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Important information
Do I need a visa? On the Federal Foreign Office webpage you can find out whether you need a visa for visits to Germany and the Schengen states of up to 90 days. Most non-EU-foreigners…
By implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1454 of 25th of June, 2026, the Council of the European Union decided to temporarily suspend the application of certain provisions of the Visa code for applicants who…
For short stays of up to 90 days
For long-term stays of more than 90 days
Frequently asked questions about visa
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…
The Federal Foreign Office will use your personal data when processing your application. Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. The following…
