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There are three main kinds of Germany visa types:
Germany is one of the Schengen Agreement countries. This means that you must apply for a Schengen visa to Germany in order to make your short-term trip (less than 90 days). Reasons for applying for a Schengen visa can be tourism, visiting relatives and friends, business travel, medical examination or treatment, short-term education, exchange programs and many other non-permanent nuances.
Depending on the type and frequency of travel to Germany Schengen visa may be single, double and multiple. Period of validity of a single Schengen visa usually covers the period of travel specified on the Germany application form. Holders of multiple Schengen visas may stay in the Schengen area for no more than 90 days every 180 days.
If you intend to visit Germany for tourism for less than 90 days, according to your nationality, you may need to obtain a tourist visa to Germany first.
A tourist visa to Germany allows you to stay in Germany and carry out your holiday activities for a maximum of 90 days during the 180 days.
If you want to remain more than 90 days, you will need to apply for a long-term visa from your country before coming to Germany.
Citizens planning to stay in Germany for more than 90 days for different reasons like study, employment, family reunion, must first apply for a long-term national visa at their local representative office before travelling to Germany.
We can help you apply for a Germany visa; you need to select the "Services" section on our website by choosing your nationality and place of residence, where you will find all the information you need.
The fee for Schengen visas is €80, payable upon application. In addition, you may also be required to pay other administrative payments such as visa application centre fees, courier fees, etc., depending on the country and where you apply.
Reduced visa fees for certain nationalities
Under the agreement signed between the EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Northern Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia and Ukraine, the transit visa fee for citizens of these countries has been reduced to €35.
Since Germany is a Schengen country, all citizens of the Schengen Area may enter the country freely without any formalities. Moreover, although Germany does not belong to the EU, EU countries can also travel without a visa. Citizens of other countries should check their eligibility before planning a trip to Germany.
In order to have the opportunity to work in Germany, you must have either a work permit or a work visa for Germany.
Depending on your visit, required documents for a visa to Germany may vary.
Although it is a single document, the requirements for obtaining a visa varies from one Schengen Agreement country to another. However, Germany is quite demanding in this matter, and it is advisable to follow each request carefully to the smallest detail. As a rule, the German embassy in each country has an updated checklist of German visa requirements for each type of visa.
Depending on your visa type, in some cases in the country of your residence and nationality, there are different requirements for a visa to Germany, according to the needs of the embassy or consulate.
Photo requirements for a visa to Germany include two photographs no older than six months. Photo size 3.5x4.5 cm. Frontal view of the face-cover 70-80% of the photo. On a white background. Clear facial features and eyes not covered by hair or eyeglass frames.
