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Please note that to be able to apply for a national visa to Germany, you must prove that you have legal residence in Cambodia. It is not possible to apply for a national visa on a tourist or visit visa.

Legal residence may not be established, if its only purpose is to apply for a national visa to Germany. Proof of legal residence must be provided at the time of application. Failure to provide such proof will result in the rejection of your application.

Long-term stays (more than 90 days, national visa)

As a rule, all foreigners require visas for stays of more than 90 days or stays leading to gainful employment. Exemptions apply to EU and EEA (European Economic Area) citizens and Swiss nationals (a complete table of all nationalities can be found here).

After having entered Germany with a national visa, the competent foreigners authority is responsible for issuing the residence permit. Please expect a processing time for the visa application of 6 weeks to 3 months

Are you unsure, which visa you need to apply for? The Visa Navigator may be helpful for you.

Please choose the purpose of your long-term stay below to read all about the application procedure:

Marriage in Germany

Family reunification: spouse to a spouse living in Germany

Family reunification: child to a parent living in Germany

Chancenkarte / Opportunity Card

You can also find further information on employment in Germany here.