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Germany visa eligibility

Germany visa eligibility — awaiting review against official sources. Short-stay Schengen eligibility follows the shared Schengen rules.

Official guidance Regularly updated

Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

This page will set out who is eligible for Germany's national long-stay (Type D) visa routes. These national eligibility rules are set by Germany's authorities and are awaiting review against official sources before publication — please use the official EU visa-policy links below and check Germany's embassy or consulate in the meantime. Who needs a short-stay Schengen visa is covered by the shared Schengen eligibility guidance.

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Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-10. Information only — not legal advice.