Appointment-System of the German Foreign Office — Bern

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Here, you can only book an appointment to apply for a visa for the following travel purposes:

• Research
• Internship
• Language Course
• Au Pair
• Self-Employment/Freelancer
• Diplomat
• Schengen Stay
• Other Purposes

If you wish to apply for a Working Holiday Visa, please book an appointment in the category Appointment Booking Working Holiday Visa.

Rules for booking an appointment:

• Prepare your application well: Before booking an appointment, be sure to review the page of your intended purpose of stay.
• Book only one appointment for yourself and only if you intend to keep it.
• If you cannot attend your appointment, you must cancel it.
• If you wish to apply for visas for multiple family members (e.g., children), please book a separate appointment for each individual.
• To ensure you can start your trip on time, please apply for your visa early. Schengen visa applications can be submitted up to three months before the start of your trip.
• You can only apply for the visa in person during the booked appointment.
• Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

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