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Applicants question whether two-year passports meet German student-visa validity rules
Students with passports expiring within two years worry that German authorities will not issue the full residence permit after arrival. While short-validity passports do not block the initial visa, they can lead to costly renewals and permit delays, so sponsors should verify and extend passports early.
Germany Lets Temporary Schengen Border Controls Expire, Re-opens All Nine Land Frontiers
As of 16 March 2026 Germany has lifted all temporary Schengen internal border controls introduced in September 2025. The move ends fixed passport checks on the country’s nine land borders, easing delays for road freight, rail services and cross-border commuters. Businesses should benefit from smoother logistics, but mobile policing will continue and neighbouring states still operate their own checks.