Visumregler/Information regarding Visa

Here you find information regarding Visa for Germanyand letters of guarantee.

It is not required forDanish citizens to get a visa for business or tourist trips to Germany, however they must at all times during their stay in Germany be able to identify themselves with a valid passport. Please note that ID-cards issued by banks, the post or other Danish institutions as well as Danish driving licenses are not valid for entry to Germany.

Foreigners with a valid Danish residence permit and a valid passport or travel document, that is acknowledged by German authorities, do not need a visa for tourist trips to Germany, that do not exceed 3 months.

For all other purposes for entering Germany (e.g. family reunion, employment, studies etc.) you have to apply for a visa in advance at the German Embassy in Copenhagen.

If so, please read all information stated below thoroughly!

Your application can only be rendered in person, (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.00 to12.00h) at the embassy if the application is complete and all documents necessary are attached.

For information regarding visa and letters of guarantee, you can reach us by phone:

+45 35 45 99 73, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30 to 12.30h.

Checklist:

Fill in the form and make sure you have photos and all documents required. Make sure you bring the original and 2 copies of each document.

Make sure that you will be covered by a health-insurance valid at least 3 months from the time of your arrival in Germany

Subsequent entry of spouses: language skills required before entering the country

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Formal Obligation by Private Individuals (Letter of Guarantee, “Verpflichtungserklärung”)

By submitting a formal obligation, you agree to pay for all expenses in connection with the applicant's visit to Germany (§ 68 Section 1 Aufenthaltsgesetz - residence act).

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Verpflichtungserklärung

Mit der Abgabe einer Verpflichtungserklärung verpflichten Sie sich, die Kosten für den Lebensunterhalt Ihres Besuchers zu übernehmen (§ 68 Abs. 1 Aufenthaltsgesetz).

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Merkblatt zum Nachweis einfacher Deutschkenntnisse beim Ehegattennachzug

Nach der grundlegenden Reform des Aufenthaltsgesetzes müssen ausländische Ehepartner, die nach Deutschland ziehen möchten, schon bei der Beantragung des Visums im Heimatland einfache Deutschkenntnisse nachweisen.

Visumregler/Information regarding Visa

Antragsformular/Application form for a residence permit

Visa

Information on German residence permit

Informationen zum Visumverfahren für einen längerfristigen Aufenthalt in Deutschland

Foto - Mustertafel/Specifications for biometrical photographs