Fill in Nationales Visum online
Applies for a German national (type D) visa for work, study or family reunion.
Do not sign this form electronically. Nationales Visum has to be signed by hand, in person or through the agency’s own filing system. You can type your details into the PDF here, then print it and follow the official instructions to sign and submit it.
Nationales Visum at a glance
- Official name
- Antrag auf Erteilung eines nationalen Visums
- Issued by
- Auswärtiges Amt
- Country
- Germany
- Category
- Immigration and visas
- Language
- German and English (other language pairs available)
- Who uses it
- Non-EU nationals moving to Germany.
- Signature
Check with the recipient
The applicant signs the declaration and a separate acknowledgement of the § 54 Residence Act notice, with place and date; for minors the person with parental authority signs. Whatever the format, you must attend an appointment at the German mission or visa centre in person, where fingerprints are taken.
- Instructions
- Official Auswärtiges Amt page
The Antrag auf Erteilung eines nationalen Visums is the application form for a German national (type D) visa for stays of more than 90 days, such as work, study or family reunion. Non-EU nationals moving to Germany complete it before their appointment at a German mission. Open the official German-English form from auswaertiges-amt.de in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool straight from this page, type your details into its fillable fields and download it to print and sign by hand. The PDF is handled in your browser and never leaves your device.
How to fill in Nationales Visum
Check whether to apply online
Many German missions accept national visa applications through the Consular Services Portal for 28 purposes, including work, study and family reunification. If your mission does not yet offer this, use the paper form.
Personal and family details (fields 1 to 4)
Enter your personal and passport details, then details of your spouse or registered partner, your children and your parents.
Previous stays and addresses (fields 5 to 8)
List your last five stays in Germany, your intended address there, your permanent address outside Germany and any family members travelling with you.
Purpose, references and finances (fields 9 to 13)
Tick the purpose of your stay, give references in Germany, your occupation and intended length of stay, and how you will support yourself and cover health insurance.
Background questions (fields 14 to 16)
Answer the questions on criminal convictions, previous expulsions or refusals, and the listed diseases truthfully.
Print, sign and bring it to your appointment
Print the form and sign the declaration and the § 54 notice with place and date. Bring it with photos (loose, not glued), your passport, the supporting documents and the fee to your appointment at the mission or visa centre.
What you need before you start
- A valid passport.
- Biometric passport photos.
- Documents for your purpose, such as a work contract, university admission or marriage certificate.
- Proof of means of subsistence and health insurance.
- An appointment with your German mission or its visa centre.
Your mission's website lists the exact documents for each visa type.
Online or paper?
The Federal Foreign Office says long-term visas for 28 purposes can be applied for online through the Consular Services Portal. If your mission does not yet offer that, you book an appointment and apply on paper. In both cases you still attend an appointment in person, where your fingerprints and photo are taken, the fee is paid and original documents are checked.
Common mistakes
- Gluing the photo to the form instead of enclosing it.
- Signing only one of the two signature fields.
- Applying at a mission that is not responsible for your place of residence.
- Leaving gaps in the list of previous stays.
Nationales Visum: frequently asked questions
How much does a German national visa cost?
German missions list a fee of €75 for adults, with reduced fees for minors. You pay it at your appointment.
Is the visa application form free?
Yes. The form itself states that it is free of charge.
Can I apply for a German national visa online?
Often, yes. The Consular Services Portal accepts applications for 28 long-term purposes at participating missions, but you still attend an appointment in person.
Can I sign the visa form electronically?
Print the paper form and sign it by hand, because you hand it in at an in-person appointment. If you apply through the Consular Services Portal, follow the steps there.
Which language can I fill it in?
The form is bilingual. The Federal Foreign Office publishes German paired with English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Arabic or Chinese.
Is BunnyDoc connected to the Federal Foreign Office?
No. BunnyDoc is not affiliated with the Auswärtiges Amt or any German mission. We link to the official form on auswaertiges-amt.de and give you a free tool to fill it in your browser.
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