Germany Visa

Step 1: Determine if you need a visa

The first step in  applying for a Germany tourist visa from Dubai is  determining if you truly require  one. Certain nations, like  the United States and Canada, do not require a visa  for visits of up to 90 days. Citizens of  other nations, including those in the  Middle East, must nevertheless, get  a visa. To find out if you  need a visa for your trip, check the German  embassy website or speak with a travel  agency.

Step 2: Gather the necessary documents

Once you’ve  confirmed that you need a Germany tourist visa from Dubai, the following  step is to obtain all of the essential  paperwork. A valid passport, a completed visa application  form, evidence of travel plans and lodging, proof  of financial means to support your  stay, travel insurance, and a current passport-sized photograph  are usually required. Before submitting your  application, you should carefully study the embassy’s  criteria and confirm that all paperwork are in  order.

Step 3: Schedule an appointment at the German embassy or consulate

After you’ve  obtained all of the required documents, make an  appointment with the German embassy or consulate  in Dubai. You may  accomplish this by visiting the embassy’s website or phoning their visa application  department. Because the  embassy may get busy and appointment slots might  fill up rapidly, it’s crucial to arrange your appointment well in  advance. Arrive  on early for your appointment and bring all of your  documentation. The embassy  will assess your application and  may inquire about your trip intentions or financial  position. If your  application is accepted, you will obtain your visa in a matter of  days.

Step 4: Attend your appointment and submit your application

You must  bring your completed visa application form, passport, passport photographs, and  any supporting documentation to your  appointment. This may contain travel  insurance documentation, aircraft tickets, hotel reservations, and financial  accounts. It is critical  that all of your documentation are full and exact, since any errors  or omissions may cause your visa to be  delayed. At the time of  your appointment, the embassy may additionally need  you to pay a visa  fee. After submitting  your application, you must wait for the embassy to process your  visa. Depending on the  amount of applications received, this might  take anything from a few days to several  weeks. If your visa  application is granted, you will be able  to travel to Germany and enjoy all that this beautiful country has to  offer.

Step 5: Wait for your Germany visa to be processed and approved

After  completing your application and attending your  appointment, the next step is to await the processing  and approval of your visa. The length  of time it takes to complete your application  depends on the embassy’s workload and the intricacy of your  application. A tourist visa to Germany typically  takes 10–15 business days to process. However, during high  travel seasons or if extra evidence is necessary, processing times may be  longer. You will receive your passport  with the visa stamp attached after your visa is  issued. Check the visa carefully to confirm that  all of the information  is true and corresponds to your travel  plans.

Now that we have given you enough reasons to visit Germany, let’s now discuss its visa processing, especially for UAE residents. Germany comes under the Schengen area, which has 27 countries, including 23 EU countries and four EFTA member states. So if you are planning to apply for a German visa, you have to apply for a Schengen visa. It may seem to be a complicated process for you, but it is not, as you have our back. You only have to tell us your purpose of visit and our expert team will take care of the rest. So these are the steps in applying for a Germany tourist visa from Dubai.

• Choose the proper Schengen visa. The visa should suit your purpose and duration of stay in Germany.
• Collect all the necessary documents mentioned below for visa processing.
• Duly signed and adequately completed Schengen visa application form.
• Original passport with a validity of at least three months from your return journey from Germany.
• Two latest passport-size photos taken within the last three months with a neutral grey background.
• Invitation letter from your host and his accommodation details.
• Copies of your confirmed return flight ticket.
• International insurance
• Bank statements for the last three months
• In the case of an employee, NOC from the employer is required.
• Business people will have to submit a copy of their trade license.
• Pay the visa fees. You can pay by credit card, debit card or other preferred modes.
• Submitting your application and attending the interview. Once we receive all your documents, our expert team will review them once more to ensure that you haven’t made any mistakes, and then we will submit them to the embassy. Afterwards, they will schedule an interview for you, which you should not miss at any cost.
• Visa approval: It usually takes three to four working days to process your visa. Once approved, you will receive the confirmation through your registered email address.

Passport:

Home country passport with a minimum of six months validity. The new passport should have a minimum of 3 blank pages and also should submit the old passport if any.

Application Form:

Duly filled out the application form issued by the Embassy of Germany. Fully concluded in English or German and signed and dated by the applicant himself ( signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

Valid UAE Residence:

Emirates ID and Copy of the stamped residency visa (valid at least three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa / intended end of the journey)

• Photocopies:
• 1 passport copy of pages containing personal data
• 1 copy of the signature page (signed by the passport holder
• 1 copy of UAE residence permit/visa
• Copies of previous Schengen visa
• For GCC Nationals:

Copy of valid Emirates ID card

• Personal Photograph:
• 2 recent color photographs
• Two identical photos. Not older than six months.
• Photo size: 35x45mm.
• In color. No black and white
• The Head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• Brightly coloured background. Light grey is suggested.No patterns.
• Facing the camera
• Neutral face expression
• Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.
• Personal Covering Letter:

Stating the intention of the travel and details of family members travelling.

• Proof of sufficient financial means:
• Original stamped and signed personal bank statement for the last three months showing regular income, no deposits  If the applicant is an owner of a company or a partner, he can submit the bank statement of the company with a letter from the bank proving he is a signatory on this bank account.
• Bank statements should not be “credit card statements”. If not enough balance on the current account, the applicant should additionally provide bank statements of the “saving accounts” for the last 3 months.
• The bank statement must show the applicant’s name, and be stamped and signed by the bank’s representative (cash is not accepted as proof of funds).
• For retired persons: proof of pension or other regular income.
• Please highlight your regular income (salary, pension, etc…) on the bank statement.

Medical insurance- Overseas Travel Insurance

Requirements: Valid for the entire period of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries. Minimum coverage 30,000 € and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted). Conditions must be stated either on an insurance document or on a separate verification letter

Letter from local employer/sponsor (NOL):

Including name, postal address and telephone number of sponsor/company, with details about applicant’s working position, starting date of employment and salary and expected date to resume duties and intention of travel. Also valid trade license copy for investor/partner of the company.

In case of dependents- Sponsors valid passport copy and UAE residence visa to be attached with the cover letter.

Additional documents for minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) – proving legal parenthood: Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree, if parents are divorced / death certificate of parent (Consulate reserves the right to request the original document at a later stage). Documents, need to be translated into either German or English. “Letter of consent” (Authorization of Minors) from parents, including passport copies and valid UAE residence visa copies of both parents/ legal guardian.

Travel Documents: 

• Confirmed return flight tickets
• Hotel Reservation
• Day-wise travel plan (Itinerary)

Germany Travel visa requirements are:

If a company owner, a company trade license copy, and if it is a partnership, NOC from the partner is also needed.
If Student: School / College / Institute ID Card
If Retired: Proof of retirement like pension book, statement, etc.
If Minor: Birth Certificate; No Objection Certificate from the parent’s non-accompanying parent
If Visiting friend or relative: Invitation letter; invitee’s ID proof like Passport or Resident permit; Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill, etc.
If Sponsored: Sponsorship letter; Sponsor’s national ID proof or Resident permit; Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
For Business Visa: Invitation letter from host Company stating the purpose of the trip, business details, etc.

Additional information for the applicant on terms and conditions of the German Tourist Visa Process

• All German tourist visa applications can be filled using the online VIDEX application www.videx.diplo.de you are requested to thoroughly check all entries in their written application (paper and/or the electronic “VIDEX”) prior to submission.
• Responsibility for all given information lies within the applicant himself. Any typo error or any misinformation will result in the rejection of the application.
• All German Tourist visa fees must be paid in advance while submitting the application and paid in cash or card (AED).
  The minimum processing time for a German Tourist visa is 15 working days.
• Applicants are requested to apply for the tourist visa in advance but note more than 180 days prior to their travel.
• During the visa processing, the original passport will remain with the German consulate. Passports can only be withdrawn if a written request by the applicant himself is presented to the Consulate
• The German consulate reserve the right to ask for additional supporting documents if needed or they may call for a personal interview
• Any fake information, fake booking or fake statement will result in rejection of the application.

• Airport Transit Visa. This visa is for those travelers who wish to travel to non-Schengen destination via Germany
  Tourist/Visitor Visa. Apply for this visa if you wish visit Germany for leisure purposes.
• Business Visa. If you wish to participate in business-related activities in Germany
• Trade Fair & Exhibitions Visa. This is the visa you need if you wish to participate at a trade fair or exhibition.
• Student Visa (Visum Zu Studienzwecken). If you are a student and you have already been admitted at a university in Germany.
• Student Applicant Visa (Visum Zur Studienbewerbung). If you plan to travel to Germany to apply at a university, to sit for an acceptance exam or interview.
• Language Course Visa (Visa for Language Learning).If your intention is to learn German language.
• Training/Internship Visa. Apply for this visa if you are planning to participate in training or internship.
• Job Seeker Visa. Apply for this visa if you wish to travel to Germany to seek a job.
• German Freelance “Freiberufler” Visa. If you plan to work in Germany as a freelancer, this is the visa you need.
• Working Visa. If you already found a job in Germany, you can apply for this visa.
• Germany Visa for Cultural, Film Crew, Sports, and Religious Event Purposes. You will need to apply for this visa if
• touring to Germany under the intent of participating at a cultural, sports, or religious event or as part of a film crew.
• Guest Scientist Visa. If you are a scientist and you have been requested by an institution or company in Germany to invent research there, apply for a Guest Scientist Visa.
• Medical Treatment Visa. If you are planning to seek medical treatment at one of the German hospitals or clinics.
  German Missions in UAE

Below are the two German missions in the United Arab Emirates:

• The German Embassy in Abu Dhabi and
• The Consulate General in Dubai.

It’s best to apply for a German visa well in advance of your intended travel date to ensure you have enough time for processing. Consider applying as soon as you finalise your travel plans.

The processing time for a Germany visa can vary based on the type of visa and individual circumstances. Applying far in advance of the date you intend to travel is the best option.

You can check the status of your Germany Visa application online through the official consulate or embassy website. Alternatively, contact the visa application center directly for updates.

Personal appearance is mandatory for a Germany visa to verify your identity and ensure that all provided information is accurate. It allows consular officials to assess your application more thoroughly.

The easiest way to apply for a Germany Visa is through the official online application portal, where you can fill out forms and book appointments. To shorten the procedure, make sure you have all the necessary paperwork on hand.