Editing Berlin (section)

===VISA===
General information on getting a visa for Germany can be found [http://4dayvisa.tumblr.com/ here]
====VISA Office====
[http://www.berlin.de/labo/auslaender/dienststelle/index.html Ausländerbehörde (ABH)]
[http://osm.org/go/0MZv6kuHu-- MAP]

Schedule an appointment ahead of time. The waiting times are not that bad, but it's always best to have an appointment.<br>
They really don't speak English consistently so just be prepared. Bring someone with you if at all possible. Have everything you need when you go. They don't answer emails for nearly 1 month so don't bother there. You can call and ask questions, but have someone call for you who speaks German and then you might get answers.

====Freelance VISA and Artist VISA====
(This is written from a US citizen. Different rules may apply to you, although they may be similar). 
These are 2 different things. I obtained my Artist's visa while I was waiting for my Freelance visa to be approved (this will take 6-10 weeks). The Artist's visa does not allow you to work. The Freelance one does (you can list more than one profession on this visa).

====List of things that you need====
*  Completed Form (http://www.berlin.de/formularserver/formular.php?72301)
*  Letter stating your intentions, how you plan to support yourself, everthing you can think of
*  CV
*  Passport Copy
*  2 Biometric Photo (not smiling... these can be done in the bottom level of the office... leave an extra 10 minutes for this).
*  Bank Statement (proving that you can support yourself without working)
*  All Certificates
*  All Diplomas
*  All Transcripts
*  Health Insurance (GERMAN) Proof and all documents
*  German Address Registration (do NOT show up without this. You will be turned away. You must register your address)
*  References
*  €50 in cash (sometimes this is more)
*  Artist portfolio (this must be hard copies of your work)
*  Letter from 2 prospective employers (I fought this, but it's technically required and you should have it)