Since June 2024, visa applicants can apply for their visa online. They can do so via the Consular Services Portal of the Federal Foreign Office. Currently this includes the following categories:

1. Work
   1. Opportunity Card
   2. Blue Card (EU)
   3. Qualified professionals with a recognized academic degree
   4. Skilled workers with professional training
2. Education
   1. Study (including preparatory language course)
   2. Seeking a university place
   3. Basic or advanced training
3. Family reunion (except for subsidiary protection)

After uploading your visa application your documents will be checked by the Embassy and you will then only have to come to the Embassy to have your fingerprints taken and pay the application fee.

You can find more information regarding the visa types and the application process in the Consular Services Portal.