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Germany - Visas and Permits
If you want to work and/or re-locate to Germany, then below
you can find out whether you are eligble, how much it will cost
and where you can go to find out further information on how
to apply.
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What are Visas and Work Permits?
Firstly, here is an explanation of what a visa, a work permit
and immigration actually is.
- A visa is an official authorization appended
to a passport, permitting entry into and travel within a particular
country or region.
- A work permit is a generic term for a legal
authorization, which allows a person to take employment. It
is most often used in reference to instances where a person
is given permission to work in a country where one does not
hold citizenship,
- Immigration is the act of immigrating; the passing
or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence.
It will depend on how long you want to go for, why you want
to go and certain other factors as to which of the visas you
must apply for.
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Visa Exemptions
Visas are required by everyone visiting Germany except the following,
not exceeding three months and for non-business (paid work)
purposes:
1. nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, USA, Other
EU members and Japan.
2. nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,
Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Korea (Rep), Macau (SAR),
Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue, Panama,
Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay,
Vatican City and Venezuela;
3. passengers continuing their journey by the same or
first connecting aircraft, provided holding confirmed onward
tickets and travel documents.
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Types of Visas
All types of visa cost €35 (€17.50 for minors under
18 years).
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Valid Length for Visas
Depends on nationality and individual circumstance.
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Local Embassies and Consulates
The German embassy or consulate in your home country can supply
legal information concerning your trip, arrange for visas, and
direct you to a wealth of other information about tourism, education,
and employment in Germany. For a general listing of German embassies
and consulates worldwide; click
here or call the Auswärtiges Amt (Foreign Office) in
Berlin on: 01888 170, fax 01888 173 402. The international dialing
prefix for all Germany numbers is 49.
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Jobs in Germany
If you are looking for a job in Germany, then we may be able
to help you to find one on TipTopJob.com. Please click
on one of the industry sectors below to find what Jobs in
Germany we have.
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