Visa and Immigration Information for Germany

Germany

Visa Information

Passport requirements

All nationals require a valid passport.

Only excemption are nationals of the following countries who may also present an alternative document of identification instead of a passport: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Mentioned validity: beyond length of stay required. Each child endorsed in a passport and travelling also requires a separate application form with photo and birth certificate.

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Visa requirements

Who does not require a visa?

Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa when entering as a tourist:

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue, North Korea, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela.

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Required documents for visa application

Tourist Visa:

Application form
Passport-size photo
Valid passport with 1 full blank page
Evidence of sufficient funds for stay
Proff of purpose of visit
Visa fee payment
Insurance

Visitors: Formal obligation from host in Germany. Tourist: Evidence of occupation or student status. Minors under 18 must produce a declaration from both parents authorising their travel and stay in a Schengen country, and appointing the person responsible for the minors welfare in their absence.

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Costs of Visa

Tourist Visa: 35 EUR
Student Visa: 35 EUR

17.50 Euro for minors under 18 years. Spouses and children of EU nationals and nationals of some other countriescan obtain a visa free of charge on presentation of relevant documentation

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Time required to issue visa

Tourist Visa: 2 days
Student Visa: 2 days

Depends on nationality. If the stay is likely to be for more than 3 months, applications should be made up to 10 weeks in advance of the intended date of departure.

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Embassy contact information

Embassy of Germany in England:
Embassy of Germany in USA:
Embassy of Germany in Australia:
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Embassy of Germany in China:
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All information on this page has been carefully investigated. However visa requirements change frequently and the information is provided without any guarantee.

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