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All visas available for Germany

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Visa categories

7

Total visas listed

24

Short Term(3)Study(2)Work, Employment & Skilled(5)Investment(2)Dependent & Family(3)Humanitarian(5)Others(4)

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Short Term

3 visas

Visas in this category

Schengen Visa (Short-stay, Type C), Airport Transit Visa (Type A), Schengen/Short-stay Visa for Medical Treatment

Study

2 visas

Visas in this category

National Visa for the Purpose of Studying (Visum zum Zweck des Studiums), Residence Permit for the Purpose of Language Course (Aufenthalt zum Zweck des Sprachkurses)

Work, Employment & Skilled

5 visas

Visas in this category

EU Blue Card (Blaue Karte EU), National Visa for Job Seeking by Qualified Professionals (Visum zur Arbeitsplatzsuche), Residence Permit for the Purpose of Employment (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Ausübung einer Erwerbstätigkeit), Residence Permit for the Purpose of Research (Aufenthalt für Forschende), Residence Permit for Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) (innerbetriebliche Versetzung)

Investment

2 visas

Visas in this category

Residence Permit for the Purpose of Self-Employment (Aufenthalt zur Ausübung einer selbständigen Tätigkeit, §21), Residence Permit for Freelance (Freiberufliche) Activity (part of §21 provisions)

Dependent & Family

3 visas

Visas in this category

Family Reunification for Spouses and Minor Children (Allgemeine Familiennachzugsregelung), Residence Card for Family Members of EU Citizens (Aufenthaltskarte nach FreizügG/EU), Family Reunification for Recognised Refugees and Persons with Subsidiary Protection

Humanitarian

5 visas

Visas in this category

Subsidiary Protection (subsidiärer Schutz), Tolerated Stay (Duldung) – Suspension of Deportation (Duldung, §60a AufenthG), Recognition as Refugee (Anerkennung als Flüchtling) under the Geneva Convention, Asylum Application and Temporary Stay during Procedure (Aufenthaltsgestattung), Temporary Protection (Directive 2001/55/EC Implementation; e.g., for displaced persons)

Others

4 visas

Visas in this category

Other Purpose-specific Residence Permits (e.g., training, family reasons, humanitarian) under the Residence Act, Permanent Residence Permit - EU (Erlaubnis zum Daueraufenthalt-EU), Settlement Permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis) – Permanent Residence, Temporary Residence Permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis)

Category

Short Term

3 visas listed

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Schengen Visa (Short-stay, Type C)

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Entry: multipleFee: 80 EUR (Standard adult fee; reduced/waived categories and child rates apply per mission)
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Stay:90 days per 180-day period
Work:no
Processing:15 days (standard Schengen guideline)
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:No

Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

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Entry: singleFee: 80 EUR (Standard fee; exceptions may apply by nationality)
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Stay:airport transit only (no entry to territory)
Work:no
Processing:15 days
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:No

Schengen/Short-stay Visa for Medical Treatment

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Entry: single | multipleFee: 80 EUR (Standard Schengen fee applies unless exemption)
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Stay:90 days per 180-day period
Work:no
Processing:15 days
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:No

Category

Study

2 visas listed

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National Visa for the Purpose of Studying (Visum zum Zweck des Studiums)

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Entry: single | multipleFee: 75 EUR (National visa fee; consular fees may vary by mission)
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Stay:initial entry (normally up to 90 days) until residence permit obtained
Work:conditional
Processing:several weeks (varies by mission)
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:No

Residence Permit for the Purpose of Language Course (Aufenthalt zum Zweck des Sprachkurses)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Fees vary by application and local authority; see official reference)
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Stay:varies (generally months as issued for course duration)
Work:no
Processing:varies by Ausländerbehörde
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:Conditional

Category

Work, Employment & Skilled

5 visas listed

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EU Blue Card (Blaue Karte EU)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Fees for residence titles vary by local Ausländerbehörde; see reference)
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Stay:up to validity of permit (typically 1–4 years, renewable)
Work:yes
Processing:varies (commonly weeks to months)
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Yes

National Visa for Job Seeking by Qualified Professionals (Visum zur Arbeitsplatzsuche)

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Entry: singleFee: 75 EUR (Typical national visa fee; missions may vary)
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Stay:6 months (to seek employment)
Work:no (job seeking only)
Processing:several weeks
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:No

Residence Permit for the Purpose of Employment (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Ausübung einer Erwerbstätigkeit)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Local fees apply via Ausländerbehörde)
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Stay:as issued (temporary residence permit)
Work:yes
Processing:varies by authority
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Yes

Residence Permit for the Purpose of Research (Aufenthalt für Forschende)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Local implementation and fees vary)
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Stay:as issued for research project duration
Work:yes (research activities and often additional employment with permission)
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Yes

Residence Permit for Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) (innerbetriebliche Versetzung)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (See official reference for conditions and fees)
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Stay:up to duration permitted under ICT rules (varies by case)
Work:yes (with the transferring employer/group)
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Conditional

Category

Investment

2 visas listed

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Residence Permit for the Purpose of Self-Employment (Aufenthalt zur Ausübung einer selbständigen Tätigkeit, §21)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (No statutory flat minimum investment; economic viability and local impact assessed by authorities)
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Stay:as issued (temporary residence permit)
Work:yes (self-employment only)
Processing:varies; often several weeks to months
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Yes

Residence Permit for Freelance (Freiberufliche) Activity (part of §21 provisions)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Assessed case-by-case by Ausländerbehörde)
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Stay:as issued
Work:yes (freelance/self-employed work)
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Yes

Category

Dependent & Family

3 visas listed

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Family Reunification for Spouses and Minor Children (Allgemeine Familiennachzugsregelung)

residence_permit
Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Fees and documentary requirements differ by mission and local authority)
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Stay:as issued (temporary residence permit)
Work:conditional
Processing:varies (often months)
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:Yes

Residence Card for Family Members of EU Citizens (Aufenthaltskarte nach FreizügG/EU)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Implemented under EU Freedom of Movement law; fees vary)
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Stay:as issued (residence card for family members of EU citizens)
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Yes

Family Reunification for Recognised Refugees and Persons with Subsidiary Protection

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Specific rules apply under asylum and protection law)
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Stay:as issued
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Yes

Category

Humanitarian

5 visas listed

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Subsidiary Protection (subsidiärer Schutz)

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Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 EUR (No fee for protection status determination)
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Stay:as granted under protection decision
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Yes

Tolerated Stay (Duldung) – Suspension of Deportation (Duldung, §60a AufenthG)

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Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 EUR (Administrative status; no consular fee)
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Stay:temporary administrative status (no fixed maximum; depends on circumstances)
Work:conditional
Processing:administrative determination
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:Conditional

Recognition as Refugee (Anerkennung als Flüchtling) under the Geneva Convention

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Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 EUR (No application fee for asylum recognition)
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Stay:refugee status grants right to residence as defined by law
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Yes

Asylum Application and Temporary Stay during Procedure (Aufenthaltsgestattung)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (No consular fee; administrative provisions apply)
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Stay:duration of asylum procedure
Work:conditional
Processing:varies widely
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:Conditional

Temporary Protection (Directive 2001/55/EC Implementation; e.g., for displaced persons)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Implemented for groups under EU temporary protection decisions (e.g., Ukraine 2022); specifics vary)
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Stay:as defined by implementing decision (time-limited)
Work:yes
Processing:administrative registration timelines vary
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Conditional

Category

Others

4 visas listed

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Other Purpose-specific Residence Permits (e.g., training, family reasons, humanitarian) under the Residence Act

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Wide variety of specific permits governed by Aufenthaltsgesetz; fees vary)
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Stay:as issued
Work:conditional
Processing:varies by permit type
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:Conditional

Permanent Residence Permit - EU (Erlaubnis zum Daueraufenthalt-EU)

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Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 EUR (Issued under national implementation of EU long-term residence rules)
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Stay:permanent (EU long-term residence status)
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Settlement Permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis) – Permanent Residence

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Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 EUR (Fee for issuance varies by Ausländerbehörde)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Temporary Residence Permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Varies by purpose and local authority)
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Stay:as issued (temporary)
Work:conditional
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:Yes