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EU Blue Card – General Information
The EU Blue Card in Germany acts as a residence title for non- EU citizens, somewhat like the Green Card in the USA. Commenced...
Work Permit
As a foreigner seeking work in Germany you might need a work permit. Your nationality is a key factor whether the work permit can...
Application – What is required?
Who can apply for the EU Blue Card?
Academics from non-EU countries and highly skilled workers can apply for the EU Blue card for a...
Who has the right to apply?
People who are entitled to the EU Blue Card are the following:
University Graduates
A University Degree equivalent to a German Degree is required as a...
Validation
Permission for staying for four years
The EU Blue card is valid for the period of the working contract, however, in the beginning the maximum...
Visa Fees Germany
Visa Fees for Germany and other Schengen Countries
The standard visa fee for the Schengen countries of the EU, of which Germany is a member,...
Germany Student Visa
When accepted by a university in Germany, three months before you intend to go to the country you should ensure that you apply for...
Do I Need a Visa?
You do need a visa for short stays in Germany if you are a citizen of a country listed below:
Afghanistan
Guinea
Palau
Algeria
Guinea-Bissau
Papua New Guinea
Angola
Guyana
Peru
Armenia
Haiti
Philippines
Azerbaijan
India
Qatar
Bahrain
Indonesia
Russia
Bangladesh
Iran
Rwanda
Belarus
Iraq
Samoa
Belize
Jamaica
Sao Tome And...
Passport Requirement for a German Visa
Please ensure that your passport meets ALL three of the following requirements before applying for a visa for a German visa.
1. Your passport MUST...
Visa FAQ
All You Need to Know Before Applying for a German Visa
If you plan to visit Germany you may have to apply for a...
Visa Application Process
APPLICATION PROCESS VISA FOR GERMANY VISA
Acquiring a Visa is one of the daunting tasks anyone intending to travel out of their country faces. Yet...
Visa Photo Requirements
Visa Photo Requirements
One of the photo requirements is that your face needs to occupy 70-80 percent of the surface, which translates to 32mm-36mm. A...
Germany employment visa / working visa
EU nationals are not required to have a visa or residence permit to work in Germany. However, citizens of the United States of America,...
Germany Training – Internship Visa
Training / Internship visa Germany requires
This visa is for those who wish to either train or become an intern within Germany. It requires the...
Germany Scientists Visa
This is a list of ALL the required documents needed for anyone who wants to work in Germany as a guest scientist / visiting...
Residence registration in Germany “Einwohnermeldeamt”
In a period of a week of finding permanent accommodation (i.e. not a hotel), you have to register your address at the local Residence...
German Citizenship – How to become a German Citizen
Applying for German citizenship can only take place after a number of years. Commonly, you have to be resident in Germany for 8 years...
Residence Permit For Germany
Types of residence permit and application procedures
Residence Permits for Germany
Everyone staying in Germany for more than 3 months must obtain a residence permit for...
Visa for Germany
Legal Requirements and Application Procedures
It will depend on your nationality, if you require a visa to enter Germany. Rules and regulations governing entry into...
