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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.