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Visa information
Documents and Visa Types
Please select the purpose of your trip to Germany using one of the visa categories below.
Prepare the documents below carefully
You will find below the list of documents which you need to submit with your visa application, based on your travel purpose. Please read and prepare the documents carefully. Always make sure to choose the correct travel purpose. Please ensure your application is complete to avoid rejection by the consular authorities.
Schengen C-visa (Short-stay)
- Business and official trip
- Visit (Family, Friends, Relatives)
- Participation in sports and cultural events or trade fairs
- Tourism
- Medical treatment
- Professional driver
- Holiday employment for students
National D-visa (Long-stay)
Schengen C-visa (Short-stay)
National D-visa (Long-stay)