How to get a Germany visa from Burundi

• This visa is given to applicants who intend to stay in Germany for a short period for purposes such as tourism, visiting and vacationing.
• The type of visa issued to travelers going to Germany for a short period is the Schengen visa. This is because Germany is part of the 26 Schengen countries in Europe.
• There are uniform rules that guide the Schengen visa and the possession of this visa (if issued for multiple-entry) allows travelers go to as many Schengen countries as they want to.
• Travelers on this visa go to Germany for other reasons such as business trips, holiday or to visit relatives as well.
• For the short-stay visa, the reasons or purposes for travelers' visits would be clearly stated on their visas. The purpose of your trip to Germany must be plausible and comprehensible.
• Applicants' passports should be valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay in Germany.
• Passports that contain illegible data cannot be accepted and your passport must not be damaged.
• The short-stay visa is valid for up to 90 days within a 180 day period in Germany. Your date of entry starts your 180- day period.
• The Schengen visas can be issued for one, two or multiple entries. These entries depend on the visa holder’s reason for travel.
• If you will be leaving and re-entering the Schengen area during your visit, you will need to apply for a double or multiple-entry visa.
• Please note that with a Schengen visa, you are not allowed to work or study.

• The student visa is for students who aim to study in any of Germany's learning institutions.
• All documents submitted for this visa application must be original and should have 2 clear photocopies for the application.
• You are required to submit documents showing that you have been accepted into an institution in Germany.
• You will also need to show proof that you satisfy the conditions for access to studying in Germany. This proof could be academic results or previously obtained learning certificates.
• A medical certificate stating you do not carry any diseases that may endanger public health (such as TB, diseases that require quarantine and other infectious diseases) is also required.
• Proof of financial sustenance for the entire stay in Germany is needed. This proof could be a valid scholarship offer, recent bank statement from your sponsor or guardian, letter attesting sponsorship and a valid ID of your sponsor.
• You need to have €8640 in your bank account before applying for a German student visa.
• Additional documents can be required by the visa officer upon the visa interview. You are expected to appear in person for the visa interview.
• Be cautious about your passport validity as it needs to be valid for your entire period of stay, including the expected extended period.
• Bear in mind that the incomplete visa application can be refused. Do not stick your photographs in the visa application form.
• Original documents can be required upon arrival at the airport.
• The fee for the Germany student visa application is £75.

• This visa is issued to foreigners who have been given paid employment in Germany.
• This visa is referred to as the Type-D Schengen visa or the National visa. This is a long-stay visa issued for Schengen states.
• Before initiating the visa application process, you must have gotten a job in the country.
• To be issued this visa, your reasons must be clearly stated and will be duly indicated on your visa.
• The national visa grants entry to Germany on the basis that you will be applying for a residence permit.
• It allows you to enter Germany as a potential resident and stay while you apply for residency.
• You are expected to convert your visa into a residence permit within three months of arriving in Germany.
• Your visa can only be converted into the corresponding type of residence permit (a visa for work must be converted into a working residence permit).
• There should be a letter from your employer in the country confirming that you have been offered a job in Germany.
• The address of the company, as well as your job description, should be clearly stated in the letter.
• Your employer should provide proof that there was no German available to take a job before you were offered this job.

Germany is not expensive for foreigners as it is a budget-friendly country that helps travelers save money while they are there. Accommodation and food are quite cheap in Germany. The only thing to look out for is the fare for common high-speed trains as they can be very expensive.

In principle, information on the visa procedure is only given to those involved in the procedure, i.e the applicant himself. He can however empower another person.