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply at the German mission covering your place of residence, submit biometrics in person, and hold travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 cover. A CloudFest registration confirmation or organiser invitation letter supports the application. Ninety days within any 180-day period across the Schengen area; carry a passport valid at least three months beyond departure and return or onward t
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