Visiting Germany... ???

Question

my husband is in the military and I want my mother to come and visit us in Germany. I know she can stay up to 90 days, but if she leaves... how long does she have to be out of the country before she can come back again? Is there a website or does anyone know where I can get this information.

Thank you

Answer 1

Your question can be found in the U.S. Immigration laws. Or try the Germany Embassy in your state.

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Answer 2

To visit for 90 days she needs no visa at all, just her US passport. If you husband can claim her as a military dependent, she is entitled to stay with you indefinitely, you would need to get necessary documents via the personnel office at his base.

http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/...

If you want her to visit again, the rule is that she can visit 90 days in any 180 day period. So she would have to leave for 90 days.

See

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Stat...

If she wanted to visit more often or longer, you might want to contact the German consulate nearest her in the US to see what is possible. Here is some thought:

If she wanted to stay full time, or work in Germany that is possible. As a US citizen she is able to apply for a residence permit, as noted. She can do that once in Germany.

If she is retired and has proof of income and health insurance it may be simpler.

Requirements for the issue of visas for longer stays and/or stays entitling the holder to take up gainful employment

As a rule, all foreigners require visas for stays of more than three months or stays leading to gainful employment.

... citizens of … the United States of America may obtain any residence permit that may be required after entering Germany. ...Visa applications must be approved by the relevant aliens authority in Germany, i.e. the aliens authority in the place where the applicant intends to take up residence. Visa application forms for a long-term stay (longer than three months) can be obtained from the relevant mission free of charge. They can also be downloaded here (German, English, French, Italian).

http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/...

The forms submitted must be original versions (at least two sets) in the appropriate language of the mission in question. Please contact the mission beforehand to find out exactly which forms are required.

The approval procedure usually takes up to three months, in some cases longer, since the aliens authority will often consult other authorities (e.g. the Federal Employment Agency). Missions may only issue visas once they have obtained the approval of the aliens authority.

The aliens authorities are also responsible for measures and decisions pertaining to residence law for foreigners already residing in Germany. Aliens authorities are not subordinate agencies of the Federal Foreign Office, and the Federal Foreign Office cannot influence their decisions. They are in fact accountable to and operate under the supervision of the respective interior ministries and senators of the Länder (federal states).