Schengen Visa (For staying in the country for less than 90 days)

If you want to stay in Germany less than 90 days, you need a Schengen visa.

The regular processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days according to the Schengen Visa Code. The visa office of the German Embassy Dublin usually decides on complete applications within 15 calendar days of receipt at the visa office (not after submission to Visametric). However, in some cases the processing time might be longer, for example if your documents need to be checked more thoroughly or you are asked to submit additional documents. In addition, transport from Visametric to the Embassy and back may take a few days. Around public holidays (e.g. Easter, Christmas) there may be longer processing times. Please plan accordingly. We recommend that you apply at least three weeks before your intended travel dates. Schengen visa applications can be submitted up to six months before the start of the planned trip.

Further information can be found on the website of the German Embassy Dublin.

SCHENGEN VISA

Are you planning a business trip to Germany?

Schengen visa – Business trips

Are you planning to visit and tour Germany?

Schengen visa – Tourism

Are you planning to visit friends or family?

Schengen visa – Family/Friend Visit

Schengen visa - EU/EEA and Swiss National Family Members

Family members of EEA/EU and Swiss nationals are able to apply for a Schengen visa under this category, as that may submit fewer documents and are exempt from paying the visa fee, while traveling with their EEA/EU or Swiss national family member.

1. A VISA is needed IF you hold a “Stamp 4” card:

a) IF you are travelling WITH your spouse/child: Family members of EEA/EU and Swiss nationals, who will be travelling with their EEA/EU or Swiss national family member,may submit fewer documents and are exempt from paying the visa fee.
b) IF you are travelling WITHOUT your spouse/child, who is an EEA/EU and Swiss national: You will need to provide all of the regular documentation listed in the category for Tourism/Visitor/Business visa depending on the type of your trip.

2. NO VISA is needed IF your IRP card has the remark “Stamp 4EU FAM” both if you are travelling WITH or WITHOUT your spouse/child . While travelling, please have the marriage/birth certificate at hand to prove your family relationship.

Please note: Parents who travel with a child who is an Irish/EU/EEA citizen must present proof that they provide for the child (independent of state support) and have sufficient means for the journey (proof of employment, bank statements). Parents who do not provide financial support for their child cannot avail of the facilitations and have to present all documents listed in the relevant visa category.

“EU national” for this type of visa includes only German citizens who have their habitual residence in Ireland.

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.

Schengen Visa Other Purposes

Cultural events, sports events, language courses, short-term internships, and similar travel purposes for stays under 90 days.

Important notice regarding Irish Passport Holder & Irish Travel Document. Please click here.