Germany Visa Information

Citizens of European (EEA) Member Countries are able to live and work in Germany without a visa or work permit.

Non EU nationals wishing to live and work in Germany must apply for a work permit and residence permit.

A Working Holiday Visa is available to citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Canada And Japan.

There are no work visa or permit restrictions in Germany for voluntary work.

Germany is a member of the Schengen countries. The 15 Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. With a Schengen visa, you may enter one country and travel freely throughout the Schengen zone.

Schengen Visa Information

Nationals of certain countries can visit Germany for up to three months without a visa, these are listed at the website of the German Foreign Office

If you intend to visit Germany, on holiday, a business trip, to study, work, volunteer or as an emigrant you should get up to date and accurate information from the official website of the German Foreign Office

Germany Working Holiday Visa Information

International Working Holiday And Temporary Work Visa Chart

For up to date information on visa requirements, you can also check with the Embassy or Consulate of Germany before you travel.

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