visa issues #1: inviting artists & cultural workers from abroad to germany temporarily

EU citizens are free to move within the EU – of course. But what do I do if I want to invite artists and cultural workers from a third country to Germany for a guest performance or festival? Who needs a Schengen visa? How do artists and cultural workers get one, and how can I support them in the application process? How long are they allowed to stay in Germany? And are they even allowed to work with a Schengen visa? In our first workshop on visa issues, we will examine all the legal bases for short stays and focus on the implementation practices of the authorities involved. We will look at a few worst-practice examples and also discuss the (cultural) political dimensions of these issues.

For visa questions on longer stays in Germany we offer another, separate workshop.

There will be breaks.
There will be no breakout rooms.
The level of interaction will be up to the
Participants may optionally turn the camera on or off during the session.
contact: formate@produktionsbande.org

Felix Sodemann coordinates the projects touring artists and the federal theater award for the international theater institute. Raised in the Rhineland, he landed in Berlin after living in Tübingen and Turkey and studying German and literature. In addition to his work at the ITI, he is active as a freelance theater, film and translator.

The format addresses all producers and cultural workers, whether freelance or employed, who work with international teams or tour internationally, or who have or will have to deal with VAT in an international context. No previous knowledge is assumed or necessary. Meanwhile, prior knowledge or practical experience is helpful and very welcome for the practical exchange.