Do I need a visa?

Qatari citizens or non-EU nationals require a visa to enter Germany.

EU nationals and nationals of a couple of other countries are exempted. You can check here whether you need a visa or not.

If you need a visa, the next question is, which visa type you need to apply for. There are two different types of visa:

Who can apply for visa at the German Embassy Doha?

Qatari citizens and non-Qatari residents who have been legally residing in Qatar for at least the past six months can apply for visa at the German Embassy Doha. In addition to the QID, the Embassy reserves the right to ask for a written confirmation by immigration.

Which type of visa do I need?

The type of visa you need and the required procedures depends on how long you plan to stay. There are two types of visa:

Are you planning a short visit to Germany, for a business trip, visit or holiday? That would be a Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days, also refered to as “short-term visa” or “C visa”.

Or would you like to stay longer than 90 days, e.g. to work in Germany, reunite with a spouse or attend university? In that case, you would apply for a German National visa, also refered to a “long-term visa” or “D visa”.

If you are unsure for which type of visa you should apply or which category of National visa applies to you, our Visa Navigator can assist you.

Data protection

Find out about data protection in the visa application process, click here.