What does Visum mean?
A Visum (visa) allows entry into Germany for a certain purpose and a certain time.
das Visum · die Visa (plural)
You usually apply for it at the German embassy or consulate in your country.
For a longer stay, you usually need an Aufenthaltstitel from the Ausländerbehörde after you arrive.
Arrange an appointment at the Ausländerbehörde in good time, before the visa expires.
Example sentence
Ihr Visum zur Familienzusammenführung wurde erteilt.
Your Visum for family reunification has been issued.
What you can do
Make copies of the visa and the passport. Put the expiry date in your calendar.
Related words
- Aufenthaltstitel An Aufenthaltstitel (residence permit) allows you to live in Germany. It is often a card, the electronic residence permit.
- Ausländerbehörde The Ausländerbehörde (immigration office) is the office for the residence of people without German citizenship.
- Familiennachzug Familiennachzug (family reunification) means family members join a person who already lives in Germany. These are, for example, a spouse or children.
- Reisepass With the Reisepass (passport), you show who you are and which citizenship you have. You need it for many journeys.