Immigration Guides & FAQs

No. The eligibility checker provides preliminary, informational guidance based on configured rules. All final immigration decisions are made by the competent national authority. Always consult official government sources and, where appropriate, a qualified immigration lawyer.

Processing times typically range from 4 to 8 weeks from submission. Times vary based on consulate workload and application completeness. Always check the relevant German mission's website for current wait times.

No. The Job Seeker Visa allows entry for up to 6 months to search for work. You must have a recognised qualification and sufficient financial means.

The EU Blue Card is an EU-wide work and residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals. In Germany, applicants need a university degree and a job offer above the salary threshold. It offers a faster route to permanent residence.

You may stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day window. The window moves daily — for any given day, look back 180 days and count days spent in the Schengen Area. Use our Short-Stay Calculator.

Avensa Overseas accepts PDF, JPG, PNG, and DOCX files up to 10 MB per file. Scans should be clear, complete, and show all four corners of the original document.

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection law, including GDPR. Documents are stored encrypted at rest with access controlled by role and time-limited signed URLs. You can request access or deletion through your account settings.

Yes. Your applicant dashboard shows the current status, a full timeline of status changes, pending actions, document requests, and appointment information. Email and in-app notifications keep you updated at each stage.