Going to Germany? Follow the steps below to apply for a visa:

Step 1 - Verify which visa category you need to apply for

Step 2 – Prepare your visa application

Please fill the schengen / national Videx application form and arrange your documents as per checklist.

Step 3 – Submit your visa application

You can submit your visa application (Schengen visa and National visa) at Visametric Visa Application Centre with prior appointment.

For applicants under 18:

  • birth certificate or proof of guardianship

  • recent letter from school, signed
  • passports of all guardians and Irish residence permit

For minors travelling alone or with only one parent

  • written consent to the intended journey, signed by all guardians and certified by notary public or Garda

For applications of minors (under 18), at least one parent must be present when the application is made.

Due to local specificities, the handling and processing of applications may vary slightly among the German Missions involved. Your application will not be accepted if the appointment is made under the incorrect jurisdiction.

Step 4 – Provide biometric data

You are required to give biometrics at the time of submission of your application in the Visametric Visa Application Centre.

Following are exempted from giving biometrics:

  • Children below the age of 12 years
  • If biometrics have been given in last 59 months
  • If you have temporary injuries on your finger, you are advised to wait until your injuries have been healed

Step 5 – Payment of fees

You will be required to pay the visa fee, service fee (if not already paid at the time of appointment scheduling), and any optional service fees at the time of submission.

Visa fees can be paid in cash or by credit card.

Step 6 – Application Status Tracking

Your application will be sent to the competent authorities for decision-making. You can track the status of your application through our website or by using the SMS service. You will receive SMS alerts on your registered mobile number.

Step 7 – Collection of your passport

You can collect your passport from the VisaMetric visa application center where the application was submitted, or you can choose the courier option at the time of submission for delivery to your preferred address.

If you wish to collect your passport from the Visametric Visa Application Centre, please bring the following documents:

  • Original receipt
  • Passport photocopy
  • In case of travel agent or representative, authorization letter from the customer
  • ID proof of the representative or travel agent

The processing time of the embassy depends on several factors. We cannot give you a forecast of the processing time.

Unfortunately, accelerated processing of individual applications is not possible.

Further information from the German Embassy in Dublin.

You can track the status of your application by entering your passport number and the VisaMetric barcode number on the VisaMetric website.

Further information under application tracking

Please refrain from making any further inquiries before the specified deadline has expired.