The main process of visa application for visiting relatives in Germany

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(1) Procedures for applying for a visa to visit relatives in Germany

German immigration law stipulates that anyone who meets one of the following conditions can apply to visit relatives in Germany:

(1) Spouses of German citizens;

(2) Parents (including adoptive parents) and children (including adopted children) of German citizens;

(3) Brothers and sisters of German citizens (including half-brothers or half-brothers);

(4) Other foreign citizens who can visit relatives according to German law.

China citizens visiting relatives or traveling in Germany may apply for a visa at the German Embassy or Consulate with the following supporting materials:

(1) Invitation letters from relatives and friends in Germany;

(2) Economic guarantee issued by relatives and friends in Germany and notarized by the local foreigners' administration or law firm;

(3) A certificate of kinship issued by the notary office where the applicant is located;

(4) the applicant's health certificate (this certificate is required for entry and residence for more than 3 months, but not for residence for less than 3 months);

(5) A valid China passport;

(6) Fill in the visa application form (2 copies for less than 3 months and 3 copies for more than 3 months), and attach photos to the application form.

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.

(2) Procedures for applying for tourist visas

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) Carefully fill in and paste the yellow application form with photos in duplicate;

(2) A valid passport;

(3) The reservation certificate of a travel agency in Germany must indicate the itinerary, round-trip and local transportation and accommodation, and group tourists must have personal reservation certificates (hotel and tourism conditions);

(4) proof of delivery of travel expenses;

(5) certificate of medical insurance for each person (certificate of insurance company);

(6) Certificates written in German or English provided by the work unit: work post, monthly salary and leave certificate.

(3) Provisions on entry and residence for visiting relatives

Germany also stipulates the entry and residence of foreigners:

(1) Foreigners visiting relatives in Germany must also apply for a residence permit after obtaining an entry visa. You can entrust your relatives and friends in Germany to apply to the Aliens Administration in advance, or you can apply after entering the country.

(2) Any change of residence after entry shall be reported to the Administration for Foreigners in a timely manner.

(3) tourist visa holders are not allowed to 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.