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Application procedure

How to submit your German visa application

Please read the different steps below to learn how to submit your visa application at the TLScontact visa application centre.​

How to submit your German visa application
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Check your document list

Read the list of documents that must be submitted with your visa application, based on your travel purpose and prepare your documents carefully. Please always choose the correct travel purpose.
 
For National D visa applications: if your visa type is covered by the Consular Services Portal, please follow the specific procedure outlined here. Check the Visa information page to see if your visa type is covered by the Consular Services Portal. 
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Create Your TLScontact Account

Please create your personal user account, and activate your account by clicking the provided link in the email sent to you.

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Input Your Data

Log in to your account, fill in the requested personal data. If you are a member of a group of people applying for a visa together, please fill in the data of those accompanying you too. Submit the group when you finish.

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Make An Appointment

Choose a date and time of your convenience to submit your application at our Visa Application Centre. Do not forget to print out your notification as it will be required at our welcome area.

Note:

  • The service fee payment will be "online" or by "Fawry stores" during the appointment booking process.
  • The visa fee has to be paid in EGP in cash at TLScontact centre.
  • You can amend your appointment only once maximum 48 hours prior to the appointment date.
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Application Submission

Please arrive on time for your appointment. Applicants who arrive more than 15 minutes late will need to book a new appointment.

During your appointment, our staff will:

  • Check your application and supporting documents against the requirements of the German Diplomatic Mission;

  • Collect your biometric data, where required;

  • Accept your visa application and applicable fees.

Your application will then be transferred to the German Diplomatic Mission for processing and decision-making. TLScontact does not take part in the visa decision.

You can track your application by logging in to your personal account.

A range of  Added Value Services is available to facilitate your application process.

National visa (Type D)

Applicants aged 6 and over applying for a German National Visa (Type D) must attend their appointment in person to provide fingerprints (biometric data).

All other applicants must follow the applicable submission requirements for their visa category.

For family reunification applications, children under 18 applying together with their parents must attend the appointment with their parents.

Certain Type D applications must be submitted directly to the German Embassy and cannot be submitted through TLScontact, including:

  1. Family reunification with a person already in Germany, who has already applied or will apply later;

  2. Language courses without further education;

  3. School students visiting or exchanging with a school in Germany;

  4. Long-stay missions for diplomatic passport holders;

  5. Internships (Praktikum) lasting more than 90 days.

Please check the German Embassy website for the applicable appointment procedure.

Note: Visa processing currently takes an average of 5 weeks. We recommend applying at least 14 days before your intended travel date.

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Passport Collection

After the German Diplomatic mission has made a decision on your visa application, your passport will be returned to you by our courier service. You will be notified by SMS and email as soon as the passport arrives.