Information for citizens of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the EU

Short trips to Germany (up to 90 days)

It is not required for Icelandic citizens to get a visa for a business or tourist trip to Germany. The same applies to citizens of EU member states as well as to citizens of Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. However, all these citizens must at all times during their stay in Germany be able to identify themselves with a valid passport or a national ID-card.

Stays in Germany longer than 90 days

If citizens of Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland and citizens of EU member states move to Germany to work, study or live there for more than 90 days they are required to register with the registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt/Bürgerbüro) in the town/city they move to. It is also necessary to have health insurance coverage and sufficient funds to finance your stay.

Consular Services Portal for visa applications

The Consular Services Portal provides an easy and secure online application procedure for visas to enter and stay in Germany. Complete your application online and have it checked in advance by the German mission to ensure that it is complete. This way you will be well prepared for the in-person appointment at the German mission where you will provide your biometric data (fingerprints and photo). Please find the link to the Consular Services Portal here: https://digital.diplo.de/visa

You can apply for the following types of visas online:

• Studying
• Family reunion
• Opportunity Card
• Blue Card (EU)
• Taking up employment as an academic
• Taking up employment as a skilled worker with professional training
• Taking up employment with work experience
• Conducting a qualification analysis
• Taking up employment as part of a placement agreement