Issued for up to one year to search for work (Section 20a Residence Act).
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€75
National visa fee: €75 (Section 46 Residence Ordinance). Service providers used by some missions may charge extra.
Applies to National (D) visa fee, when applying for a visa at a German mission abroad.
≈ USD 84 — indicative only, at the ECB reference rate of 3 Nov 2026. Not an official fee.
gesetze-im-internet.de ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026
To be confirmed with the German mission or local foreigners' authority before applying.
Issued for up to one year to search for work (Section 20a Residence Act).
gesetze-im-internet.de ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026
To be confirmed with the German mission or local foreigners' authority before applying.
Basic German, or English at CEFR level B2.
gesetze-im-internet.de ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026
At least 6 points, unless you qualify directly as a skilled worker.
Applies to Points-based applicants only; skilled workers with a German or recognised qualification don't need points.
digital.diplo.de ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026
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Opportunity Card — Federal Foreign Office Consular Services Portal
digital.diplo.de ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026
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