You can apply online for some types of visas. Once you submit your documents, we will inform you whether these are complete. This will make your in-person appointment at the German mission quick and efficient: You will present your original documents, provide your biometric data (fingerprints and photo) and pay the application fee.

You can apply online for the following types of visas:

• Opportunity card visa
• Blue Card (EU) visa
• Visa to take up employment as an academic
• Visa to take up employment as a skilled worker with professional training
• Visa to take up employment with work experience
• Visa to undergo a qualification analysis
• Visa to take up employment as part of a placement agreement
• Visa to study
• Visa for a basic or advanced training and to search for a training place
• Visa for family reunion (except to join people with subsidiary protection status)

Apply online now, through the Consular Services Portal