Can I travel to Germany with UK residence permit?
British citizens do not require visas for travel to Germany – neither for visits nor for any other purpose. Holders of British Residence Cards for EU/EEA family members do not require visas for travel to Germany provided that they accompany the Union citizen.
Do UK residents need a visa for Germany?
British citizens require a visa and/or residence permit for any stay beyond 90 days within any 180-day period. British citizens may apply to the local immigration office (“Ausländerbehörde”) for their residence permits after arrival in Germany and do not need to have obtained a visa prior to travelling to Germany.
Can you apply for a German visa online?
You cannot submit your visa application online. You must apply for a visa at the responsible German Embassy or Consulate General. To apply please bring the following documents with you: visa application form (please sign this form)
How do I follow up a German visa application?
Following are the methods to track your application:
- Website: Click here for applications lodged on or after 02 November 2019.
- Web chat: Chat Now
- Email: Send an email to [email protected].
- Helpline Number: +4921173714828.
- Visit the Visa Application Centre to track your application.
Will I need a visa for Germany after Brexit?
German Embassy London and Consulate General Edinburgh The United Kingdom has left the European Union on 31 January 2020. Until the end of the transition period British citizens do not require visas for travel to Germany – neither for visits nor for any other purpose.
Do I need visa for Europe with UK permanent residence?
For now, as a UK national, you don’t need a visa to enter any of the EU countries. However, you are required to have a valid UK passport when travelling to any of the EU countries. As a non-EU citizen, you must have a passport and you might also need a Schengen visa to travel to Europe from the UK.
Is Germany on green list?
Although it’s on the green list, Germany has put in place a number of rules that must be complied with to travel there. The UK has been designated by the German government as a ‘high-incidence area’ and those who are not fully vaccinated can only travel to Germany if they meet certain criteria.
Can I travel to Europe with UK residence card?
However, if you are a ‘visa-required’ national, the UK’s ‘Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen’ will no longer be valid for travel to the EU after the end of the transition period. This is because it is a UK issued card, which is no longer recognised by the EU.
What is Type D visa for Germany?
A D-Visa for employment enables you to travel to Germany and apply for a residence permit with the local immigration office (“Ausländerbehörde”) or pursue an economic activity during the validity of the visa.
Where do I apply for a German visa in the UK?
German visa applications for UK residents are to be submitted at the Germany Visa Application Centres in London and Manchester. All applications will be assessed by The Embassy of Germany, London. You need to apply for a German Schengen visa if you intend to travel from the UK to Germany for the following reasons: Business purposes.
How to contact the Germany Embassy in London?
We have no affiliation with the Germany Embassy or the Germany Embassy visa department in London. Addres: German Embassy in London, the United Kingdom 23 Belgrave Square London, SW1X 8PZ United Kingdom. Telephone Number: (+44) (20) 78 24 13 00. Fax Number: (+44) (20) 78 24 14 35. Email:
Where can I book an appointment for a German Visa?
By booking an appointment directly at the German Embassy in London or German Consulate General in Edinburgh. You can book an appointment every working day from 9 am to 10 am except on holidays.
Can you travel from the UK to Germany without a visa?
In other words, even though you are highly encouraged to get a travel insurance plan whenever travelling from the UK to Germany or other EU countries, you will be allowed to visit Germany even without it – at your own risk. There are two German missions in the United Kingdom: The Embassy in London and the Consulate General in Edinburgh.