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FAQs on Germany Schengen Visa
How to Apply for Germany Schengen Visa from London, UK?
- By booking an appointment directly at the German Embassy in London, You can book an appointment every working day from 9am to 10am except on holidays.
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Through Visa Metric or VFS Centres in London and Manchester. German visa
applications for UK residents are to be submitted at the Germany Visa Application Centres in London. All applications will be assessed by The Embassy of Germany,London.
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By booking appointment through VISAS R US LTD as we are accredited with them and appointments will be easily available on next day basis.
Do I have to come in person or can I send the application to the Netherlands Visa Application Centre?
- All applicants traveling must book an appointment and be present at the date and time of the German visa application, including children/infants
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If you have given fingerprints with last 3 years than you do not need to come in person .
What if I do not have all the documents?
If your German Visa application is not accompanied by the documents that are required by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you will be asked if you wish to proceed with the application as it is, i.e. without all the required documents. Should you consent to this, your German Schengen Visa application will be registered in our system and accepted for visa application submission, but incomplete applications always lead to processing delays.
Considering that you have all the relevant information to submit a file which will allow the necessary verifications and evaluations, the lodging of an incomplete file may lead to a refusal to issue the German Schengen visa.
Will I get my German visa at the end of the process?
As an application centre, the Netherlands Visa Application Centre will not be able to guarantee you a visa. The issuance or refusal of a visa is at the sole discretion of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Netherlands Visa Application Centre cannot influence this decision in any way
What is the processing time for a German Visa application in UK?
The minimum processing time for a Schengen visa is 3-5 days and maximum 14 calendar days.
Depending on the purpose of travel, different documents are required. Additional documents or information may be requested at any time. Furthermore, you must hold a valid Residence Permit for the UK.
Processing time for a German visa is usually 3-5 working days in London and 5-10 working days in Edinburgh.
What is the minimum duration of validity of travel documents that can be accepted?
The travel document i.e. most likely passport submitted should be valid three months after the last intended date of departure from the Schengen country for both single and multiple-entry visa.
What should I provide as proof of relationship or my spouse’s nationality?
Your marriage certificate (+ photocopy) is the only document that will be accepted as proof of relationship and your spouse’s national passport (+ photocopy) may be accepted as proof of nationality.
What qualifies as an adequate travel insurance?
A travel insurance policy (issued in the UK) should cover medical expenses for a minimum amount of EURO 30,000 that also covers emergency hospital treatment and repatriation.
Do I need to submit complete set of documents when applying for a new visa in UK for another trip if I held visas in the past?
Yes, every new application is treated as fresh and you are required to present all the necessary documents again.
Which countries are part of the Schengen Area?
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland
What is a Schengen visa?
A Schengen visa is a short stay visa that enables the owner to travel in the Schengen area. 26 countries form the “Schengen States” without border controls between them.
I am a family member of an EU-citizen. Are the standard requirements applicable to me?
If you are travelling with your EU partner then you do not need a visa to travel to Europe.
Where do I submit my visa application?
We at Visas r Us will help you facilitate the application at Visa Metric or VFS GLOBAL.
Send us an email at info@visasrus.co.uk
How long is a Schengen visa valid?
The Schengen visa is a short stay visa which by definition translates to a stay of “90 days in any 180 days period”.
How long does the German Schengen visa procedure take?
The German Visa takes approximately 5 – 12 days.
How long before the start of my trip should I apply for a German Schengen visa?
Approximately 6 months.
How much does it cost to apply for a German Schengen visa?
Consulate fees – £80 , Application centre – £50 ,our fees -£75
Am I eligible to apply for a visa if the validity of my passport is due to expire in two months’ time?
No. Passport needs to be valid for minimum 3 months.
My visa has been issued by, for example, the German Consulate. Could I use this visa to make a trip to other Schengen States?
Yes. According to the Schengen rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all the countries in the Schengen area.
Can I leave the Schengen area and return again with my Schengen visa?
If you are in the Schengen area for 30 days consecutively, you must leave after 30 days and can’t return for another 30 days!
Do I need another visa to travel to other Schengen states if I hold a valid long stay visa/residence permit for a country that is part of the Schengen States?
No. A long stay visa or a residence permit enables you to travel or stay in other Schengen States and no fresh visa is required from your end.
When issued a visa, for how long can I reside in the Schengen Zone?
According to the type of visa issued by the certain consulate of any Schengen country there are different restrictions that apply to the particular visa in accordance to the nature of travelling and other relevant circumstances. For most common type of visa, travellers may stay up to 90 days in every 180 days starting from the date of entry.
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