(1) Citizens of EU and EFTA Member States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland) do not need a visa and have unrestricted access to the German labor market.
(2) Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom and the US
Nationals of these countries do not require an entry visa. They do, however, require a residence permit for stays of more than 90 days and need a working permit from the day they start working in Germany.
(3) Nationals of all other non-EU countries
You have to apply for the entry visa at the German embassy or consulate in your home country or current country of residence. The following visas are those used most often for research and study purposes:
Further information you will find via the Visa Navigator of the Federal Foreign Office.
Online Visa application you can find here.
If your spouse and/or children will be accompanying you during your stay, we advise you to submit all applications at the same time, even if your family is arriving later.
In most cases, the national visa is only issued for a period of 6 to 12 months. After arriving in Germany, you must apply for a residence permit in Dresden.
Any questions? Get in touch with us. We will figure out what is the most suitable application in your individual case.