National Visa (For staying in the country for more than 90 days)

The National Visa is the long-term entry visa for a specific purpose of travel. It is usually granted for 90 days, in certain cases up to a year. After entering the country, a domestic residence permit is usually required.
Here you can find the information about applying for a national visa.

National Visa Procedures

You can apply for the following visa categories through our appointment system :

• Contract workers
• Employment under the "Western Balkans Regulation" - § 26 (2) BeschV
• Study
• Language course
• Voluntary Social Year
• River cruise ships
• Professional driver

Following visa categories can be applied through Consular Services Portal. Find information on the Consular Services Portal by clicking here.


• Employment with a trained profession (skilled workers with vocational training) (§ 18a AufenthG)
• Employment for academics (skilled workers with academic education) (§ 18b AufenthG)
• EU Blue Card with a university degree (§ 18g AufenthG)
• EU Blue Card with a tertiary degree (§ 18g AufenthG)
• EU Blue Card with IT experience (§ 18g AufenthG)
• Opportunity Card
• Family reunification

The Consular Services Portal provides an easy and secure online application procedure for visas to enter and stay in Germany.

  • Complete your application online and have it checked in advance by the Embassy to ensure that it is complete.
  • You will receive feedback and if any additional documentation is required you can make corrections directly on the portal.
  • After the preliminary review is completed, you will receive a link to book an on-site appointment directly at Visametric.
  • During the appointment you just need to provide your biometric data (fingerprints and photo).
  • After the appointment the Embassy will decide on your visa application and you will get back your passport.

You can find answers to the most frequently asked questions by visiting: Top 10 Question s on the Consular Services Portal(https://digital.diplo.de/FAQ)

To schedule an appointment for all other visa categories, please contact the German Embassy in Sarajevo. You can find further information regarding the visa process on https://sarajewo.diplo.de/ba-de