Germany Visas
Published visa routes into Germany — grouped by purpose, with links to route dossiers, comparisons and related VisaPathways planning tools.
This page covers visas and routes to Germany. For routes from Germany as an origin, see the country overview.
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Work routes to Germany
Explore all Work VisasNepal to Germany Work visa
Nepal → Germany · Work visa · Complete recognition/comparability first, obtain any professional licence, sign a qualified job offer, apply through the Consular Services Portal and German mission in Nepal, and allow for Federal Employment Agency approval of salary and working conditions.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Bangladesh to Germany Work visa
Bangladesh → Germany · Work visa · Apply to the German consular authority for the main destination no earlier than 6 months before travel and normally at least 15 days before departure. Normal processing is 15 days but can extend to 45 days.
Reviewed 18 June 2026
Afghanistan to Germany Work visa
Afghanistan → Germany · Work visa · Secure qualification recognition or comparability, a specific qualified job offer and any professional licence before applying through the Consular Services Portal or the responsible German mission. Jurisdiction and appointment availability must be checked carefully.
Reviewed 18 June 2026
Sri Lanka to Germany Work visa
Sri Lanka → Germany · Work visa · 2–6 months
Reviewed 2 June 2026
India to Germany Work visa
India → Germany · Work visa · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Pakistan to Germany Work visa
Pakistan → Germany · Work visa · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Bangladesh to Germany Work visa
Bangladesh → Germany · Work visa · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Sri Lanka to Germany Work visa
Sri Lanka → Germany · Work visa · Several weeks to several months
Reviewed 9 June 2026
Study routes to Germany
Explore all Study VisasPakistan to Germany Student Visa
Pakistan → Germany · Student Visa · Prepare admission, funding and insurance before filing through the Consular Services Portal or responsible German mission. Appointment and processing times vary by mission.
Reviewed 16 June 2026
Afghanistan to Germany Student visa
Afghanistan → Germany · Student visa · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Sri Lanka to Germany Student visa
Sri Lanka → Germany · Student visa · Several weeks to several months
Reviewed 8 June 2026
India to Germany student Visa
India → Germany · student · National visa timing varies; applicants should prepare admission, funding, APS/language and insurance evidence before submission.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Bangladesh to Germany student Visa
Bangladesh → Germany · student · German Embassy Dhaka states the minimum processing time for a study visa is approximately 4 weeks and the visa can only be provided within 3 months of arrival.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Nepal to Germany Student visa
Nepal → Germany · Student visa · Allow substantial time for admission, academic-document verification, financial preparation, appointment availability, and embassy processing.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Other published routes to Germany
Visit and specialty routes that are published but sit outside the work and study purpose hubs.
Bhutan to Germany Visa for studying
Bhutan → Germany · Visa for studying · National visa processing can take weeks or longer because the application may need approval from authorities in Germany. Applicants from Bhutan are directed to the German Embassy New Delhi for national visa handling.
Reviewed 26 July 2026
Bhutan to Germany Schengen short-stay visa
Bhutan → Germany · Schengen short-stay visa · Schengen short-stay timing depends on appointment availability and mission workload. Apply before travel and allow extra time for biometrics, VFS/visa-centre routing and document checks.
Reviewed 26 July 2026
Afghanistan to Germany Schengen short-stay visa
Afghanistan → Germany · Schengen short-stay visa · Apply well before travel; Schengen short-stay decisions are normally handled under Schengen rules, but Afghanistan-routed applications can require extra appointment, routing, document and security checks.
Reviewed 26 July 2026
Pakistan to Germany visit Visa
Pakistan → Germany · visit · German Missions Pakistan state short-term visa processing usually takes about 14 calendar days; apply up to 6 months before the journey.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Nepal to Germany visit Visa
Nepal → Germany · visit · Schengen applications may be filed up to 6 months before travel; German missions normally require up to 15 calendar days for a complete application.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
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Bhutan to Germany Visa for studying
Bhutan → Germany · Visa for studying · National visa processing can take weeks or longer because the application may need approval from authorities in Germany. Applicants from Bhutan are directed to the German Embassy New Delhi for national visa handling.
Reviewed 26 July 2026
Bhutan to Germany Schengen short-stay visa
Bhutan → Germany · Schengen short-stay visa · Schengen short-stay timing depends on appointment availability and mission workload. Apply before travel and allow extra time for biometrics, VFS/visa-centre routing and document checks.
Reviewed 26 July 2026
Afghanistan to Germany Schengen short-stay visa
Afghanistan → Germany · Schengen short-stay visa · Apply well before travel; Schengen short-stay decisions are normally handled under Schengen rules, but Afghanistan-routed applications can require extra appointment, routing, document and security checks.
Reviewed 26 July 2026
Pakistan to Germany visit Visa
Pakistan → Germany · visit · German Missions Pakistan state short-term visa processing usually takes about 14 calendar days; apply up to 6 months before the journey.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Nepal to Germany visit Visa
Nepal → Germany · visit · Schengen applications may be filed up to 6 months before travel; German missions normally require up to 15 calendar days for a complete application.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
India to Germany student Visa
India → Germany · student · National visa timing varies; applicants should prepare admission, funding, APS/language and insurance evidence before submission.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Bangladesh to Germany student Visa
Bangladesh → Germany · student · German Embassy Dhaka states the minimum processing time for a study visa is approximately 4 weeks and the visa can only be provided within 3 months of arrival.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Afghanistan to Germany Work visa
Afghanistan → Germany · Work visa · Secure qualification recognition or comparability, a specific qualified job offer and any professional licence before applying through the Consular Services Portal or the responsible German mission. Jurisdiction and appointment availability must be checked carefully.
Reviewed 18 June 2026