Visas for Germany
GERMANY participates in the Schengen Visa program. The countries of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden have agreed to simplify the visa process by issuing one visa which allows for travel to all fifteen countries. It is required that the applicant apply to the country of main destination or the country where the applicant is staying the longest. If duration of stay is equal for all countries, the visa application is made through the country of first entry.
Please Note: Germany is very specific about requirements. AVS will not submit any documents until all requirements have been provided. This information is for non-US Passport holders.
Step 1: Have a Valid Passport
You must have a passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining and visa pages available for the visa stamp. If you need to obtain a United States Passport, renew a US Passport or add pages, we can help you with that - click "Get a US Passport" above.
Step 2: Complete Germany Application Online
All German visa applications for short stays (90 days or less) must be completed online. Follow the link at the end of this paragraph to begin the application. If you are asked for a language preference, check "english", read the following pages, click "continue" and then click "New Application." Fill in ALL the spaces.
Note: #5 should be left blank; #21 must be "Germany"; #23 must be "individual visa"; #32 should be the German city you are flying into; #33 should be "airplane"; #36 check those that apply and YOU MUST check "Health insurance" and provide the" valid until" date.
After completing the application choose "save and print" and then you will be directed to a new page which explains printing options. Print 2 copies of the application; sign and date both. Click the icon below to start the application:
Step 3: Assemble Documents
We will take your documents to the Consulate of Germany and once the visa has been issued, pick it up and ship it to you.
There may be occasions when the Consulate will want to see additional documentation; AVS will contact you as soon as we are notified of any problems. We cannot always predict what additional items the Consulate may need to see.
In addition to your completed application, you must provide the following:
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+ Valid Passport - see Step 1. Passport must be signed for Germany
+ 2 Passport-type Photos - 2 inches x 2 inches, color photos on a white background; colored or dark backgrounds not accepted. picture must be no more than 3 months old and applicant should not be smiling in photo(s). If there is any glare or shadows from glasses, please remove them for photos however, if you are wearing glasses in your passport photo, please send 2 sets of photos (4 total); 2 wearing glasses and 2 without glasses. Please do not staple photos.
+ Copy of the Passport Photo Page - make a copy of the picture/information page.
+ Signed Deportation Statement - click here for that document.
+ Signed Statement of Insurance - click here for that document.
+ Copy of insurance card and proof of medical insurance which states specifically that you have insurance in the Schengen States. If this is not stated on the insurance card, provide a copy of your policy or a letter from the insurance company which states you have coverage in the Schengen States. This letter must be on letterhead and be signed. We will not submit applications without this specific proof of insurance and it must be stated in the business letter as well - see below. Copy the front and back of insurance card.
+ Copy of all previous Schengen Visa stamps in your current passport
+ Copy [front & back] of Alien Registration Card ("Green Card"), - this copy MUST BE Notarized
+ Travel Itinerary on airline or travel agency letterhead or copy of actual tickets showing all entries and departures from Germany and any other Schengen Countries
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Unless the traveler is accompanying a spouse or parent on business travel, ALL tourist application must be made in person for German visas.
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+ Original business letter on company letterhead signed by Senior Management (other than the applicant) stating the following:
- cmplete name, address and phone number of contact in Germany
- how long the applicant has been employed by the company
- length and purpose of visit
- statement of financial responsibility and that applicant has insurance which covers the Schengen States
- mention of round trip tickets
(Click here for a sample business letter)
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+ Notarized Copy (front & back) of Alien Registration Card ("Green Card")
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Important Notes
Unless the traveler is accompanying a spouse or parent on business travel, ALL tourist application must be made in person for German visas.
Visas are usually multiple entry for the length of stay shown on the itinerary provided. Please make sure your itinerary reflects the exact dates you intend to be in the Schengen States.
Step 4: Place order and send documents
Once you have completed the application, gathered all the necessary documents and review any Important Notes you are ready to place you order with American Visa Service.
Enter your departure date and type of processing requested below and this will generate the cost of the request. If you are paying by credit card (Vis , MC, or Amex) follow the instruction below. If you are paying by check or need more than one type of service, generate the cost below then click HERE to proceed.
