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? Egentlig?” 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.
Hva er dekket i denne 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
Belgia
Tsjekkisk Republikk
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Frankrike
Germany
Greece
Ungarn
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norge
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spania
Sverige
Sveits
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 to sett med kopier av hvert dokument, den tyske ambassaden trenger bare ett.
Mens du venter på utnevnelsesdatoen, samler du følgende dokumenter, gruppert etter type og ordnet i riktig ordre. Du kan også finne dokumentets sjekkliste for turistvisum her og besøksvisum her.
A. Din identifikasjonsdokumenter
Original nåværende pass. Gyldig i minst 3 måneder fra slutten av tiltenkt opphold og må ha minst to tomme sider. Du må også sende inn dine gamle ugyldige pass.
Ett passstørrelse. Hvit bakgrunn.
B. Søknadsdokumentene dine
Ett fullt utført søknadsskjema. Fyll den ut på nettet her. Skriv ut den og signer den for hånd.
Én kopi av erklæring i henhold til § 54 Aufenthaltsg. Forsikre deg om at du signerer det for hånd.
C. Reiseplanen din
Hvis du besøker familie eller venner:
Bevis for forhold til sponsoren. Dette kan være fødselsattester, ekteskapsattester, skriftlig korrespondanse mellom deg og din sponsor, og bevis på telefonforbindelser og andre bevis på forholdet mellom deg og sponsoren din.
Invitasjonsbrev, som inneholder vertens eksakte adresse, formålet med reise og full lengde på reise og opphold.
Detaljer angående reisemidler for ytre og hjemreisen (detaljer angående flyselskapet), det trengs ingen flybillett.
Hvis du søker som turist:
Din daglige reiserute. Det er best å skrive et brev som forklarer formålet med turen og viser den detaljerte reiseruten. Angi stedene du vil besøke og turer du vil ta. Her er et eksempelbrev og reiserute.
Flight Reservation. bare reservasjon. Ikke betal for flyreiser før visumet ditt er godkjent. Finn et reisebyrå som kan reservere fly for deg. De belaster vanligvis noen hundre pesos for dette. Vi fikk vår fra Gazelle Travel & Tours: Få reservasjon av fly.
Hotellreservasjoner. Du trenger ikke å betale for hotellet ditt så tidlig. Du kan ganske enkelt reservere rom. Jeg foretrekker personlig booking.com i saker som dette fordi jeg kan kansellere eller endre bestillingen min når som helst før den oppgitte datoen uten ekstra gebyrer. Du kan også skaffe deg et fra et reisebyrå: Få hotellreservasjoner her.
Du kan få flyreservasjoner, hotellreservasjoner og reiseforsikring på nettet! Vi kom i kontakt med Gazelle Travel and Tours, en DTI-registrert dot-akkreditert reisebyrå, slik at de lett kunne tilby disse tjenestene til leserne våre.
For prisene og mer info, les: flyreiser og hotellreservasjoner
D. Visaavgift
Barn opptil 6 år: gratis
Barn fra 6 til 12 år: EUR 35
Søkere eldre enn 12 år: EUR 60
Gebyr betales også i filippinske pesos basert på valutakursen på det tidspunktet.
E. Bevis for økonomisk kapasitet
Hvis du søker som turist:
Kontoutskrift. Må vise poster det siste halvåret, med en bekreftelse fra banken.
Annet inntektsbevis. Selv om jeg ikke er påkrevd, sendte jeg inn fakturaer og betalingsglidekvivalenter for å bevise at jeg tjener nok til å støtte denne turen økonomisk.
Hvis du besøker familie eller venner i Tyskland:
Kontoutskrift. Må vise poster det siste halvåret, med en bekreftelse fra banken. ELLER
Formell forpliktelse (både original og en Xerox-kopi) i henhold til §§ 66-68 i den tyske oppholdsloven, gitt av verten din ved Aliens Authority “Ausländerbehörde”) i Tyskland.
F. reiseforsikring
Reisehelseforsikring (for medisinske utgifter og hjemsendelse). Dekningen må spenne over hele varigheten av turen og må være gyldig for alle Schengen -land. Dekningssum må være minst 30 000 euro. Filippinske forsikringer må akkrediterer og gis i originalen og kopien. Tyske forsikringer aksepteres som en fotokopi eller skannet kopi.
G. Bevis for forankring på Filippinene
Hvis det er ansatt, gir du bevis på sysselsetting. Det kan bli:
Siste selvangivelse (ITR)
Arbeidsattest. Må inneholde arbeidsgivers fulle navn, adresse og kontaktnummer, og forklare din posisjon eller profesjonelle betegnelse, inntekt og funksjonstid.
Permisjon av fraværsgodkjenningsbrev. Signert av din arbeidsgiver eller umiddelbar overlegen.
Hvis selvstendig næringsdrivende, gi bevis på registrering og forretningsaktivitet i bedriften din
SEC- og DTI -registreringsdokumenter
Siste selvangivelse (ITR)
Banksertifikater eller fakturaer
Hvis student, oppgi følgende:
Bevis for sysselsetting
Fritak fra studier (hvis aktuelt)
Hvis du eier eiendommer, kan du gi kopier. De kan være:
Landtittel
Salgsaksjon
H. tilleggsdokumenter for mindreårige
Hvis du er under 18 år, må følgende oppfylles.
Begge foreldrene må vises personlig under innlevering av søknaden.
Foreldre må ta med gyldig ID.
Original fødselsattest for den mindreårige søkeren
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 travel Clearance, if traveling without the parents.
✅ READ: FLIGHTS and hotel RESERVATIONS
HOW TO apply FOR A GERMANY SCHENGEN VISA
1. book an appointment online.
Whenever I apply for a visa, the first thing I do is book an appointment. Slots are filled fast and there are months when the earliest available schedule is a month later. It’s also my way of pressuring myself, LOL. Anyway, here’s how to get a schedule.
Visit the official appointment System page and under the Visa, click on the link that says Continue.
On the next page, choose Schengenvisa (click Continue).
On the next page, click continue at the bottom right corner of the page. You will then be asked to enter the Captcha code displayed.
You will then be given a list of dates with available slots. pick the best date for you. Remember, the processing takes 1-2 weeks. Don’t choose a date that is too close to your intended travel date.
Pick the time that is most convenient for you.
Accomplish the form.
Save and print the confirmation Page. You will need it when you visit the embassy to submit the requirements in person.
2. complete the Requirements.
You’ll find the complete list of requirements above. put them in the right order (as listed above).
3. submit your application.
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.
If your appointment is prior to these dates, you can still submit at the German Embassy. below is the exact address of the embassy:
The Honorable Consul
German embassy Manila
25/F Tower 2, RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Ave (cor Sen. Gil Puyat Ave)
Makati City, Philippines
Once you’re at the RCBC Plaza, here’s how it should go:
Register at the desk on the ground floor. You will also need to deposit your bag because only documents are allowed to be carried to the Application Center.
Take the elevator to the 25th floor. once there, turn to your right for a quick inspection. They will check your passport to confirm appointment.
After inspection, walk to the other end of the room and you will see the mobile phone pigeonholes. Deposit your phone. You will be given the key.
Enter the Application center and wait for your turn.
Once your number is called, approach the appropriate window. You will be interviewed by the Consular Officer. Don’t be nervous. relax and answer confidently and truthfully.
They will get your fingerprints electronically. just follow the Officer’s instructions.
Fill out the 2GO form that will be handed to you. write the address where you want them to send your passport.
At the same counter, pay the visa fee. Make sure you have the exact amount to speed up the process.
That’s about it. All you have to do now is wait.
GERMAN VISA frequently ASKED QUESTIONS
How long is the visa processing?
Processing takes 1-2 weeks. I got mine after 7 working days.
For my co-blogger Vins, it was a different story. After over a week, he received a call asking him to email additional documents to prove his rootedness in the Philippines. The thing is, Vins has been a freelancer for almost a year now so he had no Certificate of employment to send. Instead, he submitted via email a copy of another land title under his name and a copy of ITR from his previous employer. He also explained in the body of his message his situation. He got his visa after two more weeks.
How long is the validity of the Schengen Visa?
I don’t know for sure.
I think it depends on how long your trip is. When I applied at the German Embassy, my itinerary was good for 53 days. I was granted a visa valid for 60 days.
But when Vins applied again recently, his trip was 7 days long, but he was granted a 30-day visa.
Should I apply for a single-, double-, or multiple-entry visa?
Again, it depends on your itinerary and