Germany short-stay Schengen applications still need clear means of subsistence, but Annex 25 does not publish one rigid tourist daily rate for every traveller. Officers weigh trip purpose, length, hosting, and return tickets. Where circumstances are not evidenced, guidance cites about €45 per day, plus proof you can leave again.
For work-seeking Opportunity Card funds, see Germany Opportunity Card bank statement. Master overview: Schengen 2026 guide.
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Annex 25 — how Germany differs
| Point | Practice |
|---|---|
| Fixed mandatory €/day for all | Not set like Spain/France tables |
| Fallback when costs unclear | About €45/day commonly cited |
| Return/onward travel | Must be credible (ticket or funds) |
| Host / sponsorship | Formal guarantees may support the file |
Example: 10 days without strong hotel/host proof → roughly €450 reference before buffer; show 1.5–2× when possible.
| Country | Daily minimum | Example (10-day trip) |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | ~€45/day | Example 10-day trip ~€450 |
| France | ~€65/day | €65/day with hotel reservation; €120/day without; €32.50/day with attestation d'accueil |
| Spain | ~€122.1/day | Min €1,098.90/person regardless of trip length (2026 SMI per Annex 25) |
| Italy | ~€44.93/day | Table A scale — e.g. €269.60 fixed for 1–5 days (solo); €44.93/day for 6–10 days |
| Greece | ~€50/day | €50/day; min €300 for stays ≤5 days (minors 50%) |
| Portugal | ~€40/day | €75 per entry + €40/day; may be exempt if board & lodging guaranteed |
| Belgium | ~€95/day | ~€45/day with private host · ~€95/day at hotel (Annex 25) |
| Croatia | ~€70/day | ~€70/day · ~€30/day with certified guarantee / tourist booking |
| Hungary | ~€40/day | ~€40/person/day (Annex 25) |
| Czech Republic | ~CZK1565/day | Annex 25 subsistence formula in CZK (verify current figure before applying) |
| Netherlands | ~€55/day | Applied flexibly per Annex 25 — example 10-day trip ~€550 |
| Switzerland | ~CHF100/day | Annex 25 Swiss practice ~CHF 100/day (CHF 30/day with valid student ID) |
Source: StatementsCraft visa requirements (EU Annex 25 reference amounts). Verify at your consulate.
Months of statements
- Schengen floor: often 3 months
- Safer pack for Germany tourist/business: 3–6 months continuous
- No gaps; explain large deposits
Documents that help
- Bank statements (PDF) with running balances
- Employment letter + payslips
- Hotel bookings or formal host documents
- Travel insurance + itinerary
- Sponsor declaration when someone else pays
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Format tips
EUR cover summary, average balance, passport-matching name, A4 embassy PDF via Schengen format.
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