From May this year, only digital photos will be accepted for German ID cards and residence permits as the government ...

Here's the scoop on how long you can stay and what you can do. Many foreigners need a residence permit to stay in Germany legally. Residence permits can be renewed a few weeks before expiry ...

Foreign professionals who hold a residence permit and who have neither completed domestic vocational training nor a degree in Germany will receive a settlement permit in Germany after only three ...

Non-EU citizens living in one of the countries that do apply the agreement fully (so-called Schengen States) with a valid residence permit do not need a visa for visits to Germany of up to 90 days ...

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Once the student enters country, he/she will also have to apply for a student residence permit at the Foreigner’s Authority. Notably, the report does not advise students to enter Germany on a ...

Students from other countries near the Swiss border are, in general, required to apply for a regular Swiss residence permit. Usually, the Migration Office of the Canton of Zurich does not issue ...

In Germany you have to register at the “Einwohnermeldeamt” (residents‘ registration office) in your town/city of residence. Next you need to go to the “Ausländeramt” (immigration office). There you ...