Visa - Yes or No?

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

EU nationals and nationals of a couple of other states 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:

Schengen visa or national visa?

The visa type depends on the duration of your intended stay.

Are you planning a short-term stay in Germany for a period of up to 90 days – e. g. for a visit, as a tourist or on business – then you will need a Schengen visa

Or do you intend to stay long-term, e. g. to reunite with your family or to study? For stays of more than 90 days, you need to apply for a national visa

Your visa was denied? As of 1 July 2025 new regulations will take effect, the remonstration procedure will be abolished.

Appointments are only available through the online appointment system. Appointment requests via email or phone will not be answered. Unfortunately, demand exceeds our capacity at certain times. If no appointments are displayed, none are currently available. New appointments are released regularly. To ensure equal opportunities for all applicants, the times at which appointments are released are not made public. The best chance to get a convenient appointment is to visit our website daily for booking.