Before Your Application

1. Can I apply without submitting my passport?

No, your passport is the first document to be submitted during a visa application. Therefore, it should be submitted to our Visametric office to be delivered to the German Embassy/ Consulate General .

2. Do I need to enrol my biometric information in the visa application centre?

In general, all visa applicants are required to enroll biometric information, including 10 fingerprints and digital photos. However, the following categories are exempt:

1. Children under the age of 12.

2. Applicants who are physically unable to submit their fingerprints (e.g., due to amputations). If it is possible to scan at least one fingertip, the applicant must still undergo the biometric process. In cases of temporary inability to provide fingerprints (e.g., due to a plaster or bandage), the applicant should provide as many fingerprints as possible. The applicant will need to come in person again to complete the fingerprinting during the next visa application.

3. Applicants who have had a Schengen visa issued within the past 59 months and with the remark "VIS" on the visa sticker. Applicants must provide a photocopy of this visa sticker as proof. However, the local consular authority may still request biometric data.

Note: If the applicant’s latest Schengen visa shows "VIS 0," biometric data is still required, as "VIS 0" indicates that only alphanumeric data and a photograph were provided, but no fingerprints.

To learn more about the Visa Information System (VIS), please visit the following link.

3. Where can I find the visa and Visametric Service fees?

You can find the information regarding visa and service fees on our website in the Fees section.

4.  Are there any differences in visa fees or Visametric service fees when fingerprints are not provided?

Whether you have provided fingerprints or not it has no effect on the visa and service fees.

5.  Will my application be accepted, if it is not complete?

Incomplete applications can only be accepted by Visametric with a sign statement of the applicant. However, we recommend that you submit your application with complete documents.

6. What are the requirements of photo?

The two photographs required for any visa application must meet the following criteria:

1. Colour Photo: Taken against a white background.

2. Size: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm.

3. Position: Taken from the front, with no obstruction.

4. Recency: Must be recent (taken within the last 6 months).

For more information, please visit the link here.

If you need to provide a recent compliant photograph to complete your application, you can have the necessary biometric photos taken at VisaMetric branches, ensuring they meet the specifications defined by the diplomatic mission.

7. What are the requirements of insurance?

According to European Union regulations (Decision 2004/17/CE of December 22nd, 2003), travel insurance is a compulsory document for visa applications.

Travel Insurance Must Be:

• For Short-Stay Visa: Valid for the entire Schengen Area.
• For Long-Stay Visa: Valid for Germany, if specified in the document list.

Your travel insurance must provide a minimum coverage of €30,000 to cover expenses related to medical repatriation, urgent medical care, or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance should be valid for the entire duration of your stay in the Schengen Area. Additionally, the travel health insurance must also cover at least the day before and the day after your travel dates.