Overview
A valid passport or other identification document is required by foreign nationals in order to enter Germany. The passport must be valid for a minimum of four months at least after entry into Germany or the Schengen area (The Schengen member states include: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden).
A valid identity card is enough for entry for citizens of EU countries. Citizens of certain countries require a visa to enter Germany. The German Embassy can provide detailed information.
There are a number of different types of visas available to visitors, namely: 1. Tourist Visa 2. Business Visa 3. Medical Visa 4. Transit Visa 5. Student Visa
UAE Specific
The German Embassy in Abu Dhabi accepts visa applications from residents of the Abu Dhabi Emirate only. Inhabitants of all other Emirates, namely, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Umm al Quwain, Ras al Khaimah and Sharjah, must apply for a visa at the German Consulate General in Dubai.
There are the three main visa categories available to visitors from the UAE. These are: Schengen visa for UAE nationals Maximum stay of 90 days Purpose: tourism, business, medical treatment, transit airport only and transit overnight stay
Schengen visa for non-UAE nationals Maximum stay of 90 days Purpose: tourism, business, medical treatment, transit airport only and transit overnight stay
Longterm visa for all nationalities For a stay of more than 90 days Purpose: for students etc.
The visa application must be submitted along with all accompanying documents at least three months before your planned departure for Germany. For further information, please visit http://www.germemb.org.ae/ , www.abu-dhabi.diplo.de and www.dubai.diplo.de. Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany P.O. Box 2247 Dubai, U.A.E. Phone: +971-4-3972-333 Fax: +971-4-3972-225
