Appointment-System of the German Foreign Office — Bern

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Appointment for visa application

Applicants with the following travel purposes should first submit their application online through our Consular Services Portal and do not book an appointment here:

  • Blue Card EU
  • Opportunity Card
  • Studies
  • Education and Training
  • Employment
  • Skilled Worker
  • Family Reunion
  • Qualification Analysis

Information about the respective application process


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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