National Visa

Please note that visa questions/applications will be handled in Stockholm only. Our honorary consuls cannot help you in this matter.

Now available: Online application for all national visa

For trips to Germany exceeding 90 days (e.g. family reunion, employment, studies etc.) case you can apply for the visa online via the Consular Services Portal of the Federal Foreign Office. After you have uploaded the application form and the necessary documents, your documents will be checked in advance to ensure they are complete and questions can be clarified via the portal before the actual appointment at the embassy. Once your application is complete, book an appointment online at your diplomatic mission using the link you received.

During the appointment at the embassy, only your identity will be verified, you will have to submit your biometric data (fingerprints and photo) and the fee will have to be paid.

Checklist visa application

1. Thoroughly read through the applicable information sheet below.
2. Make an account at the Consular Service Portal: http://www.digital.diplo.de/
3. Once your application is complete, book an appointment online at your diplomatic mission using the link you received. Be on time for your appointment. If you are delayed or cannot attend the appointment, please cancel the appointment at least three days in advance.

If you have difficulties speaking German, Swedish or English with us, please bring an interpreter.

Information sheets

Information sheet - Blue Card EU 18g without family

Information sheet - Blue Card EU 18g with family

Information sheet - Family reunion

Information sheet - IT specalist

Information sheet - Mobility for students

Information sheet - Opportunity card 20a + 20b

Information sheet - Partial recognition of vocational Training 16d (2)

Information sheet - research stay 18d

Information sheet - skilled workers holding a university degree 18b (1)

Information sheet - Skilled Worker with vocational training qualification 18a

Information sheet - Study 16b

Information sheet - Study doctorate students 16b

Information sheet - vocational Training 16a

Biometrical photos - instructions

Information sheet - Health Insurance in Visa Procedures

Processing time

Your visa application will be processed as quickly as possible. Please refrain from inquiries during the process as this will only slow down the procedure. Please be informed that questions solely regarding the status of your visa will not be answered.

General information about visa for Germany

Entry and residence - overview

Subsequent entry of spouses: language skills (BAMF)

Flyer download - Basic knowledge of German (BAMF)​​​​​​​