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German National Visa

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German National Visa (Long-stay visa)
If you plan to move to Germany (and stay longer than 90 days), you need to apply for a German National Visa (long-term visa).
In order to apply it, please book an appoinment online at the German Embassy using this website.
Please do not use the Visa Application Center.
National visas in the event of an intended marriage in Germany
National visas - Reunification visa to join your spouse / partner
National visas - Family reunification visa to a minor German child
National visas for Students
National visas for work permit
For more related informations please find in the links below:
Application form for a German National Visa
Opening a limited-withdrawal bank account in Germany for students
Declaration about limited-withdrawal bank account for students
Important: Incomplete visa applications cannot be accepted. Please make sure you have all the necessary documents ready in order to apply for your visa.
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At present, the visa section has a growing number of applicants. This may lead to longer waiting times for an appointment in order to apply for a visa. Therefore, please arrange your appointment as…
As from 1st of September 2017 the visa fee for a national visa will be EUR 75.-.
Information Für die Bezahlung von Konsular- und Visagebühren bittet die Deutsche Botschaft möglichst um Begleichung mit kleinen Scheinen, da nicht immer genügend Wechselgeld zur Verfügung…