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No, UK citizens can enter Germany without a visa for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Non-UK citizens residing in the UK may need a visa depending on their nationality. Check the German consulate website for specific country requirements.
You can apply for a Schengen Visa (C Visa) up to 6 months before your planned travel date and a National Visa (D Visa) up to 3 months before travel.
You can apply through the German Embassy in London, the Consulate General in Edinburgh
Yes, you must apply in person as biometric data (fingerprints) are required.
No, but you can complete the VIDEX online application form and submit it in person.
No, you cannot hold two visas for the same period. If you already have a valid visa, you must cancel it before applying for a new one.
Germany offers:
• Schengen Visa (C Visa) – For tourism, business, medical visits (up to 90 days)
• National Visa (D Visa) – For work, study, family reunions, and long-term stays
A Schengen Visa allows short-term travel across Schengen countries, while a National Visa is for long-term stays (e.g., work, study, or residency).
You need a Work Permit Visa or Blue Card Visa if you are a highly skilled worker.
No, a Schengen Visa does not permit employment. You must apply for a Work Permit Visa or EU Blue Card.
The EU Blue Card is for highly qualified professionals with a job offer in Germany meeting the minimum salary requirement.
• Complete the VIDEX online form
• Book an appointment at the German Embassy, Consulate, or Visa Centre
• Gather all required documents
• Attend your appointment in person
• Wait for visa processing
• Completed visa application form
• Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages and issued within the last 10 years)
• Biometric passport photo
• Proof of accommodation in Germany
• Proof of travel itinerary (flight reservations)
• Travel health insurance (minimum coverage of €30,000)
• Proof of financial means (bank statements, salary slips, or sponsorship letter)
• Schengen Visa (C Visa): Approximately 15 days
• National Visa (D Visa): Processing time varies from 4–12 weeks
There is no online tracking, but you will be notified via email or phone once a decision is made.
Yes, a short interview is conducted during your visa appointment.
Schengen Visas cannot be extended except in extreme circumstances. National Visas can be extended under specific conditions.
You must book an appointment at the German Embassy in London, Consulate General in Edinburgh, or an Honorary Consul office and apply in person.
• Completed application form
• Current German passport or ID card
• Birth certificate (translated if necessary)
• Proof of address in the UK (utility bill, bank statement)
• One biometric passport photo
• Self-addressed Special Delivery envelope for document return
• Standard passport: 6–8 weeks (London), 7–9 weeks (Edinburgh)
• Express passport: 4–5 weeks (London), 5–6 weeks (Edinburgh)
You can start your application via the Consular Services Portal, but you must attend an in-person appointment.
• If expired, it will be cancelled and returned to you.
• If still valid, you can keep it or submit it for cancellation when receiving your new passport.
Yes, you must have travel health insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for Schengen Visas.
For Work Permit, Student, and Family Reunion Visas, you must provide proof of German statutory or private health insurance.
Yes, spouses and children can apply for Family Reunion Visas.
Yes, a separate visa application is required for minors, along with consent from both parents.
• Child’s birth certificate
• Both parents' passports
• Proof of custody (if applicable)
• Parental consent form (if one parent is absent)
Do not book non-refundable flights until your visa has been approved.
Your passport will be returned via Royal Mail Special Delivery.
You can appeal the decision or reapply with additional supporting documents.
From May 2025, UK citizens must register for ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) before entering Germany.
Yes, a Schengen Visa allows travel across all Schengen countries, but your main destination must be Germany if you applied there.
You can reach out to the German Embassy in London, Consulate General in Edinburgh.