Visa Services: Because of the extra demand for visas during the run up to the World Cup 2006 games, it is expected that there will be an increased demand for visas to Germany. Visa applicants to Germany are therefore advised by the German government to apply for a visa three to four months before the scheduled date of departure. Germany is a member of the Schengen agreement. Travelers can travel to any of the Schengen member countries on a single visa. Some of the Schengen countries are Austria, Belgium, and Denmark. Visitors have to present the visa application to the embassy of the main destination country. Citizens of EU, EEA, and EFTA countries do not need a visa to visit Germany. Citizens of several other countries also do not need a visa to visit Germany.