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Preliminary approval of the visa
German: Vorabzustimmung zum Visum
A pre-approval for the visa will be issued after successful completion of the fast-track procedure for skilled workers. With this pre-approval, the international professional receives an appointment for the visa application at the responsible German mission abroad (embassy or consulate) more quickly, as well as a decision on the application within a fixed period (usually three weeks).
The preliminary approval of the visa is usually valid for three months from the date of issuance.
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