Welcome to Germany!
Afghan nationals and other non-EU nationals need a visa in order to enter Germany.
The type of visa you require depends on how long you plan to stay.
Important Information:
The German Embassy in Kabul is currently closed. As a result it is not possible to submit a visa application in Kabul.
Applications for national visa (long stay) can be submitted in Islamabad and Teheran. Applications for Schengen Visa (short stay) can be submitted at the German Embassies in Islamabad, Dubai and Istanbul. Please check the information below for further Details.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions for entry into Germany from many countries apply. Persons entering must complete a digital entry registration. They also have to provide a negative test result or proof of immunity, and comply with quarantine regulations depending on the place of departure. Find out more about the current restrictions here.