visa and residence

Articles and tips that matter to you in Germany.

Verpflichtungserklärung Document: Instructions for Filling Out the Form 2025

Comparison of National D Visas for Doctors and Engineers

When Do You Lose Your Driver’s License After Deportation and Returning to Your Country?

Parental Reunification (§ 36): When Is the Application Denied?

Recognized Political Conference Visa: Parliamentary Invitation Letter

Special Medical Treatment Visa: Proof of Financial Coverage

FSJ / FÖJ Volunteer Visa: The Difference from a Student Visa

Spousal Family Reunification Visa from Non-EU Countries (§ 30)

Visa for Touring Musicians for European Concert Tours

Visa for Autism Treatment in Children: Letters from Specialized Hospitals

Airport Transit Visa (Transit A): Countries That Require It

International Truck Driver Visa: Workforce Shortage and Fast-Track Procedures

Short-Stay Schengen Visa (C): Insurance Coverage and Invitation Letter

Intensive Language Course Visa (§ 16f): Work Restrictions

Visa for Simultaneous Interpreters at International Conferences: Market Requirements

Internship Visa (Praktikum) and the Implications of § 15 StAG

“Working Holiday” Visa for Youth from Australia and New Zealand

Researcher Visa (§ 18d): University Hosting Agreement

Visiting Artist Visa (Gastkünstler): Six Months, Extendable

Seasonal Work Visa (§ 18g – Saisonarbeit): Permitted Sectors

Skilled Worker Visa (§ 18a): Documents and Work Plan

Visa for Specialized Chefs from Non-EU Countries (§ 11 BeschV)

University Study Visa (§ 16b): Proof of Financial Means (Blocked Account / Sperrkonto)

Jobseeker Visa for Graduates Outside Germany

University-Seeking Visa (Studienbewerber): Validity of Six Months

Visa for Vocational Training Seekers (Ausbildungssuche § 17)

Entrepreneur/Startup Visa (§ 21 Abs. 1): Required Capital Amount

Visa for Children Over 16: C1 Language Test or School Qualification

Startup Visa for Programmers: Business Plan and IHK Approval

Freelance Artist Visa (§ 21 Abs. 5): Chamber of Commerce Requirements

Au-pair Visa: Age Requirements and Health Insurance

Fake Rental Contracts and Their Impact on the Ausländerbehörde

Appealing Deportation Detention (Abschiebungshaft): Your Rights in Custody

Certificate of Good Conduct (Führungszeugnis) When Changing Residence for Work

IHK Professional Qualification Certificate for Startup/Entrepreneur Visa

Recognized Language Certificates (telc, Goethe, ÖSD) for Each Visa Category

Language Requirements for Deep Integration (Intensive B2 Course)

Schengen Visa Refusal Due to “Migration Risk”: REMONSTRATION Appeal

New Residence Fees: How to Pay Online?

German Life Values Course (Orientierungskurs): What Will You Learn?

Integration Course (Integrationskurs): Registration and Exemptions

Doctoral Studies: Converting a Research Visa to Employment Later

Residence Stamp D+C: Travel Validity in the Schengen Area

Municipal Voting Rights for Permanent Residents from Third Countries

Blocked Account for Student Visa: Approved Banks

Booking an Appointment at the Ausländerbehörde: Tips to Avoid Long Waits

Power of Attorney for a Lawyer to Apply for Legal Aid (Prozesskostenhilfe)

Extension of the Job-Seeker Visa for an Additional Two Months – Pandemic-Related Exceptions

Extension of the Residence Permit During Maternity Leave and Unemployment

Change of Company Address for Holders of an Entrepreneurship Residence Permit

Change of Marital Status After the Spouse’s Arrival – Impact on Registration

Employer Change under the Blue Card – Notification and Approval by the Employment Agency

Side Permit for Self-Employment for Holders of an Employment Residence Permit

Travel Permit for Leaving Germany During Vocational Training (Ausbildung)

Electronic Residence Permit for Large Families with More Than 8 Children

Residence Permit for Private Domestic Workers (Au-pair under Section 27 Paragraph 5)

Converting a Tourist Visa into a Student Residence Permit – What Is Possible and What Is Not

Short-Term Visa for a Scientific Conference – Invitation Letter and Expense Coverage

Visa for Dual Vocational Training with Vocational School (Berufsschule)

Visa for the Federal Voluntary Service (Bundesfreiwilligendienst – BFD)

Electronic ID Card (eID) for Permanent Residence Permits

EU Blue Card (§ 18g) – Minimum Salary 2025

ICT Card for Intra-Company Transfers within Europe

Small Business Financing Programs for Refugees (Mikrokredit)

ZÜP Security Check for Trainee Pilot Visas

Remote Work for Holders of a Student Residence Permit: Legal Limits

Customary Marriage and Its Effects on Legal Family Reunification

Minimum Salary for the Blue Card in STEM Fields

Minimum Requirements for Private Health Insurance for the National Visa

Applying for a German Passport Without Renouncing Your Original Nationality

Naturalization After 5 Years with Proof of “Special Integration”

Residence Permit for IT Specialists Without a University Degree under § 19c (2)

Residence Permit for Professional Athletes under § 22 (1a)

Residence Permit for Applicants Seeking Vocational Training through a “Vorbereitungskurs”

Residence as a British Citizen After Brexit: “Aufenthaltsdokument-GB”

Residence Permit Based on an Employment Contract with a Start-Up Company

Recognition of University Degrees for Refugees: ANABIN and ZAB Process

Recognition of Hairdressing Experience to Obtain a Residence Permit for a Skilled Trade

Recognition of Foreign School Education by the School Authority (Schulamt) and the EQ Procedure

Visa Fee Refund Upon Rejection: How to Submit Your Request

The “Leben in Deutschland” Test for Refugees and the Path to Citizenship

The “Clearing” Procedure with the Youth Welfare Office (Jugendamt) for Refugees’ Children

Impact of Serious Traffic Violations on Permanent Residence

Proof of Language Proficiency via a German School Certificate

Chancen Residence Permit 2023: Conditions for Obtaining a Trial Residence

Residence Permit for the European Voluntary Service (EVS)

Types of residence permits in Germany