Visas for Afghanistan → Germany
9 published visa pathways for Germany. Use goal-based rankings below, then open each visa page for eligibility, documents, and official links.
Pathway ranking
Top visas by your goal
Ranked from published visa records — always confirm eligibility on the official immigration portal.
- Rank 1Score 94
Skilled Worker Visa (Fachkraftevisum)
Migration · 6-12 weeks (including BA approval)
Matches work pathway signals (work, skilled)
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- Rank 2Score 86
Self-Employment Visa
Business · 8-16 weeks
Matches work pathway signals (employment, business)
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- Rank 3Score 78
Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card — Points-Based Job Seeker Visa)
Migration · 2-4 months
Matches work pathway signals (job)
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All published visas
Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card — Points-Based Job Seeker Visa)
Migration · Points-Based Job Seeker Visa · 2-4 months
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EU Blue Card
Migration · Skilled Professional Permanent Residence Track · 1-3 months (embassy step) + 2-4 weeks (Ausländerbehörde registration)
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Family Reunification Visa
Family · Family Reunification & Long-Stay Cohabitation · 6-12 weeks
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Freelance Visa (Freiberufler Visa)
Migration · Independent Self-Employed Residence · 2-5 months
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Permanent Settlement Permit
Residency · Permanent Settlement Status · 6-12 weeks
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Schengen Short-Stay Visa
Tourist · Temporary Visitor Entry · 15 calendar days (up to 45 days in complex cases)
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Self-Employment Visa
Business · Independent Self-Employed Residence · 8-16 weeks
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Skilled Worker Visa (Fachkraftevisum)
Migration · Skilled Employment Migration · 6-12 weeks (including BA approval)
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Student Visa
Student · Student Residence · 6-12 weeks
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