GSI

GSI Home Institution Declaration
GSI Self Declaration

At the moment, most people will need the GSI form. If in doubt, please contact the inviting department.

FAIR

FAIR Home Institution Declaration 
FAIR Self Declaration

Application form for Invitations

Application for invitation (for visa applications)

Be aware: Before you can get an appointment at the foreigner registration offce, you need to be registered at the Einwohnermeldeamt (registration of your residence). You can only get an appointment if you have registered. To register you need an confirmation of your landlord (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung).
 

For general information on visa, please read the information  (divided in short and longer stays)

At the moment the information is only available in German.

In case you need to apply for a residence permit or prolongation:

Here you find information on limited stays (D-Visa - C-Schengen Visa)

Here you find information for unlimited stays

Fill the appropriate form (available in different languages)

Contact details:

Online contact form

Hotline: 06151 - 13 3323  (if busy: 115)

In case you experience any problems, please contact us.

If you need us to contact the foreigner's registrations office on your behalf (always try yourself first), please fill this form to give us authorization.

Living in Germany

• Germany: Culture and language
• Entry conditions and visa
• Social security
• Family
• Daily life
• Accommodation
• Refugees wishing to study

Working in Germany

• Finding an acadamic host
• Recognition of qualifications
• Work permit
• Taxation
• Dual Career
• Intellectual Property Rights

Leaving Germany

• Departure conditions and formalities
• Working abroad
• Taxation
• Social Security
• Family

Returning to Germany

• Transfer entittlements accrued abroad
• Network returning researchers
• collected information and FAQ