Application form including the declaration of true and complete information (According to Section 54 (2) 8 in conjunction with Section 53 of the Residence Act)

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Fully completed in English or German, signed, and dated by the applicant himself.

If the applicant is under the age of 18, signed form “Authorization – Minors / Children under 18” needs to be attached including passport copies of parents/ legal guardian.

Must be submitted as printout attached to each of the 2sets.

Passport

Applicant must have the original passport & copies of the passport (personal data page including validity pages) & UAE residency & Emirates ID must be submitted as copies attached to each of the 2 sets submitted.

• It is recommended that the passport is valid for at least 1 year at the day of submission. Please be aware that a visa validity cannot exceed the validity of the passport.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least two free visa pages
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport
• Previous passport if applicable
• IMPORTANT: valid UAE residence Permit
• Special rules might apply for some nationals which passports are not recognized by the German authorities.)

Three recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5x4,5 cm)

Requirements:

• Should NOT be older than 6 months.
• A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
• A uniform and light-colored background.
• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
• Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons.

Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.

If applicable: previous stay in Germany / previous Schengen Visa

• Copies of your old German resident permit
• Copies of previous Schengen visa

Details of spouse

• Passport copy
• For spouses of foreign nationals have to submit a copy of their partners residence permit for Germany.
• Certificate of residence (“Meldebescheinigung”) if the spouse is already living in Germany, not older than 6 months

Marriage Certificate (Original must be present)

a) German Marriage Certificate:

• German certificate of marriage or extract from the Family Register.

b) Foreign Marriage Certificate:

• The authorities of a state often only recognize foreign documents or certificates if their authenticity and evidentiary value has been determined by a special procedure.

** See separate leaflet for information regarding the recognition of foreign documents (can be downloaded from our website).

Divorce decree of previous marriages or death certificate of former spouse, if applicant has been previously married (Original must be present)

• Foreign documents or certificates are often only recognized by the authorities of a state if their authenticity and evidentiary value has been determined by a special procedure

** See separate leaflet for information regarding the recognition of foreign documents (can be downloaded from our website).

Proof of accommodation in Germany

• Copy of lease certificate of apartment in Germany or title deed of owned property, if partner is already residing in Germany.

Proof of sufficient means of subsistence

• Copy of employment certificate / contract of the foreign spouse who intends to live / already lives in Germany
• Salary slips from past three months if spouse is living in Germany

Knowledge of basic German language – Level A 1

• Proof of language proficiency in German, by a recognized institute according to ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe. The following institutes are recognized Goethe-Institut, telc GmbH, Österreichisches Sprachdiplom (ÖSD) and TestDaF- Institut e.V.

Exemptions on this requirement apply on:

1. Spouses of Blue Card holder, self-employed.
2. Parents of German minor child / unborn child

In order to save time, that the applicant should complete the A1 course & have received the A1 certificate before the application process.

Other exemptions can only be decided during the interview & after submission of the required documents.

Incoming medical insurance or proof public / private insurance covering the applicant as an expat / student in Germany has to be provided at the time of visa approval. A travel insurance is not sufficient.

More information to be provided during the interview.

If applying along with spouse / parent, who is applying for National Visa with the purpose of employment the confirmation of an insurance coverage must be submitted on the day of the interview.