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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...
Travel Health Insurance Germany
Travel Health Insurance Germany
While Germany has an impressive standard of medical care, it is important to note that without adequate health insurance, hospitals stays...
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 Schengen Visa
Germany Schengen Visa
Whether you are looking to spend a couple of months in Germany, perhaps for a work-related seminar, or to stay with relatives,...
Germany Business Visa
Non-visa exempt business visitors to Germany are required to obtain a Germany business visa before arriving in the country. For a list of the...
Germany Medical Treatment Visa
Main Documents to Carry for the Germany Visa Application
A Person who needs to go to the Federal Republic of Germany for treatment may need...
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...
German Airport Transit Visa
Germany's central position in Europe means that it has become a hub for international airport transfers. While most travellers will not require a visa...