If you are an American citizen, you enjoy visa-free travel to Germany for up to 90 days (tourist or business). But the moment you want to stay longer—work, study, or join a spouse—you need a visa. You cannot simply show up in Berlin and "figure it out."
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Inquiries related to German citizenship and naturalization. 3. Bilateral and Educational Initiatives If you are an American citizen, you enjoy