How long does it take to get a German visa?

Visa regulations: China citizens can apply for German personal visa through two channels. First, they can entrust China Travel Agency to handle it. People who go abroad can give them their passports and relevant certificates, and fill in the information needed to apply for a visa, including name, gender, date of birth, marital status, permanent address in China, current address, work unit and position, purpose of travel, duration of stay, etc. Another way is for passengers to go directly to the German Embassy in China to apply for visas.

First of all, you should prepare the invitation letter from Germany, and then go to the bank to apply for financial guarantee. It must be stamped, and several more copies can be made for use in other countries in the future. You also need proof of the company's on-the-job income. It is best to use commercial paper with your company name printed on it.

You also need:

A certificate of kinship issued by the notary office where the applicant is located; The applicant's physical health certificate (this certificate is required for entry and residence for more than 3 months, but not for residence for less than 3 months); A valid China passport; Fill in the visa application form (2 for less than 3 months and 3 for more than 3 months), and the application form must be accompanied by photos.

The applicant may entrust the China Travel Agency to submit the above-mentioned certification materials to the embassy, or mail them to the German Embassy in China or the Shanghai Consulate.

To apply for a German tourist visa valid for no more than 3 months, you must submit the following materials and meet the following conditions:

1, two carefully filled-in application forms (RK 120 1, blank form copy and online download form are valid), and recent ID card photos are attached.

2. Passport (valid for at least 90 days after the visa expires) and a copy of the identity page.

3. Proof and confirmation of reservation of return air tickets

4. Hotel reservation, transportation and schedule for Schengen countries.

5. Proof of the source of the bank's funds (bank deposit certificate can be produced)

6. One original and one copy of the medical insurance certificate left by the applicant country.

7. China applicant: the original household registration book (including copies of all pages and redundant pages).

8. The original job certificate and resignation certificate of the applicant issued by the work unit. The certificate shall specify the name, position, telephone number, address, fax number, signature and seal of the unit.

Additional materials, requirements and information:

For unaccompanied minors: original birth certificate or notarial certificate (parents' names must be indicated) and parents' or guardians' consent to go to Germany. This certificate can be signed by parents or guardians in person at the embassy, or a declaration notarized by the notary office can be issued. Germany also has regulations on the entry and residence of foreigners: holders of tourist visas cannot engage in any work. If you want to take up any job, you must obtain a work permit issued by the Aliens Administration. If the contestants encounter various special circumstances temporarily, such as accidental injuries, traffic accidents, diseases, etc. And can't leave the country on time within the visa period, he can reapply. Tourist visas issued by the German Embassy in China are generally valid for one-time entry to the following Schengen countries: Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Austria, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.

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