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Arriving in Germany

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25.05.2023 - Article

Welcome to Germany!

  1. General information
  2. Visa Types

General information

Visa Types

Please choose how long you are planning to stay:

27.06.2023 Article

Schengen visa

For short stay up to 90 days if you are NOT a Rwandan citizen (e.g. for a holiday or business trip)

Visa label
30.05.2023 Article

National Visas

For long-term stays of more than 90 days (e.g. to attend university, work or join a family member IN Germany)

Passports with various visas

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Which visa do I need for Germany?
I want to travel to Germany as a tourist, on business, for my studies, to work, or to join family members who live there.
Which visa should I apply for?

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Frequently asked questions on visas (FAQ)

Your question may already be answered here, so we kindly ask you to read these questions and answers carefully before contacting the Embassy. Thank you.

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