Questions tagged [germany]
A large country in Western Europe that attracts visitors for its Oktoberfest, Gothic architecture, unlimited Autobahn speeds, romantic day cruises on the Danube and Rhine Rivers, and many more destinational offerings. Germany is also a member of the Schengen regime and uses a unique liability pledge for applicants that use a cosponsor. A substantial number of Germans speak English with near fluency, especially in the medium-to-large cities.
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Visa for European countries for US passport holder
I'm a US passport holder. What documents do I need when I fly from the U.S. to Germany? Assume I'm going for a few weeks of vacation. Obviously I need my passport. What about a "visa"? Anything ...
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Can I go to Germany with a Schengen visa from another country after failing to get a German visa?
I have to travel to Germany and Switzerland for business purpose. I have already been here 2 years ago. I have applied for business visa to the German consulate twice and both times the application ...
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How to travel (relatively) cheaply with ICE trains in Germany?
When I first checked prices for ICE trains in Germany, I was a bit shocked by prices of over 100 Euros (in Poland not long ago the trains were the cheapest way of public transportation).
But then I ...
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Crossing the German border as an underage travelling alone
My name is Madalina and I am 16. In June this year I am leaving my country by myself and have to fly in Germany as a stop-over to my final destination. I am interested in knowing whether there is a ...
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Understanding the reasons for a Schengen visa refusal [duplicate]
I'm 17 years old, Sudanese, and I live in the UAE. I registered for a German course in Munich, and I got an invitation from a family friend who is German and applied for a tourist visa. It got refused;...
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Overstay in Germany - repercussions on future family reunion visa application
My wife and two-year-old child had a family visit visa to visit me in Germany from India. The visa was valid from August 29th, 2019 to October 4th, 2019, with a total of 22 valid days. We ...
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Can I leave the airport during an international layover if I am not 18 years old?
I am traveling to Seville, Spain with a friend for a study abroad program but the flight we found has a 23 hour layover in Dusseldorf, Germany. However, I am 16 and she is 17. According to my research,...
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Exactly 5hr 25min in Frankfurt, can I visit the city?
Is layover time of 5 hours and 25 minutes enough to visit Frankfurt ?
Both flights are international with Lufthansa and on one ticket, so I will have the boarding pass of the second flight with me. ...
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Have I been deported from Germany? Can l apply for study Visa in UK
I was a master degree student in Germany. Due to family and health-related issues, my study and research took more time than l expected and l had to prolong my study. And parellel to this development, ...
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Am I allowed to do a six-week internship in Germany on a 'normal' Schengen visa?
I have a summer internship offer from Germany. It'd be a summer internship of six weeks in Munich, unpaid but I am willing to bear all expenses (accommodation, travel etc).
Can I do that on a 'normal'...
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Can I apply for a Schengen visa at a different consulate if no appointment dates are available?
I am planning to travel to visit my friends in Amsterdam on April 2nd week ( I just got a holiday confirmed ) and also go to Munich and Barcelona for 10 days. I would be in Amsterdam for 6 days, 2 ...
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Apply for a UK visa while not in my home country
Can I apply for UK standard visit visa from any place in the world? I'm an Egyptian citizen and would like to apply in Germany, France, Japan, etc...
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Do I need a Munich transit visa if I have an expired US visa? [duplicate]
Does an Indian citizen with valid passport and with expired US visa travel from USA to India via Munich without any transit visa?
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How can I (US Citizen) get into Germany mid-June 2020?
I am having a hard time finding a centralized resource describing which countries are open to which citizens.
I have an urgent need to get into Germany for work.
The UK government is about to enact ...
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Does the European number for emergencies (112) really work in Germany?
One night of some months ago I realized there were some burglars in the apartment below mine. As an Italian living in Germany, I didn't know the number to call the police, but I knew that in all ...
