Visa & Immigration

5 guides on visa & immigration for expats in Germany.

5 guides on visa & immigration · Last updated 2026-08-31

01 / Lead guide

Current in Visa & Immigration

Getting Started hub →

Visa Appointment Wait Times in Germany (2026): What to Expect

Visa & Immigration

Aug 31, 20268 min read

Visa Appointment Wait Times in Germany (2026)

Berlin's LEA portal is showing 8 to 16 week waits in August 2026, while Hamburg's Welcome Center runs closer to 3 to 6 weeks for the same permit category. A Fiktionsbescheinigung can keep you legal if your slot lands after your permit expires.

Supporting

02 / Guides

More in Visa & Immigration

The Federal Office of Justice building in Bonn, which issues German certificates of conduct

BureaucracyAug 8, 20269 min read

Police Certificate (Führungszeugnis) in Germany

A blank German police record costs 13 EUR as of August 2026 and takes 1 to 3 weeks, but most expats don't need one unless an employer, landlord, or the Ausländerbehörde asks first.

A job application form on a clipboard beside a laptop

Job SearchJul 24, 20269 min read

How to Find a Job in Germany as an Expat

How to find a job in Germany as an expat in 2026: Lebenslauf, LinkedIn, work permit timing, interviews, and first-month setup as of July 2026...

A person completing financial paperwork beside euro banknotes

Visa & ImmigrationJun 22, 202612 min read

German Blocked Account for Expats

Open a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) for your 2026 visa with our complete guide. Learn the minimum deposit, Fintiba vs Expatrio fees, step-by-step setup, and monthly payout rules...

German and European Union flags outside a public building in Frankfurt

Visa & Immigration

May 10, 20269 min read

Germany Visa Types Explained

Germany has a visa for almost every situation. This guide breaks down the Blue Card, work visa, freelance visa, and others in plain English...

03 / More in Getting Started

Browse other categories

Topic hub →