You can find information on voluntary work on the following websites:

https://www.bmfsfj.de/

http://www.bafza.de/

http://www.bundesfreiwilligendienst.de/

http://www.pro-fsj.de/

http://www.foej.de/

You can apply for a Visa after setting an appointment by e-mail. Please attach all listed documents to your E-Mail. After checking the completion, you will be assigned an appointment.

At the time of your visa appointment you have to submit the following documents in person (original plus one copy):

• completed and signed application form for a long-term visa
• 1 recent passport photograph
• your national passport
• residence permit for Portugal (not applicable for applicants from Cabo Verde)
• visa fee 75,- Euros
• proof of health insurance for the whole stay
• A1 language certificate
• Contract on the voluntary work
• motivation letter

Please note that in individual cases additional documents can be required.