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| Route | Visa type | Documents | Costs | Process | Sources | View |
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Afghanistan → Germany Afghanistan to Germany Schengen short-stay visa | Schengen short-stay visa | See route | See route | 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. | Tracked | View afghanistan to germany schengen short-stay visa |
Afghanistan → Germany Afghanistan to Germany Work visa | Work visa | See route | See route | 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. | Tracked | View afghanistan to germany work visa |
Afghanistan → Germany Afghanistan to Germany Student visa | Student visa | See route | See route | Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance. | Tracked | View afghanistan to germany student visa |
Bangladesh → Germany Bangladesh to Germany student Visa | student | See route | See route | 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. | Tracked | View bangladesh to germany student visa |
Bangladesh → Germany Bangladesh to Germany Work visa | Work visa | See route | See route | 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. | Tracked | View bangladesh to germany work visa |
Bangladesh → Germany Bangladesh to Germany Work visa | Work visa | See route | See route | Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance. | Tracked | View bangladesh to germany work visa |
Bhutan → Germany Bhutan to Germany Schengen short-stay visa | Schengen short-stay visa | See route | See route | 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. | Tracked | View bhutan to germany schengen short-stay visa |
Bhutan → Germany Bhutan to Germany Visa for studying | Visa for studying | See route | See route | 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. | Tracked | View bhutan to germany visa for studying |
India → Germany India to Germany student Visa | student | See route | See route | National visa timing varies; applicants should prepare admission, funding, APS/language and insurance evidence before submission. | Tracked | View india to germany student visa |
India → Germany India to Germany Work visa | Work visa | See route | See route | Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance. | Tracked | View india to germany work visa |
Nepal → Germany Nepal to Germany visit Visa | visit | See route | See route | Schengen applications may be filed up to 6 months before travel; German missions normally require up to 15 calendar days for a complete application. | Tracked | View nepal to germany visit visa |
Nepal → Germany Nepal to Germany Work visa | Work visa | See route | See route | 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. | Tracked | View nepal to germany work visa |
Nepal → Germany Nepal to Germany Student visa | Student visa | See route | See route | Allow substantial time for admission, academic-document verification, financial preparation, appointment availability, and embassy processing. | Tracked | View nepal to germany student visa |
Pakistan → Germany Pakistan to Germany visit Visa | visit | See route | See route | German Missions Pakistan state short-term visa processing usually takes about 14 calendar days; apply up to 6 months before the journey. | Tracked | View pakistan to germany visit visa |
Pakistan → Germany Pakistan to Germany Student Visa | Student Visa | See route | See route | Prepare admission, funding and insurance before filing through the Consular Services Portal or responsible German mission. Appointment and processing times vary by mission. | Tracked | View pakistan to germany student visa |
Pakistan → Germany Pakistan to Germany Work visa | Work visa | See route | See route | Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance. | Tracked | View pakistan to germany work visa |
Sri Lanka → Germany Sri Lanka to Germany Work visa | Work visa | See route | See route | Several weeks to several months | Tracked | View sri lanka to germany work visa |
Sri Lanka → Germany Sri Lanka to Germany Student visa | Student visa | See route | See route | Several weeks to several months | Tracked | View sri lanka to germany student visa |
Sri Lanka → Germany Sri Lanka to Germany Work visa | Work visa | See route | See route | 2–6 months | Pending | View sri lanka to germany work visa |