Prepare your German national visa files

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Choose Employment, Study or Family reunification in the official portal, then add each document from the personal checklist it generates for your answers. Bring a biometric photo to the appointment; the portal does not ask for a photo upload.

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Prepare your German national visa files

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Photo sheet · 35 × 45 mm