Extended stay visa for Germany
I want to apply for an extended stay visa for Germany to visit a friend. I want to visit beyond the 90 days that American can visit Schengen countries without going through an application process. The German embassy website indicates that I need to fill out an on-line visa application form. The form asks for the length of stay but indicates that a number greater than 90 days can't be entered. I'm also asked to provide a copy of a plane reservation but I don't want to buy a plane ticket without knowing if I can stay longer than 90 days.
Does anyone have pointers for navigating the process?
UPDATE: After some digging around I found from the German Embassy Website that anyone who wishes to stay in Germany more than 90 days must obtain a residence permit. This information was hard to find because it is only stated in the section that deals with permanent residence. From the website:
Citizens of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the Republic of Korea, as well as EU citizens may apply for their residence permit after entering Germany without a visa.
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How do I extend my long stay visa in Germany?
You can extend your visa at the foreigners' registration office in the town or city where you live. Alternatively, you can apply for an Aufenthaltserlaubnis (residence permit). As it takes some time to process your application, you should apply for an extension about two months before your visa expires.How can I stay in Germany for 6 months?
If you want to stay in Germany for longer than 90 days, and your nationality requires you to obtain a Schengen visa, you will need to apply for a national visa (category D visa) before you travel. The national visa (nationales Visum) grants entry to Germany on the basis that you will be applying for a residence permit.What is a long term visa Germany?
The national visa allows the holder to enter Germany for a long term stay with a specific purpose - for example to take up an employment or to study. Usually the visa will be issued for 90 days. After entering you have to apply at the competent Aliens Authority in Germany for the subsequent residence permit.What is Type D visa for Germany?
A D-Visa for employment enables you to travel to Germany and apply for a residence permit with the local immigration office (\u201cAusl\xe4nderbeh\xf6rde\u201d) or pursue an economic activity during the validity of the visa.How to get German Employment Visa within 20 days
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