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GERMANY EMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
| One of the most important things for any travellers and yet forgotten by thousands of ardent travellers every year your passport is one thing you simply can’t leave home without. As well as remembering to take it with you, however, you also need to ensure that your current passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your return to your home country. You should also take at least two photocopies of the pages containing your photo and any other important information. Carry one on your person and one somewhere safe or if you’re really clever you could e-mail a copy to yourself or save it onto a floppy disk so you can access it at any time.
Furthermore, in order to get into many countries on the stay abroad you will require a visa of some type, even if you are just visiting. This is usually an insert, stamp or sticker which is placed in your passport and the duration of its validity varies from place to place. If you do intend to work or study in the country to which you are traveling, however, you should organize your visa even further in advance as this can take longer to process.
As well as your passport you should ensure that you have at least one other form of identification with you. This may be a driver’s license, birth certificate or any other form of ID which is acceptable worldwide. As with passports, bring at least two copies of all forms of identification in case of loss or theft.
You should also find out where your embassy is in the country to which you are travelling as this will come in very handy for genuine emergencies. For example if you need to return home urgently or lose important documents or passports, your embassy should be able to help you out pretty quickly. 
| VISA APPLICATIONS AND PASSPORTS | | | | | Note | | Germany is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. | | | Passports | | Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond length of stay required by all except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card;
(b) holders of national ID cards issued to nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland. | | | Visas | | Required by all except the following for periods not exceeding 3 months:
(a) nationals referred to in the chart and those referred to under passport exemptions above;
(b) nationals of American Samoa, Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Chile, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela and US Virgin Islands for stays of up to 3 months;
(c) passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding confirmed onward tickets and travel documents. However, the following nationals always need a visa even if transiting by the same aircraft; Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem. Rep. of), Ethiopia, Eritrea, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey. Visitors should check with the Embassy (or Consular section at Embassy). | | | Note | | A transit visa is not required by some nationals if in possession of a residence permit or visa for an EU country. Contact your nearest German Embassy or Consulate for more information. | | | Types of visa and cost | | A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits. As prices are subject to frequent change, visitors are advised to contact their local Embassy directly. | | | Note | | Spouses and children of EU nationals (providing spouse's passport and the original marriage certificate is produced), and nationals of some other countries, receive their visas free of charge (enquire at Embassy for details). | | | Validity | | Short-stay (single- and multiple-entry): valid for 6 months from date of issue for stays of maximum 90 days per entry or for 1 year from date of entry for stays of maximum 90 days in one half-year. Transit (single- and multiple-entry): valid for a maximum of 5 days per entry, including the day of arrival. Visas cannot be extended and a new application must be made each time. | | | Application to | | Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Address section. Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first (if they have no main destination). All first-time applicants must apply in person. | | | Application requirements | | Tourism: (a) Passport with at least 3 months validity beyond period of visa, with one blank page to affix visa stamp. (b) Application form(s); number dependent on nationality of applicant. (c) Photo(s); number dependent on nationality of applicant. (d) Proof of adequate means of support during stay (eg bank statement or travellers cheques). (e) Proof of medical insurance. (f) Proof of purpose of visit and/or a hotel reservation and/or a return ticket. (g) Fee (payable in cash or by postal order). (h) If studying in Germany, a letter from place of study. (i) Self-addressed, special delivery envelope (if passport/visa is not to be collected in person). Applicants under 18 years of age must submit a letter from their place of study or legal guardian. Business: (a)-(i) and, (j) Letter from employer, or official invitation from overseas business associate explaining nature and duration of stay. If self-employed a letter from a solicitor, accountant, bank manager or local Chamber of Commerce. | | | Working days required | | For UK residents applying in the UK, visas will normally be issued within 2 days; however, applications from some nationals can take up to 8 days to process. If the stay is likely to be for more than 3 months, applications should be made at least 10 weeks in advance of the intended date of departure. Visa applications by non-residents have to be referred to the German Embassy in the applicant's home country, and may take several days or weeks to be issued. | | | Temporary residence | | Nationals of EU and EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) and nationals of the USA may apply for a permit from the local immigration office in Germany, no later than 3 months after entry. For further details on temporary residence in Germany, enquire at the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). | | | Work permits | | EU nationals do not need a visa or a work permit to work in Germany. A residence permit must, however, be obtained for stays of over 3 months (see above). Non-EU nationals must obtain a visa/residence permit before entering Germany. There are special regulations for nationals of EU countries, Australia, Canada, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the USA. An information sheet, Working and Living in Germany, is obtainable from the German Embassy (see address section). | | | Addresses | | Deutsche Zentrale fuer Tourismus e.V. (DZT) | | Beethovenstrasse 69, 60325 Frankfurt/M, Federal Republic of Germany
Tel: (69) 974 640. Fax: (69) 751 903.
E-mail: gntofra@d-z-t.com
Website: http://germany-tourism.de/ | | |
| | | Help to Visa Application Forms.
How to find the right one(s)? Understand that we cannot provide forms, since this specific topic is too complex for a implementation in our websites.
Each country uses its own specific application formulars for tourists, residents and/or workers.
There are no general or multipurpose formulars for each country.
Anyway you may search the needed forms in the Internet by using the search engines like,
Altavista, Yahoo, Google, DMOZ, AOL, MSN, Lycos, Teoma.
Search examples:
Type your query and set - of course - for 'COUNTRY' the real country name you are looking for ...
... and good luck! Important remark: the [ + ] and [ " ] will reduce the number of the search results anyway.
Type exactly like examples below or you copy and paste the search strings: If your search was successful, visit the consulate's, governments' or embassies' websites first.
As per our investigation experiences most of the downloadable form sheets you'll find are built in PDF for Adobe's Acrobat™ Reader.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS Applying for a Passport You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in the dates of your upcoming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If you'll need visas from foreign embassies (find out by checking foreign entry requirements for the country you'll visit, allow more time. (It's very important to check those requirements. Imagine how disappointed you'd be if you were turned back on the day of your departure because your passport expires in three months and the country you're visiting requires it to be valid at least six months AFTER you return home! Also check on immunization requirements -- you may need to be inoculated before you can enter a country!) As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your passport application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at passport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications. Lost or Stolen Passport Losing your passport -- especially if you're in a foreign country -- can be scary. It's the most important item you carry with you, so it's best to keep it someplace secure (like in a money pouch you wear under your clothes). Another safety measure you can take is to make two photocopies of the photo ID page of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends and keep the other in a different place from your passport, perhaps buried in the bottom of checked luggage. This could make all the difference in getting you on your flight home in the event that your passport is lost or stolen. It also makes getting it replaced much easier. Can I Have My Old Passport Back?
Yes! Most people view their passports as important memorabilia and are eager to get them back. That's why your previous passport, marked "canceled," will be returned to you with your new one.
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