The Invisibles Overstaying the Visa If you come to Germany as a foreigner from outside the EU you require a visa. Only a few countries are exempt from this obligation. When you apply for a visa you have to explain why you want to enter the country and prove that you have enough money, that you have health insurance and want to return to your home country. Your visa is always limited. If you overstay your visa you count as illegal. Follow the story of a Colombian who came to Germany to study. read more
Migration We Thank You Since December we have had a crowdfunding platform at CORRECT!V. The investigation on the Invisibles is the first publication that you have financed there. We kindly thank you for that. Now we are beginning with the second part of our investigation: we want to grasp the Invisibles not only as individual fates, but understand their problems through as many contacts as possible. read more
Migration Racial profiling by police isn’t just an American problem: I’m experiencing it in Germany Since New Year’s Eve, Germany is talking about racial profiling. But it’s not only Cologne, the problem is much bigger. For the German police, it seems to be a part of their daily routine. read more
Migration How racial profiling works in Germany Our fellow Sandhya Kambhampati reported on her experience with racial profiling during her time in Germany. Since then, she received 700 messages. read more
