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Germany: National (long-term) visa in Australia

  • Appointment Required
  • Apply by post Not accepted
  • Checked 24 October 2026

Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.

Residents of Australia who plan to stay in Germany for more than 90 days (work, EU Blue Card, Opportunity Card, family reunion, study, au pair, research and similar) apply for a national D visa at the Consulate General in Sydney.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulate General Sydney (NSW) only, for people legally resident in Australia, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu or Nauru for over six months.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Germany.

How to apply

Apply online on the Consular Services Portal (digital.diplo.de/visa) up to 3 months before travel | book a separate appointment per applicant in the right visa category | attend in person with original documents, biometrics and the fee | wait for the Consulate to contact you; no status enquiries answered

Applications are handled through Consular Services Portal digital.diplo.de.

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.

Processing time: Not stated.

Good to know

Fees, times and checklists are not published on the mission page. Honorary consuls cannot accept applications.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Germany's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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