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Visa & Residence Permit – Würzburg in Würzburg

Apply for a visa, renew residence permit and live legally in Würzburg.

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Step 1For EU/EEA citizens⏱ 10–15 Min

EU citizens: only registration needed

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens don't need a visa or residence permit for Germany. Just register your residence at Bürgerbüro Würzburg within 14 days of moving in.

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•Bürgerbüro Würzburg: Rückermainstraße 2, 97070 Würzburg | Tel. 0931 37 20 00

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EU/EEA: Freedom of movement applies automatically – no residence permit needed
After 5 years: permanent EU right of residence can be applied for

Bürgerbüro Würzburg – Registration↗

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Step 2For non-EU citizens before entry⏱ 2–5 Min

Apply for visa (entry from non-EU country)

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Without valid visa entry is not possible. Apply early – processing time several weeks!

Those coming from a non-EU country to Würzburg generally need a visa. The visa is applied for before entry at the German embassy or consulate in the home country.

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Check visa requirements: auswaertiges-amt.de
Responsible: German embassy/consulate in home country
Visa types: Schengen (C, short-term), National visa (D, long-term – for study, work, family reunification)
Processing time: 2-12 weeks depending on consulate

German Foreign Office – Visa requirements↗

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Step 3⏱ 10–15 Min

Apply for / renew residence permit

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Frist: Apply at least 6-8 weeks before expiry · Renew residence permit in time! Expiry can lead to obligation to leave and re-entry ban.

After entry with national visa (D) or when changing purpose of stay: apply for or renew residence permit at the Ausländerbehörde Würzburg. In good time before expiry of current permit!