^{This information leaflet has been generated by the German Consulate in Dubai. It is valid for visa applications in the United Arab Emirates if Germany is your transit destination. This leaflet stipulates the legal requirements and is carried out in cooperation with VFS Global to facilitate visa applications. It can be downloaded free of charge. Applicants are requested to read it carefully and observe the regulations as stated below – see I. till IV.}

Note:

Entry clearance requirements depend on the citizenship and resident status of the applicant (sometimes in a third country). Only a flight through one Schengen Union Country at a time is considered as a transit. The vast majority of travelers do not need a visa when air transiting through Germany. In Germany, the following airports have an International Transit Area:

· Munich (München).

· Frankfurt / Main

· Cologne/Bonn (transit only possible between 4:30 am and 11:00 pm),

· Düsseldorf (transit only possible between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm and only if the airline has arranged the transit with airport security – please check with your airline),

· Hamburg (limited time frame only 4:30 am to 11:30 pm)

Please check with your travel agent / airline, if your flight is going via another airport. If you leave the airport’s international transit area, i.e. change the terminal, you will have to apply for a Schengen Visa – Category C.

I. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

NOTE: Special rules might apply for some nationals which passports are not recognized by the German authorities. You might be requested to come personally to the Visa Section of the Consulate. The Visa processing time in such cases varies.

II. INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE VISA PROCESS

· Applications can be filled using the online VIDEX application www.videx.diplo.de Applicants are requested to thoroughly check all entries in their written application (paper and/or the electronic „VIDEX“) prior to submission.

·Responsibility for all given information lies within the applicant himself.

·Only complete applications can be accepted; non-submission of necessary documentation may lead to refusal of visa application.

·All visa fees must be paid upon submission of the above in cash (AED) only. The application, passport and visa fee will be forwarded to the German Consulate within one working day after submission. The service fee remains with VFS Global.

·The processing time at the Consulate due to necessary and obligatory legal requirements takes up to 15 days. Applicants are requested to apply well in advance, but – due to legal requirements - not more than 180 days prior to the intended date of journey. Applicants are also kindly requested to refrain from status inquiries.

·During the whole processing time the passport has to remain with the German Consulate. Passports can only be withdrawn if a written request by the applicant himself is presented to the Consulate. Consequently, the application will be cancelled / withdrawn and the passport returned via VFS Global within 2 working days.

·False or falsified documents, incl. fake bookings, will lead to the refusal of visa and /or further consequences.

·The German Consulate Dubai reserves the right to ask for additional documents and /or call applicant for an interview.

III. REMARKS to be filled out VFS staff (please tick, what is relevant):

• Applicant has □ NO Schengen Visa □ previous Schengen Visa (please attach copies)
• Applicant travels □ alone

□ with family member/s

□ with a group as …………………..(please specify e.g. colleague, escort, sponsor)

• Applicants documents are

□ complete

□ NOT complete Due to incomplete docs,

□ Applicant has been informed of option to withdraw Application to complement the same to avoid refusal.

□ Applicant wishes to submit application.

Other Remarks: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

IV. SIGNATURES and AGREEMENT

a) For Visa Applicant:

I HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS VALID FOR THE VISA APPLICATION AS PER ABOVE.

b) For VFS staff:

APPLICANT HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE ABOVE. THE REMARKS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED TOGETHER WITH APPLICANT.

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City and Date (signature of applicant)

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City and Date (signature VFS staff)