Applying for German visa from a country differnt than residence

I am a student in a country different from where my family is, I want to them during vacation, from where we want to go to Germany. Can I apply for a German visa from that country?

Best Answer

From the point of view of a Schengen country's consulate, a student is normally treated as a resident of the country where he or she is studying. You should therefore apply from that country.

The Schengen Visa Code says, in the first part of Article 6:

Article 6

Consular territorial competence

An application shall be examined and decided on by the consulate of the competent Member State in whose jurisdiction the applicant legally resides.

Regardless of where your visa is issued, you may travel to Germany from the country where your family lives, from the country where you're studying, or from any other country.

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Can I apply for German visa from another country?

To apply for a tourist/visit, business, study or work visa you have to apply at the German consulate at the country you reside.

Can I apply for Schengen visa from another country?

You must lodge the application for a Schengen visa at the Consulate of the country that you intend to visit, or \u2013 if you intend to visit more than one Schengen State, the Consulate of the country of your primary destination (i.e. main purpose of stay or longest stay).

Is visa and residence permit the same in Germany?

A tourist visa allows you to stay in Germany for about 90 days and explore the country and all it has to offer. Staying beyond the permitted 90 days is not possible though without a residence permit. A German residence permit allows you to stay in Germany for a more extended period than only 90 days.

Can you have two visas at the same time Germany?

Therefore the answer is that you cannot have two visas for the same time period - either the second visa will start after the first one or the first one will be cancelled.

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