This form must:

• Be completed online at:httpss://videx.diplo.de/videx/?0
• Be signed in the original in all three signature spaces

Handwritten application forms will no longer be accepted by the Embassy. All forms must be completed online only.

Visas2 can assist the traveller in completing the online application form as a Premium Service at a cost of £30 + VAT. In order to facilitate this, please complete the Visas2 German Form Fill Request which can be found within the Visas2 Application Pack.

Online application form fill requests must be received at Visas2 before 14.00 hours in order to have it returned to you that day. Once Visas2 have completed your online application we will send it to you for your signature. An original signature is required so it is mandatory to return the form to us by post or courier once signed.

This must be shown as an original permit valid for three months beyond the expiry date of the visa

Applicants in a dependent relationship with a non-EU passport holder must submit supporting documentation. This should be provided as:

• Original Birth Certificate (long version) or
• Original Marriage Certificate
• If the marriage/birth certificate is not in English, then it must be translated and then legalised by the Foreign Office or the Embassy of the country of issue prior to submission

AND

• Spouse/Child Original non-EU Passport

Two passport sized colour photographs. The photographs must:

• Have a white background
• Be taken within the last month
• Have the applicant's name and signature on the reverse
• Not have been used for a previous visa/passport

An original letter of introduction from the applicant's UK employer. This letter must:

• Be addressed to the Consulate
• Be on company letterhead paper
• Include the name of the applicant
• Include start date of employment and position held in the company
• Specify the purpose of journey and confirm that you are undertaking this business trip on the company's behalf
• Include the name of the person and organisation(s) to be visited
• Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
• Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant including travel, accommodation and expenses
• Include the company registration number
• Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department
• Be written within one month of visa application submission

A sample Employment Letter can be found within the Application Pack

An original letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. This letter must:

• Be on company letterhead paper
• Include the name of the applicant
• Specify the purpose of journey
• Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
• Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
• Be signed by the authorised person named in the business introduction letter
• Be written within one month of visa application submission

The applicant's full and complete travel insurance policy. A copy is acceptable. The travel insurance policy must:

• State the full name of the applicant
• State that all hospital and repatriation costs are covered
• State that it provides cover for the entire schengen area
• State the dates of validity of the travel insurance which must cover the entire trip
• Provide cover of at least 30,000 Euros

This must be provided as a copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

A letter of power of attorney from the applicant. This power of Attorney must:

• Be signed and dated in the original
• State the applicant's full name
• State the applicant's date of birth
• State the applicant's place of birth
• State Visas2 as the applicant's authorised handling agent

A clear colour photocopy of the following document(s) must be submitted to Visas2:

• The applicant's UK residency visa where applicable

• The information page(s) of the applicant's passport

• A copy of all other supporting documents

Visas2 will supply this requirement at a fee of £10.00 + VAT if not received with the application. This will minimise the risk of delay with the successful visa issuance

This Embassy operates an appointment system for visa issuance. The processing time quoted is approximate and cannot be guaranteed. Visas2 recommends that you apply no more than 90 days before your departure date.

Upon receipt of a complete application Visas2 will book the next available appointment and attend the interview to submit the documentation on the applicants behalf.