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I have a long-term German National D Visa for research.

I have an upcoming short trip outside Germany to the Schengen Zone but I don't have a residence permit yet. I've been informed that I should get the residence permit before travelling abroad but that is contrary to what I've been reading online i.e. the D visa can be used for short-term stays in European countries outside Germany. https://visaguide.world/europe/germany-visa/long-stay/

Does anyone have experience regarding this issue or can tell if I am allowed to travel outside Germany?

Sleepy Panda
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Type D: National visa or visa for research purposes.

You are required to stay in Germany for longer than three months within the six-month period after your first entry. Any person in possession of a National visa and valid travel documents are permitted to move freely in the Schengen area for up to three months in any six-month period.

NOTE: A Type D National visa can be converted into a residence permit after entry into Germany. However, you must still actively apply for your residence permit after entering the country.You will need to convert your visa into a residence permit within three months of arriving in Germany.

It shouldn't be a problem for you to travel inside Schengen countries as I rarely see visa check-in airport if you are travelling inside the EU from any Schengen country. Your plane ticket is enough if you are flying else you can simply use a train or other means for travel where they don't go through visa unless you don't commit any illegal activities.

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