Germany Visa Information

When you apply for a Germany VISA (Schengen visa for Germany), there are certain documents you have to complete before making an appointment. If you are travelling to more than one Schengen country, you will apply in the German Embassy/Consulate in your country if Germany is the country you will stay the longest. If there is no significant difference in days in-between the Schengen countries you will be visiting, you will apply for a Schengen visa in the Germany Embassy/Consulate if Germany is the first port of entry in the Schengen Area. The list of documents required in order for applying for a Schengen visa in a German Embassy/Consulate depends on the type of visa you are applying for. Application form Generally, you start with filling the application form which you can download here in our website. Detailed and accurate information about yourself and the purpose of your travel are required in the application form so make sure you are honest. Capital letters are recommendable so handwriting doesn’t become an issue. If the applicant has never had a Schengen visa before, he/she must hand the application form and other required documents in person, after making an appointment in the Embassy. In other cases, the applicant can hand the documentation scanned via mail. Passport Your passport has to be valid for a minimum of 6 months before the due date in order to be eligible to apply for a Schengen Visa for Germany. Photo Requirement Two photos are required per application form.