Visa requirements

NOTICE TO ALL VISA APPLICANTS

As of December 1^st 2009, the Embassy will introduce updated information leaflets for the visa application, as well as further changes in the procedure of processing visa applications.
Important: Starting December 1^st 2009, you may have your visa application form filled out by the call-center of the German Embassy when applying for your interview date and receive the completed application at date of interview in the embassy.
In any case it is highly advisable to have all necessary documents at hand while making the phone call to the call center.
You will have to submit the completed application form together with all other required documents during your interview in the embassy.
You do, of course, have the option to set an appointment only, and complete the application form by yourself.

The German Embassy would like to point out that starting October 1^st 2009 the visa stickers issued by this Embassy will NOT be SEALED and SIGNED anymore.
Previously issued stickers with seal and stamp will remain valid.

Philippine citizens require a valid visa to enter Germany. Citizens of other countries should check the list of states below. All travellers must have a valid passport when they enter/stay in Germany.
Adequate travel health insurance cover is highly recommended as the costs for medical treatment in Germany can be high.

List of states whose citizens require visas to enter Germany - overview

Overview on requirements for nationals of different countries

Requirements and application forms

Here is where you can find information about visa requirements and all forms you need for your application.

Visa - application requirements and forms

Visa section - opening hours, contact numbers

For the visa section, the visiting hours are:
Mondays to Thursdays from 8:00 to 13:00 hours
Fridays from 8:00 to 11:30 hours.

Visa applications can strictly be submitted only after making an appointment through separate visa call center telephone numbers. Please read our visa information leaflets for detailed information.
The visa section reserves the right not to answer questions about visa matters that are already explained in the leaflets.

Visa section Fax no.: (0063 2) 702 3045

Visa section telephone numbers and email addresses:

For telephone inquiries, you may call the Visa Section between 14:00 to 15:45 hours through the following numbers:

phone: (0063 2) 702 3000 - 3006

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