To clarify, I have four questions:
1. Who is responsible for submitting the national visa application: the sponsor in Germany or the applicant (me)?
2. What specific type of national visa should I apply for, considering I have a sponsor in Germany?
3. What are the step-by-step procedures for applying for a national visa with sponsorship?
4. What is the required visa fee for a national visa application?
Dear @Kaylenivy
Thank you for your feedback. Studying or working falls under long-term stays and is therefore a national visa, type D. You can read more about the different visas for long-term stays on Handbook Germany. There you can also find more information about the application process.
In order to obtain a national visa D, you need a purpose and must fulfill the requirements accordingly. For example, if you want to study, you need a letter of acceptance from the university. If you are looking for a job, you will need a recognized vocational or university degree. Financial proof of your livelihood is required for all purposes. As you will receive additional support for this, the person must contact their local immigration office in Germany and apply for a so-called declaration of commitment for you. This involves checking that the person has sufficient financial means to cover both their own living expenses and yours. The required documents vary a little bit in every federal state, but in most cases, you can find an overview of what the person must submit on Handbook Germany.
However, you will then have to apply for a visa yourself. To do this, you book an appointment at your local German embassy and submit the documents for the purpose you are applying for.
The cost of the visa varies slightly depending on the currency, but you can expect to pay around 75€. Please note that the application for a declaration of commitment also costs around 25€.
I hope this gives you a first overview. You can also tell me the city where your friend lives and I will look for the list of required documents. Please let me know, if you have any further questions.
Great, thanks @Kaylenivy
Your friend can book an appointment at the foreigners department online or call them. I have linked you the corresponding pages from the website of the foreigners department in Minden-Lübbecke.
S:he will need to bring the following:
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have further questions.
Dear @Kaylenivy if you want to look for a job, you will need a qualification, yes. Did you already finished a vocational training or have a university degree?
There are two types of visa you could apply for: job search or a so-called Opportunity Card. I have linked you the requirements, so you can read more about them. Additionally, you can check youself, if you meet the requirements for the Opportunity Card: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/self-check-opportunity-card
Depending on your degree you will need German or English language skills.
Hello @Kaylenivy I hope you are fine.
I just wanted to ask how your process is going.
Please let me know if you need further support.
Deart @Kaylenivy thank you for your questions! I am happy to help.
In order to answer your questions properly, may I ask what kind of sponsorship this will be? What is the reason for your stay? As a tourist or do you want to study or work here.
I look forward to your response.