SCHENGEN VISA via GERMAN EMBASSY: requirements & how to apply

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? Echt?” 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.

Wat wordt er in deze gids behandeld?

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:

Oostenrijk
België
Tsjechische Republiek
Denemarken
Estland
Finland
Frankrijk
Duitsland
Griekenland
Hongarije
IJsland
Italië
Letland

Liechtenstein
Litouwen
Luxembourg
Malta
Nederland
Noorwegen
Polen
Portugal
Slowakije
Slovenië
Spanje
Zweden
Zwitserland

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. Witte achtergrond.

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.

Vluchtreservering. 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 reserveringen. 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:

Bankafschrift. 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:

Bankafschrift. must show records of the past six months, with a confirmation by the bank. OF

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. Het kan zijn:

Most recent income tax return (ITR)

Certificaat van werk. 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:

Bewijs van in dienst zijn

Letter of exemption from studies (if applicable)

If you own real estate property, provide copies. They may be:

Landstitel

Verkoopakte

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 -reisvrijheid, als ze reizen zonder de ouders.

✅ Lees: vluchten en hotelreserveringen

Hoe u een Duitsland Schengen -visum aanmeldt

1. Maak online een afspraak.

Wanneer ik een visum aanvraag, is het eerste wat ik doe een afspraak maken. Slots zijn snel gevuld en er zijn maanden dat het vroegst beschikbare schema een maand later is. Het is ook mijn manier om mezelf onder druk te zetten, lol. Hoe dan ook, hier is hoe je een schema kunt krijgen.

Bezoek de officiële pagina met afspraaksysteem en onder het visum, klik op de link met de tekst doorgaan.

Kies op de volgende pagina Schengenvisa (klik op Doorgaan).

Klik op de volgende pagina op de rechteronderhoek van de pagina verder. U wordt vervolgens gevraagd om de captcha -code in te voeren.

U krijgt dan een lijst met datums met beschikbare slots. Kies de beste datum voor jou. Vergeet niet dat de verwerking 1-2 weken duurt. Kies geen datum die te dicht bij uw beoogde reisdatum ligt.

Kies de tijd die het handigst voor u is.

De vorm bereiken.

Opslaan en de bevestigingspagina afdrukken. U hebt het nodig wanneer u de ambassade bezoekt om de vereisten persoonlijk in te dienen.

2. Voltooi de vereisten.

U vindt de volledige lijst met vereisten hierboven. Zet ze in de juiste volgorde (zoals hierboven vermeld).

3. Dien uw aanvraag in.

UPDATE: Vanaf 18 februari 2019 (21 februari 2019, in Cebu), moet de indiening van de Duitse Schengen Visa -aanvraagvereisten moeten worden gecreëerd via VFS Global. We verzamelen nog steeds meer details over het aanvraagproces, dus kom in de toekomst terug.

Als uw afspraak vóór deze datums is, kunt u zich nog steeds indienen bij de Duitse ambassade. Hieronder is het exacte adres van de ambassade:

De eervolle consul
Duitse ambassade Manilla
25/f Tower 2, RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Ave (Cor Sen. Gil Puyat Ave)
Makati City, Filippijnen

Als je eenmaal op het RCBC -plein bent, moet het hier zo gaan:

Registreer je bij het bureau op de begane grond. U moet ook uw tas storten omdat alleen documenten naar het applicatiecentrum mogen worden gedragen.

Neem de lift naar de 25e verdieping. Als je daar eenmaal bent, ga je naar rechts voor een snelle inspectie. Ze zullen uw paspoort controleren om de afspraak te bevestigen.

Loop na inspectie naar de andere kant van de kamer en je zult de mobiele telefoonholels zien. Stort uw telefoon. U krijgt de sleutel.

Voer het applicatiecentrum in en wacht op uw beurt.

Zodra uw nummer wordt aangeroepen, benadert het juiste venster. U wordt geïnterviewd door de consulaire officier. Wees niet nerveus. Ontspan en antwoord vol vertrouwen en waarheidsgetrouw.

Ze krijgen je vingerafdrukken elektronisch. Volg gewoon de instructies van de officier.

Vul het 2GO -formulier in dat aan u wordt overhandigd. Schrijf het adres waar u wilt dat ze uw paspoort sturen.

Betaal aan dezelfde teller de visumkosten. Zorg ervoor dat u het exacte bedrag hebt om het proces te versnellen.

Dat is het ongeveer. Het enige wat u nu hoeft te doen is wachten.

Duits visum vaak gestelde vragen

Hoe lang is de visumverwerking?

Verwerking duurt 1-2 weken. Ik kreeg de mijne na 7 werkdagen.

Voor mijn co-blogger vins was het een ander verhaal. Na meer dan een week ontving hij een telefoontje waarin hij werd gevraagd om extra documenten te e -mailen om zijn rootheid in de Filippijnen te bewijzen. Het ding is, Vins is nu al bijna een jaar freelancer, dus hij had geen tewerkstelling certificaat te verzenden. In plaats daarvan diende hij via e -mail een kopie van een andere landtitel onder zijn naam en een kopie van ITR van zijn vorige werkgever in. Hij legde ook in het lichaam van zijn boodschap zijn situatie uit. 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