UPDATE: starting February 18, 2019 (February 21, 2019, in Cebu), submission of GERMAN SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION requirements must be coursed through VFS Global. We’re still gathering more details on the application process, so please check back in the future.
After fulfilling a life-long dream of visiting Paris two years ago, I set my eyes on Munich. funny because when I told my German friends on separate occasions that Munich is one of the top European destinations I wish to see, I had the same response. “Munich, dream city? Verkligen?” they said while letting out a snicker. An inquiring word would follow, “Why?” I’m not sure, either, to be honest. I blame my love for football. I’ve been a fan of the German national Football team since the Japan/Korea world cup in 2002 as well as Bayern Munchen until Oliver Kahn retired in 2008.
But this trip won’t be all about Germany. I am planning on stopping at multiple European cities. Either way, I needed to apply for a Schengen visa. If you wish to get yours via the German Embassy, below are the things you need to know. note that this is for Filipinos visiting as tourists only.
Vad behandlas i den här guiden?
WHAT IS A SCHENGEN VISA?
WHO CAN apply AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY?
LIST OF GERMAN SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTSA. Your identification Documents
B. Your Application Documents
C. Your travel Plan
D. Visa Fee
E. proof of financial Capacity
F. travel Insurance
G. proof of Rootedness in the Philippines
H. additional documents for Minors
HOW TO apply FOR A GERMANY SCHENGEN VISA1. book an appointment online.
2. complete the Requirements.
3. submit your application.
GERMAN VISA frequently ASKED QUESTIONSHow long is the visa processing?
How long is the validity of the Schengen Visa?
Should I apply for a single-, double-, or multiple-entry visa?
What are the reasons why my application would be denied?
Do I really need plane tickets before applying? What if I get denied? Sayang the pera.
Do you have a sample daily itinerary format?
Do you have a sample cover letter?
I’m traveling to multiple cities. Do I need to provide hotel reservation for all the countries I’m visiting or for Germany only?
For more Schengen Visa FAQs, read: Schengen Visa for Filipinos
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WHAT IS A SCHENGEN VISA?
The Schengen Visa is a travel document that allows the holder to enter any of the 26 states that are part of the Schengen agreement. think of it as an almost all-access pass to many countries in Europe, eliminating the immigration borders within the Schengen zone and the hassle of having to apply for a visa for each individual country. These are the countries who are part of the Schengen Zone:
Austria
Belgium
Tjeckien
Danmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Tyskland
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italien
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sverige
Switzerland
But hold your horses. You can’t apply just anywhere. You need to figure out which embassy to lodge your application, and it will depend on the purpose of your trip or your overall European itinerary. The rule is, you apply at the embassy of the country you will visit or where you will be staying the longest if you’re visiting two or more countries.
WHO CAN apply AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY?
Apply at the German embassy only if any of these is true:
You’re going to Germany only and will not visit any other country.
You will visit multiple Schengen countries but you will stay the longest in Germany.
You will visit multiple Schengen countries but the main purpose of your journey is in Germany. (Example: you will attend a conference in Germany but you plan on going out to other Schengen countries while you’re there.)
You will stay in multiple Schengen countries for exactly the same number of days, but Germany is your point of entry (first in your itinerary).
You can’t apply at the German embassy when the only country you’re visiting is France. You can’t apply at the German embassy if you’ll be staying in France for one week and in Germany for two days.
Many of my friends who visited multiple countries in Europe chose to apply at the German embassy because they work fast and are generally more forgiving. along with the French and the Dutch embassies, the German office is known in my travel circle as more considerate to applicants.
I can attest to that. My whole visa application process went smoothly, and the officers that accepted our papers were friendly. Serious, yes, but pleasant and totally respectful.
You can apply up to 90 days (3 months) in advance. While the German embassy works quickly, it is wise to give some time allowance just in case they ask for additional documents.
LIST OF GERMAN SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS
I noticed that requirements are almost the same for Schengen states. What varies is how they process it. For example, unlike the French embassy which demands two sets of copies of each document, the German embassy needs just one.
While waiting for the date of appointment, gather the following documents, grouped according to type and arranged in the right order. You can also find the document checklist for tourist visa here and visitor visa here.
A. Your identification Documents
Original current passport. Valid for at least 3 months from the end of intended stay and must have at least two empty pages. You must also submit your old invalid passports.
One passport-size photo. Vit bakgrund.
B. Your Application Documents
One fully accomplished application form. fill it out online here. print it out and sign it by hand.
One copy of declaration according to § 54 AufenthaltsG. Make sure you sign it by hand.
C. Your travel Plan
IF visiting family OR FRIENDS:
Proof of relationship with the sponsor. These can be birth certificates, marriage certificates, written correspondence between you and your sponsor, and proof of telephone connections and other evidence of relationship between you and your sponsor.
Invitation letter, containing the host’s exact address, the purpose of travel and the full length of travel and stay.
Details regarding the means of travel for the outward and return journey (details regarding the airline), no flight ticket is needed.
IF applying AS A TOURIST:
Your day-to-day itinerary. It’s best to write a letter explaining the purpose of your trip and showing your detailed itinerary. indicate the places you will visit and tours you will take. Here’s a sample letter and itinerary.
Flygreservation. reservation ONLY. DO NOT pay for flights until your visa is approved. find a travel agency that can reserve flights for you. They usually charge a few hundred pesos for this. We got ours from Gazelle travel & Tours: get flight reservation Here.
Hotel reservations. You DON’T need to pay for your hotel this early. You can simply reserve rooms. I personally prefer Booking.com in cases like this because I can cancel or change my booking any time before the provided date without any additional fees. You can also get one from a travel agency: get hotel Reservations Here.
You can get flight RESERVATIONS, hotel RESERVATIONS, and travel insurance online! We got in touch with Gazelle travel and Tours, a DTI-registered DOT-accredited travel agency so they could easily offer these services to our readers.
For the rates and more info, read: FLIGHTS and hotel RESERVATIONS
D. Visa Fee
Children up to 6 years: FREE
Children from 6 to 12 years: EUR 35
Applicants older than 12 years: EUR 60
Fee is also payable in Philippine pesos based on exchange rate at the time.
E. proof of financial Capacity
IF applying AS A TOURIST:
Bank statement. must show records of the past six months, with a confirmation by the bank.
Other proof of income. Although not required, I submitted invoices and pay slip equivalent to prove that I earn enough to support this trip financially.
IF visiting family OR friends IN GERMANY:
Bank statement. must show records of the past six months, with a confirmation by the bank. ELLER
Formal obligation (both original and a Xerox copy) according to §§ 66-68 of the German residence Law, given by your host at the aliens authority “Ausländerbehörde”) in Germany.
F. travel Insurance
Travel health insurance (for medical expenses and repatriation). coverage must span the entire duration of the trip and must be valid for all Schengen countries. coverage sum must be at least EUR 30,000. Philippine insurances must be accredited and given in the original and photocopy. German insurances are accepted as a photocopy or scanned copy.
G. proof of Rootedness in the Philippines
If employed, provide proof of employment. Det kan vara:
Most recent income tax return (ITR)
Arbetsintyg. must include employer’s full name, address and contact number, and explain your position or professional designation, income, and tenure.
Leave of absence approval Letter. Signed by your employer or immediate superior.
If self-employed, provide proof of registration and business activity of your company
SEC and DTI registration documents
Most recent income tax returns (ITR)
Bank certificates or invoices
If student, provide the following:
Proof of employment
Letter of exemption from studies (if applicable)
If you own real estate property, provide copies. They may be:
Land titel
Deed of sale
H. additional documents for Minors
If you’re below age 18, the following must be met.
Both parents must appear personally during the submission of the application.
Parents must bring valid ID.
Original birth certificate of the minor applicant
Declaration of consent by the legal guardian, signed in front of a German consular officer
Passports of the legal guardian (original and photocopy of the bio page)
Proof of legal custody (for minors with parents whose marriage was dissolved/ annulled)
Death certificate of the other parent (if applicable)
DSWD reser godkännande, om du reser utan föräldrarna.
✅ Läs: Flyg och hotellbokningar
Hur man ansöker om ett Tyskland Schengenvisum
1. Boka ett möte online.
När jag ansöker om visum är det första jag gör att boka en tid. Slots fylls snabbt och det finns månader då det tidigaste tillgängliga schemat är en månad senare. Det är också mitt sätt att pressa mig själv, lol. Hur som helst, så här får du ett schema.
Besök den officiella tidssystemets sida och klicka på länken som säger Fortsätt under visumet.
Välj Schengenvisa på nästa sida (klicka på Fortsätt).
På nästa sida klickar du på Fortsätt längst ner till höger på sidan. Du blir sedan ombedd att ange den captcha -koden som visas.
Du kommer sedan att få en lista över datum med tillgängliga platser. Välj det bästa datumet för dig. Kom ihåg att behandlingen tar 1-2 veckor. Välj inte ett datum som är för nära ditt avsedda resedatum.
Välj den tid som är mest bekväm för dig.
Åstadkomma formen.
Spara och skriva ut bekräftelsessidan. Du behöver det när du besöker ambassaden för att skicka kraven personligen.
2. Slutför kraven.
Du hittar den kompletta listan med krav ovan. Sätt dem i rätt ordning (som anges ovan).
3. Skicka in din ansökan.
UPPDATERING: Från och med 18 februari 2019 (21 februari 2019, i Cebu), måste inlämnande av tyska Schengen -visumansökningskraven genomföras genom VFS Global. Vi samlar fortfarande mer information om ansökningsprocessen, så kom tillbaka i framtiden.
Om din möte är före dessa datum kan du fortfarande lämna in den tyska ambassaden. Nedan är den exakta adressen till ambassaden:
Den ärade konsulen
Tysk ambassad manila
25/F Tower 2, RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Ave (cor senator Gil Puyat Ave)
Makati City, Filippinerna
När du är på RCBC Plaza, så här ska det gå:
Registrera dig vid skrivbordet på bottenvåningen. Du måste också sätta in din väska eftersom endast dokument får transporteras till applikationscentret.
Ta hissen till 25: e våningen. När du är där, vänd dig till höger för en snabb inspektion. De kommer att kontrollera ditt pass för att bekräfta mötet.
Efter inspektion, gå till andra änden av rummet så ser du mobiltelefonen duvahål. Sätt in din telefon. Du kommer att få nyckeln.
Gå in i applikationscentret och vänta på din tur.
När ditt nummer kallas, närma dig lämpligt fönster. Du kommer att intervjuas av den konsulära tjänstemannen. Var inte nervös. Koppla av och svara säkert och sanningsenligt.
De kommer att få dina fingeravtryck elektroniskt. Följ bara officerens instruktioner.
Fyll i 2GO -formuläret som kommer att överlämnas till dig. Skriv adressen där du vill att de ska skicka ditt pass.
Betala visumavgiften vid samma räknare. Se till att du har det exakta beloppet för att påskynda processen.
Det handlar om det. Allt du behöver göra nu är att vänta.
Tyska visum ofta ställda frågor
Hur lång är visumbehandlingen?
Bearbetning tar 1-2 veckor. Jag fick min efter sju arbetsdagar.
För mina co-bloggare VINS var det en annan historia. Efter över en vecka fick han ett samtal som bad honom att skicka e -post till ytterligare dokument för att bevisa sin förankring på Filippinerna. Saken är att VINS har varit frilansare i nästan ett år nu så han hade inget anställningsbevis att skicka. Istället skickade han via e -post till en kopia av en annan landtitel under sitt namn och en kopia av ITR från sin tidigare arbetsgivare. Han förklarade också i kroppen av sitt budskap hans situation. Han fick sitt visum efter ytterligare två veckor.
Hur lång är giltigheten av Schengenvisumet?
Jag vet inte säkert.
Jag tror att det beror på hur lång tid din resa är. När jag ansökte vid den tyska ambassaden var min resplan bra i 53 dagar. Jag fick ett visum som var giltigt i 60 dagar.
Men när VINS ansökte igen nyligen var hans resa 7 dagar lång, men han beviljades ett 30-dagars visum.
Ska jag ansöka om ett enda och dubbel- eller flera inmatningsvisum?
Återigen beror det på din resplan och