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How long does it take to get a work visa for Germany?

Mar 4, 2025
6 days ago
Chef **********
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"How long does it generally take to get a work visa for Germany? My wife applied on February 19th. What is our estimate for how long the process will take to get the visa?"
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The original question seeks information on the processing time for a work visa application for Germany after a submission date of February 19th. Comments indicate that the advice provided may be outside the community's focus, with suggestions that the process could take around 12-15 weeks based on personal experiences, although no group members have clearly stated having applied for a work visa for Germany.
Mathias ******
It depends on the working efforts of the higher court (Oberlandesgericht) - can take up 12-15 weeks from my experiance ! For more you can send a PM !
Stuart *********
From Germany (as in a Non B for Thailand) or for working in Germany? If the latter then probably out of the scope of this group to advise.
Carsten ************
Most probably here never ever has a group member applied for a work permit for Germany.
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