We only post links here, as these pages are maintained by the relevant Authorities/Institutions.

Information on Visas

• https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa/kinds-of-visa/work/
• Federal Foreign Office / Auswärtiges Amt
• Federal Office for Migration and Refugees / Bundesamt für Migration und Flugtlinge

Information on Residence Permits
There are more than one type of Residence Permit in Germany. Two main categories:

• Temporary may be granted in the form of a visa or EU Blue Card.
• Permanent may be granted in the form of a Settlement permit or Permanent EC residence permit

• https://www.howtogermany.com/pages/residence.html
• http://www.bamf.de/EN/Willkommen/Aufenthalt/WichtigeInformationen/wichtigeinformationen-node.html
• https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa/living-permanently-in-germany/settlement-permit/
• Blue Card

German Missions in South Africa

You will always apply for your first Visa in South Africa. This might also apply when you change your type of visa e.g from study to work

• http://www.southafrica.diplo.de/

Permanent Residence Permit	Die Nierderlasungserlaubnis
Residence Permit	Der Aufenhalstitel
Visa	Das Visum
Blue Card	Die Blaue Karte