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Important Notices for People with Residency in Sudan

Due to the closure of the German Embassy in Khartoum, it is currently not possible to make visa applications at that Embassy. For information in Arabic please see the website of the German Embassy in…

Important information

General Information on Visa Applications

Do I need a visa? Generally speaking, all foreigners require a visa for stays in Germany. A visa is not required for visits of up to 90 days in an 180 day period for nationals of those…

Schengen Visa

For short stays of up to 90 days

National Visa

For long-term stays of more than 90 days

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Skilled Immigration

Visa-FAQs

Frequently asked questions about visa

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Abolition of the remonstration procedure from 1 July 2025

The Federal Foreign Office has decided to abolish the remonstration procedure for visa rejections worldwide from 1 July 2025. This eliminates a legal remedy in the visa application procedure that is…