Long-term stay visa requirement for Germany when holding a Dutch Residence Permit [closed]

I currently have a Netherlands Residence Permit valid for 2years and I am currently studying at Netherlands. My next year of studies is at Berlin. I will be going back to India during this summer break.

Is it possible to travel from India to Germany with the Netherlands Residence permit? Or do i need to get a Schengen D type visa for Germany?
I will be applying a German Residence Permit after I reach Berlin. For this I would need a valid passport, Proof of Finance and Health insurance. So if option 1 is possible I do not need to apply a Schengen D type visa for Germany at all?

Best Answer

Your Netherlands residence permit allows short visits to other Schengen states, including but not limited to transit.

For a year of studies in Germany, you will need a German D permit. You should apply for it in advance, not just on arrival, even if the Dutch D permit would allow you to enter Germany. The processing might take some time. But questions regarding the German D permit are best asked on Expatriates SE.

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Can I enter Germany with Netherlands residence permit?

Non- EU citizens living in one of the countries that do apply the agreement fully (so-called Schengen States) with a valid residence permit do not need a visa for visits to Germany of up to 90 days in any period of 180 days when not taking up work.

Can I stay in Germany after my residence permit expires?

If your residence permit is expiring soon, you must submit an application for an extension or for a different residence permit to the immigration authority before it expires. If you miss this deadline, you no longer have a right to remain in Germany and must leave.

How long may I stay outside the Netherlands with my valid residence permit?

Residence permit for study You may stay outside the Netherlands for a maximum of 1 year in a row as long as your residence permit is valid. This is allowed if you are temporarily going abroad for education so you can complete your studies in the Netherlands.

Do I need visa if I have residence permit?

A residence permit does not give the right to visit countries with which the state of the residence permit has an agreement on a visa-free regime without a visa.

Residence Permit in Germany with EU Permanent Residence Permit from anoher EU State - § 38a AufenthG

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