-Short-term visitors on a tourist visa or 90-day waiver cannot switch to a long-term visa from Germany. There are exceptions to this rule, but they are not common and are rarely granted in practice.
Citizens of Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the UK, and the USA can enter visa-free and apply for a long-term residence permit directly at the local Immigration Office (Ausländerbehörde) after arriving.
♦️ Return home to apply for a work, student, or family Visa.
♦️ Prepare documents like health insurance and finances.
♦️ Apply within 90 days of entry if you are an exception, and cannot start working until the permit is granted.
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