Travel in Germany

Travel in Germany

GERMANY VISIT VISA REQUIREMENTS:

• Tourist visitor: Someone visiting Germany for leisure and recreation or to meet friends and family. You can apply for this from outside or within Australia
• Business visitor: For businesspersons making short business trips for business, negotiations or to attend events. You must apply for this from outside Germany
• Sponsored family visitor- For family members outside Germany who are sponsored for a visit visa by a German citizen or permanent resident

• Tourist visitor – 75% of applications: 7 months/90% of applications: 10 months
• Business visitor – 75% of applications: 5 days/90% of applications: 11 days
• Sponsored family visitor – 75% of applications: 5 months/90% of applications: 11 months

Processing time of visit visas are dependent on several factors:

• You must have submitted all the required supporting documents when submitting your application
• Your response time to requests for additional information
• Time taken by the authorities to complete the required checks on the information in your application
• Time taken to receive additional information pertaining to your health, character and national security
• Decision to accept or refuse your visa application will be based on the information and documents you provide

Documents Required

• Show that they have sufficient funds to cover their trip costs for the duration of their visit
• Have no criminal record and must comply with all German laws
• Meet all health standards and submit medical records as necessary
• Show valid documentation and invitation letters from sponsors
• Meet any other requirements asked for
• Valid passport
• Recent passport size colored photographs
• Confirmed return air tickets
• Trip itinerary
• Bank statements for a period of 3 to 6 months
• Travel insurance
• Proof of enough funds
• Invitation letter: If visiting relatives or friends, a letter of invitation from the relative or friend in Australia
• Hotel booking confirmation