How to apply for a German Visa

Germany, situated in western Europe is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. The country is famous for its scenic locations, gothic architecture, and exciting nightlife. 

Germany Tourist Visa 

Germany is part of the Schengen agreement and EU. So, countries that come under the Schengen and EU can visit Germany without any visa. If you are a citizen of a non-EU or non-Schengen country, you will have to apply for a German tourist visa (Schengen Visa) for 90 days in any 180-day period. 

Do I need a German tourist Visa? 

If you are a citizen or passport holder from one of the following countries mentioned below, you can enter Germany without a visa. 

• Albania
• Andorra 
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Australia
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Brazil
• Brunei
• Canada
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Dominica
• El Salvador
• Georgia
• Grenada
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Hong Kong
• Israel
• Japan
• Kiribati
• Macao
• Malaysia
• Marshall Islands
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Micronesia
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Montenegro
• New Zealand
• North Macedonia
• Nicaragua
• Palau
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Saint Kitts and Nevis 
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent
• Samoa
• San Marino
• Serbia
• Seychelles
• Singapore
• Solomon Islands
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Timor Leste
• Tonga
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Tuvalu
• Ukraine 
• United Arab Emirates
• United States of America
• Uruguay
• Vanuatu
• Vatican City 
• Venezuela 

How do I apply for a Visa? 

Total processing time: 15 days 

Entry type: single or multiple entries

 Documents required: 

To apply for a German Visa, you will be required to have the following documents ready: 

• Visa Application form 
• Passport with a validity over 6 months 
• Passport size photo(2) 
• Round-trip flight details and day-wise itinerary 
• Proof of Accommodation 
• Bank statement for the last 6 months 
• Income tax returns of the previous 2 years 
• Letter of invitation (if visiting a relative/local) 
• Travel insurance coverage of min €30,000 

Applying for a Visa

Here’s how you can apply for a German visa: 

Step 1: Fill in the online visa application on the official website or contact a nearby travel company to do the same on your behalf. 

Step 2: Assemble the required documents according to German tourism guidelines. 

Step 3: Schedule an appointment with the nearby Visa Consulate after submitting a copy of the online application 

Step 4: Attend the interview and await their response. Processing time usually takes up to 15 days. 

Step 5: Print out the clearance letter and get it stamped by the authorities 

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