A visa to Germany is a Schengen visa, so getting it gives you the right to travel to all other Schengen countries as well. To obtain a German visa, Russian citizens need to collect a package of documents.
Instructions
Step 1
A foreign passport that is valid for at least 90 days after the expiry date of the requested visa. The passport must contain the personal signature of the applicant. Make sure that there are 2 blank sheets of paper in your passport for pasting a visa and putting down border stamps. The first page of the passport (which contains the owner's personal data) must be photocopied and attached to the documents.
Step 2
Russian passport (original) and a copy of the pages that contain information about registration, as well as personal data of the person. If the passport contains a stamp on the issuance of a passport, then you need to make a copy of this page too.
Step 3
Printed and completed application form. You need to print the questionnaire from both sides. You can write either in Russian or in German, it is allowed both to enter information by hand and fill it out on a computer. The application form can be downloaded on the Internet or obtained from the German consulate or visa center. The fourth page of the questionnaire contains the law on residence in Germany, it must be signed.
Step 4
Attach 2 identical photographs, color, size 35x45 mm to the application form. Glue one card to the application form, and attach the second to the documents, not forgetting to sign it: on the back, indicate your passport number.
Step 5
Tourists should attach printouts of hotel reservations for the entire stay, and for those traveling on a private visit - an invitation from a resident of Germany, written in German. Requirements for invitations differ slightly in different consulates of the country, therefore, additionally clarify this point exactly where you are going to apply. Also attach a copy of the passport or ID card of the person who is inviting you.
Step 6
Certificate from the place of work indicating the position and salary, issued on letterhead. It must necessarily indicate that a person is granted vacation or that he is going on a business trip without losing his job. If you are a non-working pensioner, attach a copy of your pension certificate (take the original with you). Students and schoolchildren will need to show certificates from educational institutions.
Step 7
Bank statement, which must contain an amount of at least 50 euros for each day of the trip. If you do not pay for your trip yourself, then attach a sponsorship letter from the person who assumes all the costs, in this case you will also need a certificate from his work and an extract from his bank account.
Step 8
If you own a car, real estate or any securities, then attach certificates confirming this. For those who are married or have children, you need to show evidence of this. All this is needed to prove that you have good reasons not to stay in Germany, but to return to your homeland.
Step 9
A printout from the website for booking tickets to the country or a photocopy of the tickets, if you already have them in your hands.
Step 10
Medical insurance policy, the amount of coverage is at least 30 thousand euros, validity - the entire duration of the trip.
