Germany Visa

Schengen Application Form

Completed, printed, and signed by the applicant. It is typically submitted via the German online VIDEX portal before printing. Parents or legal guardians must sign on behalf of minors.

Valid Passport

Must be valid 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen area; must have been issued within the last 10 years; must contain at least 2 blank pages.

Passport Photos

Two recent (6 months maximum), biometric color photos, meeting strict German specifications, generally against a white or light gray background.

Travel Medical Insurance

Valid throughout the entire Schengen area; minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies, urgent hospital treatment, and repatriation costs, including in the event of death.

Proof of Travel (Itinerary)

Confirmed round-trip flight reservations and a detailed day-by-day travel plan covering all cities and stays within Germany and the broader Schengen area.

Proof of Accommodation

Confirmed hotel bookings for the full duration of the stay. Alternatively, a formal Declaration of Commitment (Verpflichtungserklärung) from a host in Germany is highly recommended if staying with family or friends.

Proof of Financial Means

Original bank statements (for the last 3-6 months, signed and stamped by the bank) proving sufficient funds. The required minimum is generally €45.00 per person per day for the duration of the intended stay. A formal Declaration of Commitment from a German sponsor is an accepted alternative.

Proof of Employment / Ties to Home Country

A signed No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer (on company letterhead, stating position, salary, and approved leave dates), business registration documents if self-employed, or a recent certificate of enrolment from an educational institution.

Proof of Legal Residence (If Applicable)

Valid residence permit in your current country of residence (if you are not a national); this permit must be valid 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area.

Documents for Minors (Under 18)

Original Birth Certificate, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents or legal guardians (if the child is traveling alone or with only one parent), and copies of both parents’ passports or IDs.

1. Major Cities & Famous Sites

• Berlin (Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building, East Side Gallery/Berlin Wall Memorial, Museum Island (UNESCO), Holocaust Memorial)

• Munich (Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel, English Garden, Hofbräuhaus, Oktoberfest grounds, Residenz Palace)

• Frankfurt (Römerberg Square, Main Tower for city views, St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, financial district skyline)

• Cologne (Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom – UNESCO), Hohenzollern Bridge, Chocolate Museum, vibrant carnival celebrations)

• Hamburg (Miniatur Wunderland, Speicherstadt (Warehouse District – UNESCO), Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall, Reeperbahn district)

2. Castles, Palaces & Scenic Routes

• Neuschwanstein Castle (Fairytale castle near Füssen, inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, built by King Ludwig II)

• Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) (Scenic tourist route connecting Würzburg to Füssen, passing medieval towns like Rothenburg ob der Tauber)

• Heidelberg (Heidelberg Castle ruins, Old Bridge, charming Old Town with Germany’s oldest university)

• Rhine Valley (Mittelrheintal) (UNESCO region famous for steep vineyards, countless medieval castles, and river cruises between Koblenz and Bingen)

• Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Best-preserved medieval walled town in Bavaria, known for its half-timbered houses and Christmas Market)

3. Natural Wonders & Regions

• • Black Forest (Schwarzwald) (Known for dense evergreen forests, traditional cuckoo clocks, hiking, and the spa town of Baden-Baden)

  • Bavarian Alps (Southern mountainous region offering skiing, hiking, and access to Germany’s highest peak, Zugspitze)

  • Saxon Switzerland National Park (Stunning landscape of sandstone mountains, Bastei Bridge, and Elbe River valley near Dresden)

  • Lake Constance (Bodensee) (Large lake bordering Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, featuring Mainau (Flower Island) and Lindau)

  • Harz Mountains (Northernmost mountain range, featuring the Brocken mountain, historic steam trains, and fairy-tale legends)