INTRODUCTION: 

The Federal Republic of Germany is one of the most robust and frugal countries in Central Europe. Being the second most visited place in Europe, Germany contributed over 105.3 billion euros directly into German GDP by the international and domestic tourism, according to the 2017 records. Such a huge network is operated by over 4.2 million employees. 

Not only this, Germany has eye popping visuals enough to mesmerize everyone with Brandenburg gate, Wartburg and Sanssouci Palace, Cologne Cathedral, Neuschwanstein Castle, the Reichstag, Heidelberg Castle, and lot more. Since, Germany has a glorious history, it also became everybody’s go to place in no time to have fun with family, friends and love ones. No doubt Germany has everything to dig in and make memories for ever.

WHO CAN APPLY?

For Citizens of Washington DC:- Applicants applying from Washington DC are waived off from Visa to travel to Germany. Since it is part of the USA, they can travel to all 26 Schengen Countries only with a US passport and not Visa in particular. 

For Non-citizens of Washington DC:- Entry to Germany, is completely dependent on the citizenship of the applicants. Applicants from places other than Washington DC must need to apply for a Visa to visit Germany. 

TYPES OF VISAS:

Germany offers different Visas suitable for every visitor, broadly differentiated as short and long-term as per the purpose duration listed below;

1. Short-stay Visa:- The applicant willing to visit Germany for family gatherings, business meetings, vacation holidays, etc up to 90 days are eligible for this Short-stay German Visa.
2. Long-term Visa:- Study visit, business contract, medical aid, or any other purpose of the Germany visit exceeding more than 90 days can apply in this long-term Visa category.
3. Visitor Visa:- Applicants traveling to Germany to meet their friends or family or any family member must apply for this visitor Visa type of Visa.
4. Business Visa:- Business professionals invited to Germany for official visits or other work purposes apply for Business visas.
5. Study Visa:- The Study Visa is for future career builders or students planning to complete their education in Germany.

GERMAN CONSULATES/EMBASSIES INFORMATION IN WASHINGTON DC

Consulate/Embassy Address:

4645 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States.

Email Id: notification@wash.auswaertiges-amt.de

Telephone: +1 (202) 298-4000; Fax (202) 298-4249.

THE LIST OF BASIC DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR VISITING GERMANY FROM WASHINGTON D.C.

1. Visa application form of Germany online filled out and properly signed.
2. 02 Photographs, recently clicked, not more than 03 months old.
3. A Valid Passport not more than ten years old with 02 blank pages having 03 months of validity after returning from Germany.
4. Flight Itinerary/Dummy Travel Ticket.
5. Travel Insurance with €30,000 of minimum coverage.
6. Accommodation proof /Hotel Booking.

EXTRA DOCUMENTS LIST NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR A GERMAN VISA FROM WASHINGTON DC 

The above-mentioned list is the basic paperwork, but there are other additional documents demanded based on the occupational status of the applicants; 

For Employee:-

• Employment contract.
• Bank statement for last 03 months.
• Payslips of last 03 months.
• ITR-Income Tax Returns.

For Self-employee:-

• Proof of ownership.
• Certificate of Proprietorship.
• Last 03 months’ bank records.
• ITR-Income Tax Returns.

For Unemployed:-

• Sponsorship letter.
• Certificate of marriage.
• Relationship proof.
• Spouse/family members’ working certificate/bank statements/passport.

For Retirees:-

• Pension records of last 06 months.
• Evidence of property income.

For Student:- 

• Academic admission letter.
• NOC/ No-Objection letter from last school/university.

Financial assistance proof:- 

• Your whole Germany visit’s financial assistance proof.
• ITR- Income Tax Returns.

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO GET A GERMAN VISA FROM WASHINGTON DC?

To apply for Germany Visa from Washington DC the applicants need to follow a particular procedure which is broken down into a few steps as further; 

1. Step 1:- Firstly, you need to decide the type of Visa you want according to your purpose of visit. For that, you must visit the respective embassy website and go through the consular services they are offering.
2. Step 2:- Then, you need to collect the required documents as stated on the website. 
3. Step 3:- Next, you should fix an appointment for your Visa interview at the embassy.
4. Step 4:- Attend the scheduled interview without fail, along with the form and all legal paperwork required.
5. Step 5:- After verifying all your documents, your Visa will be processed and will be delivered to you via mail or contact. 

HOW TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO APPLY FOR A GERMAN VISA FROM WASHINGTON DC

To apply for Germany Visa from Washington DC, the applicants must follow the below steps;

WHAT TO DO? IF VISA IS APPROVED OR REJECTED?

Visa approved:- After submitting all the legal documents and following every step of the application process. Your Visa will get approved if not found any fault. Then you can collect your Visa via mail or physically after 02 weeks of visa processing duration. And you are all set to visit your dream destination.

Visa rejected:- By any means, under your visa application, if any document is forged or illegal or if found any errors, then Visa will be rejected straight away. You need to rectify your mistake and correct it then you can apply again with proper care.