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The Philippine Embassy in Berlin

A Philippine Visa is an endorsement made on a travel document by a consular officer at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the Philippines and request permission from the Philippine Immigration authorities at the ports of entries to enter the country.

Please note that issuance of a visa is not a guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted to the country. The admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is a function of the immigration authorities at the the port of entry. Philippine immigration authorities will not allow entry into Philippine airports and seaports of the following foreign nationals:

Those holding non-machine readable passports (e.g. hand scripted passports); or
Those previously deported from the Philippines or included in the “blacklist order” of the Department of Foreign Affairs or Bureau of Immigration; or
Those with incomplete documentation; or
Those with circumstances that would render them inadmissible for entry, even with a valid passport and visa issued by a Philippine Embassy or Consulate.

VISIT : http://philippine-embassy.de/visa-application-and-requirements for more information on the application process .

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Submission of visa application is strongly advised at least a month before the expected date of travel to the Philippines.
Processing of the visa takes five (5) to ten (10) working days , depending on the visa applied for and the applicant ‘s nationality. Some applications may require a longer period for evaluation and must wait for approval from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila.
Visa applicants are strongly advised to finalize their flight booking only after the visa is granted . The Embassy will not expedite the visa processing to accommodate the applicant’s flight schedule.
Please note that NO REFUND of the visa application fee can be made for whatever reason.

For further information on entry visas, you may visit the Philippine Bureau of Immigration’s website immigration.gov.ph or its Official Facebook Page.

All travellers to the Philippines are required to register at https://etravel.gov.ph at least 72 hours before their arrival. Travelers need to present their eTravel QR code prior to flight boarding. Registration is FREE OF CHARGE.

For the latest information on entry, testing and quarantine protocols please check the IATF website or the eTravel website .

As of 22 July 2023, no COVID-19 test or vaccination requirement when traveling to the Philippines.

REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Documentary requirements vary depending on the type of visa. Check which visa type applies to your travel. Note that the Visa Officer has the right to ask for any additional documents that may be deemed necessary.

NON-IMMIGRANT

9(A) – Temporary Visitors – According to Visa Types
9(C) – Seafarers and Crew List
9(E) – Foreign Government Officials

SPECIAL NON-IMMIGRANT

47(A)(2) with Authority from Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) by Virtue of Endorsement from DOJ or PNVSCA
13(A) – For spouses of Filipino national
13(G) – For natural-born Filipino who has been naturalized in a foreign country
SRRV – Special Resident Retiree Visa

VISIT : http://philippine-embassy.de/visa-categories for more information on each Visa category .

Downloadable Forms

FA Form No. 2 – Application Form for Non-Immigrant Visa (except 9(a) visa)
FA form No. 3 – Application for Immigrant Visa
FA form No. 11 – Medical Examination form
FA form No. 61 – Crew List Visa Form
IPC Press Accreditation Form
Affidavit of Support and Consent for WEG
Affidavit of Support (For Visa Application to the Philippines ONLY)

VISA-FREE ENTRY

Citizens of 157 countries can enter the Philippines visa-free for tourism/business purposes. Check the full list of visa-free-countries and a maximum length of stay for your nationality. All travelers to the Philippines, including those who may enter visa-free, must comply with applicable entry protocols.

If you are a German passport-holder and wish to travel to the Philippines for tourism/business, you are eligible for the visa-free privilege provided that your stay in the Philippines does not exceed thirty (30) days .

Citizens of countries not mentioned in the list must apply for a visa.

If you are eligible for visa-free entry, you must still be able to present, at the Philippine borders, the following documents:

Your passport valid for at least six (6) months after the applicant’s date of departure from the Philippines; and
An outbound flight ticket within the thirty (30) day period from date of arrival.

If you are eligible for visa-free entry into the Philippines but wish to stay longer than 30 days, you must apply for a Temporary Visitors’ Visa from the Embassy prior to your flight.

Minors under fifteen (15) years old traveling without his/her parent must secure a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) . Please click here for more information on WEG and travel of minor non-Filipino children to the Philippines.

VISIT : http://philippine-embassy.de/visa-free-entry for more information on Visa-Free entry .

BALIKBAYAN PRIVILEGE

The Balikbayan Program as instituted by Republic Act 6768 (amended by Republic Act 9174) was launched by the Philippine Government to attract and encourage overseas Filipinos to come and visit their motherland. The following are considered balikbayans :

Filipino citizens who have been continuously out of the Philippines for a period of at least one (1) year;
Filipino overseas workers;
Former Filipino citizens who had been naturalized in one of the listed countries , and who comes or returns to the Philippines. If the country of citizenship is not listed, the balikbayan must apply for a Philippine visa.

Accompanying foreign spouse and children may avail of the Balikbayan Program, provided they are citizens of the listed countries and traveling with the former-Filipino balikbayan. If the country of citizenship is not listed, the foreign spouse and children must apply for a Philippine visa.

VISIT : http://philippine-embassy.de/balikbayan-privilege for more information on the Balikabayan Program .

Other Visa Categories and Extension of Stay

Special investor’s resident visa (sirv).

The Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV) entitles the holder to reside in the Philippines for an indefinite period as long as the required qualifications and investments are maintained.

Interested parties can seek the assistance of the Philippine Trade and Investment Office in Germany or read the FAQs available on the website of the Philippine Board of Investments.

Special Retiree Resident Visa (SRRV)

The Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) is issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Republic of the Philippines under the Retirement Program of the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA). It entitles the holder to multiple-entry privileges with the right to stay permanently/indefinitely in the Philippines.

Interested parties can read more details from the website of the Philippine Retirement Authority .

Extension of Authorized Period of Stay in the Philippines

In case a temporary visitor visa holder’s stay in the Philippines will exceed the authorized period of stay, he/she must secure an extension of stay from the Bureau of Immigration and pay the corresponding immigration fees.

As of 10 June 2013, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) launched the Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE) program . Tourists may now avail of visa extensions for a maximum of six months under a single transaction with the BI. The LSVVE allows temporary visitors to prolong their stay in the Philippines without the need to frequently visit the Bureau of Immigration to process their documents.

No LSVVE shall be issued to non-visa foreign nationals whose stay exceeds 36 months, and visa-required nationals whose stay exceeds 24 months. Conversion to other visa category is also allowed. The implementation of the Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension program is limited to the BI Main Office in Intramuros, Manila until further notice.

Please request details on the procedure and fees from the BI through their contact details .

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How to Apply for a Germany Schengen Visa for Filipino Tourists (Manila, Philippines)

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Located in the heart of central Europe, I’m sure that Germany is one of the European destinations that is on the top of your bucket list. After all, with its rich history and landscapes that are not limited to the Berlin Wall, Chalk Cliffs in Rügen, and Château de Neuschwanstein (among many others!), there is always something to discover. Thankfully, it’s easy to get there as a Filipino — you just need to apply for a Germany Schengen visa.

What to Do in Germany…?

Come and check out this list of the top things to do in Germany which features the best activities and tours to do in places like Berlin, Munich, and more!

RELATED READ: Germany Travel Guides

Before we go on with the detailed Germany Schengen visa guide (for single, double, and multiple entries) , read through some of these disclaimers:

NO ONE can give you the guarantee of your Germany Schengen visa’s approval — not even a lawyer, a consultant, a travel agent, or an embassy employee. Anyone who says otherwise is most likely going to be a scammer; so, what I’m rather offering you here is a comprehensive guide with helpful tips to increase your chances of getting that visa. Nothing more, nothing less.
There are different types of Schengen Visas (for fiancé, work, study, etc.) but my main focus for this article will be a Schengen Visa for tourism purposes only. To see a list of requirements for other types of visas by the embassy, go here .

Table of Contents

Schengen Area

A Schengen Visa is a document that allows the holder to travel freely within the Schengen Area or Zone for a maximum stay of up to 90 days in any 6-month period . This Schengen Area is a group of 26 European countries (22 European Union member states and 4 EFTA member states) that have abolished passport and immigration controls at their common borders and they are namely:

These 27 countries are namely:

Czech Republic
Denmark [1]
Liechtenstein
Netherlands [3]
Switzerland

[1] Excluding Greenland and the Faroe Islands [2] Excluding overseas departments and territories [3] Excluding Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and the Caribbean Netherlands [4] Excluding Svalbard [5] With special provisions for Ceuta and Melilla

There are certain nationalities worldwide that are exempted from applying for a Schengen Visa, but as Philippine passport holders, in order to visit one or more of these Schengen states, we are required to apply for the visa. (Remember, Schengen Tourist Visa holders are NOT allowed to live permanently nor work in Europe, they only have the right to travel as a temporary visitor within the allotted timeframe indicated on their visa.)

» READ: How to Stay Longer in Europe

NOTE: It helps to mention that there are non-Schengen members in Europe that allow entry to their country if you have a Schengen Visa, namely: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Macedonia, Monaco, Montenegro, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Turkey, and Vatican City.

HOWEVER, you must check these details beforehand since their rules might have changed. Plus, customarily, only multiple-entry Schengen visas are allowed. For starters, you can check this list for a list of countries you can visit with a Schengen visa .

» When should I apply for a Schengen Visa?

Apply as early as 6 months before your planned trip date departure.

You can apply several days before your trip, sure — but it’s always best that you give enough time for the embassy to look into your application. After all, you wouldn’t want to make plans only to have the embassy provide you with a visa that has a validity period that’s NOT within your intended travel dates.

» Where should I apply for a Schengen Visa?

For Schengen visas that have the main purpose of visiting a friend/family/national or reuniting with a fiancé/husband/etc. in a Schengen state, naturally, you should apply in the corresponding Embassy of the country where that person comes from.

Meanwhile, if you are planning to visit several Schengen countries for your trip, your application must be made at the embassy of the main destination country — meaning, the country where you will be staying the longest . If the length of stay is almost the same, it’s best to apply for the country that you will first fly or enter in.

So as an example, you must apply at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Manila only if according to your Europe itinerary, you will be staying the longest and/or have any of Germany in your itinerary.

» Which Schengen embassy will I have a better chance of getting a Visa?

There’s no such thing as an embassy that would easily give away Schengen visas. But, if it is a question of time — like which Embassy can you get application results the quickest — then that would be an easier query for me to answer, which then leads us to the question…

» How long does it take for Schengen Visa results to be released?

To the best of my knowledge, the following Embassies usually release visas earliest in an average of:

Switzerland Embassy : 5 days
French Embassy : 2-5 days
Norwegian Embassy : 5 days – the Norwegian Embassy also handles Visa processing for Schengen countries that have no Embassies here in Manila such as Iceland
German Embassy : 7 days
Belgian and Netherlands (Dutch) Embassy : 15 days – the Belgian Embassy also handles Visa processing for Schengen countries that have no Embassies here in Manila, like Luxembourg and Slovenia
Danish Embassy : 15 days
Italian Embassy : 15 days

It can surely take longer if they need more documents or details from you.

Application Process for Germany Schengen Visa

Step 1: determine the type of germany schengen visa you need to apply for.

There are various types of Germany Schengen visas out there that you can apply for: a visa for residence, a visa for family visits, a visa for visits to friends, a visa for studying, a visa for work, a visa for being a spouse, etc.

For this particular guide though, I will only be discussing the requirements for a short stay (less than 90 days) tourist visa since it’s an experience that I’ve gone through myself.

So if you have a different situation or purpose of visit, it’s best that you head over to this page for more information.

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Step 2: Register with the German Embassy via VIDEX

You first need to visit the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany’s VIDEX website — this is basically where you will accomplish, download, and print your visa application form (to be submitted later to VFS during your appointment).

To do this:

Go to VIDEX website and complete all five (5) sections by filling it up with your personal and travel information as requested.
Once done, simply click the blue “ Continue ” button at the bottom, and a pop-up will show. Click “ Download PDF ” to download your filled visa application form.
Print this .PDF file under its actual size (see print settings here ).

Some important things to take note of:

Under ‘Name at birth ‘ of section 1 – Personal details , this should be filled in with your middle name. For example, if your name is Juan Cruz Santos, you should input “Cruz” (your middle name) under ‘ Name at birth’ .
For date of birth, use the German format: date.month.year
Don’t forget to input your telephone or mobile number AND email address under section 2 – Contact data which details your address.
For your passport details, input the Philippines under ‘ Issuing state’ , and DFA under ‘ Issued by’ , and then the location of the DFA that issued your passport (e.g. Manila) under ‘Issued in’.
For section 4 – Travel Data , under ‘ Type of reference’ , you can select either an ‘inviting person’ or a ‘hotel’ (see “Step 4” of this guide below to know how you can make a dummy booking for a hotel — this can be any of the hotels in Germany that you intend to stay in) . When filling this up, the address MUST be in Germany. Do NOT forget to include their contact number and email address.

Step 3: Book your appointment with VFS & pay the service fee

The German Embassy processes applications via their external service provider, VFS Global . Unfortunately, you cannot just walk into their office to lodge an application because you need to book an appointment first online.

Additionally, VFS charges a small service fee for processing your visa and you need to pay this at the time that you make your appointment on their website — this service fee is still separate from the visa fee that the Embassy charges.

To secure a time slot and pay the service fee…

Go to VFS’ website and click the button that says ‘ Book now ‘.
In the next page, you need to click ‘ I don’t have an account’ to register. Simply enter your details in the fields and then click ‘Register’.
Go to your email and click the activation link that you received from VFS.
On the VFS website, log-in and then click ‘Start New Booking’ . Select the VFS location you want to go to (either Cebu or Manila ), followed by ‘ Short Stay Visa ‘, and then ‘ Tourism ‘ as a sub-category.
Click ‘Continue’ and then enter your personal details.
On the next page, it will say that you can add other applicants — however, VFS indicates that if you are traveling with your family or a group, you need to book individual appointments for each individual (hence, they need to create their own accounts).
Click ‘Continue’ which will lead you to the booking page. Select the date and time slot that you like.
Click ‘Continue’ again — this page shows additional services that VFS offers; but personally, you do NOT need any of these.
Click ‘Continue’ once more. Review all your details and then click ‘I accept the Terms & Conditions ‘. Press the button that says ‘ Pay Online’.
Php 1,150 for VFS Manila
Php 1,210 for VFS Cebu
The system accepts payments via credit card, debit card (Mastercard/Visa/JCB), GCash, Grab Pay, and UnionBank Web Pay.
Fees are non-refundable if you do not show up on your appointment date. Refunds will only apply if the appointment has been canceled at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date. To request a refund, simply email [email protected]
Payments via VFS can take up to 2 hours to process. If your payment has not been processed, wait 2 hours before creating a new application and new payment. BUT if payment has been deducted from your account but VFS did not send an email confirmation, send an email to [email protected]

Step 4: Prepare the required documents for your application

As I’ve mentioned, I am only going to tackle the requirements for a tourist visa .

If you have other reasons for tourism such as visiting other people such as family or friends, or for work, etc., check the corresponding requirements on the VFS website , or see the links below:

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Bring all your original documents for checking.
Photocopies must be clear and readable. Remove staple wires and paper clips from your documents.
Feel free to add supporting documents to help strengthen the purpose of your application.

Requirements

Tourist Visa Checklist. Download this checklist , print it, and then check the items as you go. Don’t forget to put your signature at the end. .
You must photocopy the first page containing your personal information, as well as ALL the additional pages that contain visas and stamps that are both valid and expired in the past 5 years. .
2 passport-sized pictures. These must have a white background, must not also be older than 6 months, and must be sized at 35 x 45 mm. Take note that edited photos are NOT accepted. .
You can paste (do NOT staple) one of your passport-sized photos into this form. Don’t forget to put your signature on the last pages. .
Details regarding your travel itinerary. For this, it’s good practice to include a personal cover letter along with this itinerary document so that you can properly explain the purpose of your trip — this becomes essentially helpful when you want to apply for a double or multiple-entry Germany Schengen visa. To see a sample cover letter and travel itinerary, you can view and download my file here . .
Later on, in case you want to book your flight, my go-to platform is Skyscanner since they offer the best flight deals:
I usually reserve my hotel stays via Booking.com and/or Agoda.com . With them, you can reserve a hotel with NO pre-payment and you can even cancel the booking a day before your arrival with NO cancellation charges at all. So yes, you can make reservations without any payment, you can change the reservation anytime, AND you can cancel them at no cost as well if in case your Germany Schengen visa is not approved. .
Original bank certificate/transcripts for the last 6 months .
For international providers, HeyMondo is accepted by the embassy and if you click this link , you get a 5% discount. The benefit of booking an international provider is that it’s easier to purchase as it is all done online in just a few clicks. (For submission, you can simply print the policy and present to VFS).
ACE Insurance Philippines
Liberty Insurance Corporation
Malayan Insurance Company, Inc.
MAPFRE Insular Insurance Corporation
Oriental Assurance Corporation
Pacific Cross Insurance Inc.
Pioneer Insurance and Surety Company
Standard Insurance Co.
Starr International Insurance Philippines .
Certificate of Employment or work contract stating employer’s full name, complete address, telephone number with area code, your position, length of service, and salary
Approved leave of absence .
A. Corporation – Photocopies of SEC registration with attached present Articles of Incorporation, latest Income Tax Statement, company accounts, etc.
B. Single proprietorship – Photocopies of Business Name Registration Certificate from DTI, Mayor’s Permit, and latest Income Tax Statement

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Certification of enrolment from the school
If you will be going on a holiday during summer break, submit a certification of reservation, or certification of enrolment to prove that you are enrolled for the next school year/semester
If traveling during the school year, a certificate of leave of absence from school should also be submitted .
Proof of real properties (if applicable). If you own any land, cars, properties, land titles, etc. bring the original documents like the deed of sale as well as their photocopies. .
Original PSA birth certificate of the child on security paper (SECPA)
*If the person(s) having custody over the child resides abroad, the declaration of consent must be given before a German (honorary) consul, if residing in DE the declaration of consent must be given before the Aliens Authority
Declaration of consent by the legal guardian (signed in front of a German consular office)
OPTIONAL : – Proof of legal custody for minors with parents whose marriage was dissolved/annulled – Death Certificate of the other parent issued by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA – former NSO) on security paper (SECPA) – DSWD Travel permit

NOTE: Take note that if you still have a valid Schengen visa for more than three months, the current Germany Schengen visa application will not be processed and it will be returned to you along with the visa fee — but not the VFS service fee.

You will also have to leave your passport with VFS and the Embassy during the whole process of the application.

Step 5: Submit your application at VFS on your appointment date and pay the visa fee

It helps to arrive early for your Germany Schengen visa appointment (at least 15 minutes before your schedule) and the VFS address for both Manila and Cebu are:

German Visa Application Centre – Manila M01 Mezzanine Floor, Ecoplaza Bldg., Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati City 1231 Philippines [email protected]

German Visa Application Centre – Cebu, Unit 503, 5th Floor, Kepwealth Center, Samar Loop Cor. Cardinal Rosales Avenue Cebu Business Park, Cebu City 6000 Philippines

The process usually goes like this when I visited the Manila branch:

Arrival and waiting period. Once you arrive at VFS, the security guard will confirm that you have an appointment and then hand you a document slip which you need to submit to the right window. Find a seat in the waiting area and wait for your name to be called.
If in case you have any missing documents, the staff will inform you about that.
If you have applied previously for the last 59 months you do not need to re-enroll your biometric data. However, there will be cases where you may need to re-submit your biometric data even if you have enrolled in it previously. In such cases, VFS will let you know.
Do NOT wear colored or magnifying contact lenses which could alter your appearance.
Php 4,590 (EUR 80) for 12 years old and above
Php 2,300 (EUR 35) for 6-12 years old
FREE for children under 6 years old and spouses of German or EU national
There’s an additional fee of Php150 if you want to send the visa results to you by courier. However, sending passports via courier is at the applicant’s own risk. The Embassy assumes no responsibility for this. (Delivery will be done in 1-3 days within Metro Manila and 2-5 days if the address is in the province. Should the mailing address be outside a serviceable area, you may have to pick up your passport at the nearest courier branch.)

NOTE: Be advised that payment of these fees is NOT a guarantee that the visa will be granted. It also helps to note that these are non-refundable and non-transferable if your application is denied or if you decide to terminate your application.

The German Embassy still reserves the right to ask you to appear for a personal interview after checking your visa application.

Step 6: Wait for the results of your Germany Schengen visa application

When the Embassy of Germany in Manila is done assessing your application, they will send back your passport and documents to VFS. Consecutively, VFS will send you a text message or email that you can pick these items up.

Make sure to bring your ID and the payment receipt when claiming your passport and results .

NOTE: You can check or track the status of your application online via VFS on this page . To access this service, simply use the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by VFS with your last name. Please remember that the time for passport collection is from 2:00PM to 4:00PM from Monday to Friday, except on weekends and holidays.

Some other things to remember:

If you cannot personally come to pick up your documents, you may send a representative on your behalf with your authorization letter, photocopy of your ID, payment receipt, and a valid ID with a picture of your representative.
The German Embassy will NOT assume any responsibility if your visa application is rejected. And if it does get rejected, you will be given an information sheet that shows the procedures you can take in order to ask for an appeal.
If your German Schengen visa application is accepted, make sure that your details are correct on the visa sticker. If there’s any mistake, you can contact the VFS office or the Embassy ASAP.

MY EXPERIENCE: – When I applied for a single-entry tourist visa, I got my results in 7 working days

Booking Essentials

TIP: It’s a good idea to crosscheck the prices with other popular travel insurance providers like World Nomads and HeyMondo (as my reader, you get 5% off)! . However, take note that a travel insurance’s affordability typically means lesser coverage; so please always ensure that you read the fine print in order to decipher which travel insurance company is the right fit for you and your trip!

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

You can pay with your credit card/debit card (Mastercard/Visa/JCB), GCash, Grab Pay, or UnionBank Web Pay.

Unfortunately, you can’t. You can try asking for a friend or relative’s credit card in order to pay the fee online.

It’s not required, but it’s good practice to provide one. You can see my example here .

Most of the Schengen member countries need you to show that you have at least EUR 50 (Php 2,500+) per day of your stay. You can use this as a standard and this is the bare minimum, that’s why I suggest that you add way more money to it if you can.

There is no border control within the Schengen Zone, so yes — you can deviate from your original plans BUT only for as long as they’re within the Schengen member countries (unless, of course, you have a double or multiple-entry Schengen visa) and within the allowable dates stated on your visa.

Refer to this article which showcases a Schengen stay calculator.

Yes, it’s possible! According to the recent Schengen visa code, you can get a 1-year multiple-entry tourist visa if you have obtained and lawfully used three (3) Schengen tourist visas in the past 2 years at the time of your application. You can get a 2-year multiple-entry tourist visa if you have obtained and used a 1-year multiple-entry visa within the previous 2 years; and lastly, you can get a 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa if you have obtained and used a 2-year multiple-entry visa in the past 3 years.

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I hope this Germany Schengen visa guide application will be of great help to you. Good luck! Let me know how it goes.

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I just got my German Schengen visa like now lang. This article was really helpful. Salamat!!!!

Hello Aileen,

Thank you for sharing this post, it is very helpful! Just wanted to seek help from the flight reservation under onewayfly, this is for my visa application. What should I click under:

Validity ticket? is it valid 48 hrs or 14 days?

You should book the validity depending on when your scheduled appointment is with the Embassy. To be sure, most people purchase the 14-day one a day before their visit to VFS. Hope this helps!

Hi! If I get issued a single entry visa, does it mean I cannot get out of the country of arrival? Say I arrive in Germany (and my departure back to PH is also from Germany), does it mean I cannot do intercountry travel?

If you’re granted a single-entry Schengen visa from Germany, it means that you can travel to other Schengen member states too (e.g. France, Italy, etc.) as long as you do NOT exit any of these Schengen member states and as long as you go around within the validity period. The moment that you exit any member Schengen state and enter non-Schengen countries (e.g. Croatia, Romania, etc), then you cannot enter the Schengen area again (Germany included). Hope this helps!

Thanks for sharing your article! Very helpful

I’m happy to hear that, good luck with your Germany visa application!

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Consulate General of the Philippines Frankfurt

VISA-FREE ENTRY

Citizens of 157 countries can enter the Philippines visa-free for tourism/business purposes. Check out the full list of visa-free countries and a maximum length of stay for your nationality.

Citizens of countries not mentioned in the above list must apply for a visa.

If you are eligible for visa-free entry, you must still be able to present, at the Philippine borders, the following documents:

Your passport valid for at least six (6) months after the applicant’s date of departure from the Philippines; and
An outbound flight ticket.

If you are eligible for visa-free entry into the Philippines but wish to stay longer than 30 days, you may apply for a Temporary Visitors’ Visa from the Consulate prior to your flight, or for an extension of your stay at the nearest Philippine Immigration office at least one week before the initial visa-free stay ends.

Minors under fifteen (15) years old traveling without his/her parent must secure a Waiver-of-Exclusion-Ground .

All travelers to the Philippines, including those who may enter visa-free, must comply with applicable health protocols. Please check the ADVISORY section of this website or the IATF website for the most up-to-date health protocols.

For further information, you may visit the Philippine Bureau of Immigration’s website https:// immigration.gov.ph or its Official Facebook Page.

NON-IMMIGRANT TOURIST VISA – 9(A)

(3) months, six (6) months, or one (1) year.

Quick reminder: Check if you are a member of the list of visa-free countries . If your application for single / multiple entry visas and express processing is not applicable.

The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt wants to accept passports and read passports for visa applications. Non-machine readable passports (hand-scripted passports) will not be accepted for visa applications.

If you intend to get a visa or visa, you want to get a visa and then apply for a visa.

The single entry visa costs € 33.00 and has a 3-month validity. This means you have to travel to the Philippines within three months from the date of issuance of the visa. For example, if your visa was issued on 1 January 2015, you have to arrive in the Philippines on or before 1 April 2015. This type of temporary visa only allows you to stay in the Philippines for a maximum period of 59 days.

Visa Required Nationals – Single Entry Temporary Visa (normal visa) € 44.00 and has a 3-month validity.

The Multiple Entry Temporary Visa (6 Months) for German / EU nationals The Multiple Entry Temporary Visa with a six (6) month validity costs € 66.00. During the six (6) month validity period. However, for each visit, you can stay for 59 consecutive days in the Philippines.

The Multiple Entry Temporary Visa (1 Year) for German / EU nationals The Multiple Entry Temporary Visa with a one (1) year validity costs € 99.00 and may be used for business or tourism purposes by those who visit the Philippines. He is going to work in the Philippines. Similarly, this type of visa allows you to enter and exit the Philippines during the one (1) year validity period. Again, for each visit, you can stay for 59 consecutive days in the Philippines.

Philippines Consulate person/company/agency in the Philippines For the purpose of obtaining a multiple entry visa to the Philippines for tourism purposes. Only if approved by the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila. In this respect, they are informed that they have made their approval.

For more details, please click here .

FOR INFORMATION IN GERMAN, PLEASE CLICK HERE

The visa fee must be paid in cash or debit card if the application is submitted in person.

NOTE: The Consulate will not accept cash payment for applications submitted by mail.

If you wish to send your visa application by post or courier service, please use the following bank details for your payment and send a copy of the proof of payment (Überweisungsbeleg):

BANK DETAILS OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN FRANKFURT

Account Name: Generalkonsulat Philippinen IBAN: DE76 1004 0000 0263 7106 02 BIC: COBADEFFXXX Bank Name: Commerzbank AG Filiale, Berlin

In making payments/deposits for the account of the Philippine Consulate General, please indicate the following during your transfer:

Reference: Applicant’s Full Name and Contact Details
Type of Consular Service: (For example, Visa or Authentication)

Please be advised that the Consulate implements the “NO REFUND POLICY” on fees paid by applicants for actual services rendered by the Consulate. Visa fees will not be refunded if the application is denied or the visa is approved after the applicant’s scheduled departure date.

When making the payment through bank transfer, please pay the EXACT AMOUNT as change will not be given. “Actual services rendered” include, but are not limited to, services rendered from receipt of documents for review by the Consular Officer or, in case of payment, from the time of its receipt, and not merely restricted to the issuance of document. Fees for unserviced applications/applications no longer pursued are non-refundable.

How To Apply For Schengen Germany Visa For Filipinos [Germany Schengen Visa Guide For Filipinos]

Here’s our guide for Filipinos about applying for a Schengen Germany Visa.

Are you planning to visit Germany soon? Then you’d need to get a Schengen tourist visa first at the Embassy of Germany in Manila.

Being one of the most successful and progressive countries in Europe, Germany is always a part of a Filipino’s travel bucket list. Because of its location, it is the perfect starting point for any European vacation or extended tour. In Germany, you can see the historical Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Porte de Brandebourg, Cathedrale de Berlin, and a lot more. With the country’s countless things to do and places to visit, you’ll surely have a blast on your vacation.

How to Apply For A Germany Schengen Tourist Visa with Your Philippines Passport

So for you to start your new adventure in this European country, we prepared a guide here on how you can apply for a Schengen Germany Visa and other information you might need.

Who needs to apply for Schengen Germany Visa in the German Embassy in the Philippines?

Applicants who will solely be staying in Germany as a tourist in the Schengen Area;
Those who will travel around the Schengen Area but will be staying in Germany for the longest time; or
Those whose point of entry is in Germany, if traveling to other Schengen Countries in equal duration.

Main requirements in applying for Schengen Germany Visa

Completed and Signed Online Visa Application Form ;

Two current biometric passport picture;
Original and Photocopy of Valid Passport . It must be valid for another three months after the end of travel and must have at least two empty pages (remember that Immigration Officers require it to be 6 months);

Cover Letter and Detailed daily itinerary providing the details of your trip;
Confirmed onward ticket (it doesn’t have to be paid);
If invited by someone based in Germany: An informal invitation letter by the host indicating the host’s exact address of residence, the purpose of travel, and the full duration of travel and stay;
Hotel-voucher or confirmation of the hotel/guest house that the accommodation has already been paid for;
Bank Statement(s) for the last 6 months;
UPDATED: A questionnaire according to Section 54.

Supporting Documents for Schengen Germany Visa

If employed: Any p roof of employment (It can be your ITR, COE, or Approved Leave of Absence)

If self-employed: Proof of registration and commercial activity of the company (ITR, Bank certificates, company accounts, etc.)

If you are a student: Proof of enrollment such as Certificate of Enrollment and School ID

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply for Schengen Germany Visa

STEP 1: Gather all the documents stated above and be sure you have a photocopy of each.

STEP 2: Book an appointment at VFS Global either in Manila or Cebu. They are the ones appointed by the German Embassy to collect all applicants’ documents and biometrics.

STEP 3: Go to your scheduled appointment, submit all your documents, and pay for the visa fee.

STEP 4: Wait for the results and hope that your application will get approved!

Visa Fee for Schengen Germany Visa

EUR 80 (PHP 4,470)

For 6-12 years – EUR 40 (PHP 2,240)

VFS Service Fee – PHP 1,150 (VFS Manila); PHP 1,210 (VFS Cebu)

Processing Fee

It’s PHP 960 for the logistics fee and this is paid on top of the Visa Fee.

Processing time: If the Consulate of Germany didn’t find anything wrong with your documents, then you can get the decision within 2 weeks from the date of application.

Embassy in the Philippines

Embassy of Germany in the Philippines Address: 6819 Ayala Ave, Makati, Metro Manila Contact number: (02) 8702 3000 Office hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM / Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions About Schengen Germany Visa

1. How long can I stay with the short-term visa?

A maximum of 90 days depending on the itinerary that you submitted and got approved by the Embassy.

2. When should I apply for the visa?

You can apply 90 days before the intended departure and not earlier than that.

3. We’re traveling in a group. Do we all need to book separate appointments?

Yes. An individual appointment is necessary.

4. How can I get my passport back?

You can either pay an additional fee for a courier service or go there yourself once your passport is scheduled for release.

5. Can somebody else collect my passport on my behalf?

Yes. Just make sure that he/she has your receipt and Letter of Authority together with his ID and photocopy.

6. Is an interview mandatory?

No. But they may invite you for an interview with a consular officer if needed.

7. Do I need to submit a Cover Letter?

Yes, a cover letter is required.

8. Do I need to pay for my flight for the visa application?

No. Only a CONFIRMED BOOKING is required. No need to pay for it yet. Renting a flight is highly recommended.

9. Do I need to get Travel Insurance ?

Yes, it’s a requirement for a Schengen Visa. AXA Schengen is the best insurance you can get as they will refund your payment just in case your visa doesn’t get approved.

10. My visa application got denied, what should I do?

You can write a Remonstrance letter. Read our tips on how to write an effective remonstrance letter here .

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Hello Ms. Kach,

I’ve read your article . I have some questions po regarding Tourist Visa in Germany. 1.i didn’t work for the last 8 months ,but im still under my company since im a Seafarer po. Will they going to accept my bank statement po bah since hindi nku tumatanggap ng sweldo for 8months , but nahuhulugan namn po sa. 2. I have a freind who will sponsor me po, do I still need a bank statement? 3.Does COE is acceptable, kahit wala na pong LOA Certificate?

thank you so much Ms.Kach

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SCHENGEN VISA via GERMAN EMBASSY: Requirements & How to Apply

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After fulfilling a life-long dream of visiting Paris two years ago, I set my eyes on Munich. Funny because when I told my German friends on separate occasions that Munich is one of the top European destinations I wish to see, I had the same response. “Munich, dream city? Really?” they said while letting out a snicker. An inquiring word would follow, “Why?” I’m not sure, either, to be honest. I blame my love for football. I’ve been a fan of the German National Football Team since the Japan/Korea World Cup in 2002 as well as Bayern Munchen until Oliver Kahn retired in 2008.

But this trip won’t be all about Germany. I am planning on stopping at multiple European cities. Either way, I needed to apply for a Schengen visa . If you wish to get yours via the German Embassy, below are the things you need to know. Note that this is for Filipinos visiting as tourists only.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?

WHAT IS A SCHENGEN VISA?

The Schengen Visa is a travel document that allows the holder to enter any of the 26 states that are part of the Schengen agreement. Think of it as an almost all-access pass to many countries in Europe, eliminating the immigration borders within the Schengen zone and the hassle of having to apply for a visa for each individual country. These are the countries who are part of the Schengen Zone:

But hold your horses. You can’t apply just anywhere. You need to figure out which embassy to lodge your application, and it will depend on the purpose of your trip or your overall European itinerary. The rule is, you apply at the embassy of the country you will visit or where you will be staying the longest if you’re visiting two or more countries.

WHO CAN APPLY AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY?

Apply at the German Embassy only if ANY of these is true:

You’re going to Germany only and will not visit any other country.
You will visit multiple Schengen countries but you will stay the longest in Germany.
You will visit multiple Schengen countries but the main purpose of your journey is in Germany. (Example: you will attend a conference in Germany but you plan on going out to other Schengen countries while you’re there.)
You will stay in multiple Schengen countries for exactly the same number of days, but Germany is your point of entry (first in your itinerary).

You can’t apply at the German Embassy when the only country you’re visiting is France. You can’t apply at the German Embassy if you’ll be staying in France for one week and in Germany for two days.

Many of my friends who visited multiple countries in Europe chose to apply at the German Embassy because they work fast and are generally more forgiving. Along with the French and the Dutch embassies, the German office is known in my travel circle as more considerate to applicants.

I can attest to that. My whole visa application process went smoothly, and the officers that accepted our papers were friendly. Serious, yes, but pleasant and totally respectful.

You can apply up to 90 days (3 months) in advance. While the German Embassy works quickly, it is wise to give some time allowance just in case they ask for additional documents.

LIST OF GERMAN SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS

I noticed that requirements are almost the same for Schengen states. What varies is how they process it. For example, unlike the French Embassy which demands two sets of copies of each document, the German Embassy needs just one.

While waiting for the date of appointment, gather the following documents, grouped according to type and arranged in the right order. You can also find the document checklist for tourist visa here and visitor visa here .

A. Your Identification Documents

Original current passport . Valid for at least 3 months from the end of intended stay and must have at least two empty pages. You must also submit your old invalid passports.
One passport-size photo . White background.

B. Your Application Documents

One fully accomplished application form . Fill it out online here . Print it out and sign it by hand.
One copy of Declaration according to § 54 AufenthaltsG . Make sure you sign it by hand.

C. Your Travel Plan

IF VISITING FAMILY OR FRIENDS:

Proof of relationship with the sponsor. These can be birth certificates, marriage certificates, written correspondence between you and your sponsor, and proof of telephone connections and other evidence of relationship between you and your sponsor.
Invitation letter , containing the host’s exact address, the purpose of travel and the full length of travel and stay.
Details regarding the means of travel for the outward and return journey (details regarding the airline), no flight ticket is needed.

IF APPLYING AS A TOURIST:

Your day-to-day itinerary . It’s best to write a letter explaining the purpose of your trip and showing your detailed itinerary. Indicate the places you will visit and tours you will take. Here’s a sample letter and itinerary .
Flight reservation . Reservation ONLY. DO NOT PAY for flights until your visa is approved. Find a travel agency that can reserve flights for you. They usually charge a few hundred pesos for this. We got ours from Gazelle Travel & Tours: Get Flight Reservation Here .
Hotel reservations . You DON’T need to pay for your hotel this early. You can simply reserve rooms. I personally prefer Booking.com in cases like this because I can cancel or change my booking any time before the provided date without any additional fees. You can also get one from a travel agency: Get Hotel Reservations Here .

D. Visa Fee

Children up to 6 years: FREE
Children from 6 to 12 years: EUR 35
Applicants older than 12 years: EUR 60

Fee is also payable in Philippine pesos based on exchange rate at the time.

E. Proof of Financial Capacity

Bank statement . Must show records of the past six months, with a confirmation by the bank.
Other proof of income . Although not required, I submitted invoices and pay slip equivalent to prove that I earn enough to support this trip financially.

IF VISITING FAMILY OR FRIENDS IN GERMANY :

Bank statement . Must show records of the past six months, with a confirmation by the bank. OR
Formal Obligation (both original and a Xerox copy) according to §§ 66-68 of the German Residence Law, given by your host at the aliens authority “Ausländerbehörde”) in Germany.

F. Travel Insurance

Travel health insurance (for medical expenses and repatriation). Coverage must span the entire duration of the trip and must be valid for all Schengen countries. Coverage sum must be AT LEAST EUR 30,000. Philippine insurances must be accredited and given in the original and photocopy. German insurances are accepted as a photocopy or scanned copy.

You can easily purchase a Schengen-accredited travel insurance online. One of the easiest to book is PGA SOMPO TravelJOY Plus SUPREME plan. It is specifically designed for Schengen visa applications, so yes, it is accredited by Schengen embassies.

The best part, The Poor Traveler readers get a special rate when you book on the PGA Sompo website ! Just use the promo code: WORTHIT .

G. Proof of Rootedness in the Philippines

If employed, provide proof of employment. It can be:

Most recent income tax return (ITR)
Certificate of employment. Must include employer’s full name, address and contact number, and explain your position or professional designation, income, and tenure.
Leave of Absence Approval Letter. Signed by your employer or immediate superior.

If self-employed, provide proof of registration and business activity of your company

SEC and DTI registration documents
Most recent income tax returns (ITR)
Bank certificates or invoices

If student, provide the following:

Proof of employment
Letter of exemption from studies (if applicable)

If you own real estate property, provide copies. They may be:

Deed of sale

H. Additional Documents for Minors

If you’re below age 18, the following must be met.

Both parents must appear personally during the submission of the application.

Parents must bring valid ID.
Original birth certificate of the minor applicant
Declaration of consent by the legal guardian, signed in front of a German consular officer
Passports of the legal guardian (original and photocopy of the bio page)
Proof of legal custody (for minors with parents whose marriage was dissolved/ annulled)
Death certificate of the other parent (if applicable)
DSWD Travel Clearance, if traveling without the parents.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR A GERMANY SCHENGEN VISA

1. book an appointment online..

Whenever I apply for a visa, the first thing I do is book an appointment. Slots are filled fast and there are months when the earliest available schedule is a month later. It’s also my way of pressuring myself, LOL. Anyway, here’s how to get a schedule.

Visit the official Appointment System Page and under the Visa, click on the link that says Continue.
On the next page, choose Schengenvisa (click Continue).
On the next page, click Continue at the bottom right corner of the page. You will then be asked to enter the Captcha code displayed.
You will then be given a list of dates with available slots. Pick the best date for you. Remember, the processing takes 1-2 weeks. Don’t choose a date that is too close to your intended travel date.
Pick the time that is most convenient for you.
Accomplish the form.
Save and print the Confirmation Page. You will need it when you visit the Embassy to submit the requirements in person.

2. Complete the Requirements.

You’ll find the complete list of requirements above. Put them in the right order (as listed above).

3. Submit your application.

UPDATE: Starting February 18, 2019 (February 21, 2019, in Cebu), submission of GERMAN SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS must be coursed through VFS Global. We’re still gathering more details on the application process, so please check back in the future.

If your appointment is prior to these dates, you can still submit at the German Embassy. Below is the exact address of the embassy:

The Honorable Consul German Embassy Manila 25/F Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Ave (cor Sen. Gil Puyat Ave) Makati City, Philippines

Once you’re at the RCBC Plaza, here’s how it should go:

Register at the desk on the ground floor. You will also need to deposit your bag because only documents are allowed to be carried to the Application Center.
Take the elevator to the 25th floor. Once there, turn to your right for a quick inspection. They will check your passport to confirm appointment.
After inspection, walk to the other end of the room and you will see the mobile phone pigeonholes. Deposit your phone. You will be given the key.
Enter the Application center and wait for your turn.
Once your number is called, approach the appropriate window. You will be interviewed by the Consular Officer. Don’t be nervous. Relax and answer confidently and truthfully.
They will get your fingerprints electronically. Just follow the Officer’s instructions.
Fill out the 2GO form that will be handed to you. Write the address where you want them to send your passport.
At the same counter, pay the visa fee. Make sure you have the exact amount to speed up the process.

That’s about it. All you have to do now is wait.

GERMAN VISA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long is the visa processing.

Processing takes 1-2 weeks. I got mine after 7 working days.

For my co-blogger Vins, it was a different story. After over a week, he received a call asking him to email additional documents to prove his rootedness in the Philippines. The thing is, Vins has been a freelancer for almost a year now so he had no Certificate of Employment to send. Instead, he submitted via email a copy of another land title under his name and a copy of ITR from his previous employer. He also explained in the body of his message his situation. He got his visa after two more weeks.

How long is the validity of the Schengen Visa?

I don’t know for sure.

I think it depends on how long your trip is. When I applied at the German Embassy, my itinerary was good for 53 days. I was granted a visa valid for 60 days.

But when Vins applied again recently, his trip was 7 days long, but he was granted a 30-day visa.

Should I apply for a single-, double-, or multiple-entry visa?

Again, it depends on your itinerary and flight reservations. If your itinerary/flight reservations entail going out of the Schengen area once and coming back, then apply for a double-entry visa. If you will be flying our of the Schengen area multiple times, then go for the multiple entry visa.

Please take into consideration all your connecting flights . For example, if aside from Germany you will also be visiting Iceland (which is a Schengen state) but you’re flying via London (which is outside Schengen), you will need to count that as “going out” of the zone.

Key thing to remember is that double-entry and multiple-entry visas have to be justified. Don’t apply for a multiple-entry visa if you intend to stay in Germany the whole time. There is no need for your visa to be multiple and will probably just raise more questions.

What are the reasons why my application would be denied?

This applies not just to the German Embassy but also other Schengen embassies:

You can’t prove that you intend to return to the Philippines . You probably don’t have a stable job at this point, newly employed, or newly resigned, and it’s giving the impression that you plan on staying longer than your declared duration.
You can’t prove that you can financially afford this trip. You or your sponsor may not be in good financial standing.
You seem to not know the details of your trip . You may have appeared as though you’re not really doing what you declared you would be doing, which may raise some red flags.
Your purpose in Germany or Europe is unclear or dubious . This is why it is best to be specific when you’re detailing the reasons for your visit.

Do I really need plane tickets before applying? What if I get denied? Sayang the pera.

Nope ! Like I said before, you don’t need to purchase flight tickets. What you need are “ flight reservations .” It’s not the same as actual tickets. “Reservations” are just proof that you have blocked these plane seats, and you can cancel these in case your application is denied. Some airlines can hold the booking for you.

Travel agencies can also issue flight reservations. If you don’t have time to go to a travel agency, you can have it reserved online. When we apply for hard-to-get visas like Canada and Schengen, we hire Gazelle Travel and Tours , a DTI-registered and DOT-accredited agency. We created a form here so you can contact them completely ONLINE:

MORE INFO: Flight and Hotel Reservations

Do you have a sample daily itinerary format.

This is the format I followed.

Do you have a sample cover letter?

Yes. See below.

I’m traveling to multiple cities. Do I need to provide hotel reservation for all the countries I’m visiting or for Germany only?

If you’re staying at hotels, you must provide hotel reservation covering the entire duration of your stay. If you’re staying in multiple countries, you must submit hotel reservation for all the countries where you will be staying, not just Germany.

For more Schengen Visa FAQs, read: Schengen Visa for Filipinos

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thanks for sharing this! :) really helpful.

thanks sa info..

hi, i have query sana on the online application form.. under the Reference part… did you leave that blank or used Hotel? i’m quite confused there…any tips?

Hi Augie! If I remember correctly, we chose No Reference Person. :)

Hello Yoshke. We are travelling as a group (me, partner and our 2 yr old son). Should we get different appointments or I can schedule one appointment and submit our documents together? Thank you!

GOOD DAY YOSHKE, me and my daughter are applying for a schengen visa, do we need to have 2 separate application form and letter, but have the same appointment? or does my daughter dont need a application letter anymore. (my daughter is 14)

Hi Vivian, ang alam ko po, you need 2 separate forms and 2 separate sets of documents. Not sure about the appointment kasi di ko pa natry mag-apply with a minor/family pero I asked a travel agent and she said pwede raw na same appointment kasi minor, pero separate sets of docs pa rin.

Di ko po yan sure ha, yun lang ung sabi saken, hehe.

Would you mind telling the reply for this? Thanks.

Hi, Could you recommend an airline that offers cheap fare going to European countries :) Thanks :)

Hi Lea. The cheapest flights to Europe from Manila are usually with Turkish Airlines.

Hi, is it a must to buy already a travel insurance prior to visa application? I found a website and it says the embassy will ask for travel insurance after you have been approved. Source: tripzilla.ph/schengen-visa-philippine-passport-holders/1258

Based on our experience (and all of our friends’), the insurance must be purchased prior to application.

Hi! Just wanna ask to make sure regarding the proof of rootedness, it can be any of those right? Cause i wanna make sure if i can just submit Certificate of employment only not including the leOk ave of absence letter from the company. I would highly appreciate your answer. Thanks!

Hi yoshke, im planning on going to germany because i will visit my boyfriend. I just have a question about the application form on the purpose of travel part. For the proof of relationship, do i have to have a copy of his birth certificate? And what is the written correspondence between me and my sponsor. And what is a written invitation? Should he make a letter addressed to the consulate? Your response will be very much appreciated.

Hi I have a question regarding the cover letter. There will be 2 of us travelling and we will apply on the same date, is one cover letter enough or separate cover letter (but same content)?

for the category as to where to apply. Germany , Switzerland and Italy and France have the same number of days. All of them, 5 days. Our first entry point is Netherlands. But among these 4 countries , Germany is the first in the itinerary. Should we apply in Netherlands or Germany?

Hope to hear from you soon.

Hi Mark, regarding the cover letter, I think both would work and would be accepted. Just make sure you explain well the purpose of your trip.

When you say “first entry point,” what do you mean exactly? Do you have a connecting flight in the Netherlands going to Germany? If so, I think Germany is still the right embassy. However, I’m not sure so best to confirm it with the embassy before you apply. If you want to be absolutely sure, you can simply adjust your itinerary and extend your stay in Germany even just for 1 day.

hi i have query about proof of financial capacity what if i dont have bank account? what documents i need to present? how much should be the amount of your bank account?

Hi! Just a question. Pwede bang magfollow up ng status ng visa application sa German Embassy?

Same q. Din po puede ba mag ask sa german embassy?

Just want to ask the validity of the schengen visa you were granted? 30days? 1 year? Thanks

Hi Chen! The itinerary I submitted is for 53 days, they gave me a 60-day visa.

Previously, I applied for a 7-day trip, they gave me a 10-day visa.

Hi ive read your blog and it helps me a lot to stay calm.lasr nov.28 2017 we had an appointment sa german embassy tatlo kame me my husband and my daughter ininvite kame ng sister at brother in law ko to visit them naipasa naman nmen mga documents ahm q. Ko lang kc may formal obligation naman na provide kaso mjo ung sagot ko sa tanung nia is hinde sgurado makakaapekto ba un?and normally sabe ni 1-2 weekz ang processing time kabado na kame kc 5 days na wla pa rin merong ibinigay na tracking no. Sa 2go kaso we dont know how to track pag nilalagay nmen ung 9 digits with letter duon sa tracking line “0” lang lumalabas anu po meaning nun?

Hi Grace. Yes, your answers during the interview, malaki bearing nun. Pero I waited for just a week, Vins waited for 3 weeks pero approved din naman. So may chance pa rin. Good luck!

Did you really follow the sample itinerary you posted above? How much did you spend?

Hi Janette! Nope, the sample above is just that, a sample for this post. The sample itinerary that we submitted was much longer because our trip was 2 months long.

Hello plano po namin na magtravel sa germany at ibang schengen country ng boyfriend ko. Siya po gagastos lahat ano po requirements na kailangan? Salamat po

Same lang din. Tapos additional requirements:

– Proof of relationship with the sponsor – Written correspondence between you and your sponsor – proof of telephone connections and other evidence of relationship between you and your sponsor – An informal invitation by the host, in which information is given regarding the host’s exact address of residence, the purpose of travel and the full duration of travel and stay

Hi! i would like to ask what travel insurance do you have and how to obtain it. The only insurance i have is the one provided by our company and i think its not accredited. Thank you so much. And if my boyfriend has a relative (aunts) in germany, can he apply for visa under visiting family and pwede ba akong masali or hindi pwede? tourist visa ako? thankyou

Been using Pacific Cross insurance.

Not sure about your other questions though…

This is very helpful. I already have a Japan Visa, US Visa and now looking forward to get a Schengen Visa. Thanks for all the tips! :)

No prob! Good luck with your application!

Hello i have a problem with my australian visa i submitted it to canadian embassy and unfortunately got denied but they did not returned my documents including my expired visa in australia i did not also secure any photocopy of it. Do you think my chance of getting a schengen visa will be less because i have no australian visa to support? But i have a stamp on my passport of my travel to australia and a visa sticker ofjapan and korean visa. Im a bit down that i have no copy of my australian visa plus i got denied also in canada.

Hi Christine, did you apply for an Australian visa online? If so, you should be able to access a copy of it in your Immi account inbox.

Good day yoshke. Pwede mag ask? Okay Lang ba na ang mag sponsor sa akin is not citizen in any schengen country? Pero taga UK cya. Shoulder nya lahat ng gastos. Thanks po

Hi Patrick. Naku, di ko alam ang sagot dito. :(

hi, ask ko lang po if magaaply ng schengen visa, mother in law ko ung sponsor (but not a citizen of any schengen countries).. do i still need to provide my own ITR, or kahit certificate of emplyoment lang?

Kailangan pa rin po, unless may valid reason bakit wala ITR.

Hello po..I don’t have itr since ofw po Ako.ano po kaya pwede option for proof of rootedness?thank you

land titles/deeds, proof na may property ka sa Pinas.

Hi, do i have to book flights for other countries i will visit within the schengen zone? Or the entry point and the flight going back to manila would suffice? Thank you o much

Hi John, in my case, I only booked the incoming and outgoing flights. I didn’t book the flights within europe before the appointment. It didn’t become an issue but I’m not sure if that’s the case for all applicants all the time.

Hi ☺️ I would just like to ask regarding sa rootedness dto sa pinas.. i dont have work, im not a student anymore, no business also, i dont own anything under my name, and im not below 18… there’s still a chance to get a visa? And if so, kailangan ko po ba talaga atleast na minention sa proof? Coz someone will sponsor me everything po kc. May idea po ba kayo? ☺️ Kc yung fiancee ko po ang mag support sakin. Thank you :)

Hi Anj, if you’re applying as a tourist, medyo malabo maapprove sa tingin ko. :(

Hi we have the same situation ang pagka iba lang po namin is ang sponsor ko po is husband ko na US military na naka deploy sa Germany sya ang sasagot sa lahat ng gastos and also im currently pregnant right now. May chance po ba ang case ko?

It’s not just a matter of gastos kasi. Yung finances, if sponsored, pwede na yung formal obligation.

Yung rootedness yung mahirap. Whether sponsored ka or hindi, you still need to prove your rootedness, I think. So if unemployed and no properties, baka mahirap. Not idea if may effect yung pregnancy sa application and how, though. Best to consult a travel agency para mas definitive. Di ko rin kasi talaga alam. :(

hi! naka lagay sa website ng checklist ng german embassy (Hotel-voucher or confirmation of the hotel / guest house that the accommodation has already been paid for) . pero pwd bang booked lang muna ang hotels kasi d pa sure if ma aaprove talaga

Yung sinubmit namin, reservations lang. Di pa namin binayaran.

nag show ka ba ng credit card transactions? if yes, from the last how many months?

Hindi na ako nagsubmit ng credit card bills.

me and my husband are planning to travel together as a couple sa germany and other schengen areas so I booked the same time and date at the appointment. question is, will we be interviewed together or not? because my husband needs to be backed up by me because yung business namin sa akin naka panagalan although he’s the one managing it. Concerned kasi ako if we get to be interviewed separately, his supporting documents may sound weak. although he has a business too under his name pero d masaydo malaki puhonan compare nitong naka pangalan sa akin.

Hmmm, feeling ko magkahiwalay. Not sure.

hi! me and my husband are paying for our trip financially, not sponsored. I chose germany as my 1st entry point because I have an aunt who’s a citizen there so I need to see her first before going to other schengen areas, also it’s my last entry point because I need to see her before leaving europe. question is do i need to show to the embassy an informal letter from her inviting me and provide documents to prove our relationship? also, i chose from the application the answer ‘tourism and visit family and friends’ from the question what is your purpose of travel.

Hi Inee, yes, I think so. You’d have better chances if you provide invitation letter and proof of relationship. Isa yan sa mga questions na talagang tinututukan nila, if may kakilala ka dun so makakatulong if meron kang proof of relationship and clear purpose of travel.

Hello, is ITR really important? I am a freelancer too for 4 years now. Are property title (or Deed of Sale) and bank certificate enough to prove my rootedness in the Philippines?

Hi Cliff, they usually ask for ITR talaga. if you can’t, you can submit other proof that you have a consistent or stable source of income. You can submit invoices or contracts that you have with your clients.

Yes, I can submit bank statement, salary invoice (Paypal) and a letter from my client telling that I am working for his company since 2015 up to now. Anyway, can I use letter size paper for the documents? I know the standard paper size in EU is A4.

Hi Cliff, they don’t specify paper size but we used A4 in our past applications to the German Embassy.

Thanks guys. Cheers!

Ok thanks. I printed the documents in letter size paper kasi, Anyway, do you have sample of german visa checklist?

Here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/German-Embassy-Tourist-Visa-Checklist.pdf

I really find this amazing because everything was precisely explained up to the smallest detail. Great job!!

Thanks, Jaycee!

Please help how to correct the wrong email entered for an online appointment. Unfortunately my friend due to my mistake she wasn’t able to receive the confirmation of appointment.

How can I correct this entry or should I make a new appointment by using same details?

Please enlighten.

Hi! I honestly don’t know the answer to this. But you can post this in our support group. Baka some members have an idea.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler/

Hi po, I just want to ask, necessary po ba yung cover letter? Ok lang ba yung statement of account na within 30 days na issued or do I need one that was issue within the week of appointment? I am applying for tourist visa by the way. Hoping for your reply.

Hi Anne, yung sinubmit ko di naman within the week. Pero tinanggap naman.

Hi! Just want to ask how/when do you pay for the visa processing fee? Is it during your interview date?

Hi Arianne. Yep, on site. Immediately after the interview. :)

Noted. Thanks!! :)

Hi! Just want to thank you for doing this guide, really helped my family throughout the whole process. And yey! We got approved! :)

Thanks again! :))

Yayyy! Congrats! Family trip sa Europe! Nainggit ako bigla haha.

Hello po.. Of all the documents does it need to have another copies of it? Thanks .

Hi Dawn, in our case, they just took one copy. But it’s always good practice to have an extra copy, just in case.

Hi,im reading and analyzing your blog because im planning to apply for schengen visa!Im currently working here in Malaysia as DH!i travelled already in Singapore many times and Thailand as well!And now for my 30th birthday im Planning for European Trip!is it possible that they can approve my application or still low chances because i have a Domestic Helper working visa?

Hi Reziel, I have no idea. So sorry. :(

hi there ask ko lang po nag apply ako sa german embassy last monday po den pag tues tinawagan ako na papabalikin due to my finger print status. is it an assurance pa po na approve yong visa ko?

Hi Janice, I dunno.

hi Yoshke. Do you have idea kung magkano at least yung laman ng bank statement mo for higher chance na maapprove assuming I’m applying for a 10-day visa or 1 month visa? thanks in advance! :)

Hi! We answered that here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2017/01/schengen-visa-filipino-tourists-frequently-asked-questions/#How_much_money_should_I_have_in_the_bank_to_be_approved

Please update the link of ” Declaration according to § 54 AufenthaltsG.”. Error 404 page na kasi siya :( thank you!

Updated! :)

Hi! Just want to ask lang sana about the leave of absence approval, ang gagawa po ba nun is yung mag apply ng visa? Then papa approve lang doon sa immediate superior or employer? Thank you!:-)

Depende po yan sa company nyo. Yung dati kong company, sila na nagpoprovide talaga ng letter. Yung isa naman, kailangan ako magsulat. Depende sa anong process ng company nyo. Ask mo na lang HR nyo.

hello… i will be travelling w/ my friend tru europe… spetember ang visa sched ko tru french embassy.. do i have to declare it sa cover letter na may kasama ko ? besides sakin nakapangalan mga booking sa hotel which is kasama ko naman sya sa room.. we’ve been travelling together for years around the country and ASIA, mas maganda rin ba if I include our pictures travelling together as additional requiremetns to prove that we really travel together?

Hi, just want to ask do we need to paste the picture on the application? And where to write the middle name of my husband? Or we don’t need to include that in the application. There’ s no area for middle name. Only surname at birth where I wrote my maiden name because it’s different from my present surname. But in mens case surname at birth and present are the same. Thank you very much.

Yes, you need to paste the pic on the form.

I’m not sure I understand your question about middle name. But in general, if there’s no space for it, if the form is not asking for it, you don’t need to provide it.

hello sir, we are planning to apply for schengen visa via german embassy this august, our entry point and exit point is germany, and we are planning to visit other schengen member states, what will be the visa that are we going to apply, single or multiple? cause im a little bit confused sir. thank you very much.

Hi Carlos, if you’re not leaving the Schengen Zone, single entry only. Could you share with me all the countries you plan to visit so I could check?

Hello Yoshke. My boss will be travelling with our client as a group. Should we get different appointments or I can schedule one appointment and submit their documents together? Thank you!

Appointments are individual even if travelling as a group.

Hi TINE, naku wala akong idea kapag group applications. :(

hi, I want to ask if my mom needed to have a bank accounts, itinerary, and insurance or provided na un ng boyfriend nia which is a german residence or yung mom ko ang mag pro-provide ng lahat? kasi shes not working and she dont have ny bank accounts. thanks in advance..

Hi Blessie, ang alam ko need pa rin talaga ng mga yun kahit na sponsored.

Hi Yoshke! I’m planning of using my joint account with my Dad for the Bank certificate and Statement of account to show financial coverage of the cost of my travel and stay. Do you think it’s okay to use joint account SOA and Bank Cert? or should I make an authorization letter para sure? ako lang kasi yung may balak magtravel sa Europe… Thank you.

Hi Anne, I used my joint account with my mom when I applied. It was approved. I’m not sure if they really accept it or I just got lucky. If it’s not okay, they may have given me a pass because of my travel history.

Hello! I’ll be a fresh grad pa lang from college by the time I apply so I won’t be having any work yet and my parents will be supporting and paying for the trip. Can I submit their ITRs and Land Titles and just indicate that in my letter?

Hi John, what’s your purpose of traveling to Germany? And who are you traveling with?

Hi Yoshke! Another question… I should bring all original and as well as photocopied copies of my travel documents, right? And original copies ba dapat yung ibigay ko sa Consul on my appointment date or pwedeng photocopies lang? Like yung ITR, okay lang ba kahit photocopy lang ibigay ko sa Consul or dapat original? Thank you.

Hi Anne, in our case, kinuha original ng ITR, COE, and bank documents.

Yung land titles (and work contract), yun lang ung photocopy lang pero chineck nila ung original.

Thank you so much Yoshke! Pasensya na sa madaming question… one more question pala, when you signed the Declaration Form and as well as the Completed Application Form, what did you wrote sa place/date? Should I write Manila for the place? Thank you.

Hi Anne, yep! We wrote the specific city (e.g. Mandaluyong or QC or Makati)

Hi Yoshke! I’ve had my interview last July 18, 2018 and came back on the 19th for the additional documents which they have requested. Medyo kabado lang ako kasi wala pa passport and have been trying to track it but 2GO’s website says na invalid daw yung tracking number. Ganun ba talaga yun na invalid kapag ine-eenter ko sa 2go website? And how long does it usually take them to process? Thanks.

Hi Anne! We had the same situation. I had my interview last July 17 naman but only completed my requirements on the 20th. Then today ko nakuha yung passport, which is Aug. 1 so mga..7 working days sya in total. Chineck ko yung status nya online pero, weirdly enough, invalid pa rin sya. :/

I read na you may email their customer service and provide in the body of your email yung tracking number na binigay sayo and then yung passport number mo since di raw naguupdate agad yung system ng 2go.

Hi Arianne! Woow! Congratulations! I actually haven’t called my sister to check if may na-receive na sila from 2Go kasi nagre-rely lang talaga ako sa Tracking Number na binigay nila. Kaya lang almost everyday na yata ako nagta-track and tumatawag sa call center nila, it always appears as Invalid. I just really wonder why it’s invalid when it was given by German Embassy naman. Siguro nga it would be better to email them. Thank you Arianne! I’m really hoping and praying for positive results.

Hi Anne, yeah, I remember having the same problem with 2Go. Always invalid tracking number.

Hi Yoshke! Medyo worried lang ako dahil July 19th yung date when I submitted the additional documents and 11th working day na today. Do you think I should call them or send them an email to check why the tracking number they gave me appear as invalid? or should I wait a little more? Thank you.

Hi Anne, sa experience namin, laging invalid yung tracking number. hehe.

Sa akin, ang 11 working days ay normal pa, kasi yung kay Vins, 3 weeks bago nabigay (15 working days). I would still wait a few more days. But go give them a call if it really makes you uneasy.

hi hello..ask ko lng po.my interview on german embassy s monday..nag aalala lng ako.tungkol s bank of statement..wla nmn akong bank acct..ang magbbyad lht skin ung sponsor ko n asawa ng pinsan ko..ano p b ang need ko n requirements n manggagaling s knla..tsk magkno po b ang bayad s embassy??thank you po s pag sagot.

Hi Salama. Hmmmm, as far as I know, mag-aask pa rin sila about your own bank account and financial situation, even if may sponsor ka. Tinitingnan nila ang bank statement not just para macheck kung afford yung trip pero para na rin makita nila yung stability and rootedness nung applicant sa Pilipinas. So kahit may sponsor, hindi guarantee iyon para maapprove.

Pwede kang humingi ng Affidavit of Support dun sa sponsor para stronger ang case. Pede ka rin humingi ng letter from them explaining bakit ka nila isosponsor, kasi di mo naman immediate family member ang sponsor. Kailangan mo rin maexplain ng maayos ano purpose ng travel.

hi gud pm..may bank ako kaso zero balance n sya..tas ofw ako kkauwi ko lng last july..wla akong ipon kc bumili ako ng lupa at nagpgawa ng bhy..pano kaya ito??

Hi Salama, wait pala, yun bang asawa ng pinsan mo ay nasa Germany? If German sya, submit ka na lang ng Formal Obligation.

Good Day Yoshke! I’m planning on visiting Germany soon and my friend from Germany will be the one who’ll sponsor me. My question are 1) Do I still need to submit a hotel reservation even if I’m going to stay at my friends house or what alternative should I submit? 2) In proof of relationship with sponsor can I just submit screen shots of our conversation through facebook, skype and whatsapp? 3)On the proof of financial capacity will I only be submitting the bank statement and formal obligation from my sponsor? or do I still need to submit my bank statement and other proof of income? but I have problem with that since I don’t have bank account. I hope you can help me. Thank you.

Hi Patricia,

1) Do I still need to submit a hotel reservation even if I’m going to stay at my friends house or what alternative should I submit? —– No need. The documents needed when visiting a friend are listed in the post above.

2) In proof of relationship with sponsor can I just submit screen shots of our conversation through facebook, skype and whatsapp? —– Yes, you can submit those. But I think you’ll have a stronger case if you have photos together.

3) On the proof of financial capacity will I only be submitting the bank statement and formal obligation from my sponsor? or do I still need to submit my bank statement and other proof of income? —– “Or” yung nakalagay sa checklist so I guess hindi na.

Thank you so much.. :)

I’ve been trying to complete the VIDEX online form but it seems like its taking forever to continue. I tried saving it but the same thing happened. Naka hang lang ung system. Does it really happen? For the others I made, hindi naman ganyan. I’m worried tuloy.

Hi Rei, didn’t happen to any of us on the team.

Hi, quick question, I’m currently working po sa Vietnam. I have workpermit but no residence card. makakapag apply po kaya ako dto sa embassy ng germany?

Hi Aivie, I have no idea. Di ko kasi alam ang rules ng embassy dyan sa Vietnam. Iba-iba kasi ang rules per country.

Im currently drafting my cover letter, shall I include the reason why i cant provide an ITR o I make a separate letter for that? TIA:)

Pwede mo nang isama sa isang letter lang

Hello po.just wanna ask if maging problema pi ba yung bank acct statement ko po kasi wala na po laman yung acct ko..yung trip to Belgium po ay sponsor lahay ng Belgian boyfriend ko po.gumawa na po sia ng affidavit ofsupport to at sa letter nia sia lahat gagastos .ok na po kaya yun?

Hi Caryn, pwedeng maging problem pa rin sya kasi you need to prove YOUR OWN financial capability and rootedness kahit na may sponsor ka.

Can the cover letter exceed 1 page kaya? I’ll be travelling with my boyfriend. I’m planning kasi to write a detailed letter which includes an explanation about a discrepancy on my surname, why we chose the spots that we chose to visit, etc. We’ll be going to France and stay the longest in Provence. Baka kasi magtaka bakit di kami sa more famous spots pumunta.

Thank you :)

As much as possible, 1 page lang. You can explain why you want to visit the spots in your itinerary but go straight to the point and be brief.

Thanks again, Yoshke! This is very helpful. :)

Hi Yoshke! Thank you for this detailed information and instructions. I always refer to your website on travel information. I have one question lang regarding the “validity” of the Schengen visa. When you said you were granted a 60-day visa with your 53-day itinerary, were you referring to the approved “length of stay”? Like with the Japan visa wherein the visa validity is 3 months but the approved length of stay is 15 days. The reason why I am asking is because we are planning to visit Germany around May 20th next year and to stay for 15 days. Is February or March too early to apply if, say visa is released after 7 working days? Thank you!

Yes, I’m referring to length of stay allowed.

Yep, Feb or March are okay. Tama lang. The validity of the visa will depend on the travel dates (itinerary) you submitted. :)

Sir pano po yun my bf will support my trip,any needed docs to provide or pwede I submit na xa magsupport sakin. Thanks po

hi Mhy! Pa-check na lang po sa taas. Nakalista po dun under C. YOUR TRAVEL PLAN, IF VISITING FAMILY OR FRIENDS.

Pero pag boyfriend yung sponsor, malaki ang chance na magiging strict sila sayo.

Is this considered single entry if my travel routes are Berlin -Munich – Salzburg -Prague -Berlin?

Yep! Single pa rin kasi hindi ka lumabas ng Schengen Zone. :)

Hi Yoshke, I noticed no one has asked about cruises. What kind of reservation proof can I give without shelling out the full cost of the cruise ? Once you book, you pay. Sayang naman ang payment if my visa isn’t approved! Also, what kind of visa do I need? Single entry? Countries in the cruise are: germany, poland ,lithuania, latvia ,estonia, st. petersburg russia, finland, sweden, denmark and back to germany. The only country not included in the Schengen area is Russia though this is only a 2day stay and covered with the 72-hour no- visa visit to Russia. Our entry/exit is Berlin, Germany. Thanks!

Hi Monica, naku, wala akong idea pag cruise. But some of the members of our support group might have. You may post your question here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler/

mandatory po ba ang travel insurance?

Is the list of required documents for the application of Schengen Visa complete/updated in this link that you shared?

https://www.thepoortraveler.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/German-Embassy-Tourist-Visa-Checklist.pdf

A friend of mine applied last July 2018 but was not required to submit a flight reservation but was only asked for his itinerary. Although, he was sponsored by his cousins in Germany, is there a difference when submitting the requirements between a sponsored traveller and a “tourist without sponsor”??

Thanks in advance for your response! :)

Hi Jay, in our experience, when we applied as tourists on two different occasions, we were required to submit a flight reservation.

I’m not sure about when applying to visit someone. The checklist for a visit visa indicates “No flight RESERVATION needed.” But for tourists, it reads “No flight TICKET needed.” So I guess there’s a difference. What I’m sure of is, if applying as a tourist, flight reservation is a requirement, based on experience.

Thanks for your reply, Yoshke!

What month did you go to Paris/Amsterdam? Did it rain during your stay?

We’re still preparing our documents for the upcoming interview in 2 weeks time. :)

Hi Jay, Paris = September. It didn’t rain at all but it was a bit cloudy and gloomy.

Amsterdam = October. Weather was great. No rain during our visit. There were sunshiny days too. :)

Lovely guide. Just one question, what if I have two bank accounts? Could I submit more than one bank statement?

Hi Christian, yes, you can. :)

Can one include submitting a Statement of Account for shares of stocks of different companies bought thru an online stock broker, e.g., COL? Thanks.

Hi J, yes, I think that’s accepted.

Hello, how important is work in applying for schengen? Im planning to get a new job in a different company but i want to travel this year as well. So in case i submit a coe, it will say na ive only been an employee for a few months and not years. Btw, i was already granted before a greek schengen visa.

Hi! Very important. It’s one of the things they look into.

This won’t be your first company right? You’re just moving from one to another? You can just include a cover letter to explain that you’re new to the company but you have a longer employment history + travel history. I’ve done that before but via French Embassy. I was only 1 month with my new company when I applied, but I explained everything in a letter.

Hello, This wont be my first company. Just transferring to another one. Is the german embassy strict?

A little bit. But since it won’t be your first Schengen visa and bumalik ka naman, nagmamatter naman yun.

Would you mind sharing the letter you submitter to the embassy?

Naku, I don’t have it na. I tried looking for it sa files ko pero di ko makita. Baka nadelete ko na.

Hi Sir Yoshke! I just wanted to ask if the ITR is required to be stamp? I complete the whole last year from my employer.

Hi Den, if I remember correctly, when I applied, my ITR didn’t have BIR stamp.

Are you an employee or self-employed? Di ko sure, pero I think pag Employee okay lang na wala basta may signature ng HR people nyo. Pag self-employed, kailangan meron.

I’m an employee. Thank you for the info!

Hi I applied schengen visa last February and it was denied the reason is my rootedness in the Philippines, which is I cannot give my COE as my nature work now is in the academe so my COE is per term what is the alternative documents I can show that I am employed ?

How long have you been employed? Did the COE that you submitted state how long you have been with them?

If I were in your shoes, I would write a letter explaining that although your contract ends and renews every term, you have been with your employer/school/university for X years. Aside from that, attach other proof of rootedness like properties, ITR, or investments.

It doesn’t guarantee anything, but it will help build your case.

Hi, as to the submission of invalid/expired passport in addition to new passport do I need to submit the original of my expired passport or a photocopy will suffice. Thanks

Hi Nicky, in our experience (we applied 3x now), they took both the original and photocopy of the expired passport too. :)

Hi Sir Yoshke!

Even the expired passport don’t have any stamps?

Hi Den, ay di ko alam if kunin pa rin nila ung old passport pag walang stamp. Basta yung sa amin, kinuha nila.

HI Yoshke Dimen my self meenakshi from india, my real younger sister is german citizen, unfortunetly Her husband expired in october 2017,she is not working anywhere,she is on german government AID presently,. she is so depressed there feeling lonely, i m residing in india i want to meet her to support her. She send me invitation letter,can i go to germany to meet her with my family. i a m financially sound here, all the expenditure comes on our journey and stay at her place will be bear by me. can german embassy refuse me to go her place

Hi Meenakshi, unfortunately, I have no idea about the requirements and processes for Indian nationals, as my experience is limited to applications in the Philippines. Sorry. Hope you find the answers.

AJ here again. The Japan trip with my brother is finally done (wee! thanks for the insights on that one)

Now moving forward.. This time, applying for my Schengen VISA.

My mom will be attending a convention in Hamburg this coming June. She’s planning to take me with her as my dad wants to give away his slot for me (in terms of escorting my mom on her trip *dad got senior problems already aka slow walking phase) both of them won’t have any problem in applying for the VISA as they are frequent travellers.

My only concern is my part. As I am not registered to join the convention and my mom will sponsor my expense. I have my own bank statement and I work in the family business. Thus, most of my documents will be provided by my mom’s company.

Is there anything I would need to prepare just in case so I could secure them before we set our application altogether? (Land Title & Car registered under my name, anything else?)

And would you recommend us to select the same appointment date? Or does the embassy require an individual appointment of application?

Many thanks for all the tips in advance!

Hi AJ, best to book the same appointment date. Your application will still be assessed individually but it helps that they see whom you’re traveling with.

My only addition is to write a letter explaining your situation — that you’ll be accompanying your mom to a conference.

Note though that there have been some changes to the German process since February and we have yet to research on the new system, so what I know now might not be applicable.

good pm! sir what if the ang pupuntahan mo is iceland, germany, amsterdam, paris and italy at lahat air flight iyong way mo? lumabas kapaba sa schengen zone nun? single traveller kasi. At ung ticket mo my connecting flight to london na lay over, okay lang ba iyon? kasi iyon lang available sa date na iyon. t.y. in advance sa response po.

Hi Ashley, if may layover sa London, ibig sabihin lalabas ka ng Schengen Zone kasi di kasali ang UK sa Schengen Zone. You need a double/multiple entry visa for that.

good day sir… i am going to apply for schengen visa together with my husband and son.. question is sa akin lang po kasi nakapangalan ang business namin wla name si husband ko pero sya ang kasama ko sa pagooperate. ako lang po ang meron itr and bank account.. sa part po ng husband ko deed of sale of land lang ang meron sya.. ano po need namin isubmit para mapprove na ako po ang sasagot ng lahat expenses namin? or ung bank acct ko ang gagamitin namin sa trip na ito.. and may chance po ba sya maapprove base sa case nia? Salamat po. GOD BLESS

Hi Dawn, di ko pa kasi naranasan na mag-apply with spouse so di ko po alam for sure. :(

Hi! Have you tried applying in VFS Global Cebu? Do you think mas matagal yung process there kesa dito sa Manila?

What is the possibility if you are an unemployed housewife who will accompany your husband on a business trip? Thanks

Regarding the document checklist, is it ok to submit other items not indicated in the list? For example, previous passports with stamps/visas? Would they require original documents or photocopy is fine? My passport was just renewed this year so it’s still empty, I’m worried the German embassy might think I’m a new traveler.

Hi Steph, you can submit your previous passports and photocopy of past visas/stamps. I submitted mine. :)

Will they bring back the previous passport submitted? Or a photocopy of it will suffice? Kasi my problem if I give my previous passport is andun yung ibang multiple visas ko and they might not give it back.

Hi RZ, they will give back all passports.

I was laid off last January from my previous company and stayed with them for 3years and 3 mos. I only got employed again last May 8. Do you think I’ll have low chances of being granted with a visa since I won’t be able to provide a complete 6 months payslip from one company and I’m still on probationary period? I was granted with the Schengen visa last year and applied at the same embassy, German.

Hi Anne, I’m afraid I do not know the answer to your question. :(

But you should have a bit of an edge if you’ve been granted a Schengen visa before.

Thank you so much for this very detailed blog. May I please ask regarding the travel insurance? Do we need to purchase it right away before applying right? What’s the safest duration sa travel days? Would 15 be okay?

Hi Mikee, yep, you need to purchase it before applying.

What do you mean safest duration? It should cover your full travel dates.

Hi Yosh, thank you for this guide it’s super helpful :)

Would like to ask if you have experience with booking group or family travel insurance for the Schengen visa requirement? Or is it really required to have individual insurance? Upon checking the providers, group/family insurances are cheaper.

I’ve never tried booking group insurance. :(

Also, we have yet to update this post. They now course visa services through VFS.

Hi Yosh, did you staple your documents? Is this allowed? Checked all websites and there’s nothing specific indicated. Thank you!

Hi teresa, we didn’t staple our documents. :)

Not sure if allowed yung pag-staple though.

Hi, Yosh –

What if part of the trip will be hosted by a friend? Would I still be needing invitation for that?

THanks, Mark

Hi, for immigration requirements, inaaccept po ba nila ang formal obligation in replacement of Affidavit of Support and Guarantee Letter from Consulate? Kc parang same lang ung document although sa list ng Immigration requirements, specific ung affidavit. Thanks po at sana ay makita nyo po tong comment ko. :)

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Germany Visa From Philippines – How to Apply for German Schengen Visa Application Requirements Guide

If you have never been to any of the Schengen countries , Germany might be a good place to start! With lots of history, fabulous cuisine, and lots of palaces, museums and outdoor spaces to visit, you’ll be in for a treat! In this article, learn more about how to apply for a Germany visa in the Philippines, Germany visa appointment booking, processing time at the Germany visa application centre, flight itinerary for Germany visa , hotel bookings for a Germany visa, Schengen travel insurance for a Germany visa application, and Germany visa application process at the visa office in the Philippines.

How to Apply for Germany Schengen Visa from Philippines

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Germany Schengen Visas

In 2019, German embassies around the world received 2,171,309 German Schengen visa applications and rejected 213,306 (9.8%). The embassy in Manila rejected 2,470 out of a total of 20,657 applications (12%).

Apply for Germany Schengen Visa from Philippines Statistics

Applying for a Germany Schengen Visa from the Philippines

If you are a citizen of the Philippines and you are planning on going to Germany, you will need to apply for a visa to be able to enter and stay in the country.

The Embassy of Germany in Manila processes visa applications, but the receipt of applications has been outsourced to VFS Global in Manila or Cebu. That means you will submit your application to VFS Global.

You can apply up to 6 months before your trip, but the earlier the better! It takes around 1 week for your application to be processed by the embassy from the moment they receive your paperwork. It is not possible to have your application rushed through, so make sure you apply in plenty of time.

Types of Schengen visas offered at the German Embassy in the Philippines

The type of visa you will apply for will depend on why you wish to go to Germany. There are 3 types of visa available:

Schengen visa (short-stay) – for a holiday or business trip etc for up to 90 days
National visa (long-stay) – to attend university, work or join a family in Germany etc for over 90 days

If you are simply catching a connecting flight on the way to a different destination, you will need an Airport Transit visa.

How Can I Apply for a Schengen Visa from VFS Global in the Philippines

Once you are ready to apply, there are 7 steps you need to follow:

Step 1 – Identify visa type

Step 2 – Begin your application
Step 3 – Book an appointment
Step 4 – Pay your fees
Step 5 – Visit a visa application center
Step 6 – Track your application
Step 7 – Collect your passport

Go to VFS Global’s website and click on: “Start now” under “Apply for a visa”:

Apply for Germany Schengen Visa from Philippines Online Application1

Scroll down to “Step 1 – Identify visa type” and click on the link:

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Click on the drop-down box and choose the visa you wish to apply for:

Apply for Germany Schengen Visa from Philippines Online Application3

More information will be revealed:

Apply for Germany Schengen Visa from Philippines Online Application4

Read this to determine if this visa is the correct one for you. You will also find other information relating to documents required, fees, processing time etc. Read all of this before you go any further.

Go to VFS Global’s website and click on the link under “Step 2 – Begin your application”:

Apply for Germany Schengen Visa from Philippines Online Application5

You will be directed to the VIDEX system where you can complete your application form:

Apply for Germany Schengen Visa from Philippines Online Application6

Make sure you print the following documents:

Visa application form
Barcode page
Additional information form

For National visas, go to the embassy’s website .

Once you have completed your application form, it’s time to compile the documents you also need to submit to VFS Global.

Supporting Documents

The documents required for your visa application can be found on VFS Global’s or the embassy’s website, so go through this before you do anything else. There are checklists to help you. Make sure you know what the requirements are for the visa you are applying for because they are different for each type of visa.

You should also prepare photocopies as well as providing the original documents, so don’t forget to do that too!

Documents include:

Passport – must be valid for at least three months after the date of departure from Germany, at least two empty pages and issued no more than 10 years ago
Copy of passport and visa/immigration stamps for the past 5 years
Passport photographs x 2
Completed visa application form
Itinerary for travel plans
Round trip flight tickets
Proof of accommodation – such as a hotel reservation. If staying with a private host: original signed invitation letter
Proof of sufficient funds – bank statements for the last six months
Travel health insurance valid for all Schengen-States and the full duration of stay for which the visa is applied for, with a minimum coverage sum of 30,000 Euros
If you are employed – most recent income tax return, certificate of employment (including your employer’s full name, complete address and telephone number and details regarding your position, income, duration of the working relationship) and letter of approved leave of absence
If you are self-employed – proof of registration/commercial activity of your company in the Philippines, e.g. income tax returns, bank certificates, company accounts etc
If you are a student – School/university certificate; proof of enrolment (for students), letter of exemption from studies
If you own real estate property – original land title, deed of sale etc
Letter of consent and parent’s ID and birth certificate (for minors)
Certified copy of marriage certificate/certificate of registered relationship and certified copy of spouse’s passport
Proof of relationship with sponsor (if applicable)

If you’re planning to obtain your flight reservation for visa without paying for the ticket, all you have to do is follow the 3 simple steps below:

Visit the Visa Reservation website to choose the right package
Submit the travel details and make the payment online
Receive flight itinerary in email

The next step is to book your appointment.

Making appointments with the embassy, consulate or visa application centre is generally free and can be done yourself. However, if you are running short of time or not sure which consulate to apply to or have no idea on how to get this done yourself then not to worry, we will make the appointment for you for a small service fee!

Booking a visa appointment using our services is pretty simple! All you have to do is follow the 3 simple steps below:

Visit the link to schedule the visa appointment
Submit the appointment details, the visa you are applying for, consulate you need the appointment for, the country you need the appointment IN and make the payment
Receive appointment confirmation in email

You can also make an appointment on your own by following the steps below.

Go to VFS Global’s website and click on the link under “Step 3 – Book an appointment”
Click on: “Let’s get started”
Click on: “I don’t have an account” to create a new account
Sign in and book a suitable date and time for your appointment
Receive an email with confirmation of your appointment

Once you have made your application, you will need to pay your visa application fee. If you are applying online for your visa, your payment will be made as part of this process. Alternatively, payment can be made at the time of your appointment at VFS Global. However, it’s more convenient to pay online through the payment gateway for Germany when booking an appointment.

Once payment has been made, an appointment letter will be sent to your email address along with the receipt as proof of payment.

Please note, fees are non-refundable if an applicant does not show up on his appointment date or if the visa application is denied. You will pay the fee in cash in Philippine Pesos.

On the day of your appointment:

Aim to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.
You must attend the appointment for your visa application. You cannot send someone in your place
Take a printed copy of your visa application, as well as a valid passport or travel document with at least 2 pages that are blank on both sides
Bring all supporting documentation (originals and copies)
If you haven’t paid your visa fee online, you can pay your fees once you get to the centre

At the center, you will also need to submit your fingerprints and photograph. This is known as biometric information collection. Without biometrics information, your visa application will not be processed.

If you miss your appointment on the scheduled day, you will need to book a new appointment after 24 hours from your original appointment date.

After your appointment, your application will be sent to the embassy for processing. They may ask you to attend an interview to clarify the information you have provided. They ask you questions to do this. If this happens, don’t worry, simply answer the questions honestly.

Typical questions include:

Have you been to Germany before?
What do you plan to do there?
Are you going with anyone else?
How much do you earn?

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After you have submitted your application, you will receive an email when a decision has been made or you can purchase the SMS service from VFS Global. You can also track your application’s progress with the tracking tool. Click on the link under “Step 6 – Track your application”:

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Key in your reference number and last name:

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Once your passport has been returned to VFS Global, you can pick up your passport in person or have your documents returned to you by courier for an additional fee. If you choose to collect your passport, you must take the following documents:

Receipt issued by VFS Global

The decision will be either:

Approved – your visa will be inside your passport
Rejected – this would have been for a specific reason and you may be able to appeal the decision. See the embassy’s website for more information

Common rejection reasons include:

You already have a valid Schengen visa – if you have applied for a Schengen visa previously and it was approved, it may still be valid, so check your passport before you apply for a new one
Purpose of your trip is not clear – you must have a valid reason for traveling to Germany. This could be tourism or business etc., but whatever it is, you must show proof of that reason, for example, a tour itinerary or an invitation to attend a meeting
No evidence of your intention to return to the Philippines – you must show that you are planning to return home before the expiry of the visa such as proof that you own a home or have a job

How to contact VFS Global in the Philippines

Address : Visa Application Centre, M01 Mezzanine Floor, Eco plaza Bldg., Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati City, Metro Manila 1231, Philippines

Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 07.00 – 11.00 and 12.00 – 14.00

Passport Collection : Monday to Friday, 14.00 – 16.00

Address: Visa Application Centre, Unit 503, 5th Floor, Keppel Center, Samar Loop cor. Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City 6000, Philippines

Business Hours: Thursday to Friday, 09.00 – 13.00

Please note, both centers have additional fee requirements:

Service Fee: PHP Varies
Mode of Payment: Cash

To apply for a Schengen visa for Germany at VFS Global in the Philippines, follow these simple steps:

Step 1 – Identify your visa type

Once you get your visa, you can start planning your trip to Germany!

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Philippines to Germany: Travel Requirements, Restrictions, Visa, Etc.

Germany is open to all vaccinated tourists. by Ina Louise Manto | May 25, 2022

Ready to see the world again? Many European countries are now accepting tourist arrivals after closing their borders. If going on a Euro trip is your definition of revenge travel, Germany is a country you shouldn’t skip. This European country is teeming with history, food, and culture from its major cities Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich to scenic towns and cities that will let you travel back in time.

Here’s everything you need to know that will help you prepare for travel to Germany:

Table of Contents

Who can travel to Germany?

What are the accepted vaccines in Germany?

How to apply for a schengen visa, quarantine rules, current germany covid situation, is germany open to tourists.

Yes, Germany is open to all vaccinated tourists.

Who can travel from the Philippines to Germany?

Germany is open to:

German citizens and residents with a current right to reside in the country, including their spouses, partners, and minor children
Travelers connecting a flight who do not leave the transit zone of a passenger
Other special cases
Leisure travelers

Generally, Germany is open to travelers from EU member states, states associated with Schengen (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein), and other countries. Travelers from other countries for any purpose are only allowed for fully vaccinated people.

Requirements for travel from Philippines to Germany

Aside from the travel requirements by your chosen airline, these are the general requirements to enter Germany:

Proof of vaccination in German, English, French, Spanish or Italian in digital or paper form
A negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel or antigen test result taken within 48 hours of travel
Proof of recovery from COVID-19
Digital entry registration

Find more details about the proof of vaccination and recovery requirements here .

According to the German Embassy in Manila, only these vaccines listed on the website of the Federal Institute for Vaccines and Biomedicines Paul-Ehrlich-Institute are accepted:

AstraZeneca AB, Schweden, Vaxzevria (including AZD 1222)
BioNTech/Pfizer Manufacturing GmbH, Comirnaty (including BNT162b2/COMIRNATY, Tozinameran)
Janssen-Cilag International NV
Moderna Biotech Spain, S.L., Spikevax (including mRNA-1273)

Find more information here .

Do you need a visa to enter Germany?

Yes, a visa is needed to enter Germany. Depending on your period of stay, you might need a Schengen visa (up to 90 days) or a German visa (stay over 90 days) to enter the country.

If you’re flying to Germany for a visit or for tourism, you will need a Schengen visa, which will allow you to stay in the country for up to 90 days. Here are the Schengen visa requirements in the Philippines:

Print-out of duly filled and signed application form
Passport, which is valid for at least three months after returning from Germany
Two biometrical passport photos attached to the application form
Visa fee of 80 Euro, 40 Euro for applicants from 6-12 years old
Flight and hotel reservation for the entire stay in Germany
Bank statements for the last six months or a formal obligation according to §§ 66-68 AufenthG with a confirmation of the declarant’s financial capacity by the local Immigration (“Ausländerbehörde”)
Proof of rootedness in the Philippines (e.g. work contract and bank statements showing transfer of last six monthly salaries), proof of enrollment for students, marriage certificate, etc.
Proof of health travel insurance. Find recommended insurance companies here .
For first time travelers to Germany: informal declaration explaining your willingness to return to the Philippines before the expiration of your visa

Once you’ve obtained all the requirements, register for an appointment and submit your application personally at VFS Global in Manila or Cebu. Find more information regarding the Schengen visa application here .

Travel to Germany is generally quarantine-free. However, travelers coming from high-risk countries in the last 10 days prior to traveling to Germany are required to travel directly to their destination and self-isolate or quarantine for 10 days. Quarantine may end early for those who test negative on Day 5 of isolation.

For up-to-date information that will help you prepare for travel to Germany, visit these pages:

Schengen visa application
Germany entry and quarantine regulations
Federal Ministry of Health

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Family reunification

National german law on immigration (only in german), have a nice trip, family reunification to spouse.

Please submit the following documents for your application, one original with one copy of each original in paper format A4:

Your valid passport

One print-out of your duly filled and signed application form

Two biometrical passport photos, one of which glued to the application form

Visa fee 75 Euro, payable in PHP (fee is waived if your spouse is German or EU national)

Your birth certificate, issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Should the birth certificate be unreadable, please submit also your birth certificate, issued by the Local Civil Registrar.

Your marriage certificate

If you married in the Philippines: PSA Index Certificate CRS Form No. 5 (Advisory on marriages)

If you married abroad: PSA Index Certificate CRS Form No. 4 (CENOMAR) or – if you registered your marriage in the Philippines - PSA Index Certificate CRS Form No. 5 (Advisory on marriages)

If you were divorced abroad and you are Filipino national: You need to have your foreign divorce court order recognized by the competent court in the Philippines, before you can legally marry again. Please submit: Marriage certificate of your previous marriage, foreign divorce court order and Philippine court order recognizing the foreign divorce court order

If your previous marriage was annulled in the Philippines: Marriage certificate of your previous marriage with an annotation of the annulment, annulment court decision with certificate of finality

If you were a widow(er): Marriage certificate of your previous marriage and PSA death certificate of your deceased spouse

A1 Certificate from an ALTE-certified language school (Goethe Institut, ÖSD, telc, TestDaF, ECL), not older than 1 year. The certificate is not required if your spouse is an EU national who does not have the German nationality and resides in Germany. For further exceptions please see here .

From your spouse: If your spouse is German: Copy of Identity Card. If your spouse is EU national, but not German: Copy of the passport, a current residence certificate and the work contract. If your spouse has no EU nationality: Copy of the residence permit card.

The application must be submitted personally at the German Embassy. If you are applying together with your children , please note that a separate appointment registration is required for each person.

Once you have obtained all necessary documents, please register for an appointment here .

Please note:

Incomplete applications will be decided based on the documents that were submitted, and may be rejected.

PSA Certificates must be issued on security paper (SECPA) by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Please visit either PSA Helpline or PSA Serbilis for further information. In case your birth certificate is unreadable, please also submit a birth certificate from the Local Civil Registrar.

PSA documents do not need to be authenticated by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs. No Apostille is needed.

Foreign documents which neither were issued in the Philippines nor in Germany must be legalized or have an apostille.

Documents that are not in German or English language need to be translated by a translator. For details, please see here .

Please note that the Embassy can request further documents and that a verification of documents may be necessary, especially in cases of late registration of birth.

After you have received the visa, please inquire at the Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) if you need to attend a Pre-Departure Seminar. Please consult with the CFO in due course regarding the procedure and bear in mind that the Embassy can offer neither advice nor support in this matter.

Marriage in Germany

Visa fee 75 Euro, payable in PHP

Certificate of the Registrar’s Office in Germany that you and your fiancé may marry in Germany (“Bescheinigung über die Anmeldung der Eheschließung”, form 11/121). This certificate must not be expired.

A1 Certificate from an ALTE-certified language school (Goethe Institut, ÖSD, telc, TestDaF, ECL), not older than 1 year.

Copy of your fiancé’s identity card (if German) or copy of the fiancé’s passport plus current certificate of residence (if not German, but EU national) or copy of the fiancé’s passport and residence permit card (if non- EU national)

Formal declaration of obligation according to §§ 66-68 of the German Residence Law with the confirmation of the Immigration Office (“Ausländerbehörde”) that the declarant is financially capable.

Proof of a travel health insurance, valid for the first 90 days of your intended stay in Germany. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen countries and have a minimum coverage sum of 30.000 Euro.

Your application must be submitted personally at the German Embassy. Once you have obtained all necessary documents, please register for an appointment here .

Foreign documents which neither were issued in the Philippines nor in Germany must be legalized or have an Apostille.

Family reunification to or with German minor child (only if the applicant has custody for this child)

Your birth certificate, issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

Your child’s birth certificate. If the child was born in the Philippines: Birth certificate issued by PSA

If your child was born within marriage: Marriage certificate

If your child was born outside of marriage and you are the child’s mother: PSA Index Certificate CRS Form No. 4 (CENOMAR) and proof of recognition of paternity. If the father recognized paternity according to German law: Your declaration of consent to the recognition of paternity. Recognition of paternity and consent can be notarized at the German Embassy or in Germany, at the Civil Registrar, the Local Youth Office or any German notary public.

If your child was born outside of marriage and you are the child’s father: Proof of your recognition of paternity, mother’s consent to the recognition of paternity and declaration of joint custody. These declarations can be notarized at the German Embassy or in Germany, at the Civil Registrar, the Local Youth Office or any notary public.

Proof that the German parent had the German nationality when the child was born: Copy of the German identity card or passport which was valid on the day of the child’s birth

If available: Copy of your child’s German passport

Please state in your visa application the complete address where you are going to stay in Germany.

PSA documents do not need to be authenticated by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs. No apostille is needed.

Documents, which are not in German or English language, need to be translated by a translator. For details, please see here .

Family reunification to unborn German child

One print-out of your duly filled and signed application form .

Medical Certificate confirming the pregnancy, stating the expected date of birth

If you are married and the mother of the unborn child: Marriage certificate, PSA Index Certificate CRS Form No. 5 Advisory on marriages (if you married in the Philippines) or PSA Index Certificate CRS Form No. 4 CENOMAR (if you married abroad). If you were divorced, annulled or widowed before your marriage, please also submit your divorce court order (plus Philippine court order recognizing the foreign divorce), your annulment court order (plus certificate of finality) or the PSA death certificate.

If you are not married and the mother of the unborn child: PSA Index Certificate CRS Form No. 4 CENOMAR and certificates of recognition of paternity and of the mother’s consent to the recognition of paternity. These declarations can be notarized at the German Embassy or in Germany, at the Civil Registrar, the Local Youth Office or any notary public. If you are divorced, annulled or widowed, please also submit your divorce court order (plus Philippine court order recognizing the foreign divorce), your annulment court order (plus certificate of finality) or the PSA death certificate.

If the mother of the unborn child is not married and you are the unborn child’s father: German certificate of residence stating the mother’s family status and the following documents: Pre-natal recognition of paternity, consent to the recognition of paternity and declaration of joint custody. Theses declarations must be notarized at the German Embassy or in Germany, at the Civil Registrar, the Local Youth Office or any notary public.

Proof that the German parent has the German nationality: Copy of the German identity card or passport

Please state in your visa application the address where you are going to stay in Germany.

Family reunification to parents (for minors)

One print-out of your duly filled and signed application form . The application has to be signed by your parent(s) having the legal custody

Visa fee 37,50 Euro, payable in PHP (fee is waived if your parent has the German or another EU nationality)

If your parents are married: Marriage certificate

If your parents were married, but the marriage was divorced or annulled: Marriage certificate with annotation of the divorce or annulment, divorce or annulment court order with certificate of finality

If your parents were married, but one parent is deceased: Marriage certificate and PSA death certificate

If you join only one parent, but both parents share the legal custody: Personal appearance of the parent you are not going to join, at the German Embassy competent for his residence, or at VFS Manila or Cebu during the submission of the visa application in order to declare his consent with the family reunion. This declaration is not necessary if the parent you wish to join has the German or another EU nationality.

If you join your mother and your parents have not been married: CENOMAR or CEMAR of your mother.

From the parent you want to join: If your parent is German: Copy of the identity card. If your parent is EU national, but not German: Copy of the passport, a current residence certificate and the work contract. If your parent is a Non- EU national: Copy of the passport and the residence permit.

If you are 16 or 17 years old the day you submit your application and your parent is already a resident in Germany: C1 German Certificate from an ALTE-certified language school (Goethe Institut, ÖSD, telc, TestDaF, ECL). Alternatively, proof of your ability to integrate in Germany, for example due to your attendance at a German school in the Philippines or a former residence in Germany or in a country with similar standards. These proofs are not necessary if the parent you wish to join has the German or another EU nationality. These documents are not required if the parent you wish to join is a German or EU citizen. These proofs are also not required for the reunification of children to refugees and to parents who have one of the residence permits listed in § 32 Para. 2 No. 2 and 3 AufenthG (e. g. skilled workers).

Your application must be submitted personally at VFS Global in Manila or Cebu. If you are applying together with your family, please note that a separate appointment registration is required for each person. Once you have obtained all necessary documents, please register for an appointment here .

If you are currently 15 or 17 years old and you only receive an appointment date on which you will already be 16 or 18 years old, make sure to send an informal letter to the Embassy by registered mail or fax requesting a visa for family reunion. The application must include the names, your date of birth, your address and the address of your parent in Germany, and the letter must be signed by the parent(s) having the legal custody. If the Embassy receives this application letter before the day you turn 16 or 18 years old, your application will be treated as if it had been submitted before your birthday.

Family reunification of the parents to a foreign skilled worker

General information

The parents of a foreigner who received his first visa as a skilled worker in Germany after March 1 st 2024 or the parents of the skilled worker's spouse, can apply for a visa for family reunification if the skilled worker's income is sufficient to cover their living expenses and availability of sufficient residential space.

Your child’s (skilled worker in Germany) birth certificate. If born in the Philippines: Birth certificate issued by PSA
If your child (skilled worker in Germany) was born within marriage: Marriage certificate
Current and valid residence permit showing that the skilled worker is a reference person within the scope of § 36 para. 3 AufenthG: Copy of the residence permit in accordance with §§ 18a, 18b, 18c para. 3, 18d, 18f, 19c para. 2, 19c para. 4 sentence 1, 21 AufenthG or § 19c para. 1 AufenthG for employment as a senior employee, manager, company specialist, scientist, visiting scientist, engineer or technician in the research team of a visiting scientist or as a teacher

Visa for vocational training or further education

You can apply for a visa to complete an in-company vocational training or a training course at a vocational school in Germany acc. to § 16a I, III AufenthG, § 8 I BeschV.

If you are a graduate of at least two years of in-company vocational training or a vocational training school or a technical college or university education you can apply for a visa for further training in Germany acc. to § 16a I AufenthG, § 8 I BeschV.

Please submit the following documents for your application, one original with one copy of each original in paper format A4. (Exception: For Fast Track Applications, you can submit a copy of German documents instead of an original)

Pre-approval from the competent German employment authority OR pre-approval for the accelerated procedure for skilled workers of the competent foreigners authority (if available)

Your vocational training contract or further education agreement with details of the occupation you are training for, the duration of the training and the start date of the training, the number of weekly working hours, the training location and the amount of the training allowance. The contract must be signed, stating the place and date.

Training plan of your vocational or further training (if available)

A training allowance stated in your training contract or further education agreement
OR Formal obligation according to §§ 66-68 AufenthG with a confirmation of the declarant’s financial capacity by the local Immigration (“Ausländerbehörde”)
OR proof of a blocked bank account in your name with an amount of 992 Euro per month you wish to stay in Germany. For further information concerning a blocked account in Germany, please see here .

Your letter of motivation, stating the reasons for choosing your desired training in Germany and your intentions or considerations for the time after you have completed your training

Your school leaving certificate, other available diploma

For a qualified vocational training in a state-recognized training occupation with a training period of at least two years (e.g. nurse, baker, hotel manager): B1 German certificate from an ALTE-certified language school (Goethe Institute, ÖSD, telc, Test DaF, ECL ). The certificate should not be older than one year OR alternatively A2 and a confirmation of your employer that the language skills required for the vocational training have been tested by the educational institution or are to be acquired through a preparatory German language course.
for a vocational training of less than two years or a further education: German certificate A2 from an ALTE-certified language school (Goethe Institute, ÖSD, telc, Test DaF, ECL) OR a confirmation of your employer , see above. The certificate should not be older than one year.
Certificate of the German statutory health insurance with indicated confirmation of the validity of the health insurance cover from entry coverage from the date of entry
OR a certificate from a private health insurance company with indicated confirmation of the validity of the health insurance coverage from the date of entry, if the type and scope of health insurance coverage corresponds to that of a statutory health insurance,
OR an incoming health insurance for the period between the arrival and start of employment subject to social security contributions, if the type and scope of health insurance coverage corresponds to that of a statutory health insurance.

In the case of a preparatory language course , please add:

Confirmation of a language school in Germany that you are registered and have paid for an intensive German language course
Proof of your health insurance covering your whole stay in Germany, see above.
Proof of livelihood, see above.

Your application must be submitted personally at the German Embassy. Once you have obtained all the necessary documents, please register for an appointment here .

Incomplete applications will be decided by the Embassy based on the documents that were submitted, and may be rejected.

Alternatively, your employer in Germany can also submit an application for you in accordance with § 81a AufenthG ( accelerated procedure for skilled workers ) at the competent foreigners authority and then send you the preliminary approval of the foreigners authority ( Fast Track Application ).

You can also apply without a pre-approval of German authorities. Approval will then be obtained during the visa process.

Documents that are not in German or English language need to be translated by a recognized translator. For further information, please see here .

Please note that the Embassy can request further documents.

After you have received the visa, you will need to apply for a clearance . You will need an authentication of the English translation of your training contract by the Embassy or Consulates of the Republic of the Philippines in Germany. Please consult with the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Berlin in due course regarding the procedure and bear in mind that the German Embassy Manila can offer neither advice nor support in this matter.

Visa for seeking a vocational training place in Germany

Graduates from German schools abroad or holders of qualifications that entitle them to enter higher education and are under 35 years old and have B1 German language skills can apply for a visa for a stay of up to 9 months in Germany to look for a training place to carry out qualified vocational training.

Two biometrical passport photos, one of which glued to the application forms

Your school-leaving certificate, proof of previous vocational training or studies.

Your CV in tabular form

Your letter of motivation, stating the reasons for choosing your desired training in Germany

If available proof of contacts to companies providing vocational training

German certificate B1 from an ALTE-certified language school (Goethe Institute, ÖSD, telc, Test DaF, ECL). The certificate should not be older than one year.

Formal obligation according to §§ 66-68 AufenthG with a confirmation of the declarant’s financial capacity by the local Immigration (“Ausländerbehörde”)
OR proof of a blocked bank account in your name with an amount of 1092 Euro per month of your stay in Germany. For further information concerning a blocked account in Germany, please see here .
If you are employed: Work contract, bank account statements showing the transfer of your last six-monthly salaries,
If you are self-employed: Proof of your registration and commercial activity of your company, income tax returns and bank account statements for the last six months.
If you own a property: Original land title.
If you are married and / or have minor children: PSA marriage / birth certificates.
If you already travelled to a Schengen country: Copy of your Schengen visas
Proof of accommodation in Germany
Incoming health insurance in type and scope of health insurance coverage corresponding to that of a statutory health insurance, covering your whole stay in Germany.

You can apply without a pre-approval of German authorities. Approval will then be obtained during the visa process.

Visa for study in Germany

If you have received your notification of admission to university or a foundation course, you should apply for visa for study purposes.

Letter of admission to study

Proof of language skills:

Confirmation of your registration for a preparatory German language course, stating the type and duration of the course
OR confirmation that the major you chose is in English language
OR German language certificate B2 from an ALTE-certified language school in the Philippines (only Goethe Institut, ÖSD, telc, TestDaF, ECL). The certificate should not be older than one year.
Curriculum vitae

Motivation letter in which you explain the reason for choosing the subject of your studies and for choosing the university in Germany

Formal obligation according to §§ 66-68 AufenthG with a confirmation of the declarant’s financial capacity by the local Immigration
OR proof of a blocked bank account in your name with an amount of EUR 992 per month of your stay in Germany. For further information concerning a blocked account in Germany, please see here .
OR a scholarship from German public funds
Certificate of the German statutory health insurance with indicated confirmation of the validity of the health insurance cover from entry coverage from the start of semester
OR a certificate from a private health insurance company with indicated confirmation of the validity of the health insurance coverage from the start of semester if the type and scope of health insurance coverage corresponds to that of a statutory health insurance,
OR an incoming health insurance for the period between the arrival and start of semester if the type and scope of health insurance coverage corresponds to that of a statutory health insurance.

Visa for prospective students

If you have not yet received notification of admission to a university or foundation course, you should apply for a prospective student visa. This visa gives you the opportunity to meet the requirements for admission to a German higher education institution.

Your High School diploma and - if applicable - your diplomas from university

Proof of your entrance qualification for a German University, for example by UniAssist

Curriculum vitae in tabular form

Letter of motivation in which you explain which major you wish to study and which is your preferred university in Germany. The letter should explain the reason for choosing this major and this university

incoming health insurance in type and scope of health insurance coverage corresponding to that of a statutory health insurance, covering your whole stay in Germany

You are not allowed to work during this stay. The immigration authorities will only extend your residence permit beyond the nine months if you present a letter of admission from a university and proof of securing your livelihood during the first year of study.

Visa for recognition of qualification for healthcare work

Employees in healthcare professions without a fully recognized professional qualification as a nurse in Germany can apply for a residence permit to participate in a measure for the recognition of their professional qualification in Germany.

This is possible for registered nurses via the TripleWin program , as well as via the normal recognition procedure in Germany with corresponding employment contracts at German healthcare and nursing facilities with placement through agencies. In addition to nurses, other healthcare professions such as physiotherapists, pharmacists and doctors are also regulated.

Please submit the following documents for your application, one original with one copy of each original in paper format A4. ( Exception: For Fast Track Applications, you can submit a copy of German documents instead of an original)

Decision of Partial Recognition (Teilanerkennungsbescheid) of the competent German state authority, containing information about your professional deficiencies and the conclusion with respect to an adaption training course or a knowledge examination

Diploma (B.S. in Nursing)

If you chose an adaption training course (Anpassungslehrgang): Binding and current confirmation of the health-care facility or the training institute that you will participate in such measure and the training schedule for this course

If you chose a knowledge examination (Kenntnisprüfung): Your binding and current registration with the provider along with details concerning the type and duration of the training measure with reference to your stated deficits or binding and current confirmation of the health-care facility with training schedule

For TripleWin: Proof of partial recognition and the adaption measure are not required, instead please present GIZ confirmation of participation in the Triplewin project

Proof of finance of your cost of living: Work contract as a nursing or care assistant for the duration of your training measure. Please note that the employment contract requires a provision for employment before recognition and employment as a skilled worker after recognition.

The following declaration form filled and signed by your employer: Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis and Zusatzblatt A

Proof of sufficient German language knowledge: B1 certificate from an ALTE-certified language school (only Goethe Institut, ÖSD, telc, TestDaF, ECL). The certificate should not be older than one year.

Proof of health insurance coverage

OR a certificate from a private health insurance company with indicated confirmation of the validity of the health insurance coverage from the date of entry , if the type and scope of health insurance coverage corresponds to that of a statutory health insurance,

Applications for nurses must be submitted personally at VFS Global in Manila or Cebu. Once you have obtained all necessary documents, please register for an appointment here .

Applications for other healthcare professions must be submitted personally at the German Embassy. Once you have obtained all the necessary documents, please register for an appointment here .

Please note that if you already have a recognized professional qualification as a health-care worker, please also read the visa information on employment visa as a nurse .

The Service Centre for Professional Recognition can assist you in your professional recognition procedure. For further information, please see here .

Please be aware, if you will be over 45 years old at the end of the adaption measure and your gross monthly salary will be less than EUR 4,152,50 or gross annual EUR 49,830, you may have to provide a proof of an appropriate pension for the work permit. Please note that the Embassy can request further documents.

After you have received the visa, you may need to apply for a clearance from the Department of Migrant Worker ( DMW ) Please consult with the DMW in due course regarding the procedure and bear in mind that the Embassy can offer neither advice nor support in this matter.

Visa for recognition partnership

An employee without a fully recognized professional qualification in Germany can apply for a visa for employment within the framework of a recognition partnership for the recognition of their professional qualification in Germany. This is possible for regulated professions, e.g. in the healthcare sector, and for non-regulated professions, e.g. in the tourism sector, etc.

The recognition partnership is an agreement between an employer suitable for the training or post-qualification and the employee carrying out the recognition regarding suitable employment during the recognition procedure and the enabling of the recognition procedure and the necessary adaptation measures by the employee.

This also requires an employment contract for qualified employment until recognition of equivalence or the granting of a license to practice the profession. In the case of regulated professions, non-qualified employment is also possible.

The applicant must have either a two-year foreign professional qualification or a foreign university degree. The official recognition of the qualification where it was obtained must be confirmed by a German authority (KMK ZAB).

Please submit the following documents for your application, one original with one copy of each original in paper format A4.

Pre-approval from the competent German employment authority (if available)

Agreement on the recognition partnership OR Declaration of employer and employer on a recognition partnership
Work contract
Diploma of your university degree or your vocational training degree
Certificate of partial recognition of the competent German state authority (if available)
Confirmation of the competent German authority ( KMK ZAB ) that the qualification requirements have been met OR decision of the relevant German authority on partial recognition of your qualifications
Proof of sufficient German language knowledge: A2 certificate from an ALTE-certified language school (only Goethe Institut, ÖSD, telc, TestDaF, ECL). The certificate should not be older than one year, for healthcare professions B1 is required.

Once you have obtained all the necessary documents, please register for an appointment here .

The Service Centre for Professional Recognition can assist you in your professional recognition procedure. For further information, please see here . The responsibilities result from the BQFG: e.g. for non-craft trades: IHK (FOSA); for Professions according to Crafts Code: Chamber of Crafts; for agriculture: Chamber of Agriculture; for health service professions: medical-, dental-, veterinary- and pharmacist- chambers; etc.

After you have received the visa, you may need to apply for a clearance from the Department of Migrant Worker ( DMW ). Please consult with the DMW in due course regarding the procedure and bear in mind that the Embassy can offer neither advice nor support in this matter.

Visa for recognition of qualification in not regulated professions

You can apply for a visa for a recognition of your skills in a not regulated vocational profession in Germany. You need a job offer in your profession in Germany and a partial recognition of your degree. Non-regulated qualified vocational professions include for example tourism, gastronomy, mechanical engineering, accounting, electronics and many more.

Certificate of partial recognition of the competent German state authority (i.e. FOSA, Handwerkskammer, Landwirtschaftskammer, etc.)

Confirmation of your German employer to train you for recognition in the practical fields stated in the partial recognition within not more than two years.

Employment contract stating your monthly salary and work hours. Please note that the employment contract requires a provision for employment before recognition and employment as a skilled worker after recognition.

Proof of sufficient German language knowledge: A2 certificate from an ALTE-certified language school (only Goethe Institut, ÖSD, telc, TestDaF, ECL). The certificate should not be older than one year.

If you are already over 45 years old and your gross monthly salary is less than EUR 4,152,50 or gross annual EUR 49,830: Please provide proof of an appropriate pension.

To speed up the process, we recommend having your employer apply for a pre-approval from the competent German employment authority (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) and to submit your visa application together with the pre-approval letter. Alternatively, your employer in Germany can also submit an application for you in accordance with § 81a AufenthG ( accelerated procedure for skilled workers ) at the competent foreigners authority and then send you the preliminary approval of the foreigners authority ( Fast Track Application ). You can apply without a pre-approval of German authorities. Approval will then be obtained during the visa process.

The Service Centre for Professional Recognition can assist you in your professional recognition procedure. For further information, please see here . The responsibilities result from the BQFG: e.g. for non-craft trades: IHK ( FOSA ); for Professions according to Crafts Code: Chamber of Crafts; for agriculture: Chamber of Agriculture; etc.

After you have received the visa, you may need to apply for a clearance from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) . Please consult with the POEA in due course regarding the procedure and bear in mind that the Embassy can offer neither advice nor support in this matter.

Visa for an examination of recognition of foreign professional qualifications

You can apply for a residence permit to take part in an examination for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications for a regulated profession in Germany, e.g. as a doctor. This applies in particular if you plan to stay in Germany to take up work or look for a job.

Please submit the following documents for your application, one original with one copy of each original in paper format A4 (Exception: For Fast Track Applications, you can submit a copy of German documents instead of an original) :

Diplomas and deficit or partial recognition notification or interim notification issued by the responsible German state authority that a knowledge test or an aptitude test must be taken and/or language skills must be proven for admission to the profession.

Binding confirmation of your registration for the exam (aptitude test, knowledge test or technical language test) issued by the responsible German state authority for conducting the examination

If you plan to start work after you have received your professional license/approbation, please submit the documents regarding the start of work:

The following declaration form filled and signed by your employer: Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis

OR proof of a blocked bank account in your name with an amount of 1982 Euro per month of your stay in Germany. For further information concerning a blocked account in Germany, please see here .

If you plan to prolong your stay after receiving the professional license/approbation to seek for a job: Please provide proof of finance for the entire period when applying for a visa.

Proof of German language skills: A2 German language certificate from an ALTE-certified language school (Goethe Institute, ÖSD, telc, TestDaF, ECL), for professions in the health care sector present a B2 German language certificate. The certificate should not be older than one year.

Incoming health insurance in type and scope of health insurance coverage corresponding to that of a statutory health insurance, covering your whole stay in Germany

The residence permit includes taking the exams and the period until the competent authority announces the results of the exams or issues a decision concluding the procedure. The Visa duration covers this period. You cannot take up employment during the stay.

You can apply at the local foreigners authority in Germany for a change in your residence permit after approbation for Job seeking or employment.

For pre-examination courses, please apply for a visa to take part in measures for the recognition of professional qualifications . For language courses that prepare for the exam, please apply for a visa to take part in a language course .

The Service Centre for Professional Recognition can assist you in your professional recognition procedure. For further information, please see here and here .

Visa for a language course in Germany

A visa for up to one year can be issued for participation in an intensive language course.

Confirmation of a language school in Germany that you are registered and have paid for an intensive German language course with lessons of at least 18 hours per week (no week-end or evening courses)

If available German certificate A1 from an ALTE-certified language school (Goethe Institute, ÖSD, telc, Test DaF, ECL). The certificate should not be older than one year. Please note: Without proof of prior knowledge of the German language, the visa application may be rejected due to doubts about the purpose of the stay.

Your letter of motivation, stating the reasons for the language course in Germany

If you are employed: Work contract, bank account statements showing the transfer of your last six monthly salaries,

Incomplete applications will be decided by the Embassy based on the documents that were submitted, and may be rejected. The processing time of your visa application will be shorter if your documents are complete upon submission of the application.

The foreigner’s authorities in Germany can directly issue the appropriate residence permit after you have completed a language course that was necessary for a vocational training, an adaption measure for recognition or an employment.

If the language course is planned as part of the vocational training and the subsequent vocational training is secured, then a visa for vocational training can also be applied for directly.

You can find Information on study preparatory language courses under Study Visa .

Visa for voluntary services in Germany for foreigners

General Information

A voluntary service in Germany enables you to get involved in the common good outside of work and school - in the social, ecological and cultural areas or in the area of sports, integration as well as civil and disaster protection.

Information for volunteering in Germany can be found on the following websites:

Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD)
Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ)
Freiwilliges Ökologisches Jahr (FÖJ)
Weltwärts Süd-Nord

Complete contract / agreement about your volunteer stay in Germany and signed by all parties.

If the contract or the confirmation of the place of assignment does not contain any information about your accommodation and meals, please submit additional proof of livelihood.

Complete tabular curriculum vitae with full addresses and contact information.

Why would you like to do voluntary service in Germany?
Do you already have German language skills or how will you acquire them?
What would you like to do after the voluntary service and where?
What benefits do you hope to gain from the voluntary service?
How does this stay fit into your specific life plan and your professional perspective?

High School diploma, vocational training or university diploma

If you do not master the German language or do not provide proof of language proficiency, please enclose a confirmation from the place of assignment that language skills will initially be waived and you can acquire them through language courses after entry or that they have checked your language skills and found them to be sufficient.

OR an incoming health insurance , if the type and scope of health insurance coverage corresponds to that of a statutory health insurance and covering the whole duration of your stay.

You must submit your application personally at the German Embassy. Once you have obtained all necessary documents, please register for an appointment here .

Incomplete applications will be decided by the Embassy on the basis of the documents that were submitted, and may be rejected.

All parties must sign the volunteer service contracts:

BFD: The volunteer, the Federal Office for Family and Civil Society Tasks (BAFzA) as well as the place of assignment, the central office and, if applicable, the agency that carries out the voluntary service (Träger) must sign the contract.
FSJ and FÖJ: The volunteer, the agency that carries out the voluntary service and, if applicable, the place of assignment must sign the contract.
Weltwärts Süd-Nord: The volunteer, the BAFzA, the place of assignment, the central office and the agency that carries out the voluntary service must sign the contract.

Foreign documents which were neither issued in the Philippines nor in Germany must be legalized or have an apostille.

Documents which are not in German or English language need to be translated by a recognized translator. For details, please see here .

Please familiarize yourself with any possible clearance needed from the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) before you apply for a visa. The PNVSCA serves as a clearinghouse for matters pertaining to international volunteer services including the deployment Filipino volunteers overseas. The Embassy cannot assist you regarding the Philippine exit permit.

Visa for au pair

With an au pair stay with a host family in Germany, young people can deepen their knowledge of German and get to know German culture. The requirements for an au pair stay in Germany from 6 to 12 months are as follows: You are 18 to 26 years old when you submit your visa application and have A1 knowledge of the German language. The host family has at least one minor child and their communication language is German. There is no kinship between you and the host family.

Two biometrical passport photos, with one glued to your application form

Your Au-pair contract, which has to be signed by both parties and which should contain information concerning the duration, the number of working hours per week with detailed weekly schedule and the amount of the pocket money you will receive from the host parents.

Au-pair Questionnaire for the host family

Au-pair Insurance of the host family for the Au-pair covering Health insurance, Liability insurance and Accident insurance

Certificate of residence (Meldebescheinigung) from your host family (including children), not older than one year.

Letter of motivation, informing about your reasons for the intended stay as Au-pair

If available, proof of your qualification, e. g. High School diploma, certificate of vocational training, studies and internships (only those with a minimum duration of six months)

A1 Certificate from an ALTE-certified language school (Goethe Institut, ÖSD, telc, TestDaF, ECL). The certificate should not be older than one year. If you submit your application without an A1 Certificate, your language skills will be tested at the counter of the Embassy.

You can apply without a pre-approval of German authorities. Approval will be obtained during the visa process.

The current amount of the pocket money is 280 Euro per month. It is the obligation of the host parents, to pay for your language course a minimum of 70 Euro per month and to cover the transportation costs to the language course and, as well, to contract a health insurance for you at their own expenses. You should at least have one and a half day off per week.

After you have received the visa, you may need to apply for a clearance from the Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO). The au pair needs to present the notarized “Agreement for placement for au pair to Germany”, signed by the host family in Germany. This states that the host family has to cover all travel expenses. Please consult with the CFO or the Embassy of the Philippines in Berlin in due course regarding the procedure and bear in mind that the German Embassy in Manila can offer neither advice nor support in this matter.

Visa for an internship

To participate in an internship, a visa according to § 16e AufenthG or according to § 16a AufenthG in conjunction with § 15 BeschV can be applied for.

An internship provides insights into everyday working life and serves to prepare for a career choice or to gain professional experience. Internships are to be distinguished from job shadowing and holiday jobs: job shadowing does not involve employment; holiday jobs don´t involve the thought of continuing education.

Various internships are possible:

Study-related internship EU with a duration of up to 6 months under section 16e of the Residence Act ,
Internship within the scope of a program receiving funding from the European Union or bilateral development cooperation,
Internship with a duration of up to one year as part of an international exchange program at associations, public-law institutions or student organizations for students or graduates of foreign higher education institutions by mutual agreement with the Federal Employment Agency,
Internship of skilled workers and executives receiving a scholarship from German public funds, European Union funds or the funds of international intergovernmental organizations,
Internship with a duration of up to one year by mutual agreement with the Federal Employment Agency during a course of study at a foreign higher education institution after the fourth semester that relates to the degree subject, or
Internship of pupils of German schools abroad with a duration of up to six weeks.
If you are a graduate you can do an internship of further education in Germany (further information under Visa for vocational training or further education )

For Internships lasting up to 90 days you must apply for a Schengen visa. For an internship lasting more than 90 days, you must apply for a national visa and your salary must correspond to the current German minimum wage (except for mandatory internships).

Your internship contract with details of the occupation you are training for, the duration of the internship and the start date, the number of weekly working hours, the work location and the amount of the allowance. The contract must be signed, stating the place and date.

Training plan of your internship

If applicable, proof of compulsory internship (certificate from university)

Proof of livelihood:

An allowance stated in your internship contract

Your school leaving certificate, evidence of previous professional training, studies and internships (only those with a minimum duration of 6 months)

German certificate from an ALTE-certified language school (Goethe Institute, ÖSD, telc, Test DaF, ECL) OR a confirmation of your employer that they have tested the language skills required for the internship and found them sufficient.

For a Study-related internship EU you must meet and provide evidence of the following additional requirements:

You are studying or have successfully completed your studies less than two years before you apply for a visa.
The internship must correspond technically to your studies.
Description of the program for the internship including the educational objective or learning components,
Indication of the duration of the internship,
Conditions of work and supervision of the intern,
Working hours of the intern and
Legal relationship between the trainee and the receiving organization.
The internship company has submitted a declaration of commitment to cover your living and departure costs that may be incurred by public authorities. This is valid for up to six months after the end of the internship.

In the case of internships as part of exchange programs or subject-related internships, you must meet the following additional requirements:

You can present a certificate that the internship was arranged in the exchange program or by the university
You provide evidence of the mutual agreement of the Federal Employment Agency (Einvernehmen, applied for by the German employer), further information from the ZAV here .

After you have received the visa, you will need to apply for a clearance. Please consult with the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Berlin in due course regarding the procedure and bear in mind that the German Embassy Manila can offer neither advice nor support in this matter.

Visa for qualified labor with vocational education

General information

A skilled worker with a professional qualification that is recognized as equivalent to a qualified German vocational education can apply for a visa to work acc. to § 18a AufenthG. Possible areas of employment with vocational education in Germany are for example in craft business, agriculture, administration, tourism, IT, etc.

Please submit the following documents for your application, one original with one copy of each original in paper format A4: (Exception: For Fast Track Applications, you can submit a copy of German documents instead of an original. For online applications, only the originals of the Philippine documents are required at the visit at the embassy; all other documents should already be uploaded online with the application.)

Certificate of Recognition of the competent German state authority (e.g. hotel and restaurant management (Hotelfachmann): IHK FOSA , etc. see below)

Diploma of your vocational or academic education (e.g. B.S.)

If you are already over 45 years old and your gross monthly salary is less than EUR 4,152.50 or gross annual EUR 49,830: Please provide proof of an appropriate pension.

Your application must be submitted personally at the German Embassy. If you are applying together with your family ( spouse , children ), please note that a separate appointment registration is required for each person. Once you have obtained all the necessary documents, please register for an appointment here .

You can also apply for an online application here . Once the online application is complete and pre-checked, you will be able to make an appointment to submit your biometrics and the applications of your family to the embassy.

To speed up the process, we recommend having your employer apply for a pre-approval from the competent German employment authority (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) and to submit your visa application together with the pre-approval letter. Alternatively, your employer in Germany can also submit an application for you in accordance with § 81a AufenthG ( accelerated procedure for skilled workers ) at the competent foreigners authority and then send you the preliminary approval of the foreigners authority ( Fast Track Application ). You can also apply without a pre-approval of German authorities. Approval will then be obtained during the visa process.

Visa for employment as a nurse

Nurses and senior care-givers are regulated professions that require a recognized professional qualification in Germany. Nursing professionals can apply for a visa to work after their professional qualifications have been fully recognized in Germany.

Certificate of Recognition of the competent German state authority
Diploma (B.S. of Nursing)

Proof of sufficient German language knowledge: B2 certificate from an ALTE-certified language school (only Goethe Institut, ÖSD, telc, TestDaF, ECL). The certificate should not be older than one year.

OR a certificate from a private health insurance company with indicated confirmation of the validity of the health insurance coverage from the date of entry , if the type and scope of health insurance coverage corresponds to that of a statutory health insurance

Your application must be submitted personally at VFS Global in Manila or Cebu. Once you have obtained all necessary documents, please register for an appointment here .

If you are applying together with your family ( spouse , children ), please note that a separate appointment registration is required for each person.

Visa for employment as a caregiver

Healthcare professions are regulated professions in Germany that require a professional qualification recognized in Germany. Caregivers can apply for a visa to work in Germany once their professional qualification has been recognized as equivalent to German training in a care assistant occupation and they meet the other requirements for a care assistant occupation.

The existence of the other prerequisites required in the respective federal states (e.g. language skills, certificate of good conduct, health certificate), insofar as they are additionally required in the notice of recognition for the professional license

Visa for qualified labor with academic education

A skilled worker with academic education who has a German university degree, a recognized foreign university degree or a foreign university degree that is comparable to a German university degree can apply for a visa to work acc. to § 18b AufenthG.

Pre-approval from the competent German employment authority OR pre-approval for the accelerated procedure for skilled workers of the competent foreigners authority

KMK ZAB recognition with confirmation of equivalence to a German university degree
OR both Anabin excerpts on equivalency of the university (H+) AND of the degree (equivalent to the German university degree).

Diploma of your highest university degree

If you are already over 45 years old and your gross salary is less than EUR 4,152,50 (monthly) or EUR 49.830 (annually): Please provide proof of an appropriate pension.

For highly qualified, please read as well the information on Blue Card EU .

Please note that if your Philippine university degree is assessed as not equivalent to a German university degree, it may be possible to assess it as equivalent to a German vocational education degree. Please also read the visa information for employment with vocational education.

You can apply for recognition via the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) . The ZAB issues certificate evaluations for university degrees from all countries in the world. A free online assessment of your university (assessment as H+) and your degree (assessment as equivalent to the German bachelor's or master's degree) may also be listed in the Anabin database, in which case additional recognition via the ZAB is not necessary.

Visa for research at a German research institute

You can apply for a one-year visa for a stay for the purpose of basic research, applied research and experimental development at German research institutions.

Evidence of a concrete job offer, admission agreement or the corresponding contract for the implementation of the research project, which shows the salary, research project and duration

Proof of subsistence, if this is not already sufficiently secured by a salary (e.g. Scholarship Agreement, Blocked Account, Formal Obligation)

For research institutions that are not predominantly publicly funded: Obligation to assume costs according to § 18d I No. 2 AufenthG and recognition by the BAMF , Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis

Proof of university degree, Master or Ph.D.

The Employment as researcher is free of approval (Work Agency, Foreigners authority) if the research takes place at state-recognized research institutions, at state or state-recognized universities or at research institutions that are predominantly financed from public funds.

If the research activity is part of doctoral studies as a full-time study program, please apply for a study visa .

If you are employed to perform a highly qualified job, you may also apply for an EU Blue Card visa .

Blue Card for highly qualified worker and IT specialists

A highly qualified and correspondently paid skilled worker can apply for a visa to work acc. to § 18g AufenthG.

This includes:

Skilled workers with a gross salary of over € 45,300 per year or € 3,775 per month who can provide evidence of a completed university degree or tertiary education program that is recognized as equivalent,

OR skilled workers with a gross salary of over € 41,041.80 per year or € 3,420.15 per month who have completed a university degree that is recognized as equivalent and work, for example, as a natural scientist, mathematician, engineer, doctor, ICT specialist or manager. You can find a final list of occupations here ,

OR IT specialists and IT managers with a gross salary of over € 41,041.80 per year or € 3,420.15 per month who have at least three years of professional experience in the field of information and communication technology within the last seven years before applying for a Blue Card visa,

OR skilled workers with a gross salary of over € 41,041.80 per year or € 3,420.15 per month who, as career starters, have acquired their university degree or tertiary educational qualification that is recognized as equivalent no more than three years before applying for a Blue Card visa.

IT specialists: curriculum vitae AND proof of work experience, e.g. job references, certificates of former employment, training certificates, etc.
Employment contract stating your monthly salary and work hours

Visa for the Opportunity Card - Chancenkarte

The Opportunity Card entitles the holder to look for a job or a recognition measure at a future employer in Germany. The visa is valid for up to twelve months. Once you have found a qualified full-time job or a recognition measure, you can apply for your residence permit in Germany. During your stay, you may work part-time for up to 20 hours per calendar week in order to secure your livelihood. Trial employment with potential employers is possible for a maximum of two working weeks at a time.

There are two alternatives for obtaining a Chancenkarte:

Recognized professionals: You need proof of full recognition of your foreign qualification in Germany and must be able to finance your stay.
Points system: Applicants without full recognition of their degree in Germany must fulfill the following four requirements: Firstly, you must have a university degree or at least two years of vocational training. Secondly, you must prove German language skills at A1 or English language skills at B2 level. Thirdly, you must be able to finance your stay independently. Fourthly, you must achieve 6 points in the following points system.

Points can be achieved for the following characteristics:

Partial recognition of the qualification in Germany: 4 points
German language skills B2: 3 points, or
German language skills B1: 2 points, or
German language skills A2: 1 point, or
English language skills C1: 1 point.
of 5 years in the last 7 years: 3 points, or
of 2 years in the last 5 years: 2 points
Professional qualification in a shortage occupation, e.g. as a natural scientist, mathematician, engineer, doctor, ICT specialist, a complete list of occupations can be found here : 1 Punkt
Under 35 years of age: 2 points,
Between 35 and 40 years of age: 1 point
Previous stay in Germany in the last 5 years of 6 months uninterrupted: 1 point
Spouse applies for the opportunity card together and has achieved at least 6 points themselves: 1 point
German academic degree: KMK ZAB notification or the two Anabin extracts for university (H+) and degree (equivalent to the German university degree), OR
German vocational training degree: IHK FOSA notification, OR
German degree in regulated professions: Notification from the relevant state authority
If you have a vocational training degree without German recognition: KMK ZAB confirmation that the degree is recognized in the country where acquired
Motivation letter
Formal obligation according to §§ 66-68 AufenthG with a confirmation of the declarant’s financial capacity by the local Immigration (Ausländerbehörde)
OR proof of a blocked bank account in your name with an amount of 1092 Euro per months of your stay in Germany. For further information concerning a blocked account in Germany, please see here .
Work contract for a partial employment of up to 20 hours per week that covers your cost of living in Germany
For applicants in the points system: German language certificate A1 or higher from an ALTE-certified language school (Goethe Institute, ÖSD, telc, TestDaF, ECL) or English language certificate B2 or higher from an ALTE-certified language school (alternatively TOEFL with over 87 points). The certificate should not be older than one year.
For applicants in the points system: Proof of professional experience (employment references), if available
For applicants in the points system: Proof of previous stay in Germany (employment contracts, rental contracts, old passports with visas, proof of studies, etc.), if available
Proof of planned accommodation in Germany (if available)

Visa for company specialists

Company specialists are employees who, based on their previous professional activity in their specialist area, have special knowledge or experience that is of particular importance to the company either internally for the operation of the branch or for external economic activities, and are remunerated accordingly.

Two print-outs of your duly filled and signed application form

Three biometrical passport photos, two of which glued to the application forms

Proof of special knowledge that goes beyond company-specific expertise (references, certificates for special professional qualifications, proof of work)

If you already have a recognized academic degree, please also read the visa information for the EU Blue Card or for academic professionals.

Please note, that the Embassy can request further documents.

Visa for executives and leading management

Executives are members of the body of a legal person (e.g. AG, GmbH) who are entitled to legal representation (board of directors, managing director) or, in the case of partnerships, the partners. Managers work in the management level of companies and have a corresponding salary.

Two biometrical passport photos, one glued to the application form

For executives: Proof of legal representation (Handelsregisterauszug, Prokura)

For leading management: Employment contract stating your monthly salary, work hours and leading position.

Please note that if you already have a recognized academic degree, please also read the visa information for the EU Blue Card.

Visa for intra corporate transfer

Visas for intra corporate transfer are possible for three groups of employees.

Executives and specialists or trainees in international companies can apply for an ICT card for employment in the receiving company branch in Germany. Executives should lead the receiving branch or its departments. Company specialists have essential specialist knowledge of the areas of activity, the procedures or the administration of the host branch, a high level of qualifications and appropriate professional experience. Trainees have a university degree and undergo a paid trainee program for professional development or further training in business techniques and methods. Academic professionals can apply for a visa to be deployed in Germany within the framework of a personnel exchange within an internationally active company or group.

Employees of an international company with qualifications comparable to German skilled workers can apply for a visa to work in Germany to prepare for projects abroad. For this, the preparatory project work in Germany must aim at the development of new products or the adaptation of the products and must be implemented abroad.

Preliminary approval from the Federal Employment Agency (if available)

The following declaration form completed and signed by the employer: Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis und Zusatzblatt B

For skilled worker and trainees: Diploma and proof that your degree is equivalent to a German degree.
For specialists: Proof of special knowledge, a high level of qualification and professional experience

You can apply without a pre-approval of German authorities. Approval will then be obtained during the visa process. To speed up the process, we recommend having your employer apply for a pre-approval from the competent German employment authority (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) and to submit your visa application together with the pre-approval letter.

Visa for employment with practical work experience

An employee with at least 2 years professional experience in the last 5 years can apply for a residence permit to engage in skilled employment in the field of work where he made his professional experience. This is possible if the gross annual wage is at least 40,770 € for 2024 and he is qualified by having completed either at least two years of training in this profession or a study program in this profession. The training and studies should be recognized in the Philippines and this fact should have been confirmed by a competent German authority.

the following declaration form filled and signed by your employer: Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis , showing your monthly salary (2024: EUR 3,397.50 or tariff wage) and the number of hours worked and your position
Confirmation of the competent German authority (e.g. KMK ZAB ) that the qualification requirements have been met

If you already have a recognized qualification, please also read the visa information for skilled workers with vocational training, skilled workers with academic qualifications and the EU Blue Card.

Visa for crewmembers on inland passenger ships

Crewmembers who will work as technical personnel or as operating and service personnel in cross-border shipping on inland waterway passenger ships (e.g. river cruise ships) for a period of more than 90 days can apply for a national visa.

Please note employees who will work in the Schengen area for a shorter period of no more than 90 days, please apply for a Schengen visa .

Please submit the following documents for your application, original with two copies of each original in paper format A4:

Employment contract with the German shipping company, stating Name of the ship, Countries in which the work will take place, Ships route /Sections of the river, working hours, Off days and periods of rest, your monthly salary with a minimum (2024: 12,41 Euros per hour/ 2,151 Euros per month for a 40 working hours week) or a commitment to pay the German minimum wage, Separate confirmation by the employer for every point not mentioned in the contract

Duly filled out and signed Questionnaire for crew members of inland passenger vessels

Ships route plan (day to day schedule for the next three month OR tracking data for the last half year and confirmation of the employer that the ship will be mainly in German inland waters)

Letter of Guarantee/Letter of Invitation naming person, rank, ship and port of boarding and hotel costs

Overseas Employment Certificate

Ship’s crew list of the last 6 month

Worldwide health insurance for crew or confirmation of employer for health insurance

When hiring out employees: Proof of permission from the Federal Employment Agency

For cross-border employment on river cruise ships, you must lodge your application for your visa at the Consulate of the country where you will spend the longest period. If you intend to work as a member of an inland shipping crew in several Schengen States and the stays in the Schengen area will be of equal length, you must apply at the Consulate of the country where you will first board your assigned ship and start your employment.

Inland vessels operate on routes that run in German inland waters. The technical staff operates and ensures the operability of the ship.

If there is any indication that the length of stay or the designated vessel stated in the visa application are not accurate and are being used solely for the purpose of obtaining a visa with a longer validity period or to have German local jurisdiction for visa applications, the Embassy will reject such applications.

Visa for crewmembers on inland waterway cargo ships

Crewmembers who will work as technical personnel on inland waterway vessels (e.g. cargo ships) in Germany for employment lasting more than 90 days can apply for a national visa.

This also applies to crew members of floating LNG terminals (Floating Storage and Regasification Units) and associated shuttle tankers in German territorial waters, insofar as they are necessary for their operation and for ensuring their operability when handling and regasifying LNG.

Letter of Guarantee /Letter of Invitation naming person, rank, ship and port of boarding and hotel costs

Duly filled out and signed Questionnaire for crew members

Day to day schedule for the next three months OR proof of a ship route from the last 6 month through German inland waters with confirmation from the captain of similar route planning for the planned period of employment (not required for stationary use on LNG ships or coastal shipping)

Ship’s crew list of the last 6 months

Visa for professional drivers to participate in qualification measures to obtain the EU driving license

Philippine professional drivers in road haulage (truck driver) and bus drivers can be employed by their training employer to acquire the EU or EEA driver's license and the basic qualification within 15 months. You can apply for a visa acc. to § 19c I AufenthG, § 24a II BeschV.

The following declaration form filled and signed by your employer: Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis with Zusatzblatt C

Employment contract for the time of the qualification measure AND employer's commitment for further employment after passing the basic qualification and acquiring the EU or EEA driver's license.

Information on the planned measures to obtain a driving license and the required qualifications, e.g. confirmation of registration for a course or training contract with a driving school in Germany.

Current professional driver’s license

Professional drivers who have completed a German or a recognized foreign qualified vocational training as professional drivers can get a visa for employment as a skilled worker with vocational training . Professional drivers who already hold an EU /EEA driving license of classes C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D or DE AND the basic qualification or accelerated basic qualification in accordance with Directive 2003/59/EC and Directive 2006/126 /EC can apply directly for a visa as a professional driver.

To speed up the process, we recommend having your employer apply for a pre-approval from the competent German employment authority (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) and to submit your visa application together with the pre-approval letter. Alternatively, your employer in Germany can also submit an application for you in accordance with § 81a AufenthG ( accelerated procedure for skilled workers ) at the competent foreigners authority and then send you the preliminary approval of the foreigners authority. You can also apply without a pre-approval of German authorities. Approval will then be obtained during the visa process.

Visa for an assignment for offshore wind farms and offshore connection lines

With this visa, foreigners can be employed in German coastal waters in order to carry out activities for the construction and repair of wind turbines at sea and offshore connection lines, including loading and unloading work in the port and other activities on the ships used for this purpose.

Please note employees who will work in the Schengen area for a shorter period of no more than 90 days within 12 months, please apply for a Schengen visa .

Employment contract stating your monthly salary and working hours, minimum wage (2024: 12,41 Euros per hour/ 2,151 Euros per month for a 40 working hours week) or commitment to pay the German minimum wage

Seafarer: Overseas Employment Certificate

Seafarer: Ship Register

Duly filled and signed Questionnaire on employment for offshore wind turbines

Employer's statement of employment at the offshore wind power project

Proof of health insurance or declaration of employer for health insurance

Maintenance work (control and care activities) is not included, but repair work (repair and replacement activities) is.

Visa for quota-based employment up to 8 months

Employees can apply for a residence permit to pursue any employment subject to social insurance contributions in Germany.

This requires approval from the Federal Employment Agency, for which the following conditions must be met: The quota set by the Federal Employment Agency has not been exhausted. The employment must be for at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis. The employer is bound by a collective agreement in accordance with §§ 3 or 5 TVG. The foreign employee is employed under the applicable collectively agreed working conditions. The employer bears the necessary travel costs for the employee; this applies to both the outward and return journey. The employer employs foreign workers in the company of assignment on the basis of Section 15d BeschV for a maximum of ten months within a twelve-month period.

The following declaration form filled and signed by your employer: Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis and Zusatzblatt D ,

Valid Collective agreement of the employer (Tarifvertrag)

Your application must be submitted personally at the German Embassy.

To speed up the process, we recommend having your employer apply for a pre-approval from the competent German employment authority (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) and to submit your visa application together with the pre-approval letter. You can also apply without a pre-approval of German authorities. Approval will then be obtained during the visa process.

These laws are the legal basis for the visa decision. They are only available in German language:

Aufenthaltsgesetz
Aufenthaltsverordnung
Beschäftigungsverordnung

Your visa shows your name, passport number and your photograph. You can see the validity period of your visa, i.e. the time you can enter Germany and may have to apply for a domestic residence permit. Please check that all information on the visa label is correct upon receipt. Any errors should be reported to the visa office immediately.

Please check if you need to apply for a clearance from Philippine authorities (POEA, CFO, PNVCSA) to exit the Philippines.

After entering Germany, you should register at the competent Residents Registration Office (Einwohnermeldeamt) and make an appointment at the Aliens Authority (Ausländerbehörde).

We wish you a pleasant trip to Germany!

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Filipino Traveling to Germany -a checklist you cannot overlook

I’ve been there and done that. I’ve heard stories from fellow Filipinos either traveling or moving to Germany. That being said, as a writer and having a goal to share valuable information with anyone needing it, I decided to write down all pieces of information for any Filipino traveling to Germany, a checklist that you simply cannot overlook. For so many reasons why.

This post is for you if;

You are a Filipino citizen moving or visiting Germany
You have a relative residing in Germany you want to visit
You are living in Germany and want to invite a family member or a friend
A tourist to Germany
You have the patience and time to read

Updated 2023

Requirements to get CFO certificate and sticker

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First things first. When I met my ex-boyfriend, now my husband, a citizen of Germany, my life became more complicated! I know, right? Get this, present that, you need this, prepare that. Haha. Kidding aside, all the struggles and challenges were worth it.

If you’re moving to Germany to join your German/Filipino husband, a friend, or a relative who plans to invite or visit someone in Germany, here are the things you should pay attention to and prepare carefully. In other words, they are crucial ingredients to plan your move abroad smoothly.

What are these?

CFO ( seminar & sticker)
A1 Certificate ( less than one-year-old according to the German Embassy Manila)
Flight ticket
Health Insurance
College/ University Diploma
Your visa, of course!
Valid passport

How to get CFO certificate and sticker

FOR SPOUSE MOVING TO GERMANY TO JOIN THEIR OTHER HALF

CFO, also known as Commission on Filipino Overseas, is one of the most important things you must acquire. You cannot leave the country without it, even if you already have your Spouse’s visa. Yep. You read that right. Therefore, you must have one stamp on your passport. This is one of your priorities on your moving to Germany checklist.

Based on experience, the entire process was nearly the same when I got the CFO certificate and sticker in 2019. I registered online, got an appointment, uploaded all the necessary documents, and physically attended the office seminar. The thing is, it could be a hassle if you’re living in the province. The good news is there’s a “ new normal,” which means getting a CFO certificate and sticker is now done online. How convenient!

Simple. Just go to CFO’s official website, and you will be directed exactly what to do. But to give you a quick view of how it looks like receiving your CFO sticker in the Philippines, see the step-by-step below.

But don’t get too confident yet; my dear friend Kate, who recently moved to Germany, said she had difficulty getting an appointment for the CFO. Moreover, it was expensive. Regardless, here are simple steps to follow.

Step by step on how to get a CFO certificate and sticker

Create an account
Fill out your relevant information, Spouse’s information, and birth date, among others.
After completing and filling in your information, you will be asked to send the digital copies of registration to the assigned CFO Tele counselor before the Tele counseling happens.
After the Tele counseling, you will receive another email to proceed with the registration.
You will fill up the CFO registration form, including your delivery address and contact number, to deliver your CFO sticker.
Pay, of course! Php 400.00 ( you can always double-check with CFO)
After your payment in any Bayad center, you must send a copy of your Bayad center receipt and other additional requirements to [email protected].
Soon you will receive an electronic copy of the temporary Certificate.
Later, when the original documents are ready, you will receive an email for confirmation and send it to your address. Source: CFO’s official website
Clear copy of valid passport; 2. Clear copy of valid visa; 3. petitioner’s passport (this is your Spouse’s) 4. Marriage certificate and Report of Marriage (ROM) in Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) security paper. (if married).

Sounds pretty easy, right? Just follow the instructions, and you will be fine. If you have further inquiries, don’t hesitate to contact them directly via email or check their official website for any updated information.

Note that CFO may request additional requirements from you depending upon their case. For example, annulment/divorce paper, proof of relationship (with the Spouse), etc.

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Filipino Traveling to Germany -a checklist you cannot overlook

A1 German Certificate for moving to Germany

The A1 Certificate is probably one of the most common items often heard. I am an excellent example of this journey. When I applied for my Spouse’s visa, the A1 Certificate and the exam were mandatory.

If you have already acquired one, well, that’s very nice! Otherwise, you need to get one. But note that Filipinos traveling to Germany to visit a family, relative, or tourist don’t necessarily need to take one.

For more information about the A1 German exam and Certificate , I’ve written a comprehensive guide for your reference. You are welcome, indeed.

Valid (Return)Flight ticket to Germany

FOR SPOUSE MOVING TO GERMANY TO JOIN THEIR OTHER HALF AND TOURISTS

I must include this traveling to Germany checklist because sometimes I get a lot of questions about the flight ticket. In general, having a round-trip ticket in your hand, regardless of any country you travel to, is a must upon traveling out of the Philippines.

I have been in and out of the country plenty of times before, and I can tell you that a return flight is your guarantee not to get offloaded, even if to a neighboring country like Thailand, Hongkong, or Laos .

At the immigration, you must already have had your documents, including your flight ticket, to show to the immigration officer.

But there’s an exception of a return flight ticket to Germany, to be specific. For example, in my case, when I had my Spouse’s visa to Germany , my husband and I only booked a one-way ticket.

Well, because obviously, you’ll live and settle in Germany with your Spouse, a return flight to the Philippines isn’t necessary anymore. Unless you plan to go back soon. And luckily, the immigration officer didn’t ask a single thing about my journey. I just handed him my passport and flight ticket.

flight ticket to Germany- Filipino Traveling to Germany checklist

FOR TOURISTS

When I applied for a tourist/visitor visa to Germany, I had to have one but not the confirmed flight ticket, only a screenshot. In other words, when applying, a flight ticket was not necessary. However, when your visa gets approved, you definitely need one like my mother and sister, who visited me in Germany in April 2022. They secured a round trip ticket, booked and paid, and presented it at the immigration.

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Filipino Traveling to Germany Checklist – At the Philippines’ immigration

My experience, I constantly have had my fair share of heart-pumping experiences at our dear Philippines’ immigration. In my opinion, here in this specific area of the Philippines government has a remarkable ability to make every traveller shake on their knees. As a solo traveller, I was questioned once before when flying to Kuala Lumpur and Bali. I was sent to another officer and got questioned.

As a result, I almost missed my flight. Glad they let me go eventually!

Some Philippine immigration officers can be a bit unfriendly towards you. Others could be intimidating, while some are very friendly and accommodating. All characters are perched there.

I don’t know the answer to this question. It could just be that immigration officers are only doing their job. Some travelers had said probably they’re in a bad mood. Who knows?

But there are ways to combat and prepare for the Philippines’ immigration bone-crackling interrogation.

Tourist/Visitor Visa to Germany from the Philippines

If you travel to Germany as a tourist, a visitor, or a relative. Get ready to;

Have your valid passport ready
Your valid return flight ticket
Travel insurance. You must have bought one for yourself already. Here’s the required or recommended health insurance from the embassy.
Travel declaration form. You can download this form here. Yes, things have changed due to the pandemic.
Yellow card or the international vaccine passport-this is mandatory as Germany only accepts this as standard vaccine proof. If not, you must get one; otherwise, you’re considered unvaccinated. I am still in the middle of writing about this in one article. Meanwhile, you can check the website.
All the documents you presented while applying for your visa at the German embassy or VFS. All of them.

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For Spouse Visa, Au-Pair, or Tourists

Like myself holding a Spouse visa as a Filipino travelling and moving to Germany during that time (2019), some of my checklists included;

Valid Passport
CFO sticker and Certificate
A one-way ticket to Germany (for Spouse)
A round-trip ticket (for Tourists)
Health/Travel insurance. The health/travel insurance is from my husband’s same company. He had already registered me and got me one. You can ask your Spouse to do the same. That would be no problem at all.

* Note: For any traveler, or Filipino traveling to Germany, besides a Filipino holding a spouse visa, no one is exempted from providing the following at the Philippines’ immigration.

Airport fee – 1,620php . Don’t forget the receipt!
International Vaccine certificate/passport
Old and new passports. Trust me; you need this.
Some documents you submitted upon getting your visa.

International certification of vaccination BOQ

Relax, be honest, and present your documents if needed. Be confident but not too boastful. Some immigration officers may intimidate you and make you nervous, especially during this pandemic and you’re leaving the country. Just smile and tell the truth, and know where to stand.

If you have been asked to be interrogated in any worst case, don’t worry. Know your rights. Most significantly, don’t lie. Finally, if you got offloaded, like a few Filipinostravellingg to Germany or another country, get the immigration officer’s name and badge number. Then you know what to do next.

You got this. Good luck!

Filipino Traveling to Germany Checklist – what else is there to prepare?

Glad you asked! The truth is, there are more things to prepare than you could imagine. This includes, well, your luggage or your baggage. Yes, the life you’re bringing with you upon moving to Germany has already been on your checklist.

AIRPORT TERMINAL FEE

If you’re visiting Germany only as a tourist, you must pay the Php1,620 travel fee. Moreover, if you hold a residence permit in Germany, you still need to pay the travel tax. I thought I was exempted, but I was wrong. I recently got back from the Philippines, in July 2022 to be exact and the officer at the travel tax counter at the Philippines’ airport charged me the amount. It was a deep regret that I didn’t ask the reason why. But you can, and it’s your right to do so.

You can also pay for this online to avoid the queue at the airport. However, if you’re holding a spouse visa and leaving the Philippines for the first time, there’s no need to pay. I didn’t- that was November 2019.

LUGGAGE/BAGGAGE LIMIT

In general, as far as I know, airlines allow one hand-carry 7kg and 30kg for check-in. For Singapore Airlines, which I flew on, these were the restrictions. However, I must say I carried too much of my load. Luckily, the SG staff at the airport was very nice and friendly; hence, she didn’t penalize me.

While at Emirates, I had over 3kg more on my hand-carry luggage, and luckily, the airline staff did not charge me. My checked-in luggage was 30kg. So a total of 37kg. That should be the limit unless, otherwise, you paid extra.

Nevertheless, it’s best to check with your airlines and not go off the limits.

Stop-lay-over-transit through Dubai or other countries

Depending on your destination for a lay or stopover, it is best to prepare for any mandatory requirements during the pandemic. A negative RT-PCR test must be taken at least 72 hours prior. Also, your yellow vaccine passport must be ready in your hand.

I know this is costly, but better to be safe than sorry. Right?

Based on my experience in July 2022, upon returning to Germany, I did not need to present a negative Rt-PCR test at Dubai airport for my four-hour stopover. It’s best to remember that during the stop/layover, you are only allowed to stay inside the airport unless you have a valid visa to that particular country.

Where to stay in Germany

There are hudreds of beautiful, lovely and relaxing accommodations in Germany. Depending on your area, you can pretty much find the one that suits you best. When my family visited me in Munich , they stayed at Abasto Hotel in Feldmoching . It’s a nice descent hotel and it’s affordable for only around 90 euro /Php5,300 .

You can also check some excellent hotels on Booking.com .

I hope you find this article helpful. I’d appreciate it if you shared it with someone you know who might need it. Also, if you have any questions that I might be able to answer, leave them in the comment section below if you have any questions. Please don’t message me on my social media account,s as I’m not always available there. Thank you a bunch, and good luck! ✨

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MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines and Germany on Sunday committed to signing a defence cooperation arrangement this year, vowing to uphold international rules-based order in the region as tensions flare over disputed areas of the South China Sea.

China and the Philippines have traded accusations in recent months over clashes in the South China Sea, including charges China intentionally rammed Manila's navy boats, seriously injuring a Filipino sailor. Beijing has disputed this, saying its actions were lawful and professional.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro committed to establishing long-term relations between their armed forces to expand training and bilateral exchanges, explore opportunities to expand bilateral armaments cooperation and engage in joint projects.

The meeting in Manila was the first such visit by a German defence minister, as their countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.

China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, including areas claimed as exclusive economic zones by Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague said Beijing's claims had no legal basis. China rejects that decision.

"This ruling remains valid, without any exceptions," said Pistorius. "It is our obligation to strengthen the maritime border and we are living up to it."

China's foreign affairs ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Teodoro said the Philippines, seeking to modernise its military to boost external defence, will be "looking to engage Germany as a possible supplier of these capabilities".

"These are in the command and control, anti-access aerial denial, maritime domain, aerial domain and in higher technologically capable equipment," Teodoro told a press conference with Pistorius.

China has expressed concern about the growing ties between NATO members and Asian nations such as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines, as Washington and its partners expand alliances and partnerships, including those that span the globe.

Germany on Friday joined the U.S.-led United Nations Command in South Korea, becoming the 18th nation in a group that helps police the heavily fortified border with North Korea and has committed to defend the South in the event of a war.

Pistorius said that move was evidence of Berlin's strong belief that European security is closely linked to security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Germany's commitments and engagements in the region "are not directed against anybody," Pistorius said in Manila. "Instead, we are focussing on maintaining rules-based order, securing freedom of navigation and protecting trade routes."

The South China Sea is a vital trade route with more than $3 trillion in ship-borne trade passing through it every year.

Teodoro said the Philippines was not provoking China and did not seek war, but reiterated Manila's stance that the only cause of conflict in the waterway "is China's illegal and unilateral attempt to appropriate most if not all of the South China Sea".

Manila reached a provisional arrangement with China for its resupply missions in the South China Sea last month in an attempt to ease tensions and manage differences. The details of the deal have not been made public.

(Reporting by Karen Lema in Manila; Editing by William Mallard and Elaine Hardcastle)

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