Germany is a very attractive country for Russian tourists. Those wishing to taste great German beer can go there for Oktoberfest, culture lovers will be delighted with the abundance of museums and architectural monuments. Plus, everyone will love the picturesque Bavarian Alps. In order to obtain a visa to Germany, you need to contact the German embassy. His website contains all the necessary information on visa issuance.
Instructions
Step 1
The German Embassy does not cooperate with visa agencies, therefore, to obtain a visa, you must contact the embassy directly. In order to apply for a visa, you must make an appointment by phone or go to the embassy. It is important to remember that calls to the German embassy are chargeable. It is better to make an appointment 2-3 months in advance, since there are many who want to get a German visa.
Step 2
There are two types of German visas: Schengen and National. If you are not going to stay in Germany for more than 90 days within six months and if the purpose of the trip is tourism, medical treatment, business or visiting friends, then you need a Schengen visa. In other cases (if you need to stay in Germany for more than 90 days within six months - for example, for study or work), you will need a national visa. For each of these visas, there is a separate application form (it can be downloaded from the embassy website, indicated below). In addition, applications for Schengen and national visas are submitted through different windows.
Step 3
The visa fee is calculated in euros, but charged in rubles. The fee for a Schengen visa is 35 euros, and for a national visa - 60 euros for adults and 30 for minors. Children under 6 years of age are issued visas free of charge.
Step 4
Applications are submitted to the visa sub-department located in Moscow at the address: Leninsky Prospekt, 95 "A". For whatever time you are assigned, it is better to come earlier, since there is almost always a rather impressive line at the embassy. The documents that must be attached to the application differ depending on the type of visa and the purpose of the trip. You can find out which documents you need by following this link
Step 5
Visa applications are processed within three working days after all the necessary documents have been submitted. Upon receipt of a passport with a visa, it is necessary to present a control printout with a color coupon. Passport delivery can also be ordered as the German Embassy works with DHL.
