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Germany Visa Requirements
All visa pathways, requirements, fees, and processing times — in one place. Select a category below or search by your nationality.
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Germany Student Visa (§16b AufenthG)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
Source: BAMF / Make it in Germany ↗Compare with another visa →Visitor
Germany Schengen Type C Visa (up to 90 days)
🇪🇺 Schengen visa — valid across all 29 member states
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
Source: BAMF / Make it in Germany ↗Compare with another visa →Work
Germany Chancenkarte — Opportunity Card (§20a AufenthG)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
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Germany Job Seeker Visa (§20 AufenthG)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
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Germany Skilled Worker Visa (§18a/§18b AufenthG) / EU Blue Card
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
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Schengen Area Visa
A Schengen C visa issued here is also valid for travel to all 29 member states.