Germany
A destination. Different possibilities.
Explore the available legal routes and ALLCB VISA assistance for Germany.
Find the route for your plans.
Schengen visitor visa
A short stay for tourism or a private visit, normally up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
Schengen business visitor visa
A short business visit for meetings, events or negotiations without taking up German employment.
Student visa
For applicants admitted to a recognised higher education institution or an eligible preparatory course in Germany.
Visa to seek a higher-education place
For eligible applicants who want to enter Germany to seek university admission or a preparatory place.
Vocational training visa
For school-based or company-based vocational training (Ausbildung) with a confirmed training place.
Visa to seek vocational training
For eligible applicants who have not yet found an Ausbildung place and want to search in Germany.
Language acquisition visa
For an intensive German language course where the main purpose of stay is language acquisition.
EU Blue Card
For qualifying professionals with an eligible job offer and the required qualification and salary conditions.
Work visa for qualified professionals
For recognised vocational or academic professionals with a concrete qualified job offer in Germany.
Visa for professionally experienced workers
For experienced applicants with a foreign state-recognised qualification and a job in a non-regulated profession.
Opportunity Card for job search
A job-search residence route for eligible non-EU applicants under the recognised-qualification or points pathway.
Recognition partnership
Work in Germany while completing recognition of a foreign qualification with a suitable employer.
Recognition and qualification measures
For applicants with partial recognition who need training or another measure in Germany to obtain full recognition.
Visa options for IT professionals
Assessment of the German work routes available to IT professionals, including certain routes without a formal degree.
Research visa
For researchers with a qualifying hosting agreement, contract or research arrangement in Germany.
Self-employment and freelance visa
For qualifying entrepreneurs or freelancers planning a viable activity in Germany.
Family reunification
For eligible spouses, children and certain family members joining a person legally resident in Germany.
Special route for nursing assistants
A specific employment route for eligible third-country nursing assistants.
Special route for professional drivers
For eligible professional drivers from third countries under Germany’s special employment rules.
Study-related internship EU
For eligible students enrolled outside Germany who will complete a study-related internship in Germany.
Special route for artists
For qualifying artistic employment or independent artistic work under the rules applicable to the activity and location.