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Visa for Germany


National visaIf you come from a third country and wish to enter Germany, you are required to have a visa.

A current list of all countries to which this requirement applies can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.


National Visa

The national visa allows you to enter Germany as a third-country national if your aim is, among other things, to take up gainful employment. The visa is initially limited to three months. During this time, you will have the opportunity to apply for a residency permit for job seekers, skilled professionals or for the certification of foreign professional qualifications.


Applying for a visa and necessary documents

The foreign representative offices of the Federal Republic of Germany are responsible for visa matters abroad, Since the processing time can take 6-8 weeks, you should inform yourself in good time about the requirements and necessary forms. We have compiled the contact details of all German foreign representative offices abroad here. You will then find the documents required on the website of the respective office.


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