Last updated 2025-06-09
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Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Allows drivers to enter Germany in order to work regularly and obtain a residence permit. It is mandatory to prove possession of a valid EU or EEA driving license of class C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, or DE, as well as evidence of the initial EU or EEA professional qualification.
The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.
from 3 months to 1 year
Validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
A national visa, in most cases, has a limited validity of 3 to 6 months. Depending on the purpose of stay, it is usually necessary to apply for a residence permit after entry. If the planned stay does not exceed one year, a visa may be issued for the entire duration of the intended stay.
from 3 months to 1 year
Length of stay
The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.
As a rule, this visa serves only as an entry document allowing a limited period of stay. Within the first 90 days of their stay in Germany, foreign nationals must apply for a residence permit in accordance with their purpose of stay at the competent foreigners' office. It is recommended to contact the local immigration office as soon as possible after arrival. Otherwise, the period of stay is limited to the date indicated on the visa. Consular officers determine the validity of the visa based on the applicant’s specific circumstances.
Not applicable
Extension of stay
The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.
In most cases, visa extensions are not granted; however, it is possible to apply for an extension of the residence permit at the immigration authority before its expiration. A visa can only be extended if it is impossible to leave Germany due to the need for emergency medical treatment, serious illness, or the death of a relative; force majeure; or natural disasters.
multiple-entry
The ability to enter and exit the country an unlimited number of times, unless otherwise specified, within the visa's validity period.
Number of entries
A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.
from 1 month to 3 months
Processing time
The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Once all required documents have been submitted, the application and accompanying materials are forwarded to the relevant German authorities at the applicant's intended place of residence and work during their stay in Germany. As a result, processing may take between one and three months. Additionally, if the applicant has previously lived in Germany, the processing time may be extended, as the Immigration Office may need to review their prior immigration history.
€75 - for adults
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
The fee may be waived, or the amount may vary depending on the nationality, marital status, specific purpose of visit and other individual characteristics of the applicant. In addition, certain categories of visa applicants are exempt from paying the national visa fee: - Spouses of German citizens, same-sex partners in a civil union, minor children of German citizens and parents of minor German citizens and family members of EU/EEA citizens; - Members of diplomatic missions, consular representations and international organizations based in Germany, their spouses and children under 25 years of age; - Foreigners receiving scholarships from public funds in Germany, as well as their spouses or residential partners and minor children if they are included in the sponsorship; - In individual cases for the protection of cultural, foreign interests, development policy or other important public interests or for humanitarian reasons. Consular fee is the official charge for processing a visa application by an embassy or consulate of the country and does not include any additional payments that may be required depending on the place and method of submission, such as visa center fees, the cost of permits or other documents, postal or courier delivery, and others.
A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.
The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.
Passport
Issued less than 10 years ago, with a validity period exceeding the duration of the visa by at least three months and with at least two blank pages.
Photograph
Taken in the last six months, passport-size, colored, clean, and meeting other standards according to ICAO photo guidelines.
Visa application form
Official national visa application form, completely filled and signed by the applicant.
Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.
Driver's license (holder of EU or EEA license)
Original valid driver’s license issued by a member state of the European Union or the European Economic Area, along with one copy. If applicable.
Confirmation of skills (holder of EU or EEA license)
Confirmation of possession of (accelerated) initial qualification — original document, along with one copy, for holders of a driver’s license from the European Union or the European Economic Area.
Contract (holder of EU or EEA license)
For holders of a driver’s license from the European Union or the European Economic Area, an employment contract must be provided, along with one copy.
Application for Employment Relations (holder of EU or EEA license)
For holders of a driver’s license from the European Union or the European Economic Area, the form "Application for Employment Relations" must be completed by the future employer and submitted along with one copy.
Contract
For applicants without a driver’s license from the European Union or the European Economic Area, an employment contract must be provided, along with one copy. The contract should specify the mandatory conditions for obtaining an EU or EEA driver’s license and (accelerated) initial qualification.
Proof of working conditions
For applicants without a driver’s license from the European Union or the European Economic Area, the employment contract and the "Statement of Employment Relations" must specify that the working conditions during the training period allow for obtaining the driver’s license and qualifications, including the issuance of the necessary documents, within 15 months.
Guaranteed offer of employment
For applicants without a driver’s license from the European Union or the European Economic Area, a guaranteed offer of employment as a professional driver in cargo transportation or as a bus driver in passenger transportation from the same employer must be provided after successful completion of professional training, along with one copy.
Application for Employment Relations
For applicants without a driver’s license from the European Union or the European Economic Area, the "Application for Employment Relations" form related to the guaranteed employment offer must be completed by the future employer and submitted along with one copy.
Proof of planned activity
For applicants without a driver’s license from the European Union or the European Economic Area, information about the planned preparatory activities must be provided, including details on the process of obtaining the EU/EEA driver’s license and the necessary initial qualifications.
Driver's license
For applicants without a driver’s license from the European Union or the European Economic Area, the original valid driver’s license must be provided along with a certified German translation and one copy of each.
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
Current immigration or residence status
National passport or ID card; residence permit or other document confirming the right to legally reside in the country of residence, if it differs from the one stated in the applicant's passport.
Receipt of fee payment
Confirmation of the visa application processing fee.
Medical insurance policy
Medical insurance can be provided upon receipt of a visa. It's recommended to conclude medical insurance for foreign citizens entering the country (the so-called "IncomingVersicherung"). Only medical insurance issued in the EU countries are accepted for consideration.
Proof of income
For persons over 45 years of age, specialists who are already 45 years old at the time of obtaining a residence permit must confirm income amounting to at least 55% of the annual upper limit for calculating insurance premiums in general pension insurance (2025: €4,427.50 gross per month) or provide a corresponding pension insurance policy, along with one copy.
Proof of language skills
Confirmation of knowledge of the German language at a level not lower than B1, with 1 copy.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.
Category code
A letter-based or alphanumeric code for a specific visa category, indicating its conditions or serving as an abbreviated name. This code is typically found on the visa or visa stamp.
D
Type of visa
The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.
National
Category
The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.
Employment
Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.
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terranusuppor@outlook.comValidity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 3 months to 1 year
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
€75
