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Visa and Entry into the Federal Republic of Germany
Do you need a visa to enter Germany? How does the application process work?
Visa required for entry?
Citizens of Cameroon, the Republic of Chad, the Central African Republic, Gabon, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of Sao Tomé and Príncipe require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany. Persons with EU citizenship do not require a visa. Detailed information on nationalities requiring a visa can be found here.
If you are subject to the visa requirement, you must distinguish between two possible visa types:
Schengen-Visa or National-Visa?
The type of visa depends on the duration of your planned stay.
- Are you only travelling to Germany for a short time, for example for tourism or a business trip? For stays of up to 90 days, apply for a Schengen-Visa.
- Are you planning a longer or permanent stay, for example to study or work? For stays of more than 90 days, apply for a National-Visa.
Select your planned length of stay below:
