Visa Information
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
Short Stay Visa
Business
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Overview
Business travelers who conduct meetings or negotiations in Germany for an employer who is based in a location outside Germany (abroad), draw up contractual offers, conclude contracts or monitor the performance of a contractual agreement should apply for a business visa. Those who conduct market research, short-stay scientific research, in-company continuing education and training in the German part of the company, participate in conferences and workshops, attend job interviews or engage in any other professional business activity should also apply for a business visa.
- Please provide relevant details in the invitation and employment letter if your travel purpose is related to contracts for work and materials (Werklieferungsverträge), e.g. pre-acceptance of machines ordered by a supplier in Germany.
- Employees who are posted to Germany by their employer for after-sales services of machines or equipment delivered to Germany, approval by the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) must be provided with your application.
- Frequent business travelers are encouraged to apply for a multiple-entry visa valid for one to five years, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used previous visas in recent years. Applicants can enclose their request for a multi-year visa with an informal letter which can be added to the application documents.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
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The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
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Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd,Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 中国银行重庆西湖路支行
Bank of China Chongqing Xihu Road BranchAccount Number 113074372730 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Photo Specifications
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria ( conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template.
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
Trade Fair
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Overview
This category is applicable for business trips related to a trade fair in Germany.
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Trade fair visitors do not need an original invitation letter from the German trade fair company or expo organizers. Please provide a detailed explanation letter issued by your employer. It should contain the correct name of the trade fair, location, travel period, reason for visiting the fair amongst the other relevant details. You might also provide additional documents such as entrance tickets or travel itinerary if you join an organized group travel. If you combine the visit of the trade fair with tourism / sightseeing, please provide itinerary and proof of accommodation as well.
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If your employer is exhibiting at a German trade fair, please provide the necessary documents as a trade fair exhibitor, even if you do not hold a personal exhibitor pass.
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Please provide proof about your employment, especially if hired by subcontractors, and for which Chinese exhibitor you will be doing booth building or dismantling work. False statements or documentation might lead to the refusal of your visa application.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
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The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
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Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd,Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司重庆市分行营业部
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Chongqing Branch Banking DeptAccount Number 8301 0078 8014 0000 1489 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Photo Specifications
Photo
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria (conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template. ..
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Schengen visa application form
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
Tourism
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Overview
If you plan a sightseeing tour to Germany as a tourist, a Schengen visa is the correct visa type to apply for. Please submit all documents to prove tourism as the purpose of your travel. Please enclose information about the tour operator/travel agency who is organising the trip. If you are travelling with a group, family members, or friends, please state this information in the travel programme.
Those seeking to visit or exhibit in a trade fair should follow the document list for a trade fair to prepare their application.
This visa type also applies to spouses/children accompanying their spouse/parent who hold a valid business visa.
Do not apply for a tourism visa if you are travelling for business purposes or visit family/friends. Applying for the incorrect travel purpose and providing false or falsified documents may lead to the refusal of your application. You must submit an itinerary and proof of accommodation that is valid and corresponds to your travel plans.
- ADS-group travel is subject to a special application process. Please contact your tour operator for more information.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
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The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
-
Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd,Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司重庆市分行营业部
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Chongqing Branch Banking DeptAccount Number 8301 0078 8014 0000 1489 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Photo Specifications
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria (conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template. ..
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
Visit Family/ Friends
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Overview
If you plan to visit family members or friends in Germany, the visitor visa is the correct visa type.
- For family visits, please submit a notary certificate of family relationship. Chinese documents have to be legalized by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Other foreign documents might need legalization or apostille. The original document will be returned with the passport and can be reused for future visa applications.
- If the invitation letter is signed by one of your in-law-relatives (e.g. son-in-law or daughter-in-law), please also provide relevant proof of family relationship and a copy of the passport and, if applicable, a copy of the German residence permit of your direct relative.
- Frequent travelers are encouraged to apply for a multiple-entry visitor visa valid for one to five years, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used previous visas in recent years. Applicants can enclose their request for a multi-year visa with an informal letter which can be added to the application documents.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
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The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
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Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd,Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司重庆市分行营业部
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Chongqing Branch Banking DeptAccount Number 8301 0078 8014 0000 1489 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Photo Specifications
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria (conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template.
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
Seaman
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Overview
If you are hired to work on a ship anchored at a German port for further sailing in international waters, please apply for your seaman visa covering the days you need to transfer onto the ship.
If you intend to be trained on a cruise ship before its sailing off, please apply your Schengen visa for the duration of your training, max. 90 days.
Important: Your documents must contain the name of the ship and the IMO-Number.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
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The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
-
Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd,Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司重庆市分行营业部
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Chongqing Branch Banking DeptAccount Number 8301 0078 8014 0000 1489 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Photo Specifications
Photo
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria (conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template.
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Schengen visa application form
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
Cultural/Sport Events
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Overview
This visa category applies to professionals or students who received an invitation to participate in a cultural or sports event in Germany.
If you participate in individual cultural or sporting events as part of a mainly tourist youth and/or group travel, please apply for a tourism visa and submit additional documents about the event. Examples are child or youth camps followed by a tourism programme, participation at music competitions followed by a round-trip, etc. Please always attach detailed documents about the programme and the organiser of the cultural or sporting event. If the journey is organised by a Chinese or German intermediary company, this information should be mentioned in your documents.
Employment as an artist/musician/actor/acrobat or Taiji-trainer etc. can be allowed in Germany without a formal work permit if not exceeding 90 days within one year (for daily performances if not exceeding 15 days within one year). Please provide a copy of your signed contract and a detailed event schedule.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
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The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
-
Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd,Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司重庆市分行营业部
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Chongqing Branch Banking DeptAccount Number 8301 0078 8014 0000 1489 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Photo Specifications
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria (conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template.
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
Training/Internship
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Overview
Skilled employees of an international company or enterprise who are traveling to Germany (a trainee or a trainer) do not require a work permit for a stay of a maximum of 90 days per year. Apply for your visa for internal training and provide the invitation letter from Germany according to § 17 BeschV, stating the training schedule in detail.
Foreign physicians who are temporarily staying in a German hospital within the scope of an advanced training programme/postgraduate medical education and are not practicing alternative medicine (“hands-off training”) do not require permission according to § 10 BÄO and are thus not exercising an occupation. Apply for your visa for a “hands-off training” and provide the invitation letter from the German clinic that invited you, specifying the training schedule in detail.
Internships might require a work permit issued by the “Bundesagentur für Arbeit” German Federal Employment Agency (BA). Before signing your intern contract, your German employer should contact the responsible local Bundesagentur für Arbeit for clarification.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
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The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
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Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd,Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司重庆市分行营业部
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Chongqing Branch Banking DeptAccount Number 8301 0078 8014 0000 1489 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Photo Specifications
Photo
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria (conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template.
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Schengen visa application form
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
Medical Treatment
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Overview
Travellers with confirmed clinical appointments in Germany can apply for a Schengen visa for medical treatment. Special provisions for your travel medical insurance might apply.
This visa category also applies to accompanying family members, who should provide proof of accommodation as well. It is important to submit a detailed letter issued by the hospital or the physician containing details about the planned period of your stay and estimated costs. You need to provide proof that all costs will be covered.
If the nature of your stay at a German clinic is mainly tourist sightseeing and SPA, please apply for a tourism visa.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
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The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
-
Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd,Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司重庆市分行营业部
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Chongqing Branch Banking DeptAccount Number 8301 0078 8014 0000 1489 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Documents Required
Information Leaflets:
Checklist for Medical Treatment More please refer to the special instruction
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Photo Specifications
Photo
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria (conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template.
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
Family Member of an EU Citizen
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Overview
Please note the following does not apply to family members of German citizens.
You can apply for this visa type if you are a spouse or partner in civil union, child, stepchild, grandchild under the age of 21 years of an EU/EEA citizen and, you are travelling together with an EU/EEA citizen.
If you intend to travel on your own at any time, you must apply for a regular visitor or tourist visa, and a regular visa fee will apply.
If you hold a Chinese passport and a passport of an EU/EEA country, you can directly enjoy the right of free movement and can enter Germany with your EU/EEA passport
Please note that a Schengen visa only allows you to stay in Germany for a maximum of 90 days within a period of 180 days. It is not possible to change a Schengen visa into a permanent residence permit upon arrival. If you are intending a permanent stay in Germany, please apply for a national visa at the respective German mission.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
-
The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
-
Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd,Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司重庆市分行营业部
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Chongqing Branch Banking DeptAccount Number 8301 0078 8014 0000 1489 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Photo Specifications
Photo
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria (conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template.
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Schengen visa application form
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
Family Member of a German Citizen
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Overview
You can apply for this visa type if you are:
- The spouse or partner in civil union of a German citizen.
- The parent of a child (under 18 years old) holding German nationality.
Please note that a Schengen visa only allows you to stay in Germany for a maximum of 90 days within a period of 180 days. It is not possible to change a Schengen visa into a permanent residence permit upon arrival. If you are intending a permanent stay in Germany, please apply for a national visa at the respective German mission.
Frequent travelers are encouraged to apply for a multiple-entry visitor visa valid for one to five years, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used previous visas in recent years. Applicants can enclose their request for a multi-year visa with an informal letter which can be added to the application documents.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
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The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
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Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd,Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司重庆市分行营业部
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Chongqing Branch Banking DeptAccount Number 8301 0078 8014 0000 1489 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Photo Specifications
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria (conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template.
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Schengen visa application form
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
School student exchange
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Overview
This visa category is applicable to all student groups, with accompanying teachers, who are invited by a German partner school for cultural exchange and joint class attendance. It is advised that all group members submit their applications together.
If you visit several schools in the context of mainly tourist group travel, please apply for a tourism visa. If the journey is organized by a Chinese or German intermediary company, this information should be mentioned in your documents.
If underage children travel, special document proof is mandatory.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
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The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
-
Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd,Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司重庆市分行营业部
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Chongqing Branch Banking DeptAccount Number 8301 0078 8014 0000 1489 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Photo Specifications
Photo
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria (conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template.
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Schengen visa application form
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
Short stay study/language course
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Overview
This category is applicable if you are invited by a German school/college/university to attend classes in Germany and your intended stay will be less than 90 days. Please always provide proof of the course programme and further details. The invitation letter should confirm whether course fees have already been paid.
An extension of this Schengen visa will not be possible. If you plan to enroll in a German university, you should apply for a long-term national visa for study purposes, not a Schengen visa.
Music and Art students scheduled for university entrance tests in Germany should also apply for a national visa for study purposes at the respective German mission, instead of applying for a short study Schengen visa.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
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The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
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Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司重庆市分行营业部
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Chongqing Branch Banking DeptAccount Number 8301 0078 8014 0000 1489 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Photo Specifications
Photo
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria (conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template.
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Schengen visa application form
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here
AIRPORT TRANSIT
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Overview
Your final destination is outside of the Schengen area and you need to travel via a German airport in order to reach your final destination? Then apply for a short-stay Schengen visa or an airport transit visa. Please find the difference between a Schengen visa, a national visa and an airport transit visa in our FAQ list.
An airport transit visa is required depending upon the country of your citizenship and whether you have residence permits or visas of certain countries.
AIRPORT TRANSIT - Your final travel destination is outside Germany /the Schengen area and your flight booking involves a transit time at a German airport below 24 hours to connect to your final destination.
Chinese citizens do not need an airport transit visa for a stay in the international transit area of a German airport. Only if you leave the international transit area (example: change of terminals or departure airport, or connecting flight destination within the Schengen area) Chinese citizens enter the Schengen area by leaving the transit zone and thus need a short stay Schengen visa.
Depending on your citizenship you might need to apply for an airport transit visa for a stay in the international transit area of the airport.
For transit through a German airport, please check on the website of the European Commission (https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies/borders-and-visas/visa-policy/apply_for_a_visa_en) if you need an airport transit visa. And check your travel itinerary and the circumstances of every airport with your travel agency or airline prior to your departure.
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Visa Fees
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VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority.
- Application Service fees, which relate to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which relate to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Please note: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
Visa Category EUR* CNY* Schengen visa 80 620 (Airport-)Transit Visa 80 620 Children between 6 and 12 years of age 40 310 Children under 6 years of age 0 0 The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Renminbi only.
The exchange rate between EUR and CNY is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically, therefore the CNY amount you are requested to pay may differ from those quoted above.
Please note that the visa fee receipt is provided by the Consular Authority and the fee is indicated in EUR and CNY.
Visa fee of 270 CNY is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Russia, Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
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The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Spouse, partner in civil union or underage child of German citizen
- Parents of underage German citizen
- Family members of EU/EEA nationals, provided they enjoy freedom of movement
- School pupils, students, postgraduates students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training, if part of the local curriculum (proof has to be provided)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
- Representatives of registered non-profit organizations aged max. 25 years for events organized by registered non-profit organizations
- Exhibitors at German trade fairs holding an official exhibitor badge
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution when travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by German public funds
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is 19.13 EUR, RMB 147 CNY per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS (i.e. Information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.)..
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Premium services page.
-
Mode of Payment:
- Counters accept payments by Cash/WeChat/POS/Alipay
- Via Post either bank deposit or bank transfer only
Bank Details – BEIJING Bank Name 中国建设银行北京新源支行
China Construction Bank, Beijing Xin Yuan BranchAccount Number 1105 0166 5100 0000 0759 Account Name 北京东方天晓出入境服务有限公司
Beijing Eastern Tian Xiao Business Consultation Co., Ltd.Bank Details – WUHAN Bank Name 中信银行武汉新世界支行
China CITIC Bank,Wuhan Xin Shijie BranchAccount Number 8111 5010 1220 0548 288 Account Name 武汉环签服商务咨询有限公司
Wuhan Huan Visa Service Business Consulting Co., LtdBank Details – XI’AN Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司西安文景路支行
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd,Xian Wen Jing Road BranchAccount Number 7213 0078 8012 0000 0419 Account Name 西安宁致出入境服务有限公司
Xi’an Ningzhi Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – JINAN Bank Name 中国农业银行股份有限公司济南大观园支行
Agricultural bank of China Co.,Ltd, Jinan Da Guanyuan BranchAccount Number 1515 4101 0400 2223 8000 0000 001 Account Name 济南泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Jinan Taidou Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHANGSHA Bank Name 招商银行长沙岳麓支行
China Merchants Bank, Changsha Yuelu BranchAccount Number 731907076210901 Account Name 长沙海环出入境服务有限公司
Changsha Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – SHENYANG Bank Name 中国银行沈阳北站支行营业部
Bank of China, Shenyang North Station Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2999 7727 6577 Account Name 沈阳交远因私出入境服务有限公司
Shenyang Jiaoyuan Private Outbound Service Center Co., LtdBank Details – CHENGDU Bank Name 兴业银行成都人民南路支行
Industrial Bank, Chengdu Renmin South Road BranchAccount Number 4312 6010 0100 0485 8201 0023 Account Name 成都中恒天信出入境服务有限公司
Chengdu Sino Visa Eternal Exit & Entry Immigration Co., Ltd.Bank Details – CHONGQING Bank Name 上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司重庆市分行营业部
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., ltd, Chongqing Branch Banking DeptAccount Number 8301 0078 8014 0000 1489 Account Name 重庆泰福出入境服务有限公司
Chongqing Taifu Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – KUNMING Bank Name 建设银行昆明景江花园支行
China Construction Bank,Kunming Jingjiang Garden BranchAccount Number 5305 0190 5049 0000 0437 Account Name 昆明海环出入境服务有限公司
Kunming Hai Huan Exit and Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – GUANGZHOU Bank Name 建设银行广州天河支行
China Constrcution Bank, Guangzhou Tianhe BranchAccount Number 44050158130100002314 Account Name 广州泰斗出入境服务有限公司
Guangzhou Taidou Immigration Service Co.,Ltd.Bank Details – SHENZHEN Bank Name 中国银行深圳深南支行营业部
Bank of China,Shenzhen Shennan Branch Business DepartmentAccount Number 745871703049 Account Name 深圳市泰斗实业有限公司
Shenzhen Taidou Industrial Co., LtdBank Details – FUZHOU Bank Name 建设银行福州城东支行
China Construction Bank, Fuzhou Chengdu BranchAccount Number 3505 0161 0007 0000 4536 Account Name 福建东亮因私出入境服务有限公司
Fujian Dongliang Nonofficial Exit & Entry Service Co., LtdBank Details – SHANGHAI Bank Name 中国建设银行上海第五支行
China Constrcution Bank, Shanghai Di Wu BranchAccount Number 31050166360000000292-0032 Account Name 上海申慧因私出入境服务有限公司
Shanghai Shenhui Overseas Affairs Service Co., Ltd.Bank Details – NANJING Bank Name 北京银行南京分行营业部
Bank of Beijing, Nanjing Branch Banking Dept.Account Number 2000 0035 2892 0002 6658 143 Account Name 南京泰斗商务咨询有限公司
Nanjing Taidou Business Consulting Company Ltd.Bank Details – HANGZHOU Bank Name 兴业银行股份有限公司杭州凤起支行
Industrial Bank Co., ltd,Hangzhou Fengqi BranchAccount Number 3569 1010 01000 85928 010001 Account Name 杭州易达行商务咨询有限公司
Hangzhou Leader Business Consultant Ltd
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Documents Required
Information Leaflets:
Airport transit (less than 24 hours in the airport transit area) -
Photo Specifications
Photo
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfil the following criteria (conforming to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- The mouth must be closed, no teeth visible
- Without any shadow on the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
- Photo should not be modified with Photoshop
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfil the above criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area. For more details, please refer to the photo template.
Photos that are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. To avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Processing Time
Normal processing times are within a few working days. However, processing times vary from application to application at the sole discretion of the German mission, and some applications may take longer than others to get processed due to their complexity. Please check that the visa application form is complete and accurate.
Please submit your visa application form and relevant supporting documents at least 15 days before the intended departure.
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Download Forms
Schengen visa application form
Please complete and print the following application form. Sign and submit it with your supporting visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or click here to access the launch assistant directly.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or a legal guardian.
Please make sure you have provided a valid e-mail address in the application form. All further information regarding your visa application (e.g., requests for additional documents/information) will be sent to your e-mail address mentioned in the application form.
According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here