Immigration

How to get (and keep) a German visa

In JobTalk this week The Local speaks to an immigration lawyer to find out how to get and keep working and residence permits in Germany.

Immigration

Minister: EU needs US-style entry database

German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich has said he wants Europe to introduce a US-style electronic immigration register to tackle uncontrolled entry into the European Union.

Russia

Rösler: Ease visa rules for Turks and Russians

German Economy Minister and Vice Chancellor Philipp Rösler has suggested lifting visa restrictions for Russian and Turkish citizens, as a signal of "welcome and openness," a newspaper reported Thursday.

Crime

Embassy staff suspected of taking bribes

Following the arrest of a German diplomat last month, prosecutors are now investigating other allegations that employees at numerous German embassies sold visas for bribes.

Visas

Turkish model refused visa for beauty contest

A Turkish contestant in model competition due to be held in Germany next week has reportedly been denied a visa, sparking claims of discrimination.

Work permits

Pop starlet gets deported from the United States

Indira Weis, 2001 winner of the German casting show Popstars and former member of pop group Bro'Sis, was arrested in Miami on Saturday after being accused of trying to work in the United States without a visa.