Address : 25/F Tower 2, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Ave., 1200 Makati City
Tel. no. : (63-2) 702-3000
Visa section : 702-3001 to 6
Fax no : (63-2) 702-3015
VISA FAX : (63-2) 702-3045
Website : www.manila.diplo.de
E-mail : deboma@pldtdsl.net
Office hours : Monday to Thursday – 7:30AM-3:30PM
                       Friday - 7:30AM-1:30PM
VISA APPLICATION/VISITING HOURS:
     Monday to Thursday – 8:00AM-2:00 PM
     Friday – 8:00AM-11:30 AM

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA:
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL THE FF.:
   1-909-101-7777 (PLDT)
   1-903-101-7777 (Bayantel)
   1-900-101-7777 (Globe)

All applicants are requested to fill-out the visa application form completely
prior to the scheduling of their appointment in order to avoid unnecessary
delay and additional telephone expenses. Due to the high number of callers,
a slight stand-by time may occur in which case we would like to ask for your patience.

Submit the following documents original and photocopies:
     • Submit your properly filled-in and signed application form for a
        Schengen Visa to the Embassy of the country which, considering the
        purpose of your trip and/or the length of your intended stay, is your main
        destination among the Schengern States. If no such “main destination“
        can be ascertained, contact the Embassy of the country of your first
        entry into the Schengen area.
     • answer properly and sign the Security Questionnaire or
        Sicherheitsbelehrung (can be obtained at the reception area of the
        German Embassy or check our website)
     • submit a passport which is valid at least three months after the end of the planned trip
     • Two (2) recent pictures are required, one is to be glued on the application
        form, the other to be affixed with a paper clip or paper clamp on the cover
        of the passport (please do NOT staple!)
     • Photos must be of clear resolution (i.e. not blurred), coloured, white
        background, applicants must also write their full name and birth date
        on the back of the photo.

A visa may be granted if the applicant presents upon personal appearance
as much evidence as possible that he/she intends to go on a genuine tourist
or business trip, including:
      • a history of previous travel as tourist or business person to other countries,    through submission of older/ other passports
      • Travel Health Insurance with a minimum coverage of 2,500,000.-
         Pesos (50.000 US $). The insurance company must have a local
         office in a Schengen-State, or in Switzerland or Liechtenstein. The
         insurance must cover all Schengen States & the validity period of the
         Schengen-Visa applied for. Spouses and children of EU nationals do
         not need to submit a travel health insurance.
      • confirmed hotel reservation(s) in Germany
      • round-trip confirmed flight booking certificate, complete itinerary
NOTE: Please do not present a paid airline ticket upon the submission of
           a Schengen Visa application!

For visiting friends/pleasure trip/pilgrimage:
      • If sponsored by a friend, authenticated affidavit of support from
         host in country of destination (Verpflichtungserklärung gem.§66-68
         AufenthG, issued by Alien’s Office Germany)
      • If employed: a certificate of employment(stating position,salary and
         number of years of service) and approved leave of absence, Income
         Tax Return (ITR)
      • If self-employed: business registration / permit, Income Tax Return;
         if business is renewed, the original business permit should be presented
      • proof of funds, such as bank certificates, statement(s) of account for the last 6 months

For visiting relatives (immediate family/relative):
      • authenticated Affidavit of Support from host in country of
         destination (Verpflichtungserklärung gem.§66-68 AufenthG,
         issued by Alien’s Office in Germany)
      • proof of relationship:
            o Birth certificate on security paper (SECPA) from the National
               Statistics Office(NSO) of the applicant and sponsor
            o Marriage Contract on security paper (SECPA) from the
               National Statistics Office (NSO) of the applicant and sponsor
            o German marriage contract of sponsor (Heiratsurkunde)
               - faxed or photocopy/xerox copy is sufficient

For business trips:
      • If employed: employment certificate from the company in the
         Philippines (stating position, salary and number of years / tenure of
         service and approved leave of absence)
      • If self-employed: business registration/permit; if business is renewed,
         the original business permit should be presented
      • letter of guarantee from the company in the Philippines
      • business invitations, to be sent via fax directly from Germany to
         the respective Embassy (in German language)
      • Business registration/ permit (i.e. SEC, DTI, etc.)
      • Proof of funds of the company (bank statement for the last 6 months)
      • Income Tax Return (ITR) with financial statements of the company For minors:
      • Birth certificate on security paper (SECPA) from the National Statistics Office (NSO)
      • certified affidavit of parental or guardian’s consent, if applicant is below 17 years old
      • Travel Permit, issued by the Philippine Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD) please contact the DSWD for further
information
NOTE: Both parents of a minor residing in the Philippines must appear
personally at the Embassy with a valid ID (passport or driver’s license)

For seamen:
      • Valid passport and Seaman’s Book (see also separate information leaflet)
      • Contract of Employment and O.E.C. from P.O.E.A.
      • Letter of guarantee from the Philippine agent
      • Letter of guarantee from the agent abroad, addressed by fax to
         the Visa Section of the respective Embassy (for France: in French language)

For medical treatment:
      • a medical certificate issued by their doctor in the Philippines
      • a written confirmation of an appointment in a hospital or with a doctor
         in Germany (original or faxed directly from the doctor/clinic/hospital
         in Germany to the Embassy)
      • proof that the cost of the medical treatment can be covered/ stating
         who will cover medical treatment

For religious mission/trip:
      • Guarantee letter from the local parish church or congregation
      • Apostolic Nunciature (under catholic conglomerate)
      • invitation from the sponsor or Official Affidavit of Support /
         Verpflichtungserklärung gem.§66-68 AufenthG, issued by Local
         Immigration Office in Germany

For non-Filipino nationals:
      • ACR and re-entry permit or proof of permanent residence here in the Philippines
      • other necessary documents depending on the intended trip
         to Germany (s. list above or contact the Embassy for further information)

IMPORTANT REMINDERS
All Philippine birth, marriage and death certificates have to be
submitted on NSO SECPA

The Embassy may require the submission of additional documents or
proofs in individual cases, depending on the outcome of the interview.
Applicants must have an appointment before coming to the Embassy (please
see separate info leaflet).
Applicants must submit original documents together with photocopies/xerox copies.
All applications that remain incomplete for more than 8 weeks from the date
of application will be automatically rejected.
The visa fee is 60 Euro, payable in Philippine Pesos at the current
exchange rate in cash. The Embassy does not accept cheques and
bank/credit cards.