How to apply for a German visa?

According to new EU regulations, starting from October 12, 2015, Schengen country visa applicants must go to the visa acceptance center (or in special circumstances at the embassy or consulate) to provide their biometric identification data ( That is commonly known as: fingerprint entry + photo taking). Germany is a Schengen member state. According to the Schengen Agreement, a visa issued by any Schengen member state is also considered valid in all other member states without the need to apply for a separate visa. However, you can apply for a visa at the German embassy or consulate only if your main destination country is Germany. If the purpose of your trip is to combine work and tourism, apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate of the country where you work; if the length of stay is the same, apply for a visa from the first country you enter.