1. What is the procedure for applying for a visa to visit relatives in Germany?
In order to prepare for exit to European countries in general, namely Germany, applying for a visa is a prerequisite. So, what does this procedure include, what documents should be prepared?
If you want the visa process to be quick, please arrange a full set of documents as follows:
a.Personal record
- A Schengen visa application form: full details are required
- Passport – note that the passport must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for more than 6 months
- 02 photo cards with size 5x5 on a white background
- Household registration book of the family
- Unexpired ID card or worker's identity card
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, photo ID or passport of spouse and children (if married);
b.Work records
If it is an official or employee:
- - Labor contracts / Recruitment / appointment decisions / Salary increase decisions;
- - The application for leave;
- Confirm the salary table of the last 3 months;
If you are a business owner:
- - The business registration certificate of the company;
- Confirmation of tax payment by the company;
- Bank statements of the company in the last 3 months;
If you are a retired person:
- Retirement book
If you are a student:
- - The written request for leave with the school's certification (made according to a set form);
c.Financial records
- - The original bank account statement made within the last 3 months;
- Other documents, if any (confirmation of money transfer, credit card, regular income from the property);
d.Papers of trip purpose
- Proof of kinship (e.g. birth certificate, marriage certificate); or Written Statement of the inviter, if there is no kinship; and
- A photo of the passport of the person who is going to visit Germany;
- Photo of the inviter's current residence permit in Germany (if the inviter does not hold German citizenship);
e. Documents confirming the trip
- - Accommodation reservation confirmation or invitation clearly stating the inviter's address of stay;
- Confirmation of flight booking;
- Travel insurance (at least €30,000 liability is valid for all Schengen countries);
2.Family documents in Germany to be prepared to add to your visa
The above dossier is only a necessary condition but not enough for the visa procedures to visit relatives in Germany because of the lack of sufficient conditions that are the documents of your relatives in Germany. So the relatives in Germany need to prepare what papers are needed to be able to complete the procedures for their German visa. In accordance with the provisions as well as the Immigration Law, relatives in Germany must also prepare a dossier including:
- Invitation letter: This letter provides information about the inviter as well as the invitee, the purpose of the trip, the time, and the financial commitment for that trip.
- Personal information of the inviter includes: notarized copy of passport, birth certificate (if any), marriage registration certificate (if any) ...
- Proof of the legal residence of the inviter
- Commitment letter, this letter is an affirmation of the identity as well as income and legal residence status of the inviter in Germany
- In case if the inviter in Germany pays for the whole cost of the trip, it is necessary to prove the finances, payroll, assets ... in Germany.
Thus, not only relatives in Vietnam but also people living in Germany need to prepare all the necessary documents. This will ensure the fastest visa application process to Germany.
3.Which type of visa can I apply for to visit my relatives in Germany?
Currently, there are many different types of visas with different purposes to go to Germany so the visa applicant himself needs to clearly determine his purpose is what the visa to Germany is to be able to choose the most accurate type of visa.
For the type of visa to visit relatives, they are classified into the type of visa B2. This is a short-term visa is provided for those who enter Germany for the purpose of visiting relatives, medical treatment, short-term travel ... Therefore, when conducting the procedures for a visa to visit your relatives in Germany, you also need to determine the duration of your residence or travel to ensure the most standard time needed.
4.How to prove the purpose to Germany?
In order to prove that your purpose to Germany is suitable, you need to prepare the necessary documents to be able to qualify for the rigorous survey from the German Visa Issuing Council in the most convenient way. And of course, the things you need to prepare include:
- Documents proving the relationship between you and your relatives in Germany are fully notarized such as: invitation letter, birth certificate, identity card or citizen identification, photo card ...
- Documents that can confirm your financial eligibility to pay for a trip to Germany or, if your relatives are paying, proof of your relatives' assets.
5.The process of applying for a visa to Germany to visit relatives
The process to complete the visa procedure to Germany is encapsulated in the basic steps namely:
- Step 1: Provide sufficient information and fill in the declaration provided by the Visa Council to Germany at the Embassy; pay the necessary costs as prescribed; set an appointment for visa interview accordingly
- Step 2: Prepare the most necessary documents that the visa issuer needs.
- Step 3: Come to the interview schedule at the time scheduled in advance
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