Visa information
Visa Types
Schengen visa
Citizens of some non-EU countries are required to hold a valid Schengen visa when travelling to the Schengen area, which is a group of European countries that allows a person, who's been admitted to the Schengen Area, to travel without any further form of border control within the Schengen Area.
Current Schengen States are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
A Schengen visa is a short stay visa, i.e. for stays up to 90 days, allowing its holder to circulate in the Schengen Area.
A Schengen visa has to be obtained from the Mission of the Schengen State, which will be the main destination (i.e. where the most nights will be spent) during a single trip to the Schengen Area.
A single trip is considered when an applicant enters the Schengen Area, stays there for a certain period and eventually leaves the Schengen Area.
If an equal amount of nights will be spent in different Schengen States during a single trip to the Schengen Area, then the Schengen visa must be obtained with the Mission of the Schengen State, which will be entered first.
The documentation related to the means of travel and accommodation must cover the complete itinerary of the single trip to the Schengen Area; i.e. printouts of intended flight bookings or other proof of intended ways of travel, not only for the travel from and to the Schengen Area, but also for the travel between the different Schengen States, when more than 1 Schengen State will be visited during the single trip.
Each Schengen visa application must fully comply with the documents required for the respective visa category and can only be submitted up to 6 months before the intended departure date.
The acceptance of a Schengen visa application and supporting documents by VFS does not guarantee the issuance of a Schengen visa.
The issuance of a Schengen visa, the Schengen visa validity period, the number of entries and amount of travel days are at the sole discretion of the Mission.
If a visa application is returned by the Mission requesting missing documents or any other missing/ incorrect information, the applicant must accept responsibility for any delay that may occur in the visa application processing time.
Holders of valid Schengen visas are still subject to immigration control upon arrival in the Schengen Area and are not necessarily guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries, even though they may hold a valid Schengen visa for these countries.
Following visa categories are considered Short stay visas:
Schengen Visa, Category C
Citizens of some non-EU countries are required to hold a valid Schengen visa when travelling to the Schengen area, which is a group of European countries that allows a person, who's been admitted to the Schengen Area, to travel without any further form of border control within the Schengen Area.
Current Schengen States are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
A Schengen visa is a short stay visa, i.e. for stays up to 90 days, allowing its holder to circulate in the Schengen Area.
A Schengen visa has to be obtained from the Mission of the Schengen State, which will be the main destination (i.e. where the most nights will be spent) during a single trip to the Schengen Area. For applicants intended to travel to Latvia as the main destination, you may submit your visa application through Germany Visa Application Centre.
A single trip is considered when an applicant enters the Schengen Area, stays there for a certain period and eventually leaves the Schengen Area.
If an equal amount of nights will be spent in different Schengen States during a single trip to the Schengen Area, then the Schengen visa must be obtained with the Mission of the Schengen State, which will be entered first.
The documentation related to the means of travel and accommodation must cover the complete itinerary of the single trip to the Schengen Area; i.e. printouts of intended flight bookings or other proof of intended ways of travel, not only for the travel from and to the Schengen Area, but also for the travel between the different Schengen States, when more than 1 Schengen State will be visited during the single trip.
Each Schengen visa application must fully comply with the documents required for the respective visa category and can only be submitted up to 3 months before the intended departure date.
The acceptance of a Schengen visa application and supporting documents by VFS does not guarantee the issuance of a Schengen visa.
The issuance of a Schengen visa, the Schengen visa validity period, the number of entries and amount of travel days are at the sole discretion of the Mission.
If a visa application is returned by the Mission requesting missing documents or any other missing/incorrect information, the applicant must accept responsibility for any delay that may occur in the visa application processing time.
Holders of valid Schengen visas are still subject to immigration control upon arrival in the Schengen Area and are not necessarily guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries, even though they may hold a valid Schengen visa for these countries.
Following visa categories are considered Short stay visas:
Tourist Visa
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Overview
Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
Applicants, who intend to travel purely for tourist purposes, i.e. visiting for leisure, recreation or sightseeing and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B and B, camping) need to apply as Tourist.
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Visa Fees
VISA CATEGORY VISA FEE VFS SERVICE FEE Schengen visa ( normal tariff ) EUR90 USD $40 Schengen visa for children 6-11 years old EUR45 USD $40 Schengen visa for children under the age of 6 EUR00 USD $40
Please Note:
- All visa fees are subject to change without notice.
- This non-refundable charge is payable only in USD cash at the prevailing Vfs Centre exchange rate when applying.
- Remark: We highly recommend that you bring new and clean US dollar notes when you submit your application at the Visa Application Center. Please try and ensure that any notes supplied are NOT old, stained, stamped, folded, torn or worn out and stapled.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.
Download the document checklist, Click here
Instructions for applicants below 18 years:
- For all children below 18 years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the Visa Application form.
- All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling
If your application will be submitted by representative, you have to submit a power of attorney letter along with your visa application.
Information checklist of Documents Required for Tourist Visa has to printed and attached with your application.
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Photo Specifications
Please provide 2 recent colour photographs, meeting the following requirements:
- Taken against a light (white or light grey) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear quality and the face should cover at least 80% of the picture
- Size 3,5 x 4,5 cm
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.
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Processing Time
The processing time of a visa application is up to14 working days after submission of the application with VFS. So applicants are advised to leave enough time – approximately 15 calendar days between the appointment date and travel date – for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application's return date as delays may occur.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany in Yangon.
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Download Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form
Please note for Myanmar national:
When you are filling your online application form,you will have to fill your Surname and First name as below.
Surname(last Name) = Full Name (eg.Kyaw Kyaw Bo)
First Name = Full Name (eg.Kyaw Kyaw Bo)
Business/Congress/Trade Fair
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Overview
Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.
The following cases would be applicable for Business Visa category:
- Business matters/meetings/negotiation/trainings
- Conference/Congress/Exhibition
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Visa Fees
VISA CATEGORY VISA FEE VFS SERVICE FEE Schengen visa ( normal tariff ) EUR90 USD $40 Schengen visa for children 6-11 years old EUR45 USD $40 Schengen visa for children under the age of 6 EUR00 USD $40
Please Note:
- All visa fees are subject to change without notice.
- This non-refundable charge is payable only in USD cash at the prevailing Vfs Centre exchange rate when applying.
- Remark: We highly recommend that you bring new and clean US dollar notes when you submit your application at the Visa Application Center. Please try and ensure that any notes supplied are NOT old, stained, stamped, folded, torn or worn out and stapled.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.
Download required document checklist, click here
Instructions for applicants below 18 years:
- For all children below 18 years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the Visa Application form.
- All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling
If your application will be submitted by representative, you have to submit power of a attorney letter along with your visa application.
Information checklist of Documents Required for business Visa has to printed and attached with your application.
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Photo Specifications
Please provide 2 recent colour photographs, meeting the following requirements:
- Taken against a light (white or light grey) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear quality and the face should cover at least 80% of the picture
- Size 3,5 x 4,5 cm
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.
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Processing Time
The processing time of a visa application is up to 14 working days after submission of the application with VFS so applicants are advised to leave enough time – approximately 15 calendar days between the appointment date and travel date – for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application's return date as delays may occur.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany in Yangon.
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Download Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form
Please note for Myanmar national:
When you are filling your online application form,you will have to fill your Surname and First name as below.
Surname(last Name) = Full Name (eg.Kyaw Kyaw Bo)
First Name = Full Name (eg.Kyaw Kyaw Bo)
Sea Farers
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Overview
Applicants for a seaman's visa must be employed in any capacity on board a vessel and seeking to enter Germany solely in pursuit of his/her calling as a seaman with the intention of departing with the vessel or reshipping on other vessel that is bound for a foreign port or place.
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Visa Fees
VISA CATEGORY VISA FEE VFS SERVICE FEE Schengen visa ( normal tariff ) EUR90 USD $40 Schengen visa for children 6-11 years old EUR45 USD $40 Schengen visa for children under the age of 6 EUR00 USD $40
Please Note:
- All visa fees are subject to change without notice.
- This non-refundable charge is payable only in USD cash at the prevailing Vfs Centre exchange rate when applying.
- Remark: We highly recommend that you bring new and clean US dollar notes when you submit your application at the Visa Application Center. Please try and ensure that any notes supplied are NOT old, stained, stamped, folded, torn or worn out and stapled.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.
Download required documents checklist, Click here
Instructions for applicants below 18 years:
- For all children below 18 years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the Visa Application form.
- All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling
If your application will be submitted by representative, you have to submit power of a attorney letter along with your visa application.
Information checklist of Documents Required for seafarer Visa has to printed and attached with your application.
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Photo Specifications
Please provide 2 recent colour photographs, meeting the following requirements:
- Taken against a light (white or light grey) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear quality and the face should cover at least 80% of the picture
- Size 3,5 x 4,5 cm
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.
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Processing Time
The processing time of a visa application is up to14 working days after submission of the application with VFS so applicants are advised to leave enough time – approximately 15 calendar days between the appointment date and travel date – for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application's return date as delays may occur.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany in Yangon.
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Download Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form
Please note for Myanmar national:
When you are filling your online application form,you will have to fill your Surname and First name as below.
Surname(last Name) = Full Name (eg.Kyaw Kyaw Bo)
First Name = Full Name (eg.Kyaw Kyaw Bo)
Visiting family and friends
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Overview
Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.
The following cases would be applicable for this Visa Category
- Visiting Friends
- Visiting Relatives
- Visiting girl friend or boy friend
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Visa Fees
VISA CATEGORY VISA FEE VFS SERVICE FEE Schengen visa ( normal tariff ) EUR90 USD $40 Schengen visa for children 6-11 years old EUR45 USD $40 Schengen visa for children under the age of 6 EUR00 USD $40
Please Note:
- All visa fees are subject to change without notice.
- This non-refundable charge is payable only in USD cash at the prevailing Vfs Centre exchange rate when applying.
- Remark: We highly recommend that you bring new and clean US dollar notes when you submit your application at the Visa Application Center. Please try and ensure that any notes supplied are NOT old, stained, stamped, folded, torn or worn out and stapled.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.
Download required documents checklist, Click here
Instructions for applicants below 18 years:
- For all children below 18 years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the Visa Application form.
- All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling
If your application will be submitted by representative, you have to submit power of a attorney letter along with your visa application.
Information checklist of Documents Required for Visiting Family and Friends Visa has printed and attached with your application.
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Photo Specifications
Please provide 2 recent colour photographs, meeting the following requirements:
- Taken against a light (white or light grey) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear quality and the face should cover at least 80% of the picture
- Size 3,5 x 4,5 cm
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.
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Processing Time
The processing time of a visa application is up to14 working days after submission of the application with VFS so applicants are advised to leave enough time – approximately 15 calendar days between the appointment date and travel date – for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application's return date as delays may occur.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany in Yangon.
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Download Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form
Please note for Myanmar national:
When you are filling your online application form,you will have to fill your Surname and First name as below.
Surname(last Name) = Full Name (eg.Kyaw Kyaw Bo)
First Name = Full Name (eg.Kyaw Kyaw Bo)
Official
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Overview
Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.
The following cases would be applicable for Official Visa category:- Holder of official passport
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Visa Fees
Official passport holders with a Note Verbal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs describing the official visit are free of charge. Without Note Verbal the regular Visa fee applies. Please note that the VFS Service Fee has to be paid regardless of a Note Verbal.
VISA CATEGORY VISA FEE VFS SERVICE FEE Schengen visa ( normal tariff ) EUR90 USD $40 Schengen visa for children 6-11 years old EUR45 USD $40 Schengen visa for children under the age of 6 EUR00 USD $40
Please Note:
- All visa fees are subject to change without notice.
- This non-refundable charge is payable only in USD cash at the prevailing Vfs Centre exchange rate when applying.
- Remark: We highly recommend that you bring new and clean US dollar notes when you submit your application at the Visa Application Center. Please try and ensure that any notes supplied are NOT old, stained, stamped, folded, torn or worn out and stapled.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.
Download required document checklist, click here
Instructions for applicants below 18 years:
- For all children below 18 years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the Visa Application form.
- All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling
If your application will be submitted by representative, you have to submit power of a attorney letter along with your visa application.
Information checklist of Documents Required for official visit visa has to printed and attached with your application.
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Photo Specifications
Please provide 2 recent colour photographs, meeting the following requirements:
- Taken against a light (white or light grey) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear quality and the face should cover at least 80% of the picture
- Size 3,5 x 4,5 cm
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.
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Processing Time
The processing time of a visa application is up to 14 working days after submission of the application with VFS so applicants are advised to leave enough time – approximately 15 calendar days between the appointment date and travel date – for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application's return date as delays may occur.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany in Yangon.
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Download Forms
Online visa application form
Please note for Myanmar national:
When you are filling your online application form,you will have to fill your Surname and First name as below.
Surname(last Name) = Full Name (eg.Kyaw Kyaw Bo)
First Name = Full Name (eg.Kyaw Kyaw Bo)
Diplomatic
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Overview
Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.
The following cases would be applicable for Diplomatic Visa category:
- Holder of diplomatic passport
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Visa Fees
Diplomatic passport holders are free of charge. Please note that the VFS Service Fee applies.
VISA CATEGORY VISA FEE VFS SERVICE FEE Schengen visa ( normal tariff ) EUR90 USD $40 Schengen visa for children 6-11 years old EUR45 USD $40 Schengen visa for children under the age of 6 EUR00 USD $40
Please Note:
- All visa fees are subject to change without notice.
- This non-refundable charge is payable only in USD cash at the prevailing Vfs Centre exchange rate when applying.
- Remark: We highly recommend that you bring new and clean US dollar notes when you submit your application at the Visa Application Center. Please try and ensure that any notes supplied are NOT old, stained, stamped, folded, torn or worn out and stapled.
-
Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.
Download required document checklist , click here
Instructions for applicants below 18 years:
- For all children below 18 years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the Visa Application form.
- All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling
If your application will be submitted by representative, you have to submit power of a attorney letter along with your visa application.
Information checklist of Documents Required for diplomatic visa has to print and attach with your application.
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Photo Specifications
Please provide 2 recent colour photographs, meeting the following requirements:
- Taken against a light (white or light grey) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear quality and the face should cover at least 80% of the picture
- Size 3,5 x 4,5 cm
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.
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Processing Time
The processing time of a visa application is up to 14 working days after submission of the application with VFS so applicants are advised to leave enough time – approximately 15 calendar days between the appointment date and travel date – for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application's return date as delays may occur.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany in Yangon.
-
Download Forms
Online visa application form
Please note for Myanmar national:
When you are filling your online application form,you will have to fill your Surname and First name as below.
Surname(last Name) = Full Name (eg.Kyaw Kyaw Bo)
First Name = Full Name (eg.Kyaw Kyaw Bo)