Germany

1. Short-Stay Visas (Schengen Visa – up to 90 days)

• Tourist Visa (For leisure travel).
• Business Visa (For business meetings, conferences, or negotiations).
• Visitor/Family Visit Visa (For visiting friends or family).
• Medical Visa (For medical treatment in Germany).
• Cultural/Sports/Event Visa (For attending cultural, sports, or religious events).
• Transit Visa (For passing through Germany to another destination).

 

2. Long-Stay Visas (National Visa – over 90 days)

Work Visa 

• Skilled Worker Visa (For qualified professionals with a job offer).
• EU Blue Card (For highly skilled workers with a university degree and a high-paying job).
• IT Specialist Visa (For IT professionals with experience but no formal degree).
• Freelancer Visa (For self-employed individuals, e.g., artists and freelancers).
• Seasonal Work Visa (For temporary seasonal employment).

Student Visa (For studying at a German university or language school).

Job Seeker Visa (For skilled professionals seeking employment in Germany for up to 6 months).

Apprenticeship/Training Visa(For vocational training or internships).

Family Réunion Visa(For joining family members living in Germany).

Residence Permit for Researchers (For scientists and researchers).

 

3. Other Special Visas

Au Pair Visa(For young adults working as au pairs).

Artist Visa(For performers, musicians, and artists).

Pensioner Visa(For retirees with sufficient financial means).

Start-up Visa(For entrepreneurs starting a business in Germany).

 

4. Settlement & Permanent Residency

Permanent EU Residence Permit(After 5 years of legal residence).

Settlement Permit(Long-term residency without restrictions).