Germany is a Schengen state. Nationals of the USA, UK, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Israel and most EU/EEA countries may enter visa-free for business visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period (no paid work). Nationals of countries without a Schengen visa-waiver agreement (e.g. India, China, Nigeria, Türkiye for most categories) need a Schengen Type C short-stay visa — standard fee EUR 90 (EUR 45 for children 6–12, free under 6), lodged at the German mission covering your residence and typically decided within 15 calendar days (allow 4–6 weeks). Register for Valve World Expo first; a registration/invitation confirmation plus travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000 cover) is commonly requested. Visa-exempt travellers should check the status of the planned ETIAS pre-travel authorisation before booking.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Lodge at the German mission covering your place of residence. Prepare registration confirmation from the organiser, hotel booking, travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000 cover) and proof of funds. Reduced fee EUR 45 for children 6–12; free under 6. Business visits — meetings, trade fairs, negotiations — are permitted; paid employment is not. The planned ETIAS pre-travel authorisation for visa-e
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