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Germany Visa
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Federal Republic of Germany

Joined Schengen Agreement: 14.06.1985
Capital: Berlin
Area: 357,581 km²
Population (30.09.2020): 83,190,556
Schengen Visa Applications 2019 (Rank): 2,171,309 (2)

Do I need a visa to enter Germany?

Depending on your citizenship, a visa to visit Germany is not always required. Find out in the section Germany visa not required / Germany visa necessary.

EU nationals do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany.

If you are an Australian, Brazilian, Canadian, Mexican, or US citizen and your stay in Germany will not exceed 90 days, then you do not need a Schengen visa to enter Germany, as these countries have visa-free travel arrangements with the European Union. But you will need an ETIAS visa waiver which can be obtained online.

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German visa not required

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German visa necessary

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Germany Visa Types

What Type of Visa Do I Need to Enter Germany?

Short-stay Visas for Germany

  • Germany Tourist Visa
  • Germany Business Visa
  • Germany Transit Visa
  • Germany Airport Transit Visa
  • Visa for visiting Family or Friends in Germany
  • Germany Medical Visa
  • Germany Training or Internship Visa
  • Germany Trade Fair / Exhibitions Visa
  • Germany Visa for Cultural, Sports and Film Crews

Long-stay Visas / Residence Visa for Germany

A residence or long-stay visa is required if you intend to stay in Germany for more than 90 days for work or study. The same applies to if you intend to move to Germany permanently. In these cases, the normal Schengen Visa does not fulfill the requirements, because the Visa Type could normally not be changed after you entered Germany. So you must apply for the suitable Visa Type before entering Germany.
  • Germany Work Visa
  • Germany Student / Study Visa
  • Germany Research Visa
  • Germany Family Reunion Visa

Germany Entry Requirements

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Residence Visa

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Entering Germany with a Visa

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Applying for a German Visa

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Required documents

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

The processing time for the German Visa application would generally take up to two weeks. In the peak season, when the number of applications rises, the processing time could take up to 1-2 months.

Only in exceptional cases, it is possible to extend the Schengen or Germany Visa. The reasons for extending a Schengen Visa after entry into the Schengen country must arise after you entered the Schengen Area.

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