Germany visa requirements for South Africans
Europe’s most organised country has long been a popular destination for holiday-makers. If you need some clarification on how to apply for the Schengen visa, check out these visa requirements and links to the application form and visa agency who can assist further.
Requirement for German visa for South Africans
The applicant should bring:
- 1 filled out application form, signed by the applicant (see next section for form)
- permanent passport – valid for at least 3 months from your date of return from your trip
- 1 recent passport sized photo
- 3 months bank statements
- Letter from employer/academic institution confirming employment/enrollment and when you are due back. If self-employed, confirmation of VAT registration showing you as owner
- Copy of confirmed and paid return flight ticket and documents showing further travel within the EU
- Proof of confirmed hotel reservation and €40 per day in forex or available on credit card OR a formal obligation document issued by the local municipality from the person who is hosting you in Germany , ie friend or family (must be original)
- Proof of previous trips to the Schengen Area (visas)
- Travel insurance covering at least €30,000 for hospitalisation and repatriation
German visa application form:
The German visa application form must be filled out online
Where to apply for a German Visa:
Durban: (031) 266-3920 > 9 Kensington Drive (opposite the Westville Mall)
Cape Town: (021) 405 3020/ 40 > 19th Floor, Triangle house “Safmarine House”, 22 Riebeek Street, Cape Town
Pretoria: (012) 427-8974 1267 > Pretorius Street, Hadefield, Block B, Hatfield, Pretoria
Applicants should make an appointment online to apply in person.
German Visa Price:
- Children under the age of 6: Free
- All others: €60
Fee must be paid in Rands at precise amount of date of application’s exchange rate. Suggestion: contact consulate on date of application to get precise exchange rate, take many small notes with you (R10′s and R20′s) so as to have the right change.
The information above was correct at time of publication, we always suggest using a reputable visa agency where possible or contacting the embassy directly to get the most up-to-date information.
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hey iam citizen i need your help to assiste me to get visa for gemany
Hey Malick! I would suggest contacting a visa agency like the one at this link for assistance: http://www.travelstart.co.za/visaEnquiryForm.jsp . You’ll need to provide dates and where you live so that they can advise you on how to go about applying for the visa. Shout if you have any questions
Hey Nick. Im leaving to for europe in just over 2weeks, and 3 weeks ago I was told by my travel agent that it would be enough time to get my visas, and today i was told that I can’t get an appointment for my italian schengen visa and that I have to cancel my trip. Is there any other way I can get my schengen visa in 2 weeks?
Hi Malerie! I would suggest contacting the Italian consulate directly and explaining your situation and asking them if they will do emergency applications for you, I’m not sure of your closest consulate, but have a look at this site: http://www.ambpretoria.esteri.it/ambasciata_pretoria Good luck, I hope it all works out!
Hi there
I need to apply for a Schengan Visa to visit France.
Please can u advise on procedure and costs.
I am from Durban…Can the application be done here? Do I need to go to Jhb?
Kindly advise
Hi Nantisha,
thanks for getting in touch. I have just chatted with Charmaine Chupty at http://www.myeuropevisa.com (they are the official visa handling service for the French Consulate) she informed me that you will have to go up to Joburg to apply in person there. You can have your passport and visa couriered back to you if you don’t have time to sit around and wait for it to be processed, you can book that on their website. All the details on the fees and what’s needed for the application can be found by clicking here: http://www.myeuropevisa.com/FR-ZA/
how much money should I have in my account if I intend to travel to germany and surrounding area in order to qualify for a Visa.
Hi Haaniem, thanks for getting in touch. You will need at least R450 per day in your account to be safe, this is providing you have your accommodation sorted out already.
We are travelling to Washington through Frankfurt and will have 11 hours on the airport. Is it possible do have a sight-seeing trip without a Germany visa? Or is there a special visa for this purpose? We do not want to sit at the airport for all these hours. What is our options?
Hi Maricel. Unfortunately to leave the airport you will need to get a visa, it’s going to cost you about R650 per person, so I suggest you rather break the journey (if possible) in Frankfurt for a few days to make the most of spending all that money. Alternatively you will just have to wait in the airport for the 11 hours, check out the transfer guide for Frankfurt airport for what you can do while there: http://www.frankfurt-airport.com/content/frankfurt_airport/en/transfer.html
Hi Nick
I recently returned to Cape Town after visiting my European fiance in Germany for 6wks. We have decided that myself and my 11yr old son will relocate to Germany at the end of this month (April). Because its a mission for us to marry in Germany, me and my fiance are getting married in Denmark next month (May). What do you suggest being the best route for me when appling for me and my sons visa next week? My fiance wants that I just apply for a 6wk visa and then just get married without informing the German consulate of our intentions otherwise it could become impossible for us to do things the way we planned and in the time frame we want. Your feedback would be greatly appriciated.
Hi Noewell. This is a tricky one and I don’t have a lot of experience with these sorts of visas.
You could apply for a normal visitors visa with a letter from your fiance inviting you to visit and then travel to Denmark that way while there.
I am not sure of the risks of doing this in this way. I would think there is a very real chance that if the German border control finds out, you could be deported and not allowed back. Marrying and EU citizen, to my knowledge, does not guarantee you citizenship or indefinite leave to remain in that country, particularly if you do not go via the correct channels.
I wish I could offer you more concrete suggestions but this really is outside of my area of expertise. Perhaps try contacting a visa agency to see if they can advise you further: http://www.roseadmin.co.za/index.php?mod=3&action=show&articleid=81