Germany facts for kids - Applying for a Germany Visa

        Germany is located in central part of Europe and this vast country stretches from the Alps in south to the North Sea in the north. It is bordered by Austria and Switzerland in the south; Poland and Czech Republic in the east; France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Netherlands in the west; and Denmark in the north.More...

       Germany is Europe’s largest economy and it is the second most populous nation in the European Union. It is a key member of the European Union and contributes significantly to the continent’s economy, and political and defense organizations.More...

       Germany is officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany. In German, the country is known as Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Germany is bordered in the north by the North Sea, Denmark and the Baltic Sea; in the east by Poland and Czech Republic; in the south by Austria and Switzerland; and in the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Netherlands.More...

       If you are traveling to Germany, you might be a passport holder of a country who requires a visa before entering Germany. You can apply for a visa at the German Embassy or Consulate. Most people apply for Schengen visa, which also allows them to travel to 24 other countries in the EU, including Germany.