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National Visa - Questions and their answers

Re-entry Visa

Unfortunately, the Embassy cannot offer special appointments in this case. Kindly book an appointment under the category “Re-entry” on the booking portal on our website.


The processing time depends on the individual case. In some cases it is necessary to obtain the approval of the alien’s authority in Germany. In this case processing can take several weeks. If it is not necessary to obtain the approval of the alien’s authority, your visa application can usually be processed within two weeks.

Information regarding the requirements for a re-entry visa can be found on our website: here

Working in Germany

You will find information on possibilities of employment in Germany here.

You will find all relevant information regarding the visa process on our website



You will find all relevant information regarding the visa process on our website

The blocked account should contain 6162 Euros for 6 months (1027 Euro per month).

From June 1, 2024, applicants from non-EU countries can gain the visa Opportunity Card to look for a suitable job in Germany.

The Opportunity Card replaces the Jobseeker Visa.

Detailed information about the Opportunity Card can be found on the website

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/self-check-opportunity-card

If you would like to apply for a visa for an Opportunity Card, you can book an appointment in the category “national visa /employment”. You can find information about the necessary documents on our information sheet on the Opportunity Card.

If you have further questions and are looking for their answers, you can look at the FAQ of the Foreign Office

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