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Just Landed Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.
Requirements:
Which papers do you need to come to Germany?
If you come to live, work or study in Germany, you might need to get a visa, residence permit and/or work permit. More...
Visas for Germany:
Requirements and application procedures
Depending on your nationality, you could need a visa when coming to Germany. Be aware of that the rules and regulations change quite often, we give you the most common categories. More...
Residency permits:
Types of permits and application procedures
Everybody staying in Germany for more than 3 months must obtain a residence permit; this includes EU citizens. More...
Residence registration:
The "Einwohnermeldeamt"
Within a week of finding permanent accommodation (i.e. not a hotel), you have to register your address at the local Residence Registration Office ( Einwohnermeldeamt), usually located in the town or city hall. More...
Family & Friends:
How to bring your loved ones to Germany
Familiennachzug is the term used to describe the right to bring one's family to Germany if one is already resident in the country. More...
Citizenship:
How to become a German
German citizenship can only be applied for after a number of years. To become a German citizen, you generally have to be resident in Germany for 8 years and fulfil certain conditions. More...
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