Clarify your visa requirements On the subject of entry and residence in Germany, different rules apply to citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland on the one hand and citizens of so-called third countries on the other.
Non-EU citizens are generally required to obtain a visa for stays of more than three months and for taking up employment. EEA nationals and Swiss nationals are exempt from this requirement.
If you are a citizen of Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America, you can enter Germany without a visa and apply for a residence permit at the immigration office in Berlin. However, if you wish to take up your employment immediately after arrival, we recommend applying for a work visa.
An overview of visa requirements can be found here.
Employment documents Please contact us and/or schedule an appointment if you need support or further information (in German or English)
Insurances Are you employed at Freie Universität? If so, you are required to have statutory German health insurance and can pick your health insurance provider. Find more information here.
