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Germany Visa Checklist

Tourist Visa Application Details:

  1.   Original passport with at least 3 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any) 

  2.   Completely filled and signed online visa application form and authorization form 

  3.   2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph)   

  4.   Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel

  5.   Latest original personal bank statement for the last 3 months and ITR of last three years

  6.   Overseas travel insurance with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for the entire duration 

  7.   Return air ticket and accommodation details 


If Self Employed / Business

  1.   Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)

  2.   Company’s latest bank statement for the last 3 months and ITR of last three years


If Employed / Service person

  1.   No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel

  2.   Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer


If Student

  1.   Leave sanction letter from the School / Institute, if closed then letter stating that

  2.   School / Institute ID card copy

Visitor Visa Application Details:

  1.   Original passport with at least 3 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any) 

  2.   Completely filled and signed online visa application form and the authorization form 

  3.   2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph)   

  4.   Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel

  5.   Invitation letter with the complete address and the contact details along with the passport details pages of the Inviting person 

  6.   Formal obligation letter i.e. "Verpflichtungserklärung" and bank statement of the Inviting person (if sponsored)

  7.   Latest original personal bank statement for the last 3 months and ITR of last three years

  8.   Overseas travel insurance with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for the entire duration 

  9.   Return air ticket 

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