German Embassy Manama information

SCHENGEN VISA – TOURISM

This information leaflet has been generated by the German Embassy in Manama. It is valid for visa applications in Bahrain if Germany or one of the represented countries 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 – see I. till IV.

I. Documents to be submitted (non-submission may lead to refusal of application)

1

Application form – available also online – free of charge

  • Fully completed in English or German and signed and dated by the applicant himself.
  • Signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 16.

2

Passport

  • Validity minimum three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa.
  • Signed by bearer.
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years).
  • At least two free “visa pages”.
  • Previous passport if applicable.

IMPORTANT: valid BHR residence permit (valid at least until the date of expiry of the requested visa / intended end of journey).

3

Two recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5 × 4.5 cm)

  • Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face covering 70–80% (32–26 mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white 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

Photocopies

  • 1 passport copy of pages containing personal data.
  • 1 copy of BHR residence permit / visa.
  • Copies of previous Schengen visa.

5

Overseas medical insurance

  • Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries.
  • Minimum coverage €30,000 and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted.)
  • Conditions must be stated either on insurance document or on separate confirmation letter.

6

Flight and hotel reservation

  • Valid (existing) hotel booking / reservation with full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking reference).
  • Flight reservation or travel itinerary.

7

Letter from local employer / sponsor

Include name, postal address and telephone number of sponsor/company, with details regarding applicant’s working position, starting date of employment and salary and timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel.

8

Proof of financial means of the applicant in Bahrain

e.g. personal bank statements of at least the last 3 months before application, personal property, assets, others …

9

Additional documents for minors below the age of 16 (if applicable) – proving legal parenthood

  • Copy and German or English translation of either birth certificate / proof of adoption / custody decree if parents are divorced / death certificate of parent.
  • Documents need to be translated into either German or English.
  • “Letter of consent” from parents, including passport copies of both parents / legal guardian.

Note: Special rules might apply for some nationals whose passports are not recognized by the German authorities or in the represented countries. You might be requested to come personally to the Embassy. Visa processing might take more time.

II. Information for the applicant on terms and conditions of the visa process

  • Applications should be filed using the online VIDEX application (www.videx.diplo.de).
  • Only complete applications can be accepted; non-submission of necessary documentation may lead to refusal of visa application.
  • All visa fees must be paid upon submission of the above in cash (BHD) only.
  • The processing time at the Embassy takes up to 15 calendar days.
  • During the whole processing time the passport has to remain with the German Embassy.
  • False or falsified documents will lead to refusal of visa and/or further consequences.
  • The German Embassy Manama reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or call applicant for an interview.

III. Remarks (for VFS staff)

Sections for internal use only (Schengen visa history, travel companions, completeness of documents, other remarks).

IV. Signatures and agreement

a) for Visa Applicant

I HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS VALID FOR THE VISA APPLICATION AS PER ABOVE.City and Date(signature of applicant)

b) for VFS staff

APPLICANT HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE ABOVE. THE REMARKS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED TOGETHER WITH APPLICANT.City and Date(signature VFS staff)

Updated: 02-2018

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