Business trip to Germany
Visa Needed?
Entry clearance requirements are dependent on the nationality of the applicant. Citizens of many countries do not need a visa to visit Germany for stays up to 90 days. Please check our country list if you are not sure whether you need a visa.
| Required Documents |
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| fully completed application form (only German and English versions accepted) and declaration |
| one passport photograph (strict requirements, see details) |
| valid national passport and one copy |
| original valid Japanese alien registration card and re-entry-permit and one copy |
| your current bank statements from the previous six months or a statement of - your employer guaranteeing your travel expenses and one copy |
| confirmation letter from your health insurance stating coverage for emergency medical, hospitalisation and repatriation with a minimum of 30,000 Euros (equiv. Yen 4.000.000) for trips outside Japan and one copy |
| business references (letter from your employer, invitation from German company or organization, stating that it will bear all accumulating expenses) |
| proof of hotel reservation and airline reservation and one copy |
| visa fees |
Please note: In individual cases, you may be required to provide additional documents.
Visa Application Form (with instructions)
Visa Declaration [pdf, 157,99k]
Visa Photo Examples [pdf, 550,79k]
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