Long Stay Visa in Germany
I got selected to an incubator program in Germany and I'm a Sri Lankan citizen. I cannot seem to find the right type of visa I need to apply for. The Embassy told me it has to be Long Term Visa, but there are many categories. Does anyone know what I need to apply for? The program in Germany lasts for 6 months.
Best Answer
You will need a working permit (i.e. a blue card). If you are planning to create a startup business in Germany from the incubator, you might have better chances. This requires you however to invest money and create jobs in Germany.
So in any case, you need a "Blue Card". If you cannot claim to be a startup through your investment volume in Germany, you need an income of at least 44,800 euros p/a.
If this is also not possible, I would consult the incubator program directly to inquire how they would recommend the visa to be applied for.
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How do I get a long term visa for Germany?
The national visa allows the holder to enter Germany for a long term stay with a specific purpose - for example to take up an employment or to study. Usually the visa will be issued for 90 days. After entering you have to apply at the competent Aliens Authority in Germany for the subsequent residence permit.How can I stay longer in Germany?
If you wish to stay longer in Germany, you will need to show strong proof that you are in one of the following situations:How long is a long stay German visa?
Germany language course visa All non-EU citizens who wish to absolve a language course in Germany for longer than three months are required to obtain a long stay visa in Germany, which can be issued for a maximum of one year.How long does it take to get a long term German visa?
Upon submission of all required documents the application will be forwarded to the Aliens' Authority (Ausl\xe4nderbeh\xf6rde) competent for your intended place of residence in Germany. Applications take about 1-3 months to be processed.How to get German Employment Visa within 20 days
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