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Visa for short term stay - Schengen visa

Here you find all information about a short term visa

Visa for long term stay - National Visa

Here you find all information about the different national visa categories.

Transit visa

The transit visa is required for transfers at German airports.

Booking an appointment for visa purposes

Here you find all information how to book an appointment

Visa Navigator

Which visa do I need for Germany?

Frequently Asked Questions

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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…

Information from the Central Register of Foreigners (Ausländerzentralregister - AZR) or from the Schengen Information System (SIS)

Here you will find information about the personal data that is stored in the AZR or SIS