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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
09.01.2023 Article

Traveling and the COVID-19 pandemic – entry restrictions mostly lifted

Entry restrictions to Germany have been largely lifted. You can find further information about this here.

Travellers in front of a corona Test-center at an airport.
06.03.2020 Article

Visa Navigator

Which visa do I need for Germany?

Compass
27.12.2022 Article

Schengen visas

For short-term stays less than 90 days.

Visa label
14.07.2021 Article

National visas

For long-term stays of more than 90 days. Please apply for this kind of visa directly at the German Embassy Windhoek.

Passports with various visas
09.12.2022 Publication

Visa for Official and Diplomatic passport holders

For Official and Diplomatic passport holders, visa application requirements are different. For further information, download the info sheet.

A Namibian Diplomatic Passport.
01.01.2023 FAQ

Moving to Germany as a skilled worker

Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about moving to, and taking up employment in, Germany as a skilled worker.

Employees with different professions
27.01.2020 Article

Fill in your application form online

Applicants can accelerate their visa application procedures by filling in their application beforehand. Please print out the filled in form and bring it with you when having your appointment. Find the links here:

Visumantrag online ausfüllen - Das Foto zeigt einen Laptop der auf einem Baumstumpf in einem grünen Feld steht.
02.03.2021 Article

Germany opens labour market for skilled workers from non-EU countries

New rules for the immigration of skilled workers to Germany entered into force in early 2020. The new law extends the opportunities for qualified professionals from outside the European Union to come to work in Germany.

Employees with different professions
27.11.2017 Article

Visa for German-Namibian dual citizens

Starting from 1 January 2018, the German Embassy Windhoek will no longer issue declaratory visas for German-Namibian dual citizens.

A green namibian passport is to the left half under the red German passport.

General information on visa matters

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

Passports with various visas

Central Customs Authority

There are many occasions when you may need information from the Customs. Perhaps when you are travelling, when you are at school or university abroad, when you order something on the Internet, or when you take up employment.

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