I have never been abroad. What kind of process is it to apply for a visa in Germany?

Germany is a Schengen country and needs to apply for a Schengen visa.

Schengen visa: refers to the visa issued according to the Schengen agreement. The agreement was named after it was signed in Schengen, Luxembourg, and stipulated the single visa policy of member countries. According to this agreement, any visa issued by Schengen member countries is also considered valid in all other member countries, and no visa application is required. The country that implements this agreement is the so-called "Schengen country".

Materials and key points required for Schengen visa

1. Passport: two 2-inch photos. Passports must provide copies of all visa records.

2. Visa application form: downloaded from the website of the other consulate.

3. Round-trip air ticket reservation: It can be issued by the ticket office or air ticket agent who can purchase international air tickets.

4. a visa insurance: the insurance amount is more than 30,000 euros, and it needs to cover the whole process. You can find an insurance company or buy it online.

5. Certificate of going abroad: the certificate issued by the work unit, including the applicant's name, position, salary, travel time abroad, etc. And indicate the name, address and telephone number of the person in charge of the work unit, affix the official seal and issue the name, position and signature of the person in charge of the certificate, with an English translation.

6. Reception certificate of residence in Schengen countries: Some countries can accept the website reservation certificate, while others only accept the hotel fax certificate. You can check it on the website first.

7. Household registration book: original and photocopy, all contents need to be translated.

8. Personal financial guarantee: salary, unfrozen deposit certificate, or real estate license, or car purchase, etc. Original and translation are required. 9. ID card: original and translation are required.

10. All the above materials need 1 original and 1 copy. A4 paper is required and submitted in the above order.

From June 5438+1 October12006, all Schengen visa applicants must present a purchased overseas travel insurance when submitting their visa application materials, which is the basic premise for embassies and consulates to issue Schengen visas. The European Schengen visa must meet the following requirements: 1. The amount of medical insurance in the European Schengen visa shall not be less than 30,000 euros (equivalent to 300,000 RMB), and it is accompanied by a global emergency rescue function. Schengen countries require medical rescue insurance of not less than 30,000 euros for those who leave China for this area. This is because many foreign countries enjoy good national medical resources, but China is far from such a national welfare system, and many people are devastated and miserable in the face of unpredictable risks! On the other hand, once a family loses its support, the fate of others will also change! Therefore, strengthening this pillar is an additional guarantee for your happy life! From this perspective, going abroad for insurance is not only a requirement of the embassy, but also a love and responsibility for the family! An important part of overseas travel insurance is emergency assistance service. The emergency assistance service jointly launched by insurance companies and international rescue companies or organizations extends the general claims of traditional insurance companies and provides timely and effective assistance when accidents occur. No matter where you are in danger at home or abroad, you can get free assistance by dialing a special number. Whether it is an accident, lost wallet, lost passport or consulting local conditions, you can call the rescue hotline. Some large international insurance groups will provide bilingual services in Chinese or English. Second, the European Schengen visa must be valid throughout the Schengen area and during the tour. The insurance period must cover the number of days of travel, including two days of closed doors, and walk as many days as possible before and after. If the travel time is in the summer tourist season, the study abroad season in September, and the Christmas holiday, the visa insurance for going abroad must be purchased as early as possible, so as to reserve more time for visa applications and other things. It is reported that embassies of various countries do not mandate the designation of insurance companies, but only have certain requirements for insurance types and their protection. Outsiders try to buy visa insurance from some well-known insurance companies, which makes it easier to get visas to Schengen countries.