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German Visa Application Information

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German Visa Application Information

If travelling on a South African passport, Yes, you will need to apply for a visa to travel to Germany.

Travellers will have to complete the online application form, gather all of the necessary documents required, schedule appointment and lodge visa application with the TLS Germany visa application centre within no less than 15 working days before intended travel.

Applications for a Germany visa are lodged at the TLS application centres across South Africa

Processing of a Germany visa takes a minimum of 15 working days to process and may take longer than the stipulated time for example peak season. Applicants may lodge the application within a minimum of three months prior to travel dates to cater to any delays that may occur

Total cost at TLS Germany for Adult R 186500 Total cost at TLS Germany for Children between the age of 6 and below 12 years old R 1105.00

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German Visa Types & requirements

Tourist visa
  • This visa is for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities

  • Application Process: Processing time is 15 working days after submission to the TLS Germany Application Centre

  • Visa Fee Single: R 1865

Please provide proof of hotel/Airbnb/guesthouse/lodge booking confirmation. All traveller's names have to reflect on the bookings and dates should cover the entire duration of travel.

Provide an invitation letter declaring proof of accommodation with a private host. The following are required with an invitation letter: A signed host declaration form (if applicable), a copy of the host's identity card or passport (copy of the information page), and the inviter's proof of residence.

Provide confirmed cruise booking. Cruise itinerary should reflect the traveller's details and the entire cruise route and destinations.

Duly complete, all sections of the online application form. Please High light and right-click the link https://videx.diplo.de/, to complete the form, print and sign.

Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate and certified copy of the passport of the spouse with proof of their legal stay in the South Africa (employment letter or work permit).

If applicable: Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate of the applicant and certified copy of the ID of the spouse.

Provide a certified colour copy of the inviter's identity document or passport information page (if not a citizen of the country of application).

Provide confirmed bookings of Round Trip flight ticket from South Africa to a Schengen state. All transfers (flight/ferry/train/bus/taxi) showing entry & exit from Schengen states between each other must be provided. Name of the applicant must appear on all proof of transport. All confirmed car rental bookings must equally be provided. If the applicant is being collected by EU resident abroad, a copy of the EU's drivers licence, car registration details and a short letter of confirmation of pick-up and drop-off details will be necessary.

A certified copy of their full, unabridged birth certificate (displaying the father and mother's names), a certified authorisation letter from both parents stating that they are giving consent for the child/children to travel out of South Africa, and certified copies of both parents' passport information pages.

If applicable, please save, fill in accordingly, and have certified.

Provide a copy of the inviting party passport information page or ID

Please provide a valid passport with at least 6 months validity with a minimum of two blank pages available (preferably adjacent to each other). Travellers are encouraged to have many blank pages to avoid inconveniences such as mistaken stamping or if there will be entering through multiple immigration points that require stamping. Passport should be in good condition with no tears or stains.

Please provide a certified copy of passport information page.

Two recent colour passport size photos (35x45). Photographs should have a white background: 1. Both ears must be visible. 2. No smiling or teeth showing. 3. No Glasses, 4. Ensure that photo does not have any red-eye effects. You may not use photo older than six months and that have been used for a previous visa.

Latest three months' personal bank statement showing the amount available in the account, the name of the applicant and stamped by the bank. All bank statements in Afrikaans must be accompanied by a signed and stamped visa letter from the bank on bank letterhead, in English, confirming the account holder has enough funds to travel.

Provide the latest three months' bank statement of sponsor and letter from sponsor attesting to the fact that they will sponsor the Employee/College student on their trip abroad. The bank statement should have a clear name and details of the account holder. If the bank statements are in the name of a company for a sole proprietor or a trust, then the applicant/sponsor must provide company registration documents or trust documents showing that they are a member of the company or the trust.

Provide a letter from your employer on a company letterhead, signed by a manager, confirming employment and that the applicant will resume his/his position after the trip. The applicant's full name (as per passport), gender, date of birth. designation, and passport number must reflect on the invitation letter along with the purpose of visit. The letter should indicate their monthly salary, employment start date, specific places that will be visited, arrival and departure dates, purpose of the trip, and a statement confirming who is covering the costs of the trip.

If self-employed: Provide a certificate of incorporation from the company in South Africa.

All non-South African passport holders should provide a certified copy of their SA resident's or work permit.

Provide a signed and stamped letter on letterhead from the institution that that applicant attends.

SA passport holders with EU citizen spouses may submit the following documents: Certified Marriage certificate/ Certified Unabridged birth certificate (Minors) and Certified copy of EU spouse's passport with proof of legal stay in the country (if in SA-employment letter, work permit etc.)

Provide a letter from the person inviting the applicant to come and visit with their full name and address reflecting. The letter should also reflect details of an applicant that is invited full name and passport number. Invitee should express who is responsible for covering the cost of the trip.

If the applicant will visit a French citizen or a temporary resident in France, THE ORIGINAL ATTESTATION D'ACCUEIL and a copy must be provided. (An “Attestation d’Accueil” is a document required if you are going to France and planning to stay with friends or relatives for a period of less than three months. An “Attestation d’Accueil” form, otherwise known as a certificate of board & lodging, must be obtained by your host in France if you are planning to stay with them. Your host may obtain this document from either their local town hall or their local police station and send the original document to South Africa). If the applicant is invited by someone who owns a home/property in France but is not resident in France, the title deeds of that property and a letter of invitation must be provided. If the applicant owns a home/property in France, the title deeds of the property must be provided.

  • Visa Fee Multiple: R 1865

  • Mulitiple Visa Requirement: Cover letter for Multiple entry visa: You can attach an additional written letter requesting for an extended visa period validity as you travel frequently.

  • How to apply: 1) Apply online via https://videx.diplo.de 2) Complete the application form and print after submission 3)Gather your documents 4) Schedule an appointment on TLS Germany 5) Finalise your application in person. Visa applications are submitted through TLS Germany.

Business visa
  • This visa is for the purpose of travel to Germany to take part in commercial activities such as attending meetings, conferences or training courses.

  • Application Process: Processing time is 15 working days after submission to the TLS Germany Application Centre

  • Visa Fee Single: R 1865

Please provide proof of hotel/Airbnb/guesthouse/lodge booking confirmation. All traveller's names have to reflect on the bookings and dates should cover the entire duration of travel.

Duly complete, all sections of the online application form. Please High light and right-click the link https://videx.diplo.de/, to complete the form, print and sign.

Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate and certified copy of the passport of the spouse with proof of their legal stay in the South Africa (employment letter or work permit).

Provide confirmed bookings of Round Trip flight ticket from South Africa to a Schengen state. All transfers (flight/ferry/train/bus/taxi) showing entry & exit from Schengen states between each other must be provided. Name of the applicant must appear on all proof of transport. All confirmed car rental bookings must equally be provided. If the applicant is being collected by EU resident abroad, a copy of the EU's drivers licence, car registration details and a short letter of confirmation of pick-up and drop-off details will be necessary.

Please provide a valid passport with at least 6 months validity with a minimum of two blank pages available (preferably adjacent to each other). Travellers are encouraged to have many blank pages to avoid inconveniences such as mistaken stamping or if there will be entering through multiple immigration points that require stamping. Passport should be in good condition with no tears or stains.

Two recent colour passport size photos (35x45). Photographs should have a white background: 1. Both ears must be visible. 2. No smiling or teeth showing. 3. No Glasses, 4. Ensure that photo does not have any red-eye effects. You may not use photo older than six months and that have been used for a previous visa.

Latest three months' personal bank statement showing the amount available in the account, the name of the applicant and stamped by the bank. All bank statements in Afrikaans must be accompanied by a signed and stamped visa letter from the bank on bank letterhead, in English, confirming the account holder has enough funds to travel.

Provide the latest three months' bank statement of sponsor and letter from sponsor attesting to the fact that they will sponsor the Employee/College student on their trip abroad. The bank statement should have a clear name and details of the account holder. If the bank statements are in the name of a company for a sole proprietor or a trust, then the applicant/sponsor must provide company registration documents or trust documents showing that they are a member of the company or the trust.

Provide a signed professional letter from the inviting company or host on a company letterhead showing that the applicant is being invited to business meetings. Dates and locations of meetings must be stated along with complete details of the applicant (full names and passport number), and available contact details of the host/inviter (full names, contact number, email address and full physical address) + the host's ID or passport. The inviter should express who is responsible for covering the cost of the trip.

Provide a letter from your employer on a company letterhead, signed by a manager, confirming employment and that the applicant will resume his/his position after the trip. The applicant's full name (as per passport), gender, date of birth. designation, and passport number must reflect on the invitation letter along with the purpose of visit. The letter should indicate their monthly salary, employment start date, specific places that will be visited, arrival and departure dates, purpose of the trip, and a statement confirming who is covering the costs of the trip.

If self-employed: Provide a certificate of incorporation from the company in South Africa.

All non-South African passport holders should provide a certified copy of their SA resident's or work permit.

If the applicant will visit a French citizen or a temporary resident in France, THE ORIGINAL ATTESTATION D'ACCUEIL and a copy must be provided. (An “Attestation d’Accueil” is a document required if you are going to France and planning to stay with friends or relatives for a period of less than three months. An “Attestation d’Accueil” form, otherwise known as a certificate of board & lodging, must be obtained by your host in France if you are planning to stay with them. Your host may obtain this document from either their local town hall or their local police station and send the original document to South Africa). If the applicant is invited by someone who owns a home/property in France but is not resident in France, the title deeds of that property and a letter of invitation must be provided. If the applicant owns a home/property in France, the title deeds of the property must be provided.

  • Visa Fee Multiple: R 1865

  • Mulitiple Visa Requirement: Cover letter for Multiple entry visa: You can attach an additional written letter requesting for an extended visa period validity as you travel frequently.

  • How to apply: 1) Apply online via https://videx.diplo.de 2) Complete the application form and print after submission 3)Gather your documents 4) Schedule an appointment on TLS Germany 5) Finalise your application in person. Visa applications are submitted through TLS Germany.

German Embassy in South Africa

201 Florence Ribeiro Avenue Groenkloof Ext 3 Pretoria 0181

contact :

012 427 8900

email :

visapretoria@pret.diplo.de

pobox :

P O Box 2023 Pretoria 0001

fax :

012 343 9401

Website :

www.southafrica.diplo.de

No. 4 Stirling Street (Corner De Villiers Street) Zonnebloem 8001

contact :

021 405 3000

email :

info@germanconsulatecapetown.co.za

pobox :

P O Box 4273 Cape Town 8000

fax :

021 421 0400

Website :


Consulate General of Germany in Cape Town

Frequently Asked Questions about visa applications for Germany

Appointments are to be made via TLS Germany webiste
Application is to be submitted at TLS Germany
You can attach an additional written letter requesting for a longer period validity for your visa as you travel frequently
To track your application you will needgo to the TLS Gemany webiste and login your account, select the option to track the process.
The application process for a Germany visa is as follows: 1) Apply and complete the application form, print and book appointment 2) Gather your documents 3) Finalise your application in person. Visa applications are submitted through TLS Germany applicat
If the exemption case applies to you, you can submit your visa application by an authorized representative to submit the application on your behalf. He/she has to provide a signed letter of authorization as well as the original and copy of his/her ID card
This is only done via appointment at the German Embassy, contact the Embassy directly.
Application form; Passport (original); 2 x Colour Photo’s; Itinerary: Flight itinerary; Accommodation for the entire period of the stay in the Schengen territory must be presented in with your name as a passport; Medical Travel Insurance; Letter of e

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