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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER GERMANY
American Citizens do not need a visa when they travel to Germany for business or for personal travel. The stay in the Schengen area should not exceed 90 days in a 6 month period. Please note that the American visitor will need to present a valid American passport (valid three months beyond intended stay), proof of sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.
THE SCHENGEN VISA
The Schengen visa is valid for the following 24 European countries: Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. A Schengen visa issued by an Embassy or Consulate of the above countries allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries.
Visas issued before or on December 20, 2007 by the new Schengen States (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Malta) are only valid for these 9 new Schengen countries, not for the whole Schengen area.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER GERMANY
Tourist
Visa
- Submit your
Passport /at least six months validity remaining, and at least
one blank visa page
- 2 Visa Application
Forms, fully completed and signed and completed Declaration form.
- 2 Recent
Passport-Type Photographs
- Completed
Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
- Original valid U.S. Alien Registration Card (Green Card) or valid US employment type visa (other than B1/B2 visa)
- Copy of Round-Trip
Airline Tickets
- Copy of Hotel
Confirmation showing accommodations for entire duration of stay
- Proof of
Health and Travel/Accident insurance (at least $37,000)
- Proof of
Sufficient Funds for Support (ie: copy of most recent bank statement)
- Applicants may be required to appear in person for an interview after the embassy reviews the application.
- Submit your
Passport /at least six months validity remaining, and at least
one blank visa page
- 2 Visa Application
Forms, fully completed and signed and completed Declaration form.
- 2 Recent
Passport-Type Photographs
- Completed
Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
- Original valid U.S. Alien Registration Card (Green Card) or valid employment type US visa (visa other than B1/B2)
- Copy of Round-Trip
Airline Tickets
- Copy of Hotel
Confirmation showing accommodations for entire duration of stay
- Proof of
Health and Travel/Accident insurance (at least in the amount of $37,000)
- Proof of
Sufficient Funds for Support (ie: copy of most recent bank statement)
- Applicants may be required to appear in person for an interview after the embassy reviews the application.
- Invitation
from host/company in Germany plus a letter from employer
in USA, addressed to attention of
Embassy of the German Federal Republic,
Visa Section,
Washington DC
The letter must explain all of the following:
- Purpose of
travel
- Duties to
be performed
- Guaranteeing
financial support for the traveler, including return transportation
to the USA.
- Letter should
be signed by a company officer other than the applicant.
Fees
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TDS Service
Fee $50.00
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Consular
Fee:
- $47.00 - Single Entry, Stay up to 30 days
- $47.00 - Single Entry, Stay from 31-90 days
- $47.00 - Multiple Entry, Stay from 31-90 days
- $47.00 - Airport Transit Visa
- Please
note - TDS fee is charged at time of submission of documents
to the Embassy, and is not refundable if
the Embassy elects not to grant the visa. If a visa is denied, half of the Embassy fee will be reimbursed.
- In some cases there may be delays of several days, or even
weeks, issuing visas for some foreigners traveling to Germany
and/or a personal appearance for an interview at the consulate
may be required. Call the consulate to confirm these details
before sending an application or purchasing travel arrangements
which may be subject to cancellation penalties.
- The German
Embassy advises that they may request additional documentation
from any applicant as they deem appropriate
to consider the application.
- Visa instructions and printable visa application forms
are available from the German
Embassy web site (Consular Section) You should confirm
with the nearest German
consulate, full visa requirements and acceptability of
this visa application before using this form.
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Include credit
card authorization, a check or money order payable to "Travel Document Systems,
Inc." for TDS handling fee per visa, plus Embassy Consular
Fee per visa, and return postage or Shipping Fee.
Notice Regarding
Visa For Schengen States:
- Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. As of 01 June 2001, travelers
to Europe on business or tourism purposes may receive
a visa for a short stay of one to ninety days, valid
for all of the above-mentioned countries. A Schengen
visa issued by an embassy or consulate of the above countries
allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries.
- The period of stay is limited to a total of 90 days,
during any six months period, for the combined Schengen
states.
- If you intend to visit only one Schengen country,
you must apply through the embassy or consulate of that
particular country.
- If you intend to visit several Schengen countries,
you must apply for a visa through the embassy or consulate
of the country which is your main destination.
- If you intend to visit several countries but do not
have a main destination, you should apply for a visa
at the embassy or consulate of the country which is your first
port of entry.
- If you do not need a visa for the Schengen country
which is your main destination or first point of entry,
please note that you may require a visa for other Schengen
countries you wish to visit. You should then apply through
the embassy or consulate of the first country which does
require a visa.
REGISTER YOUR TRIP:
The U.S. Department of State encourages all American travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for American citizens residing or traveling abroad. Some of these services include:
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Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
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Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
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Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
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Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and
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A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.
Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.
Print Visa Application
Form
INFORMATION
AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
REVISED 04/2006
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