Blue Card Visa

Documents Required

It is strongly recommended to submit a complete set of documents as listed below. All documents must be recent (not older than one month) and presented as originals together with photocopies. Documents not issued in German, English, Spanish, or French must be accompanied by a certified translation into German or English.

Application Form:

• Printed and signed visa application form (Videx short-stay online application form, including the barcode page)
• A separate application form is required for each applicant, including children

Passport:

• Valid original passport signed by the holder
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Valid for at least three months after the end date of the trip to the Schengen area
  • Must have at least two blank pages

UK Residency:

• UKVI Immigration/E-Visa and Share Code for “right to work” or “Prove your immigration status”
  • For all non-UK passport holders.

Photographs:

• Two UK passport-sized photos, 35 x 45 mm in size, taken on a white or off-white background (no digital alterations).

Proof of Relationship:

• For Spouses:
  • Original marriage certificate and one photocopy
  • Copy of the German national’s passport
• For Civil Partners:
  • Original civil partnership certificate (or equivalent document) and one photocopy
  • Copy of the German national’s passport
• For Children of German Nationals (under 18):
  • Original birth certificate showing the relationship and one photocopy
  • Copy of the German national parent’s passport

Proof of Funds:

• UK bank account statements in your name for the last three months
  • Must show a current balance of at least £40 per day living allowance for the entire duration of stay
  • Statements must include the applicant’s name, address, and monthly spending limits
  • The balance should cover the cost of travel tickets and accommodation (if not prepaid)
• Alternatively, a formal obligation letter (“Verpflichtungserklärung”) from the local immigration office in Germany may be provided

Proof Of Travel:

• Confirmed return travel tickets (airline, ferry, or train) showing the applicant’s name and travel dates
• For travel within the Schengen area, additional travel documentation must be provided
• Fully refundable tickets are advisable

Accommodation:

• Confirmed hotel booking(s) for the full stay in the Schengen area
  • Must include the applicant’s name, travel dates, and accommodation address
• Alternatively, an informal, recent (dated within one month), signed and dated invitation letter from your host in Germany may be provided, along with a copy of the host’s valid passport’s bio-data page and, if applicable, the host’s valid permit of stay in Germany
• OR a formal obligation letter (“Verpflichtungserklärung”) obtained from the local immigration office in Germany

Travel Health Insurance:

• A valid policy in the applicant’s name with a minimum coverage of €30,000
• Must be valid for all Schengen member states and cover the entire duration of the intended stay
• (EHIC or GHIC cards are not sufficient)

Proof of Address in the UK:

• A recent document such as a council tax bill, utility bill, bank statement, pension certificate, or similar evidence

Additional Documents for Sponsored Applicants (if applicable):

• If the applicant is sponsored by a spouse, parent, or adult child, provide:
• • Original marriage or birth certificate (with certified translation if necessary)
  • Copy of the sponsor’s passport
  • Sponsor’s proof of funds and proof of occupation
  • A signed confirmation of support by the sponsor

Additional Documents for Minors (if applicable):

• A separate application form for each child (signed by both parents or all guardians)
• Originals Original passports of both parents and child’s birth certificate (translated if necessary)
• If applicable, the child’s school certificate
• For unaccompanied minors, a declaration or letter of consent signed by both parents authorizing travel and designating a responsible person is strongly recommended

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Visa Charges

Below is the fee structure for our visa services.

Standard Visa Processing Fees

Visa service charges are separate from official visa fees charged by the consulate.

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