Requirements for Germany Visa Application Based on Purpose of Visit

Guide on the Requirements for Germany Visa Application Process

REQUIREMENTS FOR GERMANY VISA – You can check the list below for the documents needed in applying for a German Visa based on the purpose of visa.

One of the beautiful countries in Western Europe is Germany. It is a home not only to huge structures but as well as to forests, mountain ranges, and beaches. Its capital is Berlin which is popular for its night life.

The Fernsehturm or more popularly called the Television Tower is found in Berlin. It is also a home to the unique town of Rothenburg ob der tauber which is one of the top tourist attractions in Germany. If you want to see a high gothic architecture, don’t miss the Kolner dom or the Cologne Cathedral.

In visiting Germany, you need to present a travel visa based on the purpose of your visit because it is not one of the visa free countries for Filipinos this 2023. Meanwhile, what awaits you in Germany is surely worth the effort for a visa application.

Requirements for Germany Visa — Photo Credit: Kimkim

When you get to Germany, don’t forget to get a photo of one of the country’s most photographed tourist attraction, the Neuschwanstein. It is like a fairy-tale castle located in Fussen.

If you will be visiting the country between the end of September and the first week of October, you might also love to witness the Oktoberfest in Munich which is a celebration of roasted chicken, dumplings, sausages, and other traditional foods.

If you will go to Germany during your vacation to see its beautiful places, you must apply for a Tourist Visa. Here are the requirements for Germany Visa application:

original and valid Philippine passport
two (2) biometrical passport photos
visa fee 80 Euro
travel itinerary preferably handwritten
proof of the financial coverage during stay in Germany
- bank certificate
- bank statements for the last six (6) months
evidence of rootedness in the Philippines
- Employment Contract
- Bank Account Statements
- proof of registration and commercial activity of company
- School Certificate or proof of Enrollment
- Income Tax Return
Travel history if you have visited a Schengen country
Travel Health insurance
If you are traveling with a minor, both parents must appear before the Embassy. The following documents of the traveling minor must be submitted in these cases:
- If one parent is deceased, present a PSA Death Certificate
- If parents are divorced or only one parent has the sole custody, present the Court’s decision
- PSA Birth certificate of Child

Germany has also opened its borders for visa-holders who will be flying to the country for business purposes. You need to obtain a Business Visa. Here are the requirements for Germany Visa application:

original and valid Philippine passport
two (2) biometrical passport photos
visa fee 80 Euro
cover letter with letter head of the company in Germany explaining the purpose of travel
Company letter confirming purpose of business travel if you are representing the company
proof of the financial coverage during stay in Germany
- If a Philippine company is funding the trip:
  - cover letter with original bank certificate of the company’s bank account
- If the inviting German company is covering the cost:
  - cover letter stating that all costs will be borne by the German company as per the § 66-68 AufenthG
evidence of rootedness in the Philippines
- Employment Contract
- Bank Account Statements
- proof of registration and commercial activity of company
- School Certificate or proof of Enrollment
- Income Tax Return
Travel history if you have visited a Schengen country
Travel Health insurance

If you will be visiting a family or friend in Germany, you need to apply for a Visitor Visa. Here are the documentary requirements for Germany Visa application you must submit to the Embassy in Manila or Cebu:

original and valid Philippine passport
two (2) biometrical passport photos
visa fee 80 Euro
invitation letter
proof of the financial coverage during stay in Germany
- bank certificate
- bank statements for the last six (6) months
evidence of rootedness in the Philippines
- Employment Contract
- Bank Account Statements
- proof of registration and commercial activity of company
- School Certificate or proof of Enrollment
- Income Tax Return
Travel history if you have visited a Schengen country
Travel Health insurance
If you are traveling with a minor, both parents must appear before the Embassy. The following documents of the traveling minor must be submitted in these cases:
- If one parent is deceased, present a PSA Death Certificate
- If parents are divorced or only one parent has the sole custody, present the Court’s decision
- PSA Birth certificate of Child

If you are part of an airline or vessel crew that will be passing through Germany, you must apply for a Transit Visa. Here are the requirements for Germany Visa application you must prepare and submit to apply for the travel document: