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Which visa do I need for Germany?

I want to travel to Germany as a tourist, on business, for my studies, to work, or to join family members who live there.

Which visa should I apply for?

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General information

For a smooth processing of your visa application, please mind the following: Consultation over the phone is not applicable. The required documents for the visa application are listed in our…

Digital registration of entry into the Schengen area (EES)

A new IT system for the digital registration of entries and exits into and from the Schengen area (EES = Entry/Exit System) will be introduced in all EU member states (except Cyprus and Ireland), as…

Online application for national visa, except Vander Elst, professional driver, researcher and Working & Holiday visa

For travels to Germany exceeding 90 days, except Vander Elst, professional driver, researcher and Working & Holiday visa, you can apply for the visa online in Consular Services Portal of the Federal…

Forms

Videx visa application form Information pursuant to section 18 (2) no. 4a of the Residence Act (AufenthG) – Requirement to have a concrete job offer Information pursuant to section 82 (1) sentence 6…

Tourist trips (up to 90 days)

Estonians and other EU-citizens: It is not required for Estonians or other EU-citizens to get a visa for a business or tourist trip to Germany. However, they must at all times during their stay in…

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Longer duration in Germany

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…

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Asylum Law

The Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany stipulates: "Persons persecuted on political grounds shall have the right of asylum." (Art. 16a paragraph I of the Basic Law)

Work, train and study in Germany

As a globally minded country of immigration, Germany has an interest in attracting qualified professionals, students and academics from all over the world. Make it in Germany is the official…

Information in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)

The Federal Foreign Office will use your personal data when processing your application. Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. The following…