For many people going through the German residency process, the D visa and the residence permit are two stages in largely the same process. However,they are not the same. The D-visa is a visa that allows citizens of countries outside of the EU (as well as Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein ...
Stage 2 - Schedule an appointment Schedule an appointment with the respective authorities. Pay the visa fees. Submit the application form and documents. Complete the biometric formalities. Stage 3 - Processing by the German Mission The German Embassy examines and decides on your application on a ca...