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

INFORMATION ON THE ROLE OF VISAMETRIC

VisaMetric is commissioned by the competent Embassy solely to receive and administratively process visa applications.

VisaMetric is neither involved in the substantive examination or assessment of visa applications nor in the decision to grant or refuse a visa. VisaMetric has no influence whatsoever on the outcome of a visa application.

For questions regarding a visa decision, the current status of an application, or the reasons for a refusal, please contact the competent Embassy or diplomatic mission directly.