Germany
German long-stay visas (type d)
Staying in Germany for more than 90 days — Germany’s national long-stay visa, issued under its own rules.
- WORKEMPLOYMENTJOB OFFERSkilled Worker Visa (Qualified Professionals)Germany's core employment route for people with a recognised university degree or vocational qualification who have a job offer.View visa details
- WORKRESIDENCE PERMITEU-WIDEEU Blue CardThe EU-wide residence permit for university graduates with a qualifying job offer above a set salary threshold, with a fast track to settlement.View visa details
- JOB SEEKERPOINTS-BASEDNO JOB OFFEROpportunity Card (Chancenkarte)A points-based job-seeker visa letting qualified non-EU nationals enter Germany to look for work without a prior job offer.View visa details
- SELF-EMPLOYEDBUSINESSFREELANCESelf-Employment and Freelance VisaA residence permit for people setting up a business or working as a freelancer in a liberal profession in Germany.View visa details
- STUDYUNIVERSITYWORK RIGHTSStudent VisaA national visa for enrolling in a German university or degree programme, with the right to work part-time and stay on to seek graduate employment.View visa details
- FAMILYRESIDENCE PERMITDEPENDANTSFamily Reunification VisaA national visa allowing spouses, registered partners and minor children to join a family member living lawfully in Germany.View visa details
- WORKRESEARCHEU MOBILITYResearch VisaA residence permit for researchers with a hosting agreement at a recognised German research institution, including EU mobility rights.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTPERMANENTLONG-TERMSettlement Permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis) - Permanent ResidenceGermany's permanent residence title, granting an unlimited right to live and work after a qualifying period on a temporary permit.View visa details