German Schengen Visa

The Schengen Visa grants the holder permission to visit Germany and all other 27 member countries within the Schengen Area for a specified duration (maximum of 90 days). If you plan to visit Germany for less than three months, whether it be to visit family or friends or for sightseeing purposes, it is necessary to apply for a Schengen visa. If you obtain a Schengen visa for tourism or visiting friends and family, you will be restricted to travelling and sightseeing only within the Schengen area. It is important to keep in mind that, as a holder of a Schengen tourist visa, you are not permitted to engage in work or study. Therefore, if you intend to enter Germany for purposes other than tourism, you must apply for a national visa, such as a student visa or work visa, or another visa category appropriate for your specific entry purpose.

Essential Documents

• • Completed application form in English or German. The form should be filled out accurately, honestly, and completely, then printed and signed at the end.
• • Declaration of Accuracy of Information.
• • 2 latest passport-sized photographs that meet the photo requirements of the Schengen states.
• • Valid national passport that is no more than 10 years old and has at least one blank page for the visa sticker, along with fulfilling other passport requirements.
• • Personal bank statements from the past three months.
• • Schengen Travel Insurance. A confirmation letter from your health insurance provider stating coverage for emergency medical treatment with a minimum of €30,000. We recommend PROVISIT VISUM by DR-WALTER, a cost-effective option widely accepted by German consulates worldwide. It can be canceled free of charge with proof of visa refusal.
• • Proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking for your entire stay in the Schengen region or an invitation letter from a family member or friend residing in a Schengen country.
• • Proof of flight reservation. You can use visa consultation services or find one online.
• • Proof of financial means, which can be demonstrated through a bank statement from the past three months or a sponsorship letter from another individual (Declaration of Commitment "Verpflichtungserklärungen").
• • Leave letter from your employer (if employed) or a no-objection certificate.
• • If you are a student, a certificate issued by your school or university. If you are employed, a letter from your employer or company. If you are neither a student nor employed, this certificate is not required.
• • A personal cover letter explaining the purpose of your visit to Germany, the duration of your stay, and your planned activities, among other details.
• • Invitation letter from the person you will be visiting in Germany, which can be in the form of sponsorship or private accommodation. The letter should include the host's address, duration of stay, and contact details.
• • Proof of civil status, such as a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, spouse's death certificate, ration card (if applicable), etc.
• • Your driver's license and/or utility bill in your name as proof of residence in the consulate where you plan to apply for the visa.
• • For minors traveling without both parents, a consent letter signed by both parents and the completed form signed by both parents.
• • Copies of the passports' data page of the parent(s).