Do I need a work visa as a US student traveling to Germany for under 90 days?
I am an American student in the United States who is planning to travel to Germany this summer for a month and a half. I will be working there.
According to Article 14 in the employment ordinance , "(2) No consent shall be required for the granting of a residence permit to students and pupils from foreign universities and technical colleges for a period of up to 90 days during a period of twelve months, which has been mediated by the Federal Employment Agency."
Does this mean that I don't need a visa? I already have some sort of authorization from the German Federal Employment Agency. Is this enough?
Best Answer
As stated by the German MFA (translated from German)
Citizens of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea and the US can also obtain the necessary residence permit after entry.
So no, you do not need a visa, but can apply for a residence permit through the migration office (Ausländerbehörde) once in Germany.
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