Germany’s Consular Services Portal launched worldwide on January 1, 2025, enabling people around the world to submit applications for German visas online. Through the new portal, 28 categories of national visa can now be applied for online.
Following a pilot phase, in four cycles, the Federal Foreign Office linked all other visa sections to the Consular Services Portal, digitalizing the relevant visa applications for employment, studies, training, and family reunification.
The digitalization of the visa process will continue after the global roll-out to enable families, groups, and authorized representatives to submit joint online applications.
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The Consular Services Portal will cut out postal deliveries and reduce long waits for appointments. Erickson Immigration Group will continue to monitor developments and share updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions.