Visa - long term

To facilitate your travel arrangements, the German Missions have summarized all relevant information and attached the necessary requirements for visa applications for the Federal Republic of Germany. Please make certain to review the requirements carefully and adhere to them, as this will save you valuable time and effort throughout the visa application process. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. In this respect, please pay particular attention to the photo chart as photos for visa application forms must meet specific criteria.

Working in Germany

Employment Visa

If you intend to take up an employment in Germany - regardless of the duration of your intended employment - you will need to follow particular proceeding.

Employment Visa

Young couple

Visa for the purpose of familial/spousal reunification

You are already married to a German national or a person living permanently in Germany and consequently want to live together in Germany? Please apply for a family reunion visa.

Family Reunification Visa

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Visa for Marriage in Germany

You intend to get married to a German national or a person living permanently in Germany and consequently want to live together in Germany? Please apply for a visa for marriage.

Visa for Marriage in Germany

Student from Ghana

Study Visa

You intend to study at a German University? Please apply for a study visa.

Study Visa

Au Pair

Au-Pair Visa (Residence Permit)

Are you planning to stay in Germany as an Au-Pair? Please read about requirements and the application procedure here.

Au Pair Visa

Visa - long term

Opening hours and contact details of the Visa Sections

Visa Section Pretoria

Please take note that the collection times for visas at the German Embassy Pretoria will change from June 3!

Application submissions only after prior booking online or via phone
0861 00 22 45 (Mon-Fri, 8:00-17:00).

Online Appointments

Opening Hours Applications:

Monday-Friday

 07:30 - 12:00

Collections (Counter 1)

Monday-Friday

12:00 - 13:00

From June 3:

Monday-Thursday

13:30 - 15:30

Public Holidays 2013

Telephone and e-mail enquiries:

Monday-Thursday

09:00 - 15:00

Friday

09:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+27 (0)12 427 8974

Enquiries via e-mail

Further information on visas

Comment

Parking:

There are six customer parking bays available at the "Hadefields Office Park" (first come first serve basis). For visitors with disabilities we can book a parking bay. In this case, please contact us by telephone or e-mail.

Address

1267 Pretorius Street "Hadefields Office Park", Hatfield, Pretoria 0083

Directions

Fax:
+27 (0)12 427 8984 (please do not send any documents prior to application submission)

Visa Section Cape Town

Visa application only after prior booking 

by phone 

0861 00 22 45 (Mon-Fri, 8:00-17:00)

or

Online Appointments

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Opening Hours for Applications:
Monday-Friday09:00 - 12:00

Telephone and e-mail enquiries:

Monday - Thursday only

14:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27 (0)21 405 3052

Fax

+27 (0)21 405 3010

Enquiries via e-mail

Further information on visas

our Holidays 2013

Directions to our office

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Address

Physical address:

19th floor Triangle House
22 Riebeek Street
Cape Town

Postal address:

P.O. Box 4273 

Cape Town, 8000

Honorary Consul, Durban

Enlarge image For the KwaZulu-Natal province, please contact the liaison office below.

Contact the Honorary Consul, Durban

Organization
Honorary Consul: Horst Achtzehn
Address

Office hours

Mon - Fri

08:30 - 12:00

Consultation with Honorary Consul (only with appointment)

Mon - Fri
12:00 - 13:00

9 Kensington Drive, 
Westville, 
Durban 3629

Postal address:
P.O. Box 1166, 
Westville,
Durban 3630

Phone:
+27 (0)31 266 3920
Fax:
+27 (0)31 266 3925

VISA - Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Visa - FAQs

Biometric specifications for photos

Biometric passport photo

High-quality photos are essential for the perfect reproduction of the image and are a prerequisite for using facial biometrics in ID documents. These sample photos show the features which ensure that photos are suitable for use in ID documents.

check here for further details regarding biometric specifications of photos [pdf, 550.79k]