Germany

Germany

Germany Visa Documents Checklist

Tourist VisaBusiness VisaVisitor Visa

Tourist Visa Application Details:

  • Original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any)
  • Completely filled and signed online visa application form at https://videx.diplo.de/videx and authorization form
  • 2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph), refer to photo specifications page for details
  • Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel
  • Latest original personal bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years
  • Overseas travel insurance with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for the entire duration
  • Return air ticket and accommodation confirmation
  • Day to day travel itinerary

If Self Employed / Business

  • Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
  • Company’s latest bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years

If Employed / Service Person

  • No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel
  • Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer

If Student

  • Leave sanction letter from the School / Institute, if closed then letter stating that
  • School / Institute ID card copy

Please Note

  • The passport must have at least 2 blank pages and issued within the previous 10 years only
  • Minor traveling alone or accompanied by one parent shall provide a notarized NOC by the not traveling parent, plus copies of parents passports or signature ID proof
  • Applicant/s bio-metrics is required and they needs to come in person to the VFS center for the same
  • The biometrics is valid for 59 months, means they don’t need to undergo the bio-metrics again in next 59 months

Business Visa Application Details:

  • Original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any)
  • Completely filled and signed online visa application form at https://videx.diplo.de/videx and authorization form
  • 2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph), refer to photo specifications page for details
  • Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel
  • Invitation letter from the counter part in Germany with the complete address and the contact details
  • Latest original personal bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years
  • Overseas travel insurance with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for the entire duration
  • Return air ticket and accommodation confirmation

If Self Employed / Business

  • Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
  • Company’s latest bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years

If Employed / Service Person

  • No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel
  • Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer

Please Note

  • The passport must have at least 2 blank pages (face to face) and issued within the previous 10 years only
  • Applicant/s bio-metrics is required and they needs to come in person to the VFS center for the same
  • The biometrics is valid for 59 months, means they don’t need to undergo the bio-metrics again in next 59 months

Visitor Visa Application Details:

  • Original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any)
  • Completely filled and signed online visa application form at https://videx.diplo.de/videx and the authorization form
  • 2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph), refer to photo specifications page for details
  • Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel
  • Invitation letter with the complete address and the contact details along with the passport details pages of the Inviting person
  • Formal obligation letter i.e. “Verpflichtungserklärung” and bank statement of the Inviting person (if sponsored)
  • Latest original personal bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years
  • Overseas travel insurance with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for the entire duration
  • Return air ticket

If Self Employed / Business

  • Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
  • Company’s latest bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years

If Employed / Service Person

  • No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel
  • Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer

If Student

  • Leave sanction letter from the School / Institute, if closed then letter stating that
  • School / Institute ID card copy

Please Note

  • The passport must have at least 2 blank pages (face to face) and issued within the previous 10 years only
  • Minor traveling alone or accompanied by one parent shall provide a notarized NOC by the not traveling parent, plus copies of parents passports or signature ID proof
  • Applicant/s bio-metrics is required and they needs to come in person to the VFS center for the same
  • The bio-metrics is valid for 59 months, means they don’t need to undergo the bio-metrics again in next 59 months

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