German Transit visa, is valid for 3 days or less, for transferring through port in Germany to a third destination.
On-arrival visa for Germany is given at a port of entry. This is different from not needing a visa at all, as the visitor sholud still get the visa before they can in fact seek to pass through immigration.
Student visa for Germany, which permits its holder to study at an institution of higher education in Germany.
German temporary worker visa, is for people to work in an organisation in Germany.
Spousal visa or partner visa, given to the spouse, civil partner or de facto partner of a resident or German citizen.
German Marriage visa is given for a long time prior to civil partnership wedding based on a proven relationship with a citizen or resident of Germany.
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German visa information.