The German government is currently working on a wide-scale revamp of its immigration laws - including plans for a points-based residence permit for skilled workers. But experts are concerned that relentless bureaucracy could still be off-putting for would-be immigrants.
Nancy Faeser says that if Russian and Belarusian athletes are once again allowed to compete in international competitions, they may be banned from entering the country to attend competitions on German soil.
In their race to recruit expert workers, Germany and Austria have recently announced overhauls to the visas skilled non-EU citizens can get. Germany’s Chancenkarte or 'opportunity card' and Austria’s 'Red-White-Red' card both aim to make it easier for skilled non-EU workers to take up jobs in the two countries. But how do they compare?
People visiting Germany from a non-EU country are often subject to the 90-day rule, which states that they can only stay for 90 days out of 180. But how strictly is this rule enforced - and what happens if you end up overstaying?
In 2020, 2.7 million non-EU citizens were issued a so-called "single permit" to both reside and work in the EU. But what is the single permit, how does it work and what could change in the future?
Soon those non-EU nationals requested to have a Schengen visa to travel to European countries will no longer need to go to a consulate to submit the application and get a passport sticker, but will be able to apply online.Â
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine European countries are coming under pressure to end backdoor routes to EU citizenship which are deemed to be unfair and "shady". This week MEPs in the European parliament made their opinions on the scheme clear.
The 'freelance' visa is a popular way for non-EU nationals to live and work in Germany. But what is this visa? Who can apply for it - and what does it allow you to do?
The EU's '90 day rule' governs how long non-European citizens can spend in the bloc without needing a visa and, since Brexit, this has also included UK nationals. But does it still apply if you live in an EU country?
For British people living in Germany Brexit has thrown up plenty of administrative challenges, but what about those who enjoy spending time in the country but don't want to make the move on a full-time basis? Things will change for them too after December 31st.
Whether it's your first or 15th meeting, visiting the foreigner's office can be challenging experience. While we can’t guarantee you a visa, these tips should make your visit run a bit more smoothly.
EXCLUSIVE: The Local spoke with Engelhard Mazanke, the boss of Berlin’s Ausländerbehörde, to discuss plans to revolutionize the centre into a ‘welcoming agency’.
From extreme queues to inconsistent rules, the Ausländerbehörde is unavoidable for many internationals in Germany. Those who have experienced Germany's immigration offices tell us what it's really like.
Uzbekistan said Friday it will allow German citizens to visit for up to 30 days visa-free to boost tourism as the
ex-Soviet country emerges from long-term isolation.
In spite of receiving admission offers from universities in Germany, Arbab Mazhar’s student visa was rejected twice by the German embassy in Islamabad. The Pakistani man is not alone in his experience.
For citizens of select non-EU countries, such as Canada, Japan and Israel, taking part in Germany’s Working Holiday programme is a relatively easy way to get one’s foot in the door in the country.
If you have a German passport, you’re in luck. With a passport from the Bundesrepublik, you can travel to as many as 158 countries without a visa, according to a study published on Wednesday.
The German parliament (Bundestag) late on Thursday passed a law to make it easier for non-EU academics to study or research in Germany if they're already in another European country.
It’s not quite as romantic as the Nanny Diaries, nor is it as magical as Mary Poppins. But being an au pair in Germany can be fun, as Emma Anderson finds out.
The European Union Court of Justice ruled on Thursday that Germany couldn't make spouses of Turkish residents take a German language test to receive a visa.
An Indian woman who helps integrate foreigners in Berlin faces being thrown out of Germany because immigration authorities believe she is too qualified for her role and doesn't earn enough money in her state-funded job.
