visa information
From Germany to Australia
Each individual is to apply taking into account their specific circumstances of the planned stay. In the context of former research collaborations, we can provide the following visa advice:
for short term research projects
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)
invited by organisation up to 3 month
sponsored by organisation up to 2 years
from AUD 285
for joint degrees
Student visa (subclass 500)
Enrolment at Australian University required
from AUD 575
More information about different visa possibilities, how to lodge a visa application and the according requirements can be found at the Australian Government - Department of Home Affairs website.
Please note that VISA regulations change on a regular basis and need to be checked and verified with the Australian Department of Immigration and or their local representatives.
For more information and help, please contact the Gateway Office Manager here.
From Australia to germany
Foreigners usually require a visa for entry to Germany.
The following groups do not require a visa to enter Germany and need only present valid travel documents (generally in the form of a passport):
EU citizens
Citizens of countries in the European Economic Area (EEA)
Family members (spouses, minors, and unmarried children) of EU and EAA citizens from countries outside the EU and EAA, as long as they have a valid residence permit in another EU or EAA country
Swiss citizens
Citizens of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, and the USA
Researchers from the Schengen Area, or researchers who are carrying out their research activities in Germany for no more than 3 months within a 12-month period.
types of visas
Schengen (i.e. European) visa
for a 90 days to 180 days (3 months) period
valid for a stay with a designated purpose
entitles the holder to free travel and staying within the sovereign territories of the Schengen States
can NOT be extended or redesignated for a different purpose of the stay (not recommended for researchers)
National (i.e. German) visa
for stays of 3 months up to 1 year
primarily authorises a stay in 1 country (i.e. Germany), but 3 months of included Schengen travel rights
requested only from the German diplomatic mission in the official district of residence
International visiting scholars who will be staying in Germany for over 3 months must obtain a national visa prior to entering Germany. They will be required to submit the following:
evidence of a concrete employment offer,
evidence that one is able to cover his or her cost of living, e.g. by submitting a letter of award for a scholarship or an employment contract
the requisite health insurance coverage.
National visas issued for research stays are generally valid for 3 months. The visa can then be extended to a residence permit to accommodate a longer stay.
For further details, please see the DAAD’s Information on Entry and Residence.
You may also refer to the Welcome Services (welcome@uni-bayreuth.de) for further information on visa.