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Which visa do I need to apply for?
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. It can be issued for the following purposes:
- Family reunion
- Marriage
- Employment
- Recognition of a foreign professional qualification in the Federal Republic of Germany
- Job-seeking
- Dual vocational training in Germany
- Dual vocational training in Germany with previous language course
- Internship
- Specialized chef
- Study
- School attendance
- Au pair
- Voluntary Service
- Long-term language course
- Re-entry (return visa)