List of Germany Visa Requirements for Application Process
GERMANY VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION – Here are the documents needed in applying for a German Visa based on the purpose of visit.
One of the countries that many people visit again and again is Germany. It is mainly because the foreign nation has a lot to offer — from its picture-perfect views of nature to the spectacular structures to the delicious foods.
When you are in Germany, don’t forget to visit the picturesque town of Quedlinburg. It is also best to experience being at the historic warehouse Speicherstadt in Hamburg. Don’t miss some snaps at the Old Town Hall in Bamberg as well.
Germany is one beautiful country to visit most especially if you are looking for a place that has a lot to offer. However, it is not one of the visa free countries this 2023.
For the purpose of tourism, you need to get a Tourist Visa. You must prepare the following Germany Visa requirements for application to apply for the specific travel document:
- original and valid Philippine passport
- two (2) biometrical passport photos
- visa fee 80 Euro
- travel itinerary preferably handwritten
- proof of the financial coverage during stay in Germany
- bank certificate
- bank statements for the last six (6) months
- evidence of rootedness in the Philippines
- Employment Contract
- Bank Account Statements
- proof of registration and commercial activity of company
- School Certificate or proof of Enrollment
- Income Tax Return
- Travel history if you have visited a Schengen country
- Travel Health insurance
- If you are traveling with a minor, both parents must appear before the Embassy. The following documents of the traveling minor must be submitted in these cases:
- If one parent is deceased, present a PSA Death Certificate
- If parents are divorced or only one parent has the sole custody, present the Court’s decision
- PSA Birth certificate of Child
If you are flying to Germany for business purposes, you need to secure a Business Visa. Prepare these Germany Visa requirements for application for this type of document:
- original and valid Philippine passport
- two (2) biometrical passport photos
- visa fee 80 Euro
- cover letter with letter head of the company in Germany explaining the purpose of travel
- Company letter confirming purpose of business travel if you are representing the company
- proof of the financial coverage during stay in Germany
- If a Philippine company is funding the trip:
- cover letter with original bank certificate of the company’s bank account
- If the inviting German company is covering the cost:
- cover letter stating that all costs will be borne by the German company as per the § 66-68 AufenthG
- If a Philippine company is funding the trip:
- evidence of rootedness in the Philippines
- Employment Contract
- Bank Account Statements
- proof of registration and commercial activity of company
- School Certificate or proof of Enrollment
- Income Tax Return
- Travel history if you have visited a Schengen country
- Travel Health insurance
In the case of visiting a family or a friend in Germany, you must prepare the Germany Visa requirements to apply for a Visitor Visa. Here are the documents that you will need:
- original and valid Philippine passport
- two (2) biometrical passport photos
- visa fee 80 Euro
- invitation letter
- proof of the financial coverage during stay in Germany
- bank certificate
- bank statements for the last six (6) months
- evidence of rootedness in the Philippines
- Employment Contract
- Bank Account Statements
- proof of registration and commercial activity of company
- School Certificate or proof of Enrollment
- Income Tax Return
- Travel history if you have visited a Schengen country
- Travel Health insurance
- If you are traveling with a minor, both parents must appear before the Embassy. The following documents of the traveling minor must be submitted in these cases:
- If one parent is deceased, present a PSA Death Certificate
- If parents are divorced or only one parent has the sole custody, present the Court’s decision
- PSA Birth certificate of Child
In case you are part of an airline or vessel that will be passing through Germany on its route to another country, you need to have a Transit Visa. To apply for this specific type of travel document, here are the documents that you must prepare and submit to the German Embassy Manila.
- original and valid Philippine passport
- two (2) biometrical passport photos
- visa fee 80 Euro
- POEA Employment certificate
- Guarantee Letter from the local German shipping agency
- crew list
- seaman’s book
- copies of previous Schengen visas