Documents Required For Visiting Visa Application

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CHECKLIST FOR VISITING VISA

Documents Required for Visiting Visa Application Yes No Remarks


1 Application form duly filled and signed by the applicant
(For children registered in a parent’s passport a separate application form has
to be filled and all required documents to be submitted)
2 Declaration form signed by the applicant (under section 54 (6) AufenthG/
German Residence Act)
3 In case of minors (below 18 years of age): Parental Authorization
Both parents must sign the parental authorization and also have to sign the
application and declaration forms. From16 years of age also the minor has to
sign the application and declaration forms. Passport copies of parents (with
signatures!) have to be attached with the application.
4 Original passport duly signed and
1 copy of the data page and previous Schengen visas
(VFS: to be put as very last document in the visa application file)
5 Photographs:
Two recent photographs (35mm X 45mm) not older than 6 months (one fixed
to the form, one loose) with white/bright background.
6 Proof of Travel Medical Insurance coverage (EUR 30.000):
The insurance must cover the entire period of intended stay, valid for all
Schengen States and covering any expenses which may arise in connection
with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency
hospital treatment or death during the stay (Travel Insurance
certificate is compulsory)
7 Invitation letter
Invitation letter from a family member or friend in Germany mentioning the
relationship, reason and period of visit. The letter must contain an issuing
date, the full address and signature of the inviting person.
A formal invitation letter to be filled and signed by the inviting person at the
competent municipality office/ aliens’ authority in Germany is recommended
for non-Saudi applicants and compulsory for them if they do not have
sufficient own funds.
8 Flight reservation
Copy of the round trip airline reservation with passenger details and the
complete travel itinerary. The reservation should prove that the stay in
Schengen does not exceed 90 days.

9 Declaration letter and family Iqama if relevant


Letter from one family member stating/ explaining the relationship with the
applicant and declaring responsibility for all the expenses of all family
members which may incur during the entire trip to the Schengen-area.

10 For employed individuals and their spouses - Employment letter/


Sponsor letter addressed to the German Embassy stating the purpose of
the visit, date of joining the company, job position and monthly salary and
allowances of the applicant/ head of the family. The letter has to be attested
by the Chamber of Commerce.
Cost coverage by employer/ sponsor if relevant.
In case of non-Saudi applicants also the duration of the contract has to be
mentioned and whether it will be renewed.
For self employed individuals/ businessman - Commercial
Registration
11 Bank Statements:
Recent bank statements of the past 6 months proving the monthly salary
transfer (if salary is not paid cash) and with sufficient funds available for the
intended stay. If the salary is paid cash, salary slips for the last 6 months
have to be submitted.
For Saudi nationals bank statements of the past 3 months are sufficient.
12 Photocopy of Saudi National ID Card / Residence Permit (Iqama)

Additional Documents for Non-Saudi Nationals


→ Iqama copies of all family members residing in Saudi Arabia
→ Exit & Re-Entry visa
Copy of valid Exit & Re-entry visa mentioning exact dates as per Gregorian
calendar (Exit before …. /Return before …)

Attention:
Documents in Arabic language are not accepted! All documents must be either in English or translated into
German or English.

Additional Information (Representative /Travel Agents):


An authorization letter signed by the applicant has to be submitted along with the visa application by the
representative/ travel agent. The telephone number of the applicant (not representative/travel-agent) has to be
mentioned in the application.

Remarks:
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Declaration:

I have been informed that the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Riyadh reserves the right
to ask for additional supporting documents and does not guarantee the issuance of the requested
visa. In case of visa refusal, visa and service fees are not reimbursed.
I have also been informed that an application without a complete set of documents according to this
checklist is considered incomplete and may result in a rejection of my visa application. I am aware
that there is no obligation from the Embassy to ask for missing documents.

I have been further informed that even an issued visa is no guarantee to be allowed to enter the
Schengen-area. The immigration police officers have the right to re-check the purpose of my trip, my
financial means and willingness to return to Saudi-Arabia.

I have therefore been advised to carry all relevant documents with me. In case of any doubts or if my
travel purpose has changed since the visa issuance my entry to the Schengen area might be refused.

I note that with a visa issued by the German Embassy I am expected to travel to Germany as my
main destination. Schengen visas have to be used for travel to the country which issued the visa.

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Date Applicants Signature VFS Officer

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