How to apply:

• Please visit the following link: Visa applications Online Consular Services Portal to verify whether you are entitled to submit your application online.
• You will be guided step by step through the whole process.

1.

• Fully completed Videx application form in English or German, signed, and dated by the applicant himself.

• Must be submitted as printout including the barcode page (page 7) and signed forms on page 5 and 6.

• 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.

• Separate application forms are required for each applicant; all children also require separate forms.

2.

Passport

• The original passport must be present & copies of the passport (personal data page including validity & signature pages) must be submitted.

• UAE residency as well as Emirates ID must be submitted as copies.

• 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 2 consecutive blank pages (i.e. a blank double page spread).

• Special rules might apply for some nationals which passports are not recognized by the German authorities.)

3.

2 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.

4.

If applicable: previous stay in Germany / previous Schengen Visa

• Copies of your old German resident permit

• Copies of previous Schengen visa

5.

Proof of vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany

Vocational Training contract (Ausbildungsvertrag) containing the terms and conditions of the training with all details (including salary if applicable)

6.

Training Plan (Ausbildungsplan)

7.

If the training is done entirely in school facilities and the salary is less than EURO 959 net

OR

If the training is done in in-firm facilities (+ Berufsschule) and the salary is less than EURO 822 net,

The balance to the financial gap of the salary must be covered in form of a blocked account or a Formal Obligation Letter (Verpflichtungserklärung) from a sponsor in Germany.

8.

Proof of Qualification

• Academic qualification or high school certificate

9.

Proof of Language Proficiency

• Proof of German language (at least B1 level)

OR

• Confirmation of preparatory language course

OR

• Confirmation of school / employer that language skills have been checked and are sufficient.

10.

Curriculum vitae (CV) specifying the certificates, diplomas and qualifications you have obtained & additional proof of previous and current academic studies (e.g. Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, Higher National Diploma)/professional training/work experience

11.

Motivation Letter

12.

Pre-Approval of Labors Office -not mandatory-

If applicable must be submitted in original issued from Labors Office, which was issued less than three months ago

13.

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

Please submit proof for the same on the day of the interview.