Fully completed, signed application and declaration; One recent biometric passport photo; Signed passport valid for 3 months beyond stay, with 2 blank pages, issued within past 10 years; US alien registration card or valid US resident visa; Proof of address in German Mission’s jurisdiction; Confirmed flight/travel reservations
Application materials
Application form; Passport photo; Passport; US alien registration card or resident visa; Proof of address; Flight reservations
Important dates
Visa application can be submitted at the earliest six months prior to the planned trip.
Documents
Application form; Passport photo; Passport; US alien registration card or resident visa; Proof of address; Flight reservations
Contact
Contact the German Embassy/Consulate General serving your U.S. home state for specific questions.
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