Arrival and residency

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When you move to Jena from abroad to work here, different entry and visa regulations apply. The regulations are based on your origin or your current residence title. You may need a visa to enter Germany – depending on your country of origin. The Welcome Center team recommends that you use the “Quick Check” of the “Make it in Germany” portal in advance to check your options for working in Germany

Make it in Germany: Quick Check

Depending on your purpose of entry, you can apply for different types of visas. The portal “Make it in Germany” shows you possible visa types and the required documents. For the subsequent longer-term stay, there are other residence titles. The Welcome Center team will be happy to advise you on all questions concerning visas, residence and entry. Please feel free to contact us.