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Longer duration in Germany
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Estonians and other EU-citizens:
Estonian or other EU-citizens do not require to get a visa before moving for a longer period (longer than 90 days) to Germany. You are required to register with the registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt/Bürgerbüro) in the town/city you move to. However, you must at all times during their stay in Germany be able to identify themselves with a valid passport or a national ID-card. Please note that for Estonian citizens only the passport and the national ID card are valid travel documents for trips to Germany. Also please ensure that you have health insurance coverage for your stay.
Third-Country nationals:
For trips to Germany exceeding 90 days (e.g. family reunion, employment, studies etc.) you need to apply for a visa in advance at the Embassy of Federal Republic of Germany.
Your visa application will be processed as quickly as possible. As soon as a positive decision has been made you will be informed by email. Questions solely regarding the status of your visa will not be answered.
Forms and additional information:
Additional form of ERKLÄRUNG ZUM BESCHÄFTIGUNGSVERHÄLTNIS PDF / 313 KB
Information sheets by visa category:
Employment within the framework of a recognition partnership PDF / 221 KB
Academic employment PDF / 238 KB
Visa to marry in Germany PDF / 245 KB
Professional Drivers PDF / 238 KB
Self and freelance employment PDF / 239 KB
IT Specialist PDF / 227 KB
Employment non academics PDF / 236 KB
Working & Holiday PDF / 220 KB
General information about visa for Germany
Subsequent entry of spouses: language skills (BAMF)
Flyer download - Basic knowledge of German (BAMF)
Flyer download - The EU Blue Card (Make It In Germany)