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Visa to Germany

Namibian and other non-EU nationals need a visa in order to enter Germany. The type of visa you require depends on how long you plan to stay. The Visa Navigator helps you to find out, which visa is the right one for you.

For further information see below.

Arriving in Germany

Digital registration of entry and exits into the Schengen area (EES)

The digital Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational on 10 April 2026. The system is used at the external borders of all EU member states (with the exception of Cyprus and Ireland), in addition…

Entry-/Exit System
06.03.2020 Article

Visa Navigator

Which visa do I need for Germany?

Compass
16.01.2026 Article

Schengen visas

For short-term stays less than 90 days in 180 days

Visa label
13.03.2025 Article

National visas

For long-term stays of more than 90 days.

Passports with various visas
29.07.2022 Article

At a glance: Everything you need to know about working, training and studying in Germany

The official online platform for qualified professionals, students and academics wanting to live and work in Germany.

Make it in Germany – Working in Germany: the official website for qualified professionals
25.06.2025 Article

Abolition of the remonstration procedure from 1 July 2025

The Federal Foreign Office has decided to abolish the remonstration procedure for visa rejections worldwide from 1 July 2025. This eliminates a legal remedy in the visa application procedure that is not statutorily prescribed and which up to now has been granted voluntarily.

General information on visa matters

Here you can find general information of the German Federal Foreign Office on visa matters.

Passports with various visas

German customs - for private individuals and businesses

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