Documents Required for a Visit Visa Application

• Application form duly filled (online or manual) and signed by the applicant
  (For children up to 16 registered in a parent's passport a separate application form has to be filled and all required documents to be submitted)
  

• Declaration form signed by the applicant (under section 54 II and 53 German Residence Act - included in the application form)
  

• In case of minors (below 18 years of age): Parental Authorization
  Both parents must sign the parental authorization and also have to sign the application and declaration forms. From16 years of age also the minor has to sign the application and declaration forms. Passport copies of parents (with signatures!) have to be attached with the application.
  

• Original passport duly signed and 1 copy of the data page and previous Schengen visas
  

• Photographs:
  Two recent biometric photographs (35mm X 45mm) not older than 6 months (one fixed to the form, one loose) with white/bright background.
  

• Proof of Travel Medical Insurance coverage (EUR 30.000):
  The insurance must cover the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which may arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment not excluding COVID-19 infections or death during the stay
  (Travel Insurance certificate is compulsory)
  

• Original invitation letter
  Invitation letter from a family member or friend in Germany mentioning the relationship, reason and period of visit. The letter must contain an issuing date, the full address and signature of the inviting person.
  A formal invitation letter to be filled and signed by the inviting person at the competent municipality office/ aliens’ authority in Germany is recommended for non-Saudi applicants and compulsory for them if they do not have sufficient own funds. (to be provided in original and copy)
  

• Flight reservation
  Copy of the round trip airline reservation with passenger details and the complete travel itinerary. The reservation should prove that the stay in Schengen does not exceed 90 days.
  

• Declaration letter and family Iqama if relevant
  Letter from one family member stating/ explaining the relationship with the applicant and declaring responsibility for all the expenses of all family members which may incur during the entire trip to the Schengen-area.
  

• For employed individuals and their spouses - Employment letter/Sponsor letter addressed to the German Embassy stating the purpose of the visit, date of joining the company, job position and monthly salary and allowances of the applicant/ head of the family. The letter has to be attested by the Chamber of Commerce.
  Cost coverage by employer/ sponsor if relevant.
  In case of non-Saudi applicants also the duration of the contract has to be mentioned and whether it will be renewed.
  
  For self-employed individuals/businessman - Commercial Registration
  
  For holders of diplomatic or special passports – Letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs or respective Embassy

• Original Bank Statements:
  Recent bank statements of the past 6 months proving the monthly salary transfer (if salary is not paid cash) and with sufficient funds available for the intended stay. If the salary is paid cash, salary slips for the last 6 months have to be submitted. The bank statements have to be stamped by the bank.
  For Saudi nationals bank statements of the past 3 months are sufficient.
  

• Photocopy of Saudi National ID Card/Residence Permit (Iqama)
  (with Translation)
  

Additional Documents for Non-Saudi Nationals

• Iqama copies and Absher excerpt („family services“) of all family members residing in Saudi Arabia.
  

• Exit & Re-Entry visa
  Official excerpt of the Electronic Exit Re-Entry Visa (Absher/Muqeem) mentioning exact dates as per Gregorian calendar (Exit before ... / Return before ...) and expiration date of the Iqama.