Visa Services: It is expected that many tourists will apply for a visa to Germany to watch the FIFA World Cup 2006 matches in various German cities. The German government has made arrangements to provide visas to this large number of tourists quickly and without any problems. Germany is a member of the Schengen Agreement. Thus, visitors from Schengen countries are not required to have a visa to enter Germany. Citizens of 45 more countries can enter Germany without a visa for short stays of up to three months' period. Visa applicants are advised by the government of Germany to apply for visa at their respective consulates well in time. They can apply for the visa even before they receive their World Cup 2006 tickets. No special procedure is required for applying for a visa to attend the World Cup.
