Visa regulations

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Here you can find out whether you need a visa for visits to Germany and the Schengen states of up to 90 days. Foreigners wanting to stay longer than 90 days in Germany, who want to work or study in Germany, as a rule automatically need a visa.

Visa application forms and information leaflets can be obtained from the German Embassy free of charge. Applicants may also download the forms from our homepage. The forms submitted must be original versions (at least one set) of the German Embassy Phnom Penh.

First time applicants always have to appear personally for an interview. Applicants who obtained and legally used at least two Schengen visas during the last 24 months do not need to submit their application in person.

Please contact the Embassy beforehand to find out exactly which forms are required.

Visa applications can be submitted without appointment from Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 11.30 am. The Embassy reserves the right to limit visitor numbers at any time during the opening hours in case of limited capacity.

Visa Regulations

Important Information for National Visa

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Short-stay (tourist or business) visa for the Schengen States

The Schengen visa is valid for Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

General Information on German National Visa

As a rule, all foreigners require visas for stays of more than three months or stays leading to the holder taking up gainful employment. Not subject to this requirement are citizens of the EU, the EEC countries and of Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland and the United States of America, who may obtain any residence permit that may be required after entering Germany. Citizens of all other countries who intend to come to Germany for such a stay must apply for visas before arriving in the country.

Application forms

Here you find both application forms for a short-term visit (up to 90 days) Schengen-Visa as well as for applying for a temporary or permanent residence permit (education, work, family reunion and others).

Application forms