You need to apply for this visa if you want to join your spouse in Germany.

Please compile the documents you need to submit with your application. If documents or supporting documents are missing, your application may be rejected.

Please note that documents not written in German, English or French language need to be translated by an offcial translator in Germany first.

Please submit the following documents in original and one copy as indicated below:

Original documents:

1. One duly completed Application form “Application for a National Visa” (please ensure that you sign the form and add your phone number)
2. Declaration of True and Complete Information in accordance with Section 54(2)8 & 53 Residence Act, signed and dated
3. A valid passport with at least two blank pages and valid for at least another six months (please ensure that your passport is signed) with one copy of the passport including bio data page and the page with the passport file number
4. One recent passport photograph according to biometric specifications (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) not older than six months, bright (white) background

Original and one copy:

1. Marriage certificate, if applicable divorce papers in case of previous marriage
   In case of religious marriage: Proof of registration from the registrar’s office of the country where the marriage took place
2. If the marriage took place in another country than the country of origin: Proof of civil status before the marriage from the competent authority of the country of origin
3. Birth certificate of the applicant
4. Proof of valid travel insurance, if joining the German statutory/national/private or family health insurance is not possible before arrival in Germany
5. Current residence registration certificate of your spouse
6. Copy of the passport or ID-Card of your spouse
7. Copy of the residence permit if your spouse is not a German national
8. Proof of the German language knowledge according to the level A1 e.g a Language Certificate “Start 1 Deutsch” from the Goethe Institut, not older than one year. In Uganda the competent authority is the Goethe-Zentrum. The certificate is not required if your spouse is an EU national who does not have the German nationality and resides in Germany. For further exceptions please see here.

Important Notes:

Please note that each visa application is reviewed individually. Therefore, the requested documents may vary. The German Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents. The submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Applicants may, at any time, be asked for a personal interview. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to attend the mandatory visa interview will result in a refusal of your visa application. Once a visa has been issued, the purpose of the trip may not be altered.

It takes approximately three to six months to process your visa application. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase an airline ticket unless the visa has been granted. We kindly ask that no status requests on the visa application be made during the first three months. We will notify the applicant on any change of status or progress of the application as soon as possible and whenever the need arises.

If you intend to get married to a German national or a person living permanently in Germany (or establish a civil union) and consequently want to live together in Germany, you have to apply for a residence visa (long term) for intended marriage / establishment of a civil union in Germany.

Please compile the documents you need to submit with your application. If documents or supporting documents are missing, your application may be rejected.

Please note that documents not written in German, English or French language need to be translated by an offcial translator in Germany first.

Please submit the following documents in original and one copy as indicated below:

Original documents:

1. One duly completed Application form “Application for a National Visa” (please ensure that you sign the form and add your phone number)
2. Declaration of True and Complete Information in accordance with Section 54(2)8 & 53 Residence Act, signed and dated
3. A valid passport with at least two blank pages and valid for at least another six months (please ensure that your passport is signed) with one copy of the passport including bio data page and the page with the passport file number
4. One recent passport photographs according to biometric specifications (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) not older than six months, bright (white) background

Original and one copy:

1. A written confirmation issued by the competent Registrar’s office in Germany that all necessary requirements for the marriage/establishment of the civil union to take place have been met; including a time frame/date. Upon application it is sufficient to prove that this procedure has been started.
2. Marital Status Letter of Ugandan applicant from URSB (not older than six months), if applicable divorce papers.
3. International Language Certificate A1 from the Goethe-Institut, not older than one year. In Uganda the competent authority is the Goethe-Zentrum.
4. Birth certificate of the applicant

One copy:

1. Current residence registration certificate of your fiancé(e)
2. Copy of the fiancé(e)’s passport or ID
3. Copy of the residence permit if the person to be married / to establish the civil union with is not a German national
4. Proof of valid travel insurance, if joining the German statutory/national/private or family health insurance is not possible before entering Germany

Important Notes:

Please note that each visa application is reviewed individually. Therefore, the requested documents may vary. The German Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents. The submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Applicants may, at any time, be asked for a personal interview. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to attend the mandatory visa interview will result in a refusal of your visa application. Once a visa has been issued, the purpose of the trip may not be altered.

It takes approximately three to six months to process your visa application. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase an airline ticket unless the visa has been granted. We kindly ask that no status requests on the visa application be made during the first three months. We will notify the applicant on any change of status or progress of the application as soon as possible and whenever the need arises.

You need to apply for this visa if your child shall join family residing in Germany.

Please compile the documents you need to submit with your application. If documents or supporting documents are missing, your application may be rejected.

Please note that documents not written in German, English or French language need to be translated by an offcial translator in Germany first.

Please submit the following documents in original and one copy as indicated below:

Original documents:

1. One duly completed Application form “Application for a National Visa” (please ensure that you sign the form and add your phone number)
2. Declaration of True and Complete Information in accordance with Section 54(2)8 & 53 Residence Act, signed and dated
3. A valid passport with at least two blank pages and valid for at least another six months (please ensure that your passport is signed) with one copy of the passport including bio data page and the page with the passport file number
4. One recent passport photographs according to biometric specifications (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) not older than six months, bright (white) background

Original and one copy:

1. Birth certificate of the applicant
2. Current residence registration certificate of the parents in Germany
3. If applicable: marriage certificate for the parents (see above)
4. If the child wishes to join only one parent please provide one of the following:
   1. valid court order for custody including the grounds on which the judgment is based
   2. Other similar proof of the sole right of custody
   3. Death certificate of the other parent who exercised custody over the child
5. If applicable: acknowledgement of paternity
6. If the applicant is 16 years old or older: Language Certificate “C 1” from the Goethe Institut. In Uganda the competent authority is the Goethe-Zentrum.

One copy:

1. Copy of the parent(s)´ passport(s) with a copy of the residence permit(s) – if applicable

Important Notes:

Please note that each visa application is reviewed individually. Therefore, the requested documents may vary. The German Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents. The submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Applicants may, at any time, be asked for a personal interview. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to attend the mandatory visa interview will result in a refusal of your visa application. Once a visa has been issued, the purpose of the trip may not be altered.

It takes approximately three to six months to process your visa application. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase an airline ticket unless the visa has been granted. We kindly ask that no status requests on the visa application be made during the first three months. We will notify the applicant on any change of status or progress of the application as soon as possible and whenever the need arises.

You need to apply for this visa if you are a mother or father and your child lives in Germany. It also applies if the parent wants to move to Germany together with the child.

Please compile the documents you need to submit with your application. If documents or supporting documents are missing, your application may be rejected.

Please note that documents not written in German, English or French language need to be translated by an offcial translator in Germany first.

Please submit the following documents in original and one copy as indicated below:

Original documents:

1. One duly completed Application form “Application for a National Visa” (please ensure that you sign the form and add your phone number)
2. Declaration of True and Complete Information in accordance with Section 54(2)8 & 53 Residence Act, signed and dated
3. A valid passport with at least two blank pages and valid for at least another six months (please ensure that your passport is signed) with one copy of the passport including bio data page and the page with the passport file number
4. One recent passport photographs according to biometric specifications (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) not older than six months, bright (white) background

Original and one copy:

1. Birth certificate of the child or acknowledgement of paternity before child is born and proof of pregnancy by doctor
2. Proof of German nationality or residence status of the child (if applicable – German passport, acknowledgement of paternity, marriage certificate of parents)
3. Current residence registration certificate of the child/the parents in Germany
4. Proof of custody (if applicable – marriage certificate or valid custody order). If only one parents exercises custody over the child, please provide one of the following:
   1. valid court order for custody including the grounds on which the judgment is based
   2. Other similar proof of the sole right of custody
   3. Death certificate of the other parent who exercised custody over the child

Important Notes:

Please note that each visa application is reviewed individually. Therefore, the requested documents may vary. The German Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents. The submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Applicants may, at any time, be asked for a personal interview. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to attend the mandatory visa interview will result in a refusal of your visa application. Once a visa has been issued, the purpose of the trip may not be altered.

It takes approximately three to six months to process your visa application. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase an airline ticket unless the visa has been granted. We kindly ask that no status requests on the visa application be made during the first three months. We will notify the applicant on any change of status or progress of the application as soon as possible and whenever the need arises.

You need to apply for this visa if you want to join your spouse in Germany.

The competent authority for visa applications from citizens from Eritrea or Somalia is the German Embassy in Nairobi. The German Embassy in Kampala can only accept applications if your usual abode is in Uganda or South Sudan. This is usually supposed if you have lived in Uganda or South Sudan for more than 6 months with a valid residence permit. If this is not the case, you are not eligible to apply in Kampala.

Please compile the documents you need to submit with your application. If documents or supporting documents are missing, your application may be rejected.

Documents not issued in English or German: A notarised translation of the original document into German must be obtained. The translation must be submitted in the original with one additional copy.

Please compile the documents you need to submit with your application. If documents or supporting documents are missing, your application may be rejected.

Please note that documents not written in German, English or French language need to be translated by an offcial translator in Germany first.

Please submit the following documents in original and one copy as indicated below:

Required documents:

1. One duly completed Application form “Application for a National Visa” (please ensure that you sign the form and add your phone number)
2. Declaration of True and Complete Information in accordance with Section 54(2)8 & 53 Residence Act, signed and dated
3. One recent passport photographs according to biometric specifications (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) not older than six months, bright (white) background
4. A valid passport with at least two blank pages and valid for at least another six months (please ensure that your passport is signed) with one copy of the passport including bio data page and the page with the passport file number.
5. One copy of passport of the family member in Germany
6. One copy of residence permit of the family member in Germany
7. One copy of current residence registration certificate
8. One copy of notification of recognition from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) for the family member in Germany, including incontestability notice – called: “Bescheid”
9. If represented by someone else, e.g. a lawyer or carer: power of attorney in duplicate required
10. Visa Fee: 75 Euros (37,50 Euros for minors under the age of 18) (fee payable in Ugandan Shillings ONLY; converted at the current exchange rate used by the Embassy cash office)
11. Proof of habitual abode in Uganda (Proof of Registration (POR) from UNHCR or proof of habitual abode in Uganda in the original plus one copy – please note: habitual abode is usually assumed in the case of six months proven residence in Uganda)
12. Birth certificate; original plus one copy
13. Proof that the application process was started before the deadline – one copy if an initial application was made to meet the deadline (“fristwahrende Anzeige”)
14. Only for Eritrean Citizens:
    1. Baptism certificate; original plus one copy
    2. Eritrean ID card plus one copy of both the front and the back
    3. Final legislation (Überbeglaubigung) of all Eritrean documents such as birth/death/marriage certificates

a) Subsequent immigration of spouses

• If married at a registry office: original marriage certificate plus one copy
• If married in a religious ceremony or under customary law: proof of religious/customary marriage; original with one copy AND original registration of the marriage with one copy
• Proof of the German language knowledge according to the level A1 e.g a Language Certificate “Start 1 Deutsch” from the Goethe Institut, not older than one year. In Uganda the competent authority is the Goethe-Zentrum. The certificate is not required if your spouse is an EU national who does not have the German nationality and resides in Germany. For further exceptions please see here.

b) Subsequent immigration of children

• Proof of marriage of the parents, as in a)
• Proof of custody, if both parents cannot sign or agree (e.g. death certificate in the original plus one copy OR custody order in the original plus one copy.)

c) Subsequent immigration to join a recognised minor refugee

• Proof of marriage, as in a)
• Birth certificate of the child; original plus one copy

Important Notes:

Please note that each visa application is reviewed individually. Therefore, the requested documents may vary. The German Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents, such as certificates, language certificates, DNA reports, age tests, etc.

The submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Applicants may, at any time, be asked for a personal interview. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to attend the mandatory visa interview will result in a refusal of your visa application. Once a visa has been issued, the purpose of the trip may not be altered.

It takes approximately three to six months to process your visa application. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase an airline ticket unless the visa has been granted. We kindly ask that no status requests on the visa application be made during the first three months. We will notify the applicant on any change of status or progress of the application as soon as possible and whenever the need arises.

Note: Nationals of a Member State of the European Union other than Germany, of another country belonging to the EEA / European Economic Area (i.e. Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway), or of Switzerland enjoy freedom of movement. They can move to Germany to work or study there. Family Members who come to Germany with such nationals or subsequently join them in Germany have the same right to freedom of movement, even if they do not originate from the EU, the EEA or Switzerland. Certain conditions apply.

If you wish to apply for a long term visa for family reunion to your spouse of EU/EEA nationality other than German, you have to submit the documents as indicated below depending on the purpose of your visa application.

Please make sure to review the requirements carefully and adhere to them, as this will save you valuable time and effort throughout the visa application process.

Please note that documents not written in German, English or French language need to be translated by an offcial translator first.

Generally we kindly request everbody to use our appointment booking system. However, if there is as long waiting times for appointments, we can set up special appointments for family members of a EU / EEA citizen (not German). Please send your request for a special appointment directly to the Visa Office by email. Please enclose proof that your spouse / your caregiver is of appropriate nationality and lives in Germany (copy of passport, registration certificate).

Family Reunion for Spouses

You need to apply for this visa if you want to join your spouse of EU/EEA nationality (not German) in Germany.

Please submit the following documents in original and one copies as indicated below:

Original documents:

1. One duly completed Application form “Application for a National Visa” (please ensure that you sign the form and add your phone number)
2. Declaration of True and Complete Information in accordance with Section 54(2)8 & 53 Residence Act, signed and dated
3. A valid passport with at least two blank pages and valid for at least another six months (please ensure that your passport is signed) with one copy of the passport including bio data page and the page with the passport file number
4. One recent passport photographs according to biometric specifications (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) not older than six months, bright (white) background

Original and one copy:

1. Marriage certificate or marital status letter (not older than 6 months), if applicable divorce papers in case of previous marriage (latter one applies both to Ugandan and third country nationals)
2. Birth certificate of the applicant
3. Invitation letter indicating the address where the applicant will stay together with the spouse

One copy:

1. Copy of your spouse’s passport or ID-Card
2. If applicable: your spouse’s registration in Germany (Meldebescheinigung)
3. If applicable: Proof of occupation of your spouse in Germany

Family Reunion for Children

You need to apply for this visa if a child is supposed to join one or both parent(s) of EU/EEA nationality (not German) in Germany.

Please submit the following documents in original and two copies as indicated below:

Original documents:

1. One duly completed Application form “Application for a National Visa” (please ensure that you sign the form and add your phone number)
2. Declaration of True and Complete Information in accordance with Section 54(2)8 & 53 Residence Act, signed and dated
3. A valid passport with at least two blank pages and valid for at least another six months (please ensure that your passport is signed) with one copy of the passport including bio data page and the page with the passport file number
4. One recent passport photographs according to biometric specifications (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) not older than six months, bright (white) background

Original and one copy:

1. Birth certificate of the applicant
2. Invitation letter by the parent(s) in Germany the address where the applicant will stay together
3. Marriage certificate for the parents or acknowledgment of paternity
4. If the child wishes to join only one parent please provide one of the following concerning the custody:
   
   1. Valid court order for custody including the grounds on which the judgment is based
   2. Other similar proof of the sole right of custody
   3. Death certificate of the other parent who exercised custody over the child

One copy:

1. Copy of the parent(s)’ passport(s)
2. If applicable: a copy of his/her/their residence permit(s) and registration in Germany (Meldebescheinigung)
3. If applicable: Proof of occupation of parent(s) in Germany

Joining a Child residing in Germany

You need to apply for this visa if you are a mother or a father and want to join your child of EU/EEA nationality (not German) in Germany. It also applies if the parent wants to move to Germany together with the child.

Please submit the following documents in original and one copy as indicated below:

Original documents:

1. One duly completed Application form “Application for a National Visa” (please ensure that you sign the form and add your phone number)
2. Declaration of True and Complete Information in accordance with Section 54(2)8 & 53 Residence Act, signed and dated
3. A valid passport with at least two blank pages and valid for at least another six months (please ensure that your passport is signed) with one copy of the passport including bio data page and the page with the passport file number
4. One recent passport photographs according to biometric specifications (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) not older than six months, bright (white) background

Original and one copy:

1. Birth certificate of the applicant
2. Marriage certificate for the parents or acknowledgment of paternity
3. If the child wishes to join only one parent please provide one of the following concerning the custody:
   
   1. Valid court order for custody including the grounds on which the judgment is based
   2. Other similar proof of the sole right of custody
   3. Death certificate of the other parent who exercised custody over the child

One Copy:

1. Copy of the passport or ID-Card of your Child
2. Proof that either you pay alimony for your child or that your child pays alimony for you
3. If applicable: your child’s registration in Germany (Meldebescheinigung)
4. If applicable: Proof of occupation of Child in Germany

Important Notes:

Please note that each visa application is reviewed individually. Therefore, the requested documents may vary. The German Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents. The submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Applicants may, at any time, be asked for a personal interview.

After the verification process is completed, the processing of the visa application takes usually about two weeks, unless there are further questions. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase an airline ticket unless the visa has been granted. We kindly ask that no status requests on the visa application be made during the first three months. We will notify the applicant on any change of status or progress of the application as soon as possible and whenever the need arises.

Since 1 August 2018, close family members (spouses, unmarried minor children and parents of minor children) of a person eligible for subsidiary protection living in Germany will be able to apply for a visa for the purpose of family reunion. Eligible family members can use the following link to register for an appointment to submit their visa application:

Appointment-system of the German Foreign Office- Family Reunion with persons eligible for subsidiary protection

Applicants who have registered for an appointment for a family reunification visa with a person eligible for subsidiary protection living in Germany will be contacted by IOM – the UN Migration Agency in the framework of the Family Assistance Programme (FAP).

If you are uncertain if your appointment request is still valid or if you have changed contact details since the appointment booking (phone numbers and emails), you should register again with your new data or contact IOM:

T: +49 30 2902245500
Email: info.fap.de@iom.int

Please check your mail account (spam box included) regularly.

If you do not need to apply for a visa anymore, please cancel your registration or write an Email to the German Embassy Kampala using the following contact form.

This is a visa for applicants who wish to participate in a language course over three and under twelve months in Germany which is not intended as a preparatory course for university studies. Please note that the purpose of your stay cannot be altered (e.g. for studies) once the visa application has been made and your departure from Germany upon the expiry of your visa is mandatory.

The fee for a study visa is the equivalent of 75 Euro. The fee must be paid in cash, in Uganda Shillings upon application.

Please compile the documents you need to submit with your application. If documents or supporting documents are missing, your application may be rejected.

Please submit the following documents in original and one copy as indicated below:

Original documents:

1. One duly completed Application form “Application for a National Visa” (please ensure that you sign the form and add your phone number)
2. Declaration of True and Complete Information in accordance with Section 54(2)8 & 53 Residence Act, signed and dated
3. A valid passport with at least two blank pages and valid for at least another six months (please ensure that your passport is signed) with one copy of the passport including bio data page and the page with the passport file number
4. One recent passport photographs according to biometric specifications (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) not older than six months, bright (white) background

Original and one copy:

1. Confirmation of enrolment at a language school (min. 18 hours of language course per week)
2. Proof of acquired school diplomas, university degrees or other educational qualifications
3. Motivation letter explaining the relevance of the language course for your future
4. Proof of accommodation with indication of the address (Rental agreement/Student hostel, etc.)
5. Proof of German language knowledge (e.g. certificate of German language courses you have participated in)
6. Certificate of good conduct from Interpol, not older than three months
7. Proof of health insurance valid from date of arrival and for the duration of stay in Germany (German statutory/national or private health insurance)
8. Proof of sufficient financial means – please provide one of the following:
   1. Formal letter of obligation according to section 66, 68 of the Aliens Act, from a resident of Germany for the duration of the applicant’s stay in Germany
   2. Proof of sufficient own financial means to support your stay in Germany (e.g.: bank statement, certification of the employer, …) or proof of a blocked bank account* in Germany

*When applying for visa, you can provide evidence that you are able to meet your living costs by opening a blocked bank account. Find more information in the next section.

Important Notes:

Please note that each visa application is reviewed individually. Therefore, the requested documents may vary. The German Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents. The submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Applicants may, at any time, be asked for a personal interview. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to attend the mandatory visa interview will result in a refusal of your visa application. Once a visa has been issued, the purpose of the trip may not be altered.

It takes approximately two to three months to process your visa application. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase an airline ticket unless the visa has been granted. We kindly ask that no status requests on the visa application be made during the first two months. We will notify the applicant on any change of status or progress of the application as soon as possible and whenever the need arises.

With a blocked account, you can provide evidence during the visa application process that you have adequate financial resources. Find more infrmation here.

It is recommended to apply for the opening of a blocked account as soon as the university has approved your application.

You have free choice of provider. If you decide to have a blocked account with e.g. Deutsche Bank, it can take up to 8 weeks between the certification of your signature on the opening application and the final confirmation of the opening by Deutsche Bank. Furthermore, please note that the transfer can also take some time. In order to ensure that the enrollment deadline of the language school/university is not missed and the visa application fails, the blocked account should always be opened as soon as possible.

This is a visa for applicants who have not completed their 27th year of age upon application and are at least 18 years of age wishing to work as an Au Pair in a host family in Germany.

The duration of an Au Pair stay must not exceed 12 months. The placement can be organized through an Au Pair agency or through a direct agreement between the host family and the Au Pair applicant.

The fee for an Au Pair visa is the equivalent of 75 Euro. The fee must be paid in cash, in Uganda Shillings upon application.

Please compile the documents you need to submit with your application. If documents or supporting documents are missing, your application may be rejected.

Please submit the following documents in original and one copy as indicated below:

Original documents:

1. One duly completed Application form “Application for a National Visa” (please ensure that you sign the form and add your phone number)
2. Declaration of True and Complete Information in accordance with Section 54(2)8 & 53 Residence Act, signed and dated
3. A valid passport with at least two blank pages and valid for at least another six months (please ensure that your passport is signed) with one copy of the passport including bio data page and the page with the passport file number
4. One recent passport photographs according to biometric specifications (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) not older than six months, bright (white) background

Original and one copy:

1. Motivation letter (also showing the relevance of the Au Pair stay for your future plans)
2. Au Pair contract of employment with the host family, that stipulates the Au Pair’s rights and duties (such as allowance of 280,- EUR minimum per month; 2 days of holiday per month, max. working hours of 30 hours per week and 6 hours per day; health insurance, participation in a German language course), host family speaks German as a mother tongue
3. Proof of German language knowledge according to Level A1, e.g. International A1 certificate (SD1)
4. School or university certificates, proof of current occupation
5. Certificate of good conduct from Interpol, not older than three months
6. Proof of health insurance valid from date of arrival and for the duration of stay in Germany (German statutory/national or private health insurance)
7. Extended Register Certificate of the host family (erweiterte Meldebescheinigung)
8. Filled-in questionnaire by the host family. The questionnaire (“Fragebogen”) can be found here

Important Notes:

Please note that each visa application is reviewed individually. Therefore, the requested documents may vary. The German Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents. The submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Applicants may, at any time, be asked for a personal interview. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to attend the mandatory visa interview will result in a refusal of your visa application. Once a visa has been issued, the purpose of the trip may not be altered.

It takes approximately two to three months to process your visa application. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase an airline ticket unless the visa has been granted. We kindly ask that no status requests on the visa application be made during the first two months. We will notify the applicant on any change of status or progress of the application as soon as possible and whenever the need arises.

This is a visa for applicants who wish to do volunteer services in Germany.

The fee for the visa is the equivalent of 75 Euro. The fee must be paid in cash, in Uganda Shillings upon application.

Please compile the documents you need to submit with your application. If documents or supporting documents are missing, your application may be rejected.

Please submit the following documents in original and one copy as indicated below:

Original documents:

1. One duly completed Application form “Application for a National Visa” (please ensure that you sign the form and add your phone number)
2. Declaration of True and Complete Information in accordance with Section 54(2)8 & 53 Residence Act, signed and dated
3. A valid passport with at least two blank pages and valid for at least another six months (please ensure that your passport is signed) with one copy of the passport including bio data page and the page with the passport file number
4. One recent passport photographs according to biometric specifications (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) not older than six months, bright (white) background

Original and one copy:

1. Motivation letter showing the relevance of your work as a volunteer for your future career
2. Curriculum Vitae of professional career, specifying the certificates, diplomas, etc. you have obtained including your high-school diploma, experience in volunteer work, …
3. Contract/Agreement with the authority responsible for your volunteer service in Germany including the relevant information on accommodation and sufficient means of subsistence.
4. If you intend to work with the Bundesfreiwilligendienst the contract needs to be signed by the Bundesamt für Familie und zivilgesellschaftliche Aufgaben (Federal Ministry for Family and Civil Society Tasks), your assigned working place, the central office and the agency responsible for the volunteer service programme.
5. If you intend to participate in the programmes Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (Voluntary social year) or Freiwilliges Ökologisches Jahr (Voluntary ecological year) the contract needs to be signed by you, the respective agency and – if applicable – your assigned working place.
6. Birth certificate
7. Proof of health insurance valid from date of arrival and for the duration of stay in Germany (German statutory/national or private health insurance)
8. Proof of German language knowledge or a confirmation by your assigned working place that knowledge of the German language can be acquired upon arrival
9. Certificate of good conduct from Interpol, not older than three months

Important Notes:

Please note that each visa application is reviewed individually. Therefore, the requested documents may vary. The German Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents. The submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Applicants may, at any time, be asked for a personal interview. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to attend the mandatory visa interview will result in a refusal of your visa application. Once a visa has been issued, the purpose of the trip may not be altered.

It takes approximately two to three months to process your visa application. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase an airline ticket unless the visa has been granted. We kindly ask that no status requests on the visa application be made during the first two months. We will notify the applicant on any change of status or progress of the application as soon as possible and whenever the need arises.

In order to apply for a visa for voluntary service, au pair or internship, you must first register for an appointment on the appointment waiting list of the German Embassy to schedule an appointment. Please follow the link to the appointment booking system. After you have registered on the waiting list, you will receive a confirmation email. The embassy will confirm your precise appointment (date and time) in a separate email as soon as possible. However this can take several weeks. A printout of the booking confirmation must be carried with you to the appointment.

Due to extremly high demand, the waiting time for an appointment in the category Volunteer Service/Au-Pair/Internship is currently more than 1 year. You will be informed about the confirmed appointment approx. 4-5 weeks before the actual appointment. We kindly ask you to refrain from any enquiry in that regard.

As soon as you receive the booking confirmation, you have to fill out and print out the application form and the instructions in accordance with Section 54 of the Residence Act. The printouts and all other required documents (please refer to checklist below) must be brought to your appointment.
The application form can be filled out electronically here.

Important Information:
Please make sure that you enter your data completely and correctly both when registering on the waiting list and when filling in the application form. Even minor errors can lead to the rejection of the application or considerable delays. Please note that you will not get access to the visa section if your personal data provided during registration does not match your documents.

Please do not send any documents to the visa office without being asked – especially not before you apply. These documents cannot be kept and/or assigned here. Please always bring complete documents with you to the appointment.