What are the visa & residency requirements in Dusseldorf?

"In order to visit or live in Dusseldorf, one must obtain a visa or residency permit. To apply for a visa, applicants must submit a valid passport, a completed application form, and any other required documents such as proof of financial means, proof of health insurance, and proof of accommodation. Depending on the type of visa, additional documents may be required. Once the application is submitted, the processing time can take up to several weeks. To apply for residency in Dusseldorf, Germany, applicants must submit a valid passport, a completed application form, and any other required documents such as proof of financial means, proof of health insurance, and proof of accommodation. Depending on the type of residency permit, additional documents may be required. Once the application is submitted, the processing time can take up to several months," said a member in Dusseldorf, Germany.

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"If you are from the EU, you don't need a visa nor are their residency requirements. If you are from outside of the EE, a visa & work permit are needed, but easy to get if you come to work," remarked another expat who made the move to Dusseldorf, Germany.