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Visa and Travel to Germany

27.08.2020 - Article

Welcome to Germany!

04.01.2021 Article

Information on visa applications

You can find information on visa applications during the Covid-19 pandemic and entry restrictions here

Information poster on coronavirus at Hamburg airport
20.01.2021 Article

Information on entry restrictions and quarantine regulations in Germany

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions are in place for entry into Germany from a large number of countries. Those entering Germany from risk areas must complete a digital entry registration form, be tested for coronavirus and, depending on the regulations of the Land in question, self-isolate.

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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?

Compass
14.01.2021 Article

Schengen Visa

For short stays (less than 90 days )

Visa label
01.11.2020 Article

National Visa

For stays over 90 days

Pässe mit verschiedenen Visa
30.08.2019 Article

Germany opens labour market for skilled workers from non-EU countries

New rules for the immigration of skilled workers to Germany will enter into force in early 2020. The new law extends the opportunities for qualified professionals from outside the European Union to come to work in Germany.

Employees with different professions
11.01.2021 Article

Family Reunion with persons with subsidiary protection

Since  1st August  2018 close family members (spouses, minor single children and parents of minor children) of persons with subsidiary protection status living in Germany are entitled to apply for a…

Two children in a Syrian refugee camp
10.01.2021 FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding Visa

Here you will find the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning visa and travel to Germany and the Schengen countries.

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07.01.2019 Article

Important Information for visa holders

You have been issued a visa for the territories of the Schengen States? As soon as you receive your short-stay visa, make sure that all the information it contais is correct.

Passports with various visas
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