Germany Visa Information

Traveling to Germany has never been more organized and stress-free no matter what the purpose of your travel is. Due to the Schengen Agreement reached in 1985 among the majority of the EU member states, the citizens of the designated countries are allowed to travel visa-free among the Schengen territories, meanwhile, non-Schengen countries can enter the whole Schengen territory with one unified document known as the Schengen Visa.

The Schengen agreement stands for the abolishment of border control between member states, which allows free and equal access to the citizens of any of the aforementioned countries, including Germany.

When in Germany, you are allowed to visit all the other members of the Schengen agreement as following, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.

Nevertheless, there are always exceptions to the rule. If we refer to the globe, citizens of certain countries are OBLIGED to obtain a Schengen Visa in order to enter the Schengen Zone, consequently Germany meanwhile there are countries that are entitled to travel visa-free in this area even though they are not part of the Schengen Agreement.

Schengen visa will allow you to enter and reside in Germany for a maximum period of time of 90 days (3 months), however, you are not entitled to get a job (not even as a freelancer) for the time being.

Depending on the purpose of your travel to Germany, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion. Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study or work and reside permanently you will have to apply for a different Schengen visa, accordingly.

These are the most frequent visa types:

Schengen Visa (Tourist, Visit)
Studying & Language Learning Visa
Business Visa
Airport Transit Visa
Working Visa
Guest Scientist Visa
Training/Internship Visa
Medical Treatment Visa
Trade Fair & Exhibitions Visa

 

Although a unified document, requirements for obtaining a Germany Visa (respectively Schengen Visa) differ from one Schengen country to another. Germany however is quite demanding on the issue, and it is recommendable to fulfill each request meticulously to the last detail. It’s important that you have your passport in order, an identifiable picture according to the standard, and health insurance that will cover the days of your stay in this country.

Follow these requirements so you don’t get your Germany Visa rejected:

Germany Visa Requirements
Germany Visa Health Insurance Requirements
Photo requirements for Germany Visa
Passport requirements for Germany Visa

Germany Visa costs differ depending on the type of visa you are applying for thus the motif of your travel. Remember that with a single visa you will be able to explore the whole of Europe, almost.

Applying for the Schengen visa includes a sequence of events in-between yourself and the designated Embassy, in this case German Embassy in your home country. Between handing in the proper documentation and getting an answer, here is a step-by-step guide of the application process.

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