International Staff

EU citizens do not need a visa or a residence permit to enter the Federal Republic of Germany. International guest lecturers or researchers from countries outside the EU usually require a visa. Therefore please do check the information concerning visa shared by the Federal Foreign Office:

Visa requirements

Visa regulations

The type of visa needed may vary due to purpose and/or length of your stay in Germany. Therefore please do make sure to inform yourself carefully what type of visa is needed for your stay. The Federal Foreign Office offers an online tool to support in visa application:

Visa navigator

More information concerning visa can also be found here:

Make it in Germany

We offer support in finding accommodation in Hannover. Since the number of furnished apartments or rooms is very limited, please do contact us as soon as possible.

Please make sure that your health insurance provides sufficient coverage. International guest lecturers and researchers from countries outside the EU who cannot provide proof of valid health insurance might not be able to obtain a visa or residence permit. Please do also consider a liability insurance. Please do check the information concerning health insurance, liability insurance and other insurances provided here:

Make it in Germany

Citizens moving to Hannover, EU citizens as well as non-EU citizens, have to register at the Citizen Office of the city of Hannover. Please make sure to:

• Register within 2 weeks after your arrival in Hannover
• Bring along your passport, and the document "Wohnungsgeberbestätigung“, a confirmation of your landlord that you have moved into the apartment and have signed an rental contract
• Schedule an appointment online with the citizen office

Appointments at the citizen office can be booked online:

Citizen Office

A draft of the form "Wohnungsgeberbestätigung" as well as further information concerning the process can be found here:

Form

In case you should have any questions concerning the appointment with the citizen office or the documents needed, please feel free to contact us. We will then support you in making an appointment and collecting all relevant documents.

International guest lecturers and researchers from countries outside the EU usually require a residence permit. Please contact the Immigration Office of the city of Hannover in order to apply for a residence permit. Appointments can be booked online. Further information on the application for a residence permit as well as a checklist of the necessary documents can be found here:

Immigration Office