General information

Germany and the UK enjoy a cordial relationship, but this doesn't mean that they don't have rules that govern their citizens' interactions. A major distinction is that Germany does not require visas for British nationals, but the UK does. The visa restrictions were set to prevent fraud and system abuse.

Those partners or children (under eighteen) of EU/EEA nationals may apply for a family reunion visa, a German national long-stay visa. With the family reunion visa, you can move in with a relative who is a citizen of the EU or the European Economic Area and receive permanent residency and status there.

In Germany, marriage are considered legal unions, and essentially legally binding contracts between 2 persons. The union is protected under the German Constitution. Persons getting married in Germany only need to appear physically at a Standesamt for a civil ceremony. Witnesses are not required in this case and a religious ceremony is optional.

Many people move to Germany for either employment or educational purposes. Third-country nationals are required to apply for a VISA either prior or upon arrival, depending on your nationality.

Whether you are looking to spend a couple of months in Germany, perhaps for a work-related seminar, or to stay with relatives, or book an InterRail trip for example, then the simplest, most hassle-free method of traveling there, and then to virtually all the western European countries, is with a Schengen visa Germany.

Non-visa exempt business visitors to Germany are required to obtain a Germany business visa before arriving in the country. For a list of the nationalities who require a visa, please contact the visa section at your nearest German Embassy.

A Person who needs to go to the Federal Republic of Germany for treatment may need to arm him or herself with the documents below before obtaining a medical treatment visa Germany

Germany's central position in Europe means that it has become a hub for international airport transfers. While most travellers will not require a visa for transitional visits, some nationals will, namely:Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri-Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Turkey.

This Trade Fair Exhibitions VISA information covers people who plan to visit a trade fair or exhibition in Germany, either visiting or as a participant.

The term Familiennachzug (family reunion) is used to describe the right to bring loved ones family to Germany if one is already resident in the country.