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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We have created a series of Frequently Asked Questions we constantly
receive from our customers. The answers cover a wide variety of topics
and are meant to assist you in applying for your visa.
Question 1
My visa has been issued by the German Consulate,
could I use this visa to make a sidetrip to other European countries (for
example to France or Austria)?
Question 2
I've already made a trip to Germany with a visa
("Schengener Staaten" is mentioned on the visa sticker) issued
by the German Consulate. This visa is still valid and I`m planning now
a business trip to Italy for example. Can I use this visa also for entering
Italy?
Question 3
My flight itinerary requires an overnight stay at a German airport. Do
I have to apply for an airport transit visa or a regular visa?
Question 4
My flight itinerary requires airport transit in
Germany, however I do not have a confirmed onward flight (e.g. Buddy Pass)
from Germany. Do I have to apply for an airport transit visa or a regular
visa?
Question 5
I am planning to apply for a visa at the German
Consulate, how long should my passport be valid?
Question 6
I cannot get a national passport from my country
of origin but I do hold a "US Permit to reenter". Can I use
this permit to travel to Germany?
Question 7
This website shows that I have to show my bank statement
when applying for a visa. I don't have a bank account / my balance is
low and the trip will be paid by my friends/relatives in Germany. What
do I have to submit?
Question 8
How can my friends/relatives in Germany get an official
affidavit of support (so-called "Verpflichtungserklärung")?
Question 9
I want to visit my friends/relatives. My own funds
are sufficient so I'm paying for the trip myself. What kind of invitation
should I submit?
Question 10
I have my own business and therefore cannot bring
an employment letter. What documents should I submit?
Question 11
Why am I required to have a health insurance coverage
for Germany?
Question 12
My US Resident Alien Card/US visa has expired and
has to be renewed/extended. How can I apply for a visa to Germany?
Question 13
I'm planning to move to Germany with my German
wife and have to apply for a residence permit. The application process
requires me to show my US marriage certificate and an apostille. What
is an apostille good for and where can I get one?
Question 14
My spouse is a German national. We both plan to
establish a joint residence in Germany. Do I get a German work permit
immediately after we move to Germany?
Question 15
My spouse is a German national. We 're both residents
in the US and planning to spend our vacation in Germany. I learned from
your list that I'm required to hold a visa to enter Germany. What do I
have to submit?
Question 16
I've heard that Germany has a shortage of IT specialists.
I'm an IT-expert and would be interested to work in Germany. How can I
find an employer and how can I apply for a residence and work permit?
Question 17
My US employer is sending me to work in Germany
for a few years in its office. May my wife and children accompany me?
Question 18
I'm a legal resident alien in the US and would
like to work in Germany for a few years. However, I do not have any contact
with an employer in Germany yet. How can I apply for a residence and work
permit?
Question 19
I'm a member of the US Armed Forces and will be
stationed in Germany. Do I need to apply for a visa?
Question 20
We want our minor child to travel to Germany. How
do we apply for a visa?
Question 21
I am a visitor to the US with a B1/B2 visa and
would like to spend two weeks in Germany after my trip to the US. Where
do I apply for a visa?
Question 22
How long will I have to wait for my visa?
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