VISA REQUIREMENTS - GERMANY
International participants planning to attend the 9th World Bronchiectasis Conference in Hannover, Germany, from 24–27 June 2026, may require a visa to enter the country. Please ensure you check your visa requirements well in advance of your travel dates.
To assist you, here is a general overview of visa options for visiting Germany
WHO NEED A VISA?
- Citizens of non-EU/EEA/Switzerland countries generally need a visa to enter Germany.
- Citizens of countries with visa-free access to the Schengen Area do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
- Check the official list of countries to see if you need a visa: auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service
TYPES OF VISAS
- Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Type C):
- For stays up to 90 days.
- Suitable for tourism, business, family visits, events, conferences, or cultural/sports activities.
- National Visa (Type D – Long Stay):
- For stays over 90 days.
- Suitable for work, study, research, family reunification, or other long-term purposes.
HOW TO APPLY
- For short-stay (Schengen) visas:
- Apply in person at the embassy, consulate, or visa center in your country.
- If you have provided fingerprints in the last 59 months, you may not need to repeat them.
- Check the local mission’s website in advance for required documents.
- Complete the Schengen visa application form (VIDEX) online, then print it and bring it to your appointment.
- For long-stay (National) visas:
- Apply in person at the local embassy, consulate, or visa center.
- The mission provides the application forms and detailed instructions for each visa category.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION
For the most accurate and detailed information on entry requirements and visa procedures for Germany, please refer to the official German Federal Foreign Office visa information page: auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service or contact your nearest German consulate or embassy.
Please note that the Organising Secretariat can provide you with an invitation letter stating that your registration is confirmed only upon receiving full payment for your selected services.
The Organising Secretariat will not be able to help you with the visa procedure itself. Each participant is responsible to contact his/her embassy.
In case of visa rejection, we will reimburse integrally the amount paid, provided we receive official proof (Please be so kind to send us written proof from your Embassy or Consulate). Please contact the Organising Secretariat at the following email address: wbc@lena.events
Please make sure that you start the procedure soon enough to have time to provide the requested documents and have your application completed before departure. The Organising secretariat reserves the right to not issue an invitation letter in case of fraudulent activities, behavior, pattern.
