Introduction
Introduction to entry visas: Your gateway to Munich
Get started for your move to Munich: Who needs an entry visa – and who does not? How do you check your visa options? Find out how to properly begin the process: Here you will find information to help you prepare your onboarding documents. A lot of info and useful links await you.
After Visa: More about residence
After arriving, you have to apply for residence – and register your address within two weeks. Make it in Munich informs you on how to do this here.
Several visa options: find your type!
Are you considering coming to Munich, Germany – to work, study, participate in vocational training, or relocate with your family? If you need an entrance visa, the specific type depends on your reason for coming. Explore the different visa options and their requirements to find the perfect fit for your move to Germany!
More about visa types
Our Tip
Are you confused about the required visa types for the project? There is a quick way to check your visa options. Find out if working and living in Germany is possible for you – by taking this quick check.
Who needs an entry visa?
Be aware: Most non-European citizens require an entry visa! Third-country nationals who are not citizens of select countries (Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom of Great Britain, and the USA) must obtain a visa application at their local German embassy or consulate – before their journey to Germany.
Note: We can not offer legal advice at Make it in Munich. For further information, please go here.
Our Tip
You can use this world map to get an overview of contacts and offers of German institutions in your country of residence.
Who does not need a visa?
Whether you are a prospective student, intern, or professional, your visa requirements will depend on your home country and your qualifications, as well as the intention of your stay in Germany.
Citizens of EU, EFTA, and EEA countries
Citizens of the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) enjoy freedom of movement within the European Economic Area (EEA). EU and EFTA citizens do not require a visa or residence permit to enter Germany for employment purposes.
Non-EU citizens who do not require an entry visa (only a residence permit for work purposes)
Citizens of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America may enter Germany without a visa. Citizens of these countries can apply for a residence permit for work purposes directly at the Foreigners Authority (“Ausländerbehörde“) before taking up employment.
