If you wish to travel to Germany for a short stay of up to 90 days, please apply for a Schengen visa. This visa entitles you to enter all countries of the Schengen region. The Schengen visa will be issued for the following purposes:

• Visit
• Business
• Medical treatment
• Language course up to three months
• Tourism

If you plan to stay in Germany for more than 90 days, please apply for a National visa. With a National visa you can travel to all Schengen countries for a maximum of 90 days per 180 days.