Visas
& Passports Unlimited
To:
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A SCHENGEN
VISA (GERMANY)
South African passport holders do require
visas.
South African Temporary Passports NOT accepted.
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Which
country to apply through |
The
country of your longest stay will issue your Schengen visa. Only if your stay
in the Schengen states is the same number of days in each country would you
apply through the country of the first port of entry. |
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Passport |
With
effect from 1 November 2009 all
applications have to be done online for the German Embassy in Pretoria. Visas Unlimited can submit the
application online for the client once we have received all the
documentation. We will do our best to get the first available appointment and
there is an appointment fee of R80.00 Visas Unlimited can
submit on the applicants behalf if they have received (and used) at least two Schengen visas in the past 24
Months,
Schengen visas are free
of charge to spouse of EU pp holder. A copy of the EU passport & marriage
certificate is required. If your
spouse is on an EU passport, a certified copy of your unabridged marriage
certificate is required. British Passports = If
the passport was issued after 1/1/83 stating “British National ( Overseas)”,
“British Overseas Citizen” or “British Protected Person” – a visa is needed. |
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Application form
Passport
photographs
(Biometric Photos) |
One two page application form, Please download
and complete the Compulsory Declaration form. (This
is included in the visa pack on our website) Please
note should applicant not have a previous Schengen visa in their current
passport – they will need to apply in person to the Embassy. Two Biometric Colour photos per application. On
a white background only, Expression must be neutral, No teeth showing, no
smiling, head must fill most of the photo, and must look straight into the
camera and be clear with sharp focus, The required photo sizes are in the
visa pack (these are on our website)
and a minimum of 600 dpi, the photo must have proper contrast and have no red
eye or shadows. http://www.visasunlimited.co.za/forms/requirements/photos.pdf |
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Accommodation
Letters
to submit and collect E-MAILS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED |
Proof of accommodation must be faxed directly
from the hotel in Germany. If
staying with a relative/friend a letter from the host with a copy of their
passport or ID Permission
letters to submit and collect. (Both
in the visa pack on our website.) (Document
that has been stamped by the pertinent authorities may be requested) |
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Airline Ticket
Travel insurance
Business and Tourist
Itinerary
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Original return air ticket, plus a photocopy is required. Proof of valid Travel Insurance with a health coverage
of minimum EURO30 000.00 Copy of a detailed Itinerary is required
specifying entry and exit into Schengen states – This is required to
determine the visa to be issued. |
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Bank Statements
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3 Months original bank statements. |
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Employers
letter
Business
Invite letter. Tourist
Visa |
If employed (and/or self-employed) an original
letter from the employer is required and if a 1 year visa is required then
the letter must state that a 1 year
visa is requested if needed and stating; Position held, period of employment, exact dates
of your leave & expected date of return OR Company to be visited if
business. If traveling on business, above letter and a faxed letter of
invitation and if a 1 year visa is required then the letter must state that a
1 year visa is requested if needed from the company to be visited. Faxed
invitation letter from Germany confirming costs are covered by the
German company as well as a detailed description of the reason for travel. Original
employment letter confirming your position and dates of leave granted. Students
- Letter from school confirming proof of study as well as
leave dates Self employed - Official documents
confirming your own business (e.g. copy of CK1 registration papers/VAT
Registration including name and proof of business activities. Faxed
proof of hotel bookings - incase
of round trips confirmation of payment has to be included. If
you are financially challenged -A formal letter of obligation from the invitee
in Germany. The letter is issued by the local aliens’ authority /
municipality in the city where the invitee lives. Please note: should the
invitee and the host not e the same, then the domicile including the
telephone number and name details of the host need to be completed on a
second page of the letter of obligation. If
you have your own financial means – Signed invitation by the
host mentioning the place (full address) and duration of the stay. |
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Minors
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Minors travelling with one parent require a certified letter of consent from the
parent not travelling; Minors traveling alone require a certified letter of consent from BOTH parents. All minors must have an ORIGINAL UNABRIDGED
birth certificate. |
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Cost
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60 EURO per visa, Phone our offices for a Rand
Value, (subject to change without prior notice) Our service includes collection and delivery to
and from your office/ home. R500.00 (excl. Vat) per visa within an
approximate 60km radius of JHB CBD. |
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Processing times
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4 Working days from date of appointment- The
appointment can delay the application for 14 working days. Visas for final
country of destination must be obtained before applying for a Schengen visa. |
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Countries
that participate in the Schengen agreement |
Austria, Belgium, Czech, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and Sweden. |
Member: DB Nicholson
(SA)
Please note:
Above quoted prices are subject to change without prior notice,