SCHENGEN VISA – TOURIST PURPOSE
This information leaflet has been generated by the German Embassy in Lebanon. It is valid for visa applications in
Lebanon if Germany is your main 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.
I. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
Submitted
1
Application form – available online: www.videx.diplo.de - free of charge
(Signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18).
2
Passport
after the scheduled return with one copy
with at least two free “visa pages”
Copies of previous visas (Schengen member states, United Kingdom, United States, Canada)
/s if applicable
Copy of valid residence permit (valid at least three months from the date of intended end of
journey). If the applicant is Lebanese and has a residency in another country, then he/she shall apply from the
country of residency.
3
Two recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5x4.5 cm)
not be older than 6 months
70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo with white background.
– not covered by hair or glasses frame.
Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.
4
Flight reservation
light reservation. Date of travel must not exceed 90 days from date of application submission.
5
Accommodation:
Valid (existing) hotel reservation with full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.).
6
Travel Purpose:
if applicable: travel itinerary
7
Overseas Medical Insurance
In case medical insurances of credit cards are provided, then
a copy of the credit card with the insurance details are to be presented)
8
Employment Details:
For employee:
Employment letter (position, salary, length of employment, vacation entitlement for the duration of trip
to Germany )
Commercial circular & VAT evidence of the employer for the last year, invoices.
Letter from Social Security (CNSS)
For School Students:
Letter from School stating enrollment in current academic year with indication vacation times
For University Students:
Letter from University stating the enrollment in current semester with the lecture free times indication
+ Student ID
For Pensioners:
Proof of retirement benefits & Proof of ownership (if applicable)
For freelance: Copy of commercial circular if registered or invoices.
For self-employed:
Registration certificate in the Commercial Register or Commercial Circular
VAT Evidence of the last year or evidence of business activities
Chamber of Commerce member card of the current business year
For Non-Working Persons:
evidence of the person supporting you financially
Proof of ownership (if applicable)
9
Proof of financial means
Private bank statements of the last 3 months (Original)
A bank guarantee letter stating the amount in balance will not be accepted.
+ If applicable: personal property, assets, others …
In case applicant has no financial means, then a paper is to be provided from the guarantor noting the
guarantee of the expenses + copy of guarantor’s ID + account statements + work details.
10
Family Register
Current Family Register (Original)
Copies of passports and residence permits of close relatives living in Germany (children, siblings etc.).
11
Additional documents for minors below the age of 18
If minor is traveling alone, both parents shall attend at the appointment date and present an “official Travel
Permit’ issued by the Lebanese authorities from both parents.
submission appointment and present an official travel permit issued by the Lebanese authorities.
All documents need to be translated in English or German by a sworn translator and should not be older than 3 months
II. INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE VISA PROCESS
Applications can be filed 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.
Non-submission of necessary documentation may lead to refusal of the visa application.
All visa fees must be paid upon submission of the above in cash (LBP) only. The application, passport and visa fee will
be forwarded to German Embassy within one working day after submission. The service fee remains with VFS Global.
The processing time at the embassy due to necessary and obligatory legal requirements takes up to 15 calendar days.
Applicants are requested to apply well in advance, but – due to legal requirements – not more than 3 months 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 embassy. Passports can only be
withdrawn if a written request by the applicant himself is presented to the Embassy. 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 Embassy of Lebanon reserves the right to ask for additional documents and /or call applicant for an
interview.
III. REMARKS to be filled out b y VFS staff (please tick, what is relevant):
Applicant has
o No Schengen Visa
o Previous Schengen Visa (attach copies)
Applicant travels
o alone
o with group as (please specify)
o with family member/s
Applicants documents are
o Complete
o Not Complete
Due to incomplete docs,
o Applicant has been informed of option
to withdraw application to complement
the same to avoid refusal
o Applicant wishes to submit application
Other Remarks:
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IV. SIGNATURES AND AGREEMENT
a) For Visa Applicant:
I HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THE TERMS & CONDITIONS VALID FOR THE VISA APPLICATION AS PER ABOVE
City & Date __________________________ (Signature of Applicant) ___________________________
b) For VFS Staff:
APPLICANT HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE ABOVE. REMARKS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED ALONG WITH APPLICANT.
City & Date __________________________ (Signature of Applicant) ___________________________
