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Germany visa processing times

Germany visa processing times — awaiting verification against official sources.

Important

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

This page will show typical processing times for Germany's national long-stay (Type D) visas. Processing times are set by Germany's authorities and change frequently, so we do not publish figures until they are verified against official sources — please check the official EU visa-policy links below and Germany's embassy or consulate for current times.

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Official sources

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