There are three different kinds of visas in Germany:
The Schengen visa entitles the holder to visits of up to 90 days in every 6 months in the entire Schengen area.
The Schengen area is an area comprised of 26 European states that have abolished passport control at their shared borders and have adopted a common visa policy.
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Austria |
Liechtenstein |
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Belgium |
Lithuania |
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Czech Republic |
Luxembourg |
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Denmark |
Malta |
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Estonia |
The Netherlands |
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Finland |
Norway |
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France |
Poland |
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Germany |
Portugal |
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Greece |
Slovakia |
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Hungary |
Slovenia |
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Iceland |
Spain |
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Italy |
Sweden |
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Latvia |
Switzerland |
If your citizenship country does not have a visa exemption agreement with Germany and you want to come to Germany for a short stay, for a business trip, holiday, family or friends visit, you will be required to apply for a Schengen visa beforehand. This short-stay visa is valid only for up to 90 days stay within a 180-day period in Germany and all other Schengen area member states. The start date of the 180-day period is the day you enter Germany or another Schengen country.
Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, Transit visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.
Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:
The average processing time for the application for a German visa is approximately 15 calendar days. Please consider that you must submit your visa application not earlier than six months and later than the average processing time before your planned date of transiting through Germany.
Visa Application Processing time of the third-country nationals may be more than normal. As their Applications are subject to prior consultation.
Countries:
Category of persons:
Single, double, or multiple-entry visa
The Schengen visa can be in three types, depending on the holder’s purpose of travel: it can be used for one, two, or multiple entries to the Schengen area.
If you are planning to leave and re-enter the Schengen area during your visit, you will need to apply for a double or multiple-entry visa. You must specify it in your Schengen visa application form, which type of visa you are applying for.
If you have multiple entry Schengen visas with a validity of more than six months, 1, 2, 3, 5 years, you can use it for one, entire 90-day stay, or for two or more visits not exceeding 90 days within every 180 days.
If you stay for the consecutive 90 days, you will need to exit the Schengen area for another 90 days before being eligible for another Schengen visa.
Subcategories
If you intend to visit Germany with the purpose of tourism for a period shorter than 90 days, depending on your nationality, you might be required to obtain a Germany Tourist visa first.
The Germany Tourist visa permits you to stay in Germany and realize your tourist activities for a maximum period of 90 days at most per 180 days.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor
9. Proof of Financial Means
10. Overseas Medical Insurance
11. For Minors:
*Additional documents may be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Germany Tourist visa is approximately 15 calendar days. Please consider that you must submit your visa application not earlier than six months and not later than the average processing time before your planned date of transiting through Germany.
Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine short-term visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.
Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:
You will apply for a Germany Tourist visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
A Germany Business visa gives you the authorization to enter Germany and stay here for a maximum period of up to 90 days within six months, as permitted. It permits its holder to engage in business-related activities such as attending meetings or conferences, conducting or attending the training, conducting internal audits, installing equipment, or performing other temporary services for a client, local affiliate, or branch office.
Under the Business visa category, the following cases would be applicable:
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Overseas Medical Insurance
9. Proof of Occupation
10. Proof of Financial Means
11. Documents Reflecting the Nature of the Business Trip and the Existence of Business Relations (if applicable including information about who covers the expenses of the business trip in Germany)
* Additional documents may be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Business/Congress/Trade Fair Visit Visa is approximately 15 calendar days. Please consider that you must submit your visa application not earlier than six months and not later than the average processing time before your planned date of transiting through Germany.
Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, short-term visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.
Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:
You will apply for a Business/Congress/Trade Fair Visit visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
In case of medical treatment (applicable to patient and escort)
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Overseas Medical Insurance
9. Proof of Occupation
10. Proof of Financial Means
For the patient:
For escort:
11. For Minors:
* Additional documents may be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Germany Medical Treatment visa is approximately 15 calendar days. Please consider that you must submit your visa application not earlier than six months and not later than the average processing time before your planned date of transiting through Germany.
Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, short-term visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.
Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:
You will apply for a Germany Medical Treatment visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
The German Cultural/Scientific/Sports visa enables you to enter Germany for cultural, scientific, or, sports purposes, such as attending cultural events.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Overseas Medical Insurance
9. Proof of Occupation
10. Proof of Financial Means
11. Documents Reflecting the Nature/Purpose of the Journey and Stay of Artist/Member of Cultural/Sports Association in Germany: Artist/Athlete Member of Cultural/Sports Association at travels to a Cultural/Sports Event Organized in Cooperation with a German Cultural/Sports Association
12. For Minors:
*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for a Cultural, Scientific, Sports Events visa is approximately 15 calendar days. Please consider that you must submit your visa application not earlier than six months and not later than the average processing time before your planned date of transiting through Germany.
Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, short-term visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.
Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:
You will apply for a Cultural, Scientific, Sports Events visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
A short stay family/friend visit visa allows you to travel to Germany to visit family or friends for up to a maximum of 90 days within 180 days.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Proof of Visit / Accommodation:
9. Overseas Medical Insurance
10. Proof of Occupation
11. Proof of Financial Means
12. For Minors:
*Additional documents may be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Germany Visiting Family and Friends visa is approximately 15 calendar days. Please consider that you must submit your visa application not earlier than six months and not later than the average processing time before your planned date of transiting through Germany.
Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, short-term visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.
Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:
You will apply for a Germany Visiting Family and Friends visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
If you are a spouse or relative of EU/German national, you can apply for this visa in order to realize your trip.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Travel Itinerary
8. Proof of Visit / Accommodation:
In the case of tourism purpose:
In the case of visit purpose (e.g. visiting family and friends):
9. Proof of Relationship:
German or English translation is a must
10. Overseas Medical Insurance
11. Proof of Occupation
12. Proof of Financial Means
13. For Minors:
*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for a Germany Spouses / Relative of EU / German Nationals visa is approximately 15 calendar days. Please consider that you must submit your visa application not earlier than six months and not later than the average processing time before your planned date of transiting through Germany.
Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, short-term visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.
Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:
You will apply for a Spouses / Relative of EU / German Nationals visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
A Germany Study (short-term) visa is granted to you to undertake trips to Germany for study or educational training, which requires staying in Germany up to 90 days per half a year.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Proof of Visit
8. Travel Itinerary
9. Accommodation (if not indicated in the invitation)
10. Proof of Financial Means
In case of scholarship:
In case of self-funding:
In case of sponsorship:
11. Overseas Medical Insurance
12. For Minors:
*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for a Germany Schengen (Study up to 90 days) visa is approximately 15 calendar days. Please consider that you must submit your visa application not earlier than six months and not later than the average processing time before your planned date of transiting through Germany.
Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, short-term visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.
Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:
You will apply for a Germany Schengen (Study up to 90 days) visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
A Germany Work (short-term) visa is granted to you to undertake trips to Germany for short-term work activities, which requires staying in Germany for up to 90 days per half a year.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Proof of Visit
8. Travel Itinerary
9. Accommodation (if not indicated in the invitation)
10. Proof of financial means
In case of self-funding:
In case of sponsorship:
11. Depending on the Type of Works the Applicant should Provide the following Documents:
12. Overseas Medical Insurance
*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for a Germany Schengen (Work up to 90 days) visa is approximately 15 calendar days. Please consider that you must submit your visa application not earlier than six months and not later than the average processing time before your planned date of transiting through Germany.
Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, short-term visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.
Visa fees are waived by all Schengen states for the following categories of persons, regardless of their nationality:
You will apply for a Germany Schengen (Work up to 90 days) visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Overview
You do not need a Transit visa - if during a stopover at a German airport, you do not leave the International Airport Area and if the final destination is a non-Schengen member State.
Only five airports in Germany have an International Transit Area enabling you to transit without formally entering the Schengen area:
However, if for some reason you need to enter the Schengen area during your stopover (for example, to change terminals or if your final destination is one of the Schengen countries), you may require to apply for a Schengen visa – Category C, therefore please plan for this accordingly. You must apply for a German transit or tourist visa well before you travel.
Nationals of the following countries do not have the transit privilege and require an airport transit visa (category A) for transit at all German airports:
* Jordanian nationals who hold a visa to Australia, Israel, or New Zealand do NOT require an Airport Transit Visa for Germany
** Turkish holders of Service and Official passports do NOT require an Airport Transit Visa for Germany
Exceptions from the requirement to hold an airport transit visa:
Keep In Mind that the airport transit privilege does not apply in the following cases, and you will need to get a Schengen visa if:
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Two Photos
4. Photocopies
5. Flight Ticket
6. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor
7. Proof of Financial Means
8. For Minors:
The average processing time for a Transit Visa is 15 calendar days. Please consider that you must submit your visa application not earlier than six months and later than the average processing time before your planned date of transiting through Germany.
Since 02 February 2020, the fee for Schengen visas has been 80 EUR, to be paid upon submission of the application. Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission.
According to the agreement, signed between The EU and Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine, short-term visa fee reduced to 35 EUR for the citizens of these countries.
You will apply for a Germany Transit visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Even if your country is exempt from visa requirements if you intend to stay longer than 90 days you will need to apply for a long-stay visa from your home country before coming to Germany. Exceptions to this are nationals of Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United States of America. Citizens from these countries may enter Germany without a visa and then apply for a residence permit from inside Germany.
Citizens of all other countries planning to stay in Germany longer than 90 days must first apply for a long stay visa at their local mission before traveling to Germany.
The national visa (Nationales Visum) grants entry to Germany on the basis that you will be applying for a residence permit. It enables you to enter Germany as a potential resident and stay while you apply for residency. You will need to convert your visa into a residence permit within three months of arriving in Germany.
National visa (aged 17 and above) 75 EUR
National visa minors (0-17 years) 37,50 EUR
If you apply for a long stay visa you should expect a longer waiting time of up to several months, so make sure to submit your visa application with plenty of time. Expect longer waiting times during the holiday period.
This visa is designed for applicants wishing to take up employment in Germany, as well as for high skilled persons, who are candidates for a Blue Card of the European Union.
The EU Blue Card allows third-country nationals with a university degree to take up employment in Germany commensurate with their qualifications. Please note that potential Blue-Card holders need to earn a gross salary of 52.000 € or MINT profession (Mathematics / Informatics / Natural Sciences / Technology) require at least 40.560€ and shall have found a position in their field of study.
All documents need to be submitted in 3 sets (1 x Original and 2 x copies) in order to have 2 complete application sets of documents. Original documents will be returned after the application process has been finalized. Documents that are not in German or English language require a translation.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Three Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Proof of Employment in Germany
a) Employment contract or Contract/binding job offer
b) Deputation Order:
8. Job Description
9. Proof of Qualification
a) General employment:
b) EU Blue-Card Candidate:
Please check the recognition of your degree by consulting the ANABIN database, and submit an ANABIN-printout of University comparison and ANABIN-printout of degree comparison.
10. Curriculum Vitae (CV) of Professional Career, Specifying the Certificates, Diplomas, and Qualifications You Have Obtained
11. Pre-Approval of Labors Office (if applicable)
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for a Germany Employment Visa & Blue Card is 20-90 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Germany Employment Visa & Blue Card fee is 75 EUR for aged 17 and above. The national visa fee for minors (0-17) is 37.5 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for a Germany Employment Visa & Blue Card in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
This is a visa for university graduates from countries outside the EU which enables them to come to Germany for up to six months for the purpose of seeking employment commensurate with their qualifications.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Three Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Cover Letter/ Letter of Motivation
8. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
9. Relevant Previous Work Experience Certificates
10. Proof of Qualification
Please check the recognition of your degree by consulting the ANABIN database, and submit an ANABIN-printout of University comparison and ANABIN-printout of degree comparison.
11. Proof of Accommodation in Germany
12. Proof of Financial Means to Cover the Costs of the Time of your Stay:
If you want to seek a job in Germany, you will need money to cover your costs of living. This will include your fixed costs like rent, costs for your everyday living (food, clothes, etc.). You can provide:
*Additional documents may be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Germany Job Seeker visa is 20-90 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Germany Job Seeker visa fee is 75 EUR for aged 17 and above. The national visa fee for minors (0-17) is 37.5 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for a Germany Job Seeker visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Persons starting businesses, who are older than 45 years of age, are usually required to provide proof of an adequate retirement pension. This is with the understanding that they will have at the age of 67 a fund of at least 151,000 Euros for their retirement!
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Three Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Company Profile
a) Head Office
b) New Office
8. Business Plan
9. Concept
10. Capital Requirements
Investments:
Non-recurring additional start-up costs:
Operating funds:
11. Capital Budget
12. Business Forecast for each of the first three years
Gross profit/loss
Less:
Operating profit/loss
13. Personal Details
14. Health Insurance
*Additional documents may be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Germany Self-Employment visa is 20-90 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Germany Self-Employment visa fee is 75 EUR for aged 17 and above. The national visa fee for minors (0-17) is 37.5 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for a Germany Self-Employment visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
This visa is intended to permit foreign nationals to obtain a long-term visa, allowing them to stay in Germany for a longer period. This visa applies to those who are admitted to the state college or state university in Germany.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Three Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Details from your University in Germany
a) Confirmed university admission (“Zulassungsbescheid”)
b) Confirmed language course (“Intensiv-Sprachkurs”) with conditional university admission (“bedingter Zulassungsbescheid”)
c) Confirmed admission to a preparation course for University (“Studienkolleg”)
8. Knowledge of Language, for Cases of Confirmed University Admission and Confirmed Admission to a Preparation Course for University
9. Relevant Previous Work Experience Certificates
10. Proof of Qualification
Please check the recognition of your degree by consulting the ANABIN database, and submit an ANABIN-printout of University comparison and ANABIN-printout of degree comparison.
11. Proof of Accommodation in Germany
12. Proof of Financial Means to Cover the Costs of the Time of your Stay
13. Student Blocked Account
*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for a Germany Study (National) visa is 20-90 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Germany Study (National) visa fee is 75 EUR for aged 17 and above. The national visa fee for minors (0-17) is 37.5 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for a Germany Study (National) visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
This visa is intended to permit foreign nationals to obtain a long-term visa, allowing them to stay in Germany for a longer period. This visa applies to family members of Belgium nationals and wishing to obtain a permit for long-term residence in Germany.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Three Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Details of Spouse
8. Marriage Certificate
a) German Marriage Certificate:
b) Foreign Marriage Certificate:
9. Divorce Decree of Previous Marriages or Death Certificate of Former Spouse (if the applicant has been previously married)
10. Proof of Accommodation in Germany
11. Proof of Sufficient Means of Substance
12. Knowledge of Basic German language – Level A 1
13. Health Insurance, will only be Requested where Applicable
Requirements:
14. National Visa – Category D: Spouse of German Nationals
National Visa – Category D: Family reunion of minors below the age of 16
National Visa – Category D: Family reunion to EU Nationals (excluding citizens of Germany)
National Visa – Category D: Intended marriage/civil union
*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for a Germany Family Reunion visa is 20-90 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Germany Family Reunion visa fee is 75 EUR for the aged 17 and above. The national visa fee for minors (0-17) is 37.5 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for a Germany Family Reunion visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Germany Medical treatment visa is granted to third-country citizens entering Germany to undergo long-term medical treatment, therapy, and rehabilitation, within public or private medical institutions if they submit a letter of acceptance from the respective institutions, specifying the diagnosis and the duration of the treatment. This type of visa may also be granted to a potential companion who assists such third-country nationals, should they not be able to take care of themselves if this is expressly mentioned in the letter of acceptance.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Three Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Proof of Visit
For the patient:
For the escort:
8. Proof of Accommodation in Germany
9. Proof of Financial Means
*Additional documents may be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Germany Medical Treatment visa is 20-90 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Germany Medical Treatment visa fee is 75 EUR for aged 17 and above. The national visa fee for minors (0-17) is 37.5 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for a Germany Medical Treatment visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
This visa is intended to allow foreign nationals to obtain a long-term visa, allowing them to stay in Germany for a longer period. This visa applies to young people welcomed temporarily into a family, where he/she is lodged and fed in return for light everyday family tasks, to perfect his linguistic knowledge and increase his general culture through an improved familiarity with the country while participating in the life of the host family.
1. Application Form
2. Passport
3. Three Photos
4. ID Card Copy
5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
6. Photocopies
7. Invitation Letter from Host Family Clarifying the Following:
8. Knowledge of German Language
9. Au Pair Host Family Questionnaire
10. Motivation Letter (why do you wish to go to Germany?) in German or English
11. Documents Reflecting your Previous Education and Skills
*Additional documents may be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Germany Au Pair visa is 20-90 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Germany Au Pair visa Fee is 75 EUR for aged 17 and above. The national visa fee for minors (0-17) is 37.5 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for a Germany Au Pair visa in Germany visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
You must meet certain requirements to enter Germany, even if you are not required a visa:
This visa gives permission to its holder to enter the Schengen Area (all 26 member States) as many times as they wish, within a period of 1, 3, 5 years. However, even in this case, the visa holder is limited to remaining in the Schengen Area no longer than 90 days within a 180-day period.
A Schengen visa is issued for a maximum period of stay of three months and cannot be extended. The visa must be applied for, by the traveler personally, at the German Foreign Mission abroad, which is responsible for the place of residence and cannot be extended in Germany, nor converted into a residence permit.
Schengen visas are valid for a maximum of 90 days (within 180 days) from your arrival date. The Schengen visa is not valid before the arrival date you provide on your visa application.
An airport transit visa is valid for the period it takes you to transfer between flights in a German airport.
National visas are usually issued for three months but can be valid up to 12 months, depending on your reason for requesting a visa. The national visa will cover you while your residence permit application is processed.
It depends on the type of visa you apply for. As a foreign national, you are not permitted to work in Germany unless your expressly stated purpose when applying for a visa was employment.
It is possible to extend the validity of visas only in exceptional cases, such as a natural disaster. This must be done at the Foreigners’ Office (Ausländerbehörde) covering your area of residence.
If your German visa application is rejected, you will be notified by your mission that your application has been unsuccessful. You will be informed of the grounds on which it was rejected and have one month to appeal the decision by writing to the German mission. Your application will then be reconsidered.
All applicants must appear in person in the Embassy/Consulate or Visa Application Center for the submission of the documents since the identity needs to be verified, and biometric data must be collected. Please contact local German representatives for more precise information.
This visa allows you to enter the other Schengen Member States as well, but not to enter other European countries, such as Croatia, Bulgaria, etc.
This visa entitles you to travel outside of Germany, within the Schengen Agreement, and other European countries.
You will need to apply for a transit visa at the Germany visa application center, embassy, or consulate, whichever accepts visa applications, in your country of residence.