📝 German Visa Application Checklist (2025 Edition)

Applying for a German visa can feel overwhelming — but with this checklist, you’ll know exactly what documents you need.

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✅ 1. Application Form

• Fill out the official visa application online via VIDEX.
  👉 VIDEX National Visa Application

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✅ 2. Valid Passport

• Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

• Must have 2 blank pages.
  👉 Federal Foreign Office – Entry & Visa Regulations

✅ 3. Biometric Passport Photos

• Photos must follow ICAO standards.
  👉 Photo Requirements – Federal Foreign Office

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✅ 4. Proof of Financial Means

Depending on visa type:

• Students → blocked account (at least €11,208 per year in 2025).

• Workers → employment contract or salary proof.

• Job seekers → bank statements or blocked account.
  👉 Make it in Germany – Proof of Finances

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✅ 5. Health Insurance

Health insurance is mandatory:

• Schengen visa → travel insurance.

• National visa → statutory or private health insurance

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  👉 Federal Ministry of Health – Health Insurance

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✅ 6. Proof of Accommodation

• Rental contract, hotel booking, or invitation letter.
  👉 German Missions Abroad – Accommodation Requirements

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✅ 7. Motivation Letter

• A personal letter explaining your reason for moving to Germany (study, work, family, etc.).
  👉 DAAD – Visa Information for Students

✅ 8. Educational or Professional Certificates

• Diplomas, transcripts, or employment records.
  👉 Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

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✅ 9. Visa Appointment at Embassy/Consulate

• Apply at the German mission responsible for your region.
  👉 Find Your German Embassy/Consulate

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✅ 10. Visa Fee

• Around €75–100 depending on visa type.
  👉 Visa Fees – Federal Foreign Office

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⚡ Pro Tips

• Book appointments well in advance — waiting times can be long.

• Bring copies and originals of all documents.

• Always confirm requirements on the website of your local German embassy, since rules may vary slightly by country.

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