1
Check Your Document List
Read the list of documents which need to be submitted with your visa application based on your travel purpose and prepare the documents carefully. Please always choose the correct travel purpose.
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.
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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.
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Fill out the Videx-Form
The Videx-Form (long-term stay: D Visa / short-term stay: Schengen C Visa) must be completed online on the VIDEX website. The form must be completed in capital letters and personally signed in black ink by the applicant.
If your fingerprints are over 59 months old, you must visit again. Otherwise, no personal appearance is required.
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Application Submission
Please arrive on time for your appointment with the appointment confirmation letter. If you are late or you fail to attend your appointment, you will be required to make a new appointment.
- An extensive range of Added Value Services is available to facilitate your application submission process;
- Your application and supporting documents will be checked for completeness according to the requirements of the German Diplomatic Mission and your biometric data will be captured. The visa and service fees are paid in the Visa Application Centre. Following completion of these steps, your application is transferred to the German Diplomatic Mission for a decision.
You can track your application at any time by logging in your personal account.
Please note: In accordance with the Federal Foreign Office’s instructions, applicants arriving more than 15 minutes late for their appointment will be required to book a new appointment.
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Visa Processing
Your application will be processed by the German Diplomatic Mission. TLScontact does not make any decision related to your visa application.
The German Diplomatic Mission may ask for more information or additional documents. If this happens, you will be contacted by email or phone with detailed instructions.
Important notice: You may track your application anytime by visiting your personal account on our website.
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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 the Visa Application Centre. You will be notified by SMS as soon as the passport arrives.
You can collect your passport in person or by a representative.
Collection in person with:
- Your Application Checklist;
- Your Original Photographic ID;
- Copy of Your Photographic ID.
Collection by representative with:
- Your Application Checklist;
- Copy of Your Photographic ID;
- Representative’s Original Photographic ID;
- Copy of Representative’s Photographic ID;
- Letter of authorization signed by you (clearly stating the representative’s details);
- To pick up a passport belonging to a minor applicant under 18 years old, a written authorization and a photocopy of the ID card from either a parent or legal guardian, as well as a copy of the birth certificate of the child are required as well.
If you have chosen Express Courier Return Service, your passport will be sent to the address chosen during the submission.