German Embassy offers visa service to those who are willing to visit the beautiful European country of Germany. German Embassy is the representation of Germany in different countries of the world. The German embassy in countries worldwide provides visa, passports and foreign consultations.
There are certain regulations regarding visa applications from the German Embassy . Citizens of USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Israel, Switzerland and EU countries have the advantage of applying for their visa permit after entering Germany without visa. Whereas for the citizens from other countries it is an obligation to acquire a visa from the German Embassy in Washington, the Consulates in Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Boston, New York or San Francisco. The duration of handling and processing of visa may differ due to regional particularities.
Documents required for German Embassy visa
- Two copies of completely filled application forms
- Two copies of passport photographs
- Valid national passport
- One photocopy of national passport
- Proof of adequate funds to support your living in Germany along with one photocopy
- Letter of confirmation from the concerned academic institution required for student visa
- Visa fee
- Letter of confirmation from the employer if you are going for job
- Other documents will be required for different causes of visit
The person who is willing to visit Germany, have to submit his/her application form for German Embassy Visa in person. There can be exceptions made for rare situations. The completely filled application along with requisite documents is forwarded to the Aliens' Office (Ausländeramt) where your application will be assessed. Students' visa usually takes 25 days to be processed. When the application receives official approval, the Consulate issues a residential permit in the form of German Embassy Visa . The residence permit holders must register in their first arrival to Germany.