GERMANY VISA
GERMANY TOURIST VISA
If you are planning to visit Germany as a tourist, then you must know the visa requirements for this European nation.
You will need a short-term visa to visit Germany which is valid for 90 days. This short-term visa is also known as the Schengen visa. As you may be aware the Schengen visa is valid in all the European countries which are part of the Schengen agreement. Germany is one of the countries under the Schengen agreement.
With a Schengen visa you can travel to and stay in Germany and all the other 26 Schengen countries.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR GERMANY TOURIST VISA:
- A valid passport
- Issue date of passport must be within the previous ten years
- Passport size photos
- A copy of your completed and signed application form
- Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings and a detailed plan of your activities during the duration of your stay in Germany
- Copy of tour ticket
- Proof of having enough finances to support your travel and stay in the country
- Recent statement from your bank
- Proof of having a valid medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros
- No-objection certificate from your university or school of you are student and from your employer of you are working in a company
- A Cover letter explaining your reason to visit Germany
- Proof of civil status. That could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card (if applicable), etc.
WHY STUDY IN GERMANY?
Germany is an ideal destination for studying overseas with its world-class education and thrilling urban life. It has a welcoming culture and accepts immigrants from all over the world. With a Germany study visa, you can have access to world class education.The German economy is vast and has infinite opportunities for overseas students.
GERMAN STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS:
- Transcript and certificates of your Undergraduate studies
- Details of the Secondary education
- Interview – German universities can discuss your experience and application in an arranged interview
- Additional tests for admission such as the GRE or GMAT
- Results of tests in the English language like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE if you are a non-native English speaker
- Programs in German will need a test certificate for the German language as a part of your application
- Your university will make you aware of additional requirements if any prior to your application
REQUIREMENTS TO BE FULFILLED FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR A RESIDENCE PERMIT
- To be eligible for any of the residence permits, you will be expected to fulfill certain requirements, which include –
- Have a valid passport of another country.
- No criminal record.
- German proficiency, of at least B1 level .
- Have German health insurance.
- Pass a health check-up which proves that you are healthy enough for study and/or work.
- Be financially stable, with the ability to support your family and yourself.
- If you will be working in Germany, a letter from your employer will be required, stating the job offer along with a job description.
- If you will be studying in Germany with a Germany student visa, proof of admittance into a university will be needed.
- If you will be joining your spouse in Germany, a marriage certificate will be needed.
CHANGE YOUR LIFE WITH A GERMAN JOBSEEKER VISA
Germany, the world’s 5th largest economy is looking for skilled migrants. Germany has always been an economic and cultural powerhouse and has now thrown open its doors to skilled professionals who can contribute to the country. As a center of research and innovation, Germany offers a diverse range of opportunities for professionals with the right background. With a thriving economy and a high standard of living, Germany is one of the best places to build your life and settle as a family.
WHY IMMIGRATION IS IMPORTANT TO GERMANY
- Migrants play a key role in Germany’s social and economic development
- The growing need for skilled workers has brought increasingly well-qualified migrants to Germany
- Over the past decade, the German government has made significant efforts to assimilate foreigners
- To mitigate the effects of demographic change, Germany will likely make it easier for high- and semi-skilled immigrants to find jobs in the country
- All academics with a recognized university degree or one which is comparable with a German university degree are entitled to the “EU Blue Card” single residence and work permit. Must earn an annual gross salary of at least 52,000 euros
- Specialists in the fields of mathematics, IT, life sciences and engineering, as well as doctors, may be entitled to an EU Blue Card if they earn the same amount as comparable German workers, but no less than 40,560 euros gross per year
- EU Blue Cardholders are entitled to a permanent residence permit after 33 months
- The job seeker visa for Germany is a Long-Term Residency Permit, which allows you to stay in the country for 6 months and look for a job
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR JOB SEEKER VISA
- You must have a minimum 6 months of experience and 15 years of education and the qualification and university must be H+ as per Anabin.
- Applicants from Mumbai or Delhi region must have 16 years of regular education either 4 years Bachelor’s degree or 3 years Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s degree.
- English proficiency is sufficient to qualify for the visa; however, it is highly recommended that you learn the German Language to survive in Germany.
- You must hold sufficient funds for a 6-month stay in Germany. Funds have to be maintained from at least 1 month prior to filing and maintained till the German Immigration Department takes a decision.
- Must show accommodation proof for the 6 months duration.
GERMANY BUSINESS VISA
If you want to visit Germany for business purposes, then you will need to apply for a business visa. With this visa a businessman can visit Germany for business purposes such as corporate meetings, employment or partnership meetings.
GERMANY BUSINESS VISA CHECKLIST:
- Valid passport with at least three months validity
- 2 passport size photos
- Completed visa application form
- Proof of having financial resources to pay for your return trip and stay in Germany
- Travel insurance policy with a value of 30,000 pounds
- Covering letter from your company in case you are travelling to Germany on behalf of their business
- Invitation letter from the company you will be visiting with details of their address and dates of your visit
- A certificate from your employer giving permission for your business travel and a Power of attorney from your company giving you full authority
- Proof of previous trade relations between the two companies
- Bank statement of the company for the last 3 months
- Income tax returns of last three years
- Company must give declaration for coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of civil status
VALIDITY AND PROCESSING TIME:
- You can stay for a maximum period of 90 days in Germany or any other country in the Schengen region with the business visa. It will take 10 to 15 days for your visa application to be processed, so apply at least three weeks before your trip. Your application may be postponed or delayed owing to your specific scenario if the embassy receives a high number of applications at the same time.
