Serviceportal–Baden-Württemberg
Nachfolgend finden Sie die Verfahrensbeschreibungen der Angebote des Serviceportals BW.
Nachfolgend finden Sie die Verfahrensbeschreibungen der Angebote des Serviceportals BW.
For a longer-term stay (over 90 days) in Germany, foreigners need a national visa.
No visa is required for
Nationals of these states may also enter for a longer stay without a national visa and apply for their residence title at the foreigners authority within 90 days of entry.
The procedure and requirements depend on your nationality and the purpose of your stay in Germany (e.g. gainful employment, family reunification, study and training).
In certain cases, you must prove knowledge of the German language. The issuance of the national visa is governed by the same regulations that apply to the issuance of the residence title that you must apply for in Germany before the visa expires (for example, residence permit, EU Blue Card).
for issuing a visa: the German mission abroad (embassy, consulate)
Tip: The Federal Foreign Office provides a list of the representations of the Federal Republic of Germany abroad on its website.
On the websites of the German missions abroad you will usually find further information, often also online forms.
The requirements depend on your nationality and the purpose of your stay.
You can find information on the websites of the German missions abroad.
You must apply for a long-stay visa at the mission responsible for you.
in good time before the intended entry
You can find information on dates on the websites of the German missions abroad.
The documents depend on your nationality and the purpose of your stay. You can find information on the websites of the German missions abroad.
In certain cases, the fee may be reduced or waived entirely.
Please apply for your residence permit before the expiry of 90 days or before the corresponding expiry of the validity of your national visa after your entry at the competent foreigners authority in the federal territory.
The German original version of this text was drafted in close cooperation with the relevant departments. The Innenministerium released it on 08.08.2023. Only the German text is legally binding. The Federal State does not assume any liability for the translated texts.
In cases of doubt or if you have any questions or problems, please contact the relevant authorities directly.
Stadt Kuppenheim
Friedensplatz
76456 Kuppenheim
Telefon: 07222/9462-0
Telefax: 07222/9462-150
stadt@kuppenheim.de