Please note that all copies of your documents have to be
- In DIN A4 size
- Complete and readable
- Not stapled

Please provide two sets of A4 size photocopies.

You have to arrange each set of documents according to the order in which they are mentioned below.

Completely and truly filled out by typewriter or Computer
- Signed by the applicant (for minors under 18 years signed by the parent or Guardian) 
Application_longterm
Biometric passport photo:
- of applicant
- not older than 3 months with white Background
- No computer print-outs accepted
- applicant’s photo stapled on the first page of the application form at the intended spot;
Photos_Samples

Application form of children with biometric passport photo (if applicable)

Completely and truly filled out by typewriter or Computer
- Of each child applying
- Signed by the applicant (for minors under 18 years signed by the parent or Guardian)Application_longterm
Biometric passport photo:
- not older than 3 months with white Background
- No computer print-outs accepted
- child’s photo stapled on the first page of the application form at the intended spot
Photos_Samples

Certificate of residency in Germany (“Meldebescheinigung”) (if available)

Copy of applicant’s German residence permit  and FIR report + German or English Translation
or

Applicant’s original German residence Permit

-If residence permit has been lost

or

-If residence permit has expired

- Copies of pages 1-3
- Copies of all pages with stamps and visa

- Copies of pages 1-3
- Copies of all pages with stamps and visa

Pre-approval letter (“Vorabzustimmung”) of competent alien’s authority in Germany (if available)

Applicants_Declaration

- of each applicant

- 75 Euro (adults)
- 37,50 Euro (between 0 and 17 years)
- Depending on your German residence status, in certain cases, no visa fee will be charged