Germany Sticker Visa – 2025 Guide

Germany Sticker Visa: Step-by-step Process

1. Valid passport with minimum 3 months validity beyond your planned stay and at least 2 blank pages
2. Complete and signed visa application form (available via VIDEX portal or consulate websites)
3. Two recent biometric passport-size photos with white background per German photo requirements
4. Cover letter detailing travel purpose, duration, and itinerary for Germany
5. Confirmed round-trip flight bookings and hotel reservations or invitation letters
6. Proof of funds – recent bank statements, salary slips, tax returns, or sponsorship letters if applicable
7. Valid travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 for the Schengen area
8. Proof of employment, business registration, student enrollment, or pension slip as relevant
9. Biometric data capture during your appointment at the German Visa Application Centre
10. Original and photocopies of all submitted documents arranged neatly
11. Visa fee payment receipt (generally around €80-€100)

• Processing Time: 10-15 working days, but may extend depending on season and circumstances
• Visa Validity: Short-term Schengen visas allow stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period
• Submit application in person at German Embassy/Consulate or authorized visa centers like VFS Global
• Fingerprints taken if not done in last 59 months
• Applications may be submitted from 6 months to 15 days before travel