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Germany visa readiness

Schengen short stay, student and EU Blue Card routes.

Visa routes

Up to 90 days in 180 days.

Typical processing: 2-6 weeks

Study at a German university.

Typical processing: 6-12 weeks

Qualified employment in Germany.

Typical processing: 4-12 weeks

Business meetings and trade fairs.

Transit through a German airport.

Joining a spouse or family in Germany.

Intensive German language courses.

Six months to find qualified employment.

Points-based job search residence.

Germany sets these rules nationally, so they are the same whichever route you apply on.