How to obtain a national visa from the German Embassy?

Applying for a national visa to Germany

A long-term entry document belongs to category C and is issued according to rules different from the standard Schengen one. It is prohibited to apply for a national visa to Germany through a visa application center. To request a document, you must appear at the embassy or consulate in person.

The foreign government does not prohibit the use of legal specialists to prepare the documentation package or the receipt of professional advice during the preparation.

A national visa category D is issued only after careful consideration of the applicant's candidacy.

National visa to Germany

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Visa readiness check

Obtaining a national visa permit is a longer process than usually applying for a Schengen visa. But both those who know about this and those who were not prepared for the long wait are becoming more and more impatient every day. To satisfy your curiosity, you can use a special one that will help you check the readiness of your national visa to Germany online.

The algorithm of actions is very simple:

1. Enter your application number (assigned at the time of submitting the package of papers).
2. Please enter your last name.

After entering the captcha, submit the request for processing and the system will give you the status of your request. Please note that D visa availability cannot be verified over the telephone.

Cost of a visa to Germany

Visa consultation +7 (495) 266-61-35

The cost of services for a national visa is from 7,600 rubles.

• Multiple consultations by phone and in person in the office
• Providing examples of documents (autobiography, motivation letter, etc.)
• Filling out the form in German
• Photocopies of all documents
• Sign up for an interview at the consulate
• Biometric photos for national visa

* Initial consultation - from RUB 2,490.

Additional services

1. Translation of documents into German - 680 rubles. for 1800 characters
2. Medical insurance (minimum 90 days, consulate requirement) – 60€

We help in preparing documents for the following types of national visas

Labor activity

• Self-employment in Germany
• Carrying out independent work activities
• Short term work
• EU Blue Card
• Visa for the purpose of seeking work
• Working as a housekeeper or nanny for the purpose of learning a language (Au-pair)
• Volunteer service

The standard validity period for a D visa is one year. It is possible to issue a permit with multiple entries.

A foreigner cannot reside in Germany for more than 180 days.

It is allowed to extend the entry document without leaving in the absence of vacation, session without vacation or other important reasons.

• applications for family reunification . If a person belongs to one of the listed categories for which an exception is made, and his entry for the purpose of a long stay is therefore possible, then simultaneous joint entry with his family members is also possible (for example, simultaneous entry of a spouse and a minor child specialist);
• applications from specialists and highly qualified workers in the following categories: specialists who have been offered a specific job in accordance with the definition of the German Residence Act (clause 3 §§ 18, 18a, 18b AufenthG), which is confirmed by an application for employment
• scientists and research personnel, as well as teachers of foreign languages ​​(§§18d, 18e und 18f AufenthG and paragraph 1 § 19c AufenthG in combination with § 5 BeschV or paragraph 1 § 11 BeschV), scientists planning to engage in research activities at a recognized research institution, no proof of economic necessity is required. If the research is carried out in a commercial enterprise, the economic need must be demonstrated.
• posted workers in accordance with the Employment Ordinance (§19c paragraph 1 in conjunction with §10 BeschV) and ICT card holders – (§§ 19, 19b AufenthG)
• senior level employees
• managers and specialists of companies (section 19c in combination with § 3 BeschV)
• professional athletes and professional eSports players to participate in competitions, international sporting events or to work in German sports associations (section 19c AufenthG paragraph 1 in combination with section 22 paragraph 1, section 22 paragraph 4, section 22 paragraph 5 or paragraph 2 § 23 BeschV) and accompanying personnel, as well as judges/referees and sports officials, other athletes and their accompanying personnel on special grounds in individual cases
• contract agreements for the execution of an order from the manufacturer's material / specialists for installation/connection of equipment (clause § 19 BeschV, stay up to 90 days within 12 months)
• IT professionals (Section 2 §19c AufenthG in conjunction with § 6 BeschV)
• employees whose activities are of special state (public) interest (clause 3 §19c AufenthG)
• qualified workers under contract (§ 19c paragraph 1 in conjunction with § 29 BeschV paragraph 1), only from Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey
• specialists (paragraph 1 § 19 BeschV)
• business trips, if they meet the necessary conditions of paragraph 2 § 16 BeschV
• individual entrepreneurs (§21 AufenthG).
• participants of fairs and exhibitions
• conference participants

A prerequisite for entering the country as a skilled worker or highly qualified employee is proof of mandatory presence in Germany (for example by submitting an employment contract) and evidence that the employment is necessary from an economic point of view and that the work cannot be delayed or completed due to borders (upon presentation of a certificate from the employer/client). Relevant supporting documents must be submitted when applying for a visa (if a visa regime is in effect), carried with you during the trip and, if necessary, presented when passing border control.

The condition for the entry of an individual entrepreneur or employee is sufficient confirmation of the need for travel taking into account the pandemic . For confirmation, a personally signed statement from a business partner or employer in Germany about the need for an urgent business trip is required. The mere declaration of a business partner or employer from the country of departure (third country) is not sufficient grounds.

To confirm the need for entry of persons traveling to visit business exhibitions , the following documents are required: for exhibitors - confirmation of participation from the exhibition organizer, for exhibition visitors - an entrance ticket, as well as confirmation of a business meeting planned within the framework (on the territory) of the exhibition from less than one exhibitor.

To confirm the need for entry of speakers or conference participants, the following documents are required: confirmation that personal participation is required, including during a pandemic, and its adequate replacement with an online format is impossible, as well as registration or other confirmation of the planned presence of a third-country citizen at the conference with by the event organizer.

High-ranking religious figures whose presence is necessary for religious activities/events are also exempt categories. Proof of economic need is not required. However, confirmation of the need for entry is required from the relevant community. Entry within a short period of time is possible only as an exception if special justification is provided;

• students whose studies (at least one semester) cannot be carried out entirely from abroad. This exception applies to anyone who has (i) conditional or unconditional admission to classes, including with prior completion of a language course or practice, or (ii) intends to come to take language courses or practice in preparation for study, but does not have permission to classes. However, this does not apply to persons intending to apply for admission to study, unless the deadline for passing the admission exam has already been set. An exception is also a visit to a pre-university training institution. In this case, admission to study at a university is not required; only confirmation of admission to a pre-university training institution is required. Relevant documents must also be presented when going through border control.
• persons undergoing qualified vocational training . This must be training in a specialty that has official state certification or a comparable status, for which a training period of at least two years is established (a language course preceding professional training is also possible). A necessary condition is confirmation by the institution or person who conducts the vocational training that the presence of the trainee is required, despite the current situation due to coronavirus (personal presence, not just online training).
• participants in qualifying events for the purpose of recognizing the professional training they have completed abroad. Here it is also necessary to provide confirmation from the institution or person who conducts the vocational training that the presence of the trainee is required, despite the current situation due to coronavirus (personal presence, not just online training).
• schoolchildren attending school for at least 6 months (possibly with a preliminary language course, if enrollment in the school has already been confirmed by the start of the language course). Here it is also necessary to provide confirmation from the institution or person in charge of the educational process that the presence of the student is required, despite the current situation in connection with coronavirus (personal presence, and not just online learning).
• Entry on a school exchange is also possible if the stay is at least six months.
• Entry for the purpose of advanced training and internship is possible for a stay of at least six months. The organizer of professional development events must confirm that the presence of the trainee is required, despite the current situation due to coronavirus (personal presence, and not just online training).
• Au-pairs and volunteers , with a minimum stay of at least six months.
• entry for language courses if the planned stay is at least six months. The organizer of these courses must confirm that the presence of the trainee is required, despite the current situation due to coronavirus (personal presence, not just online training).

National German visa - how to get it and how much it costs

Gosha (11/19/2020)

Hello, I received an email with the following content. Submitted documents on 10/22/20, today is 11/19/20. As far as I understand, I can go for my visa. Tell me, who knows what’s wrong with flights now and where to look. Stepan, tell me what to read about further actions in Germany directly?

Your application has been fully processed and your visa can be issued. You can come to the visa procedure no later than...

Please note the following information regarding the documents you must bring with you: • Printout of this email • Passport. A visa can only be issued if your passport is valid for at least another 6 months. If the visa is issued for the entire period of the planned stay, for example for the purpose of a semester exchange study, the passport must be valid for at least the entire duration of the stay and an additional three months thereafter. • Copy of health insurance (valid for at least 14 days from the date of entry)

You can come to the visa procedure with a foreign passport from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 10:00. Passports cannot be accepted after 10:00. You can pick up your passport with visa, usually on the same day from 13:30 to 14:30.

Providing a passport for visa is also possible through a third party. In this case, please provide a free form power of attorney from the applicant.

Please note: The possibility cannot be ruled out that Germany and/or other EU Member States may reintroduce entry restrictions if the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic worsens. In this regard, please note the following: The visa issued to you does not yet give you the right to enter Germany. The decision to enter Germany is made by the authorized body - the Federal Police. The decision on entry permission is generally made by the Federal Police only after arrival at a German airport or border zone with Germany. German foreign missions cannot be held liable in this regard.

For this reason, we strongly recommend that before making your planned trip in any case, visit the Federal Police website (Coronavirus: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)) or call the Federal Police hotline to obtain up-to-date information on entry possibilities: - Federal Police website: https://www.bundespolizei.de/ - Federal Police hotline: +49 (0) 331 97997 0

Please also pay attention to the following information about important regulations for citizens entering Germany in connection with the new type of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2: - website of the Federal Ministry of Health

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Work in Germany - list of documents

Any list of documentation for a Schengen national visa can be divided into main and additional.

When ordering a national travel document, the main register of official papers includes:

• Applicant application form , filled out on a computer or by hand. It is important to leave information in each chapter and ensure that the data entered corresponds to reality.
• A foreign passport was issued no earlier than 10 years ago and has a validity reserve sufficient to return to your homeland after the expiration of the visa period.
• The domestic passport does not contain any blots or corrections, and was issued no earlier than 9-10 years ago.
• 3 photographs in Schengen format are created on matte paper with a white or light background. The applicant's face must be exposed; wearing hats and dark glasses is prohibited.
• Financial documents confirm the availability of material resources to support oneself:

1. products,
2. place of residence,
3. basic necessities.

• Social documentation indicates the presence of:

1. relatives from the Schengen area,
2. spouses,
3. minor children in Russia,
4. real estate in any country in the world.

• Medical insurance is issued for the entire period of tourists’ stay abroad and is valid in all EU countries. The minimum coverage is 30,000 euros.

For an employment visa, you must additionally attach an invitation from a German employer and confirm your qualifications by attaching:

• diplomas,
• certificates,
• certificates of increasing the level of professionalism.

The work record reflects the applicant's previous work experience.

If previously held positions or education do not correspond to those proposed in the invitation, the issuance of a category D visa will follow.

Studying at a German institute - how to become a student

To get the opportunity to study within the borders of Germany, you must score a passing score on the general national testing in Russia.

Foreigners are not eligible to apply for free training.

Grants are issued in limited quantities, most of them are awarded to local students.

Free education can be offered to a foreigner only if he has outstanding intellectual abilities.

The list of documents for obtaining a student national visa includes:

1. Invitation from an educational institution.
2. Certificate of passing entrance exams.
3. Diploma of completion of school or college in Russia or the CIS.
4. A sponsorship letter from parents confirming the teenager’s financial support until graduation.
5. A check for payment for the first year of study at a German university, as well as a place to stay.

Some educational institutions offer living in dormitories or boarding houses. Less often, student accommodation is already included in the cost of tuition.

If a Russian plans to attend language courses or educational intensives for a period of less than 6 months, he should order a regular tourist or business visa under a simplified regime.

Who needs it?

A foreigner has the right to apply for a national permit in several cases. Let's consider all the reasons for obtaining a long-term visa to Germany:

1. A German by birth (for minor citizens), who was born on the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany, but for some reason lost his resident status.
2. Marriage with a representative of Germany.
3. Family reunification if at least one of the members is a citizen of the European Union.
4. Admission to a German university or exchange student.
5. Work or advanced training at the invitation of German trade unions.
6. Long-term business trip with documentary evidence.
7. Visit to the German state in order to improve the language.
8. Labor or entrepreneurial activity.
9. Volunteer.

On a note! This list also includes applicants who fall under the resettlement and migration program.