Electronic travel authorisation for visa-exempt nationals (e.g. US, UK, Canada, Japan). Valid 3 years for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. We apply on your behalf end-to-end. Fees illustrative.
Государственный сбор
€7
Сервисный сбор
€19
Срок оформления
4 дня
Макс. пребывание
90 дней
Срок действия
1 095 дней
Туристическая виза
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism
Short-stay visa for tourism: up to 90 days within any 180-day period. We prepare your forms and documents; you attend the consulate/VFS appointment to submit biometrics. Government fee EUR 90 (illustrative).
Государственный сбор
€90
Сервисный сбор
€49
Срок оформления
15 дней
Макс. пребывание
90 дней
Срок действия
180 дней
Список документов (8)
Completed application formSigned Schengen short-stay visa application form.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
PassportValid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure, with 2 blank pages.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Passport photoOne recent biometric photo meeting Schengen specifications.Как получить этот документ
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
Кем выдаётся
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Обычная стоимость
$5–$15
Обычный срок
Same day
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Travel medical insuranceMinimum EUR 30,000 coverage, valid across the Schengen Area for the trip.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Proof of accommodationHotel bookings or a host invitation covering your full stay.Как получить этот документ
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Кем выдаётся
Landlord / host / municipality
Обычная стоимость
free–$50
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Return / onward ticketRound-trip flight reservation or proof of onward travel.Как получить этот документ
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
Кем выдаётся
Airline / travel agent
Обычная стоимость
free–$30 for a reservation
Обычный срок
Same day
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of sufficient fundsRecent bank statements or equivalent showing you can cover the trip.Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Travel itineraryНеобязательноDay-by-day plan of your trip (optional but recommended).Как получить этот документ
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
Кем выдаётся
Airline / travel agent
Обычная стоимость
free–$30 for a reservation
Обычный срок
Same day
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Транзитная виза
Airport transit visa (Type A)
Required by some nationalities to pass through the international transit area of a Schengen airport without entering. Whether you need one depends on your nationality. Government fee EUR 90 (illustrative).
Государственный сбор
€90
Сервисный сбор
€39
Срок оформления
15 дней
Срок действия
180 дней
Деловая виза (бизнес-визит)
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business
Short-stay visa for business trips (meetings, conferences, negotiations): up to 90 days within any 180-day period. We prepare forms and documents; you submit at the consulate/VFS. Government fee EUR 90 (illustrative).
Государственный сбор
€90
Сервисный сбор
€49
Срок оформления
15 дней
Макс. пребывание
90 дней
Срок действия
180 дней
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Виза для лечения
Виза для паломничества
5 маршрутов
Учёба и стажировки
Университеты, языковые курсы, стажировки и программы обмена.
Студенческая виза
National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study
For stays over 90 days to study. Issued under national rules -- apply at the consulate of your destination country. We guide you; submission is in person. Fees and processing times vary by country.
Сервисный сбор
€200
Студенческая виза
Germany Student Visa
For admission to a German university or preparatory course (Studienkolleg). Financial proof of EUR 11,904/year (EUR 992/month, unchanged for 2026), usually via blocked account; students may work 140 full days (or 280 half days) per year. Residence permit issued for 1-2 years and extendable; graduates get an 18-month job-search permit and can reach a settlement permit 2 years after graduation in qualified work.
Work: 140 full or 280 half days/year
Study: Primary purpose; enrolment required
Residency: Via post-study job permit, then PR
Family: Conditional: must prove finances & housing
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€200
Срок действия
730 дней
Мин. доход / мес.
€992
Список документов (7)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
University admission letterAdmission (Zulassungsbescheid) or conditional admission from a German university/Studienkolleg.Как получить этот документ
Once you are accepted, request an admission/acceptance letter or certificate of enrolment from the school or university's admissions or registrar office. It should confirm the programme, the dates and that tuition is arranged.
Кем выдаётся
School / university (admissions office)
Обычная стоимость
Usually free
Обычный срок
A few days–2 weeks
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of financial meansBlocked account with EUR 11,904, scholarship, or formal sponsorship declaration.Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of qualificationsSchool-leaving certificate/previous degrees entitling university entrance.Как получить этот документ
Use your original diploma or degree certificate; for a replacement or official copy, ask the issuing institution's registrar. For use abroad it usually needs to be apostilled or legalised and translated.
Health insuranceCoverage from entry; statutory student insurance after enrolment.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Language proficiencyНеобязательноProof of German or English proficiency per programme requirements.Как получить этот документ
Take the required language test (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL for English, DELF/TCF for French, Goethe or telc for German, or a national integration exam) at an accredited test centre and collect the certificate. Book early, as test slots fill up.
Кем выдаётся
Accredited test provider
Обычная стоимость
$100–$300
Обычный срок
2–6 weeks including results
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Виза на языковые курсы
Germany Language Course Visa
For attending an intensive German course (at least 18 lessons/week) not linked to university study; stays of 3 to 12 months. Requires enrolment with fees paid and financial proof of EUR 1,091.20/month (EUR 13,094.40/year, 2026 value), typically via blocked account. Employment is not permitted; switching to study or work permits from within Germany is restricted.
Study: Language course only, not academic study
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€200
Срок оформления
63 дня
Макс. пребывание
365 дней
Срок действия
365 дней
Мин. доход / мес.
€1,091.20
Список документов (6)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Course enrolment confirmationIntensive course booking (min. 18 lessons/week) with proof of paid fees.Как получить этот документ
Once you are accepted, request an admission/acceptance letter or certificate of enrolment from the school or university's admissions or registrar office. It should confirm the programme, the dates and that tuition is arranged.
Кем выдаётся
School / university (admissions office)
Обычная стоимость
Usually free
Обычный срок
A few days–2 weeks
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of financial meansBlocked account (EUR 13,094.40/year in 2026), sponsor declaration, or equivalent.Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceCoverage for the entire stay.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Motivation letterНеобязательноExplanation of the purpose of language acquisition.Как получить этот документ
Write a signed cover or motivation letter explaining the purpose of your trip or application, your plans and your ties to your home country, addressed to the consulate. You prepare this yourself.
Кем выдаётся
Self-prepared
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
Same day
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Виза для стажировки / практики
Germany Internship Visa
For students enrolled abroad (or graduates within 2 years of graduation) doing an internship in Germany related to their field of study. Requires an internship agreement, approval by the Federal Employment Agency (ZAV) even for unpaid internships, and the host's written commitment to cover living and return-travel costs. Issued for the internship duration; EU/EU-funded programme internships (e.g. Erasmus+) have simplified rules.
Work: Internship activity only, no outside work
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€200
Список документов (7)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Internship agreementAgreement with the German host outlining tasks, duration and remuneration.Как получить этот документ
Once you are accepted, request an admission/acceptance letter or certificate of enrolment from the school or university's admissions or registrar office. It should confirm the programme, the dates and that tuition is arranged.
Кем выдаётся
School / university (admissions office)
Обычная стоимость
Usually free
Обычный срок
A few days–2 weeks
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
ZAV approvalApproval of the Federal Employment Agency (applied for by the host).Как получить этот документ
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
A few days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of enrolment or recent degreeCurrent university enrolment abroad or degree obtained within the last 2 years, related to the internship.Как получить этот документ
Once you are accepted, request an admission/acceptance letter or certificate of enrolment from the school or university's admissions or registrar office. It should confirm the programme, the dates and that tuition is arranged.
Кем выдаётся
School / university (admissions office)
Обычная стоимость
Usually free
Обычный срок
A few days–2 weeks
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Cost-coverage declarationHost commitment to cover living and return travel costs (up to 6 months after the internship).Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceCoverage for the entire stay.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Cultural-exchange stay for non-EU nationals aged 18-26 living with a German-speaking host family for 6-12 months; basic German (around A1) is required and a prior au pair stay in Germany disqualifies. The host family provides board, lodging, insurance and at least EUR 280/month pocket money; Federal Employment Agency approval is required. Not extendable beyond 12 months and not a path to residence.
Work: up to 30 h/week
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€200
Макс. пребывание
365 дней
Срок действия
365 дней
Список документов (6)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Au pair contractContract with the host family stating duties (max 30h/week incl. babysitting), pocket money of at least EUR 280/month, board and lodging.Как получить этот документ
Obtain a signed copy of your employment contract from your employer's HR. It should show the parties, job title, salary, duration and signatures; some consulates want it stamped or, for work visas, registered with the labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of basic GermanEvidence of basic German language skills (approx. A1).Как получить этот документ
Take the required language test (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL for English, DELF/TCF for French, Goethe or telc for German, or a national integration exam) at an accredited test centre and collect the certificate. Book early, as test slots fill up.
Кем выдаётся
Accredited test provider
Обычная стоимость
$100–$300
Обычный срок
2–6 weeks including results
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Host family detailsHost family questionnaire; family must speak German as family language and include at least one minor child.Как получить этот документ
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Кем выдаётся
Landlord / host / municipality
Обычная стоимость
free–$50
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Insurance confirmationHealth/accident insurance arranged by the host family.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Цифровые кочевники, фриланс, квалифицированная занятость и внутрикорпоративные переводы.
Виза цифрового кочевника
Digital nomad visa
Недоступно
Germany has never offered a dedicated digital nomad visa (as of June 2026); the freelance permit under Section 21(5) AufenthG is the closest available route and generally expects German/local clients.
For liberal professions (Freiberufler) such as IT consultants, doctors, lawyers, artists, journalists and designers; Germany has no dedicated digital nomad visa, so this is the closest route. Applicants must show they can finance the activity and their living costs (no fixed statutory income threshold), hold any required professional licence, and applicants over 45 need adequate pension provisions. Initial permit up to 3 years (residence permit fee up to EUR 100, national visa EUR 75); settlement permit possible after 5 years.
Work: Freelance, permit-tied
Residency after 5 years
Family: Spouse may work; children included
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€250
Срок действия
1 095 дней
Список документов (8)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Business/financing planEarnings forecast showing the freelance activity can finance your living.Как получить этот документ
Prepare a business or project plan describing the activity, market, financial projections and job creation. You usually write this yourself; some startup or investor visas require it to follow a set template or be reviewed by an approved incubator.
Кем выдаётся
Self-prepared (sometimes incubator-endorsed)
Обычная стоимость
free–consultant fee
Обычный срок
Varies
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Client letters of intentLetters of intent or contracts from prospective (ideally German) clients.Как получить этот документ
Have your sponsor sign a letter or affidavit of support undertaking to cover your costs, attaching their ID and proof of funds or income. Some countries require a notarised affidavit or an official guarantee form.
Кем выдаётся
Sponsor (sometimes notarised)
Обычная стоимость
free–$50
Обычный срок
Days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of qualificationsDiplomas, portfolio, professional licence where the profession is regulated.Как получить этот документ
Use your original diploma or degree certificate; for a replacement or official copy, ask the issuing institution's registrar. For use abroad it usually needs to be apostilled or legalised and translated.
Health insuranceProof of adequate health insurance coverage in Germany.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Pension provision (45+)НеобязательноProof of adequate retirement provision if older than 45.Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
References / CVНеобязательноReferences and proof of entrepreneurial or professional experience.Как получить этот документ
Write an up-to-date CV/résumé listing your education and work history. Some visas ask for the Europass format or a signed and dated version; you prepare this yourself.
Кем выдаётся
Self-prepared
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
Same day
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Виза для самозанятых
Germany Self-Employment Residence Permit
For founders of a commercial business (Gewerbe) in Germany. The business must serve an economic interest or regional need, be expected to have a positive economic impact, and be financed by own capital or a loan commitment; the local chamber of commerce (IHK) assesses the business plan. No statutory minimum investment since 2012 (in practice substantial capital strengthens the case); permit up to 3 years, settlement permit possible after 3 years if the business succeeds.
Work: Self-employed, permit-tied
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse may work; children may join
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€250
Срок действия
1 095 дней
Список документов (7)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Business planConcept, market analysis, 3-year revenue forecast, capital requirement and financing plan.Как получить этот документ
Prepare a business or project plan describing the activity, market, financial projections and job creation. You usually write this yourself; some startup or investor visas require it to follow a set template or be reviewed by an approved incubator.
Кем выдаётся
Self-prepared (sometimes incubator-endorsed)
Обычная стоимость
free–consultant fee
Обычный срок
Varies
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of capital/financingEquity or binding loan commitment sufficient to realise the business.Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
CV and qualificationsEvidence of entrepreneurial experience and relevant qualifications.Как получить этот документ
Use your original diploma or degree certificate; for a replacement or official copy, ask the issuing institution's registrar. For use abroad it usually needs to be apostilled or legalised and translated.
Health insuranceProof of adequate health insurance coverage.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Pension provision (45+)НеобязательноProof of adequate retirement provision if older than 45.Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Виза для квалифицированных специалистов
National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work
For stays over 90 days to work. Requires employer sponsorship / a work permit before you can apply, so eligibility is conditional. Issued under national rules -- apply at the consulate of your destination country. Fees and processing times vary by country.
Сервисный сбор
€200
Виза для квалифицированных специалистов
Germany Skilled Worker Visa
For workers with a German-recognised vocational qualification (Section 18a) or university degree (Section 18b) and a qualified job offer; Federal Employment Agency approval required, salary must match local market/collective-agreement rates. First-time applicants aged 45+ must earn at least EUR 55,770 gross/year (2026) or prove adequate pension provision. Permit up to 4 years; settlement permit possible after 3 years (2 years for German university graduates).
Work: Full-time, employer-tied
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse no German pre-test; kids included
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€200
Срок действия
1 460 дней
Список документов (7)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Employment contract or binding job offerQualified employment in Germany.Как получить этот документ
Obtain a signed copy of your employment contract from your employer's HR. It should show the parties, job title, salary, duration and signatures; some consulates want it stamped or, for work visas, registered with the labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Recognition of qualificationRecognition notice for vocational training or degree recognised/comparable per anabin/ZAB.Как получить этот документ
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
A few days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Declaration of employmentErklaerung zum Beschaeftigungsverhaeltnis from the employer for Federal Employment Agency approval.Как получить этот документ
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
A few days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceCoverage from entry until statutory insurance begins.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Proof of pension provision (45+)НеобязательноRequired if salary is below EUR 55,770/year (2026) and applying for the first time aged 45 or older.Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Виза для квалифицированных специалистов
Germany Visa for Professionally Experienced Workers (incl. IT Specialists without Degree)
Employment route without formal German recognition of qualifications, used heavily by IT specialists: requires a foreign vocational qualification or degree (state-recognised in the country of training), at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in the last 5 years, and a job offer paying at least EUR 45,630 gross/year (2026, 45% of the pension contribution ceiling) unless the employer is bound by a collective agreement. For IT specialists, proven experience can replace the formal qualification entirely. Leads to standard extension and settlement-permit options.
Work: Full-time, employer-tied
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse and minor children may join
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€200
Мин. доход / мес.
€3,802.50
Список документов (7)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Employment contract or job offerOffer meeting the 2026 salary threshold of EUR 45,630/year (or collective-agreement pay).Как получить этот документ
Obtain a signed copy of your employment contract from your employer's HR. It should show the parties, job title, salary, duration and signatures; some consulates want it stamped or, for work visas, registered with the labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of professional experienceEmployer references/contracts proving at least 2 years' relevant experience within the last 5 years.Как получить этот документ
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
A few days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Qualification from country of originState-recognised vocational qualification (2+ years) or degree; waivable for IT specialists with proven skills.Как получить этот документ
Use your original diploma or degree certificate; for a replacement or official copy, ask the issuing institution's registrar. For use abroad it usually needs to be apostilled or legalised and translated.
Declaration of employmentEmployer form for Federal Employment Agency approval.Как получить этот документ
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
A few days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceCoverage from entry until statutory insurance begins.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
For university graduates (and IT specialists with 3+ years of experience in the last 7 years even without a degree) with a German job offer. 2026 salary thresholds: EUR 50,700 gross/year general, EUR 45,934.20 for bottleneck professions (IT, engineering, natural sciences, medicine) and new entrants who graduated within 3 years. Issued for contract length plus 3 months, max 4 years; settlement permit after 27 months (21 months with German B1); facilitated family reunification without language requirement.
Work: Full-time, employer-tied first 12 mo
Residency: PR in 21 mo with B1 German, else 27 mo
Family: Spouse: immediate work, no German req
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€200
Срок оформления
56 дней
Срок действия
1 460 дней
Мин. доход / мес.
€4,225
Список документов (7)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Employment contract or binding job offerContract meeting the applicable 2026 salary threshold, duration at least 6 months.Как получить этот документ
Obtain a signed copy of your employment contract from your employer's HR. It should show the parties, job title, salary, duration and signatures; some consulates want it stamped or, for work visas, registered with the labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
University degreeGerman degree or recognised/comparable foreign degree (anabin); IT specialists without degree: proof of 3 years' professional experience within the last 7 years.Как получить этот документ
Use your original diploma or degree certificate; for a replacement or official copy, ask the issuing institution's registrar. For use abroad it usually needs to be apostilled or legalised and translated.
Declaration of employmentErklaerung zum Beschaeftigungsverhaeltnis completed by the German employer.Как получить этот документ
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
A few days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceCoverage from entry until employer-based statutory insurance begins.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Professional licenceНеобязательноLicence to practise for regulated professions (e.g. physicians).Как получить этот документ
Get an up-to-date extract from the commercial/companies register (chamber of commerce or trade registry) showing your company's registration, or your trade or professional licence. Many registries issue this online for a small fee.
Кем выдаётся
Commercial register / chamber of commerce
Обычная стоимость
free–$50
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Виза для квалифицированных специалистов
Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Points-based job-seeker permit (mapped here to skilled_work; it is a job-search card, not an employment permit itself): fully recognised foreign qualification grants direct eligibility, otherwise at least 6 points for qualification, experience, German/English skills, age and Germany ties, plus German A1 or English B2. Requires proof of funds of about EUR 1,091/month (2026; blocked account of EUR 13,092/year or a 20h/week part-time job offer). Valid up to 1 year with part-time work (20h/week) and trial work allowed; can be followed by a 2-year extension once qualified employment is found.
Work: up to 20 h/week
Family: No spouse on card; children if funds covered
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€200
Макс. пребывание
365 дней
Срок действия
365 дней
Мин. доход / мес.
€1,091
Список документов (7)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of qualificationUniversity degree or 2-year vocational qualification recognised in the country of training; full German recognition exempts from the points test.Как получить этот документ
Use your original diploma or degree certificate; for a replacement or official copy, ask the issuing institution's registrar. For use abroad it usually needs to be apostilled or legalised and translated.
Language certificatesGerman A1 or English B2 minimum; higher levels earn points.Как получить этот документ
Take the required language test (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL for English, DELF/TCF for French, Goethe or telc for German, or a national integration exam) at an accredited test centre and collect the certificate. Book early, as test slots fill up.
Кем выдаётся
Accredited test provider
Обычная стоимость
$100–$300
Обычный срок
2–6 weeks including results
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of financial meansBlocked account (~EUR 13,092 for 12 months in 2026), declaration of commitment, or part-time job contract.Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Points self-assessment evidenceDocuments supporting points claimed (experience, age, prior stays in Germany, spouse).Как получить этот документ
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
A few days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceCoverage for the job-search stay.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Quota-based short-term work route (25,000 BA work permits/year) for any nationality regardless of qualification, used for peak demand in hospitality, catering, airports and agriculture. Employment max 8 months within any 12-month period, minimum 30 hours/week, employer must be bound by a collective agreement, pay accordingly, cover travel costs and may hire at most 10 such workers per year. Employer applies to the Federal Employment Agency; visa-required nationals then obtain a visa/residence title.
Work: Full-time, seasonal, employer-tied
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€200
Макс. пребывание
240 дней
Срок действия
240 дней
Список документов (6)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
BA work permitWork permit obtained by the employer via the Federal Employment Agency eService (quota-controlled).Как получить этот документ
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
A few days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Employment declarationEmployer's declaration of employment with collective-agreement pay, min. 30h/week.Как получить этот документ
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
A few days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa applicationType D visa application for visa-required nationals.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceCoverage for the work stay.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Proof of travel-cost coverageНеобязательноEmployer confirmation that outbound and return travel costs are covered.Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Виза для внутрикорпоративного перевода
Germany ICT Card
For managers, specialists and trainees transferred from a non-EU entity to a German branch of the same company group. Requires at least 6 months' prior employment in the group (transfer itself must exceed 90 days), a valid work contract/assignment letter and Federal Employment Agency approval; pay must match comparable German workers. Valid for the transfer duration up to 3 years (trainees 1 year); includes EU intra-mobility, and a Mobile-ICT card covers transfers already holding another EU member state's ICT permit.
Work: Full-time, employer-tied
Family: Spouse/children may join; spouse can work
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€250
Макс. пребывание
1 095 дней
Срок действия
1 095 дней
Список документов (7)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Work contract and assignment letterProof of the intra-group transfer, role (manager/specialist/trainee) and German host entity.Как получить этот документ
Obtain a signed copy of your employment contract from your employer's HR. It should show the parties, job title, salary, duration and signatures; some consulates want it stamped or, for work visas, registered with the labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of prior group employmentAt least 6 months' employment in the company group before the transfer.Как получить этот документ
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
A few days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of professional qualificationsQualifications appropriate to the role.Как получить этот документ
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
A few days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Federal Employment Agency approvalBA approval or exemption confirmation.Как получить этот документ
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
A few days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceCoverage for the stay.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Золотые визы, недвижимость, гражданство за инвестиции, пассивный доход.
Виза бизнес-инвестора
Statutory investor threshold under Section 21(1) AufenthG
Недоступно
The former fixed requirement (EUR 250,000 investment / 5 jobs) was abolished in 2012; self-employment permits are now assessed case-by-case with no golden-visa-style route in Germany.
For young people aged 18-30 (South Koreans up to 34, Canadians up to 35 under Youth Mobility) from partner countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Uruguay, plus the Canada Youth Mobility agreement. Allows a stay of up to 12 months with holiday jobs permitted to fund the trip; proof of funds and health insurance required. Australians, Israelis, Japanese and New Zealanders may apply at any German mission or after arrival in Germany.
Work: Work to fund stay; ~6 mo/employer
Study: Short courses only; not main purpose
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€200
Макс. пребывание
365 дней
Срок действия
365 дней
Список документов (6)
Valid passportPassport of a partner-country national, valid for the stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of financial meansSavings to fund the initial stay (amount per mission, commonly around EUR 2,000-4,000).Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceTravel/health insurance covering the entire 12-month stay.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Return ticket or extra fundsНеобязательноOnward/return ticket or funds to purchase one.Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Motivation/itinerary letterНеобязательноShort outline of holiday and work plans.Как получить этот документ
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
Кем выдаётся
Airline / travel agent
Обычная стоимость
free–$30 for a reservation
Обычный срок
Same day
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
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Виза для пенсионеров
3 маршрута
Семья и происхождение
Воссоединение семьи, супружеские визы и репатриация по происхождению.
Виза для воссоединения семьи
Germany Family Reunification Visa
For spouses and minor children joining a non-EU national holding a German residence title. The sponsor must have adequate housing and secure livelihood without public benefits; spouses must generally prove basic German (A1) and both be 18+, with exemptions for spouses of EU Blue Card, skilled-worker and researcher permit holders. The permit's validity follows the sponsor's title and allows full work access; minors over 16 joining alone face additional integration requirements.
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€250
Список документов (8)
Valid passportPassport of the joining family member.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Marriage/birth certificateLegalised/apostilled civil status documents with German translation.Как получить этот документ
Order a certified copy of your birth certificate from the civil-registry/vital-records office where you were born (often available online). For foreign use it usually needs an apostille or legalisation and a translation.
Sponsor's residence title and passportCopy of the sponsor's German residence permit.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of incomeSponsor's employment contract and payslips showing secure livelihood.Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of adequate housingRental contract showing sufficient living space (roughly 12 sqm per adult).Как получить этот документ
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Кем выдаётся
Landlord / host / municipality
Обычная стоимость
free–$50
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
German A1 certificate (spouses)Basic German proof unless an exemption applies (e.g. Blue Card sponsor).Как получить этот документ
Take the required language test (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL for English, DELF/TCF for French, Goethe or telc for German, or a national integration exam) at an accredited test centre and collect the certificate. Book early, as test slots fill up.
Кем выдаётся
Accredited test provider
Обычная стоимость
$100–$300
Обычный срок
2–6 weeks including results
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceCoverage from entry.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
For spouses and registered same-sex partners of German citizens habitually resident in Germany; both partners must be 18+ and the foreign spouse generally needs basic German (A1), with hardship exceptions. Unlike reunification with foreigners, securing a livelihood is generally not a precondition. The residence permit (usually 3 years) allows full work access; settlement permit possible after 3 years and naturalisation typically after 3 years of marriage and residence.
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€250
Срок действия
1 095 дней
Список документов (7)
Valid passportPassport of the foreign spouse.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Marriage/partnership certificateLegalised/apostilled certificate with German translation.Как получить этот документ
Order a certified copy of your marriage (or divorce) certificate from the civil registry that recorded it. For foreign use add an apostille or legalisation and a certified translation.
German spouse's IDGerman passport or ID card and proof of residence in Germany.Как получить этот документ
Prove the family link with civil documents — marriage and birth certificates connecting you to the relative, a family or household register, or, for unmarried partners, evidence of cohabitation (joint lease, bills, photos). Civil documents often need an apostille and translation.
German A1 certificateProof of simple German skills (exceptions possible).Как получить этот документ
Take the required language test (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL for English, DELF/TCF for French, Goethe or telc for German, or a national integration exam) at an accredited test centre and collect the certificate. Book early, as test slots fill up.
Кем выдаётся
Accredited test provider
Обычная стоимость
$100–$300
Обычный срок
2–6 weeks including results
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceCoverage from entry.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Proof of housingНеобязательноRegistration certificate/rental contract of the German spouse.Как получить этот документ
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Кем выдаётся
Landlord / host / municipality
Обычная стоимость
free–$50
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Виза по происхождению / репатриация
German Citizenship Restoration (Art. 116(2) GG / Section 15 StAG)
Citizenship (not a visa) for people deprived of German citizenship on political, racial or religious grounds between 1933 and 1945 and all their descendants (Art. 116(2) Basic Law), plus, since August 2021, Section 15 StAG for those who lost, renounced or were denied citizenship due to Nazi persecution in other ways. Applications go to the Federal Office of Administration (BVA), are free of charge, require no residence in Germany or language test, and dual citizenship is permitted. A related repatriation track (Spätaussiedler under the BVFG) exists for ethnic Germans from the former USSR.
Государственный сбор
€0
Список документов (6)
Application form (BVA)Naturalisation application under Art. 116(2) GG or Section 15 StAG, filed via German mission or directly with the BVA.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of ancestor's German citizenship/residenceBirth/marriage records, citizenship documents, residence records of the persecuted ancestor.Как получить этот документ
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Кем выдаётся
Landlord / host / municipality
Обычная стоимость
free–$50
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Evidence of persecution/loss of citizenshipDenaturalisation lists, emigration/flight records 1933-1945, foreign naturalisation certificates.Как получить этот документ
Obtain a national ID card or a citizenship/nationality certificate from your civil-registry or interior ministry. For ancestry- or origin-based routes, request the birth, naturalisation or archive records that prove the qualifying lineage.
Кем выдаётся
Civil registry / interior ministry
Обычная стоимость
free–$50
Обычный срок
Same day–several weeks
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of descentUnbroken chain of birth/marriage certificates from ancestor to applicant.Как получить этот документ
Obtain a national ID card or a citizenship/nationality certificate from your civil-registry or interior ministry. For ancestry- or origin-based routes, request the birth, naturalisation or archive records that prove the qualifying lineage.
Кем выдаётся
Civil registry / interior ministry
Обычная стоимость
free–$50
Обычный срок
Same day–several weeks
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Applicant identity documentsPassport and birth certificate of the applicant.Как получить этот документ
Obtain a national ID card or a citizenship/nationality certificate from your civil-registry or interior ministry. For ancestry- or origin-based routes, request the birth, naturalisation or archive records that prove the qualifying lineage.
Кем выдаётся
Civil registry / interior ministry
Обычная стоимость
free–$50
Обычный срок
Same day–several weeks
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Criminal record informationНеобязательноDeclaration/certificates regarding criminal convictions.Как получить этот документ
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Талант, религия, гуманитарные основания, СМИ, служебные визы и постоянное проживание.
Виза для талантов / высококвалифицированных специалистов
Germany Researcher Visa
For researchers with a doctorate or doctoral-entry degree who conclude a hosting agreement or contract with a recognised German research institution; the institution commits to cover living and return costs unless publicly funded. Issued for at least 1 year (or project length), allows teaching alongside research and EU short-term research mobility; family members get work access and no language requirement. Settlement permit possible after 4 years (or faster via Blue Card routes).
Work: Full-time research, host-tied
Study: Research is the purpose
Residency after 3 years
Family: Family may join; spouse may work
Государственный сбор
€75
Сервисный сбор
€250
Срок действия
365 дней
Список документов (6)
Valid passportPassport valid for the intended stay.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
National visa application formCompleted long-stay (Type D) visa application.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Hosting agreement or work contractAgreement with a recognised research institution per Section 38f AufenthV (project, remuneration, duration).Как получить этот документ
Obtain a signed copy of your employment contract from your employer's HR. It should show the parties, job title, salary, duration and signatures; some consulates want it stamped or, for work visas, registered with the labour authority.
Кем выдаётся
Employer / labour authority
Обычная стоимость
Free
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of doctorate or qualifying degreeDoctorate or university degree giving access to doctoral programmes.Как получить этот документ
Book a medical examination with a doctor or, where required, a clinic on the consulate's approved-panel list. Tests may include a general exam, a chest X-ray/TB screening and blood tests; the clinic issues the certificate directly.
Кем выдаётся
Licensed doctor / panel clinic
Обычная стоимость
$30–$200
Обычный срок
1–2 weeks including results
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Cost-coverage commitmentInstitution's written commitment for living/return costs (waived for publicly funded projects).Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceCoverage for the stay.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Permanent residence after holding a residence permit for 5 years with secured livelihood, 60 months of pension contributions, adequate German (B1 for the general route) and housing. Faster tracks: skilled workers after 3 years, German university graduates after 2 years, EU Blue Card holders after 27 months (21 with B1), spouses of Germans after 3 years. Fee EUR 113 (EUR 124 self-employed, EUR 147 highly qualified); the parallel EU long-term residence permit (Section 9a) adds intra-EU mobility.
Государственный сбор
€113
Список документов (7)
Valid passport and current residence permitProof of 5 years' (or reduced period) lawful residence.Как получить этот документ
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Кем выдаётся
National passport authority
Обычная стоимость
$20–$150
Обычный срок
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Application formSettlement permit application at the local foreigners authority.Как получить этот документ
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Кем выдаётся
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Обычная стоимость
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Обычный срок
30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of secure livelihoodEmployment contract, payslips, tax assessments.Как получить этот документ
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Кем выдаётся
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Обычная стоимость
free–$20
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Pension insurance recordProof of 60 months of compulsory or voluntary pension contributions.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
German language certificateGenerally B1 / integration course completion for the general route.Как получить этот документ
Take the required language test (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL for English, DELF/TCF for French, Goethe or telc for German, or a national integration exam) at an accredited test centre and collect the certificate. Book early, as test slots fill up.
Кем выдаётся
Accredited test provider
Обычная стоимость
$100–$300
Обычный срок
2–6 weeks including results
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Proof of adequate housingRental contract or property ownership.Как получить этот документ
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Кем выдаётся
Landlord / host / municipality
Обычная стоимость
free–$50
Обычный срок
Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceProof of statutory or adequate private coverage.Как получить этот документ
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
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