Germany visa requirements for Guinea-Bissauans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Guinea-Bissauans visiting Germany

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a German Visa.

  • A duly completed visa application form. 
  • A passport valid for 3 months after the intended date of exit from the country and should not be more than ten years old. The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
  • Two passport photographs taken on a light background(36mm-45mm). The passport should not be older than 3 months old.
  • Bank statements which are valid for at least three months prior to the period of your visa application to serve as proof that you can cater for yourself during your stay in the country.
  • A valid travel insurance policy with a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
  • A proof of accommodation whether it is a hotel reservation or an accommodation with a host who resides in Germany.
  • A copy of your return or onward ticket.
  • A copy of travel itinerary with up-to-date exit and entry dates. 
  • Receipt of your visa application fee.
  • A sponsorship letter is required which confirms that you are being financially supported.

Germany Visa for Guinea-Bissauans

Facts about Germany

Visiting Germany is a vacation worth taking for every traveler. Asides from being one of the safest travel destinations in the world, the country is rich in history, culture, outdoor activities, and of course its cities. The country is home to the world’s leading trade fairs, the ITB Berlin. Also, the Oktoberfest which takes place in Munich between September and October is one of the main events which draws a lot of tourists to the country. The Oktoberfest draws as much as 6 million tourists to the country yearly. Tourists in the country also have the liberty of engaging in winter sports like alpine skiing, snowboarding, bobsledding, and cross-country skiing in various regions in the country.
 
Germany is the ninth most visited country in the world. In 2012, over 30.4 million international tourists visited the country bringing over $38 billion in international tourism. The tourism industry is responsible for contributing 4.5% of the German GDP and provides 2 million jobs. The number of visitors is expected to increase significantly in the years to come.

Types of Germany Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Work visa 15 days more than 90 days
Student visa 15 days more than 90 days
Transit visa 15 days

General Requirements for Germany Visa

  • A duly completed visa application form. 
  • A passport valid for 3 months after the intended date of exit from the country and should not be more than ten years old. The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
  • Two passport photographs taken on a light background(36mm-45mm). The passport should not be older than 3 months old.
  • Bank statements which are valid for at least three months prior to the period of your visa application to serve as proof that you can cater for yourself during your stay in the country.
  • A valid travel insurance policy with a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
  • A proof of accommodation whether it is a hotel reservation or an accommodation with a host who resides in Germany.
  • A copy of your return or onward ticket.
  • A copy of travel itinerary with up-to-date exit and entry dates. 
  • Receipt of your visa application fee.
  • A sponsorship letter is required which confirms that you are being financially supported.
Germany Tourist visa Germany Business visa Germany Work visa Germany Student visa Germany Transit visa

Germany Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The German tourist visa only limits citizens of Guinea Bissau to sightseeing, tourism and pleasure purposes while in Germany.  
  • It also allows foreigners to visit their friends and relatives who reside in Germany.
  • This visa is for short stays. 
  • With a German tourist visa, travellers can visit 26 other Schengen member states too. 
  • A letter of invitation from your inviting host is required and should include their home address and telephone number. 
  • A  passport with a validity of at least six months from the proposed date of arrival is to submitted along with copies of previous visas. 
  • A travel health insurance with medical coverage of about  30,000 euros is one of the requirement. 
  • A travel itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit of applicant from Denmark is necessary. 
  • Employed applicants are to present a leave letter from their current employer. The letter should state their current position in the company and intended date of return. 
  • You are required to present a personal cover letter explaining the reason why you wish to visit Germany, how long you intend to remain there, and what you will be doing there, among others
  • A proof of hotel reservation or accommodation if you intend to stay with a host is to be submitted at the Embassy. 
  • An incentive to show you have the intentions of returning to your country at the expiration of your visa is to be submitted.
  • A tourist visa does not permit its holders to study or work while you are in the country.
  • Evidence of payment of the visa application fee should be provided during visa application.
  • It is compulsory for holders of a tourist visa to leave Germany when their visa expires. 
  • Germany short-stay visa allows its holders to enter and reside in Germany for a maximum period of 90 days (3 months) within a 180 days period.
  • If your trip is sponsored, your host has to sign a Declaration of Commitment “Verpflichtungserklärung”. By signing this formal obligation letter, a relative, friend or business, who is a legal resident or registered legal entity in Germany, pledges to the Federal authorities to cover your entire livelihood, medical and return costs related to your duration of stay.
  • Your employer has to issue a no-objection certificate to you which is to be provided during the visa processing. 

Germany Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A Germany business visa is a short stay visa which permits foreigners to visit to perform business activities, sign and negotiate contracts. 
  • Citizens of Guinea Bissau can also attend conferences, meetings, business summits, and trade fairs while in Germany. 
  •  A letter of invitation from your partner in Germany is needed. 
  • The certificate of business registration of the company you are meeting up with is to be to presented among other documents during the application process.
  • A  letter from your employer stating the reason for your visit and how long you will be staying in the country is required.
  • Any evidence of previous dealings with the company you are meeting with is to be submitted at the Embassy.
  • An approved health insurance that covers the duration of your stay or its equivalent of 30,000 euros is needed. 
  • A proof of hotel reservation or accommodation during the duration of stay should be submitted.
  • Private business owners have to provide a copy of their Income Tax Return(ITR) form or certificate of income tax deducted from salary.
  • You will need to prove your civil status either with marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse.
  • You cannot enrol in any institution of learning with a tourist visa. 
  •  Foreigners are also not allowed to take up any form of employment of any kind. 
  • Incentives of your intention of returning back to Guinea Bissau has to be proven.   
  • At the expiration of your visa, it is expected that you leave Germany.

Germany Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Foreigners can take up paid employment temporarily in Germany with a work visa.
  • Researchers with special technical knowledge and teaching personnel in prominent positions are also qualified to apply for this visa type. 
  • Your driver’s license and/or utility bill in your name as proof of residence in the territory of the consulate is required.
  • You are expected to write a personal cover letter explaining your exact purpose and duration of stay in Germany. 
  • Applicants of this visa must have gained employment in a German Company before they start the visa application process.
  • You are to present a letter from your employer in the country confirming that you have been offered a job. The location of the company, as well as your job description, should be clearly stated in the letter.
  • The future employer will have to provide a proof that there was no German available to take a job before you were offered this job.
  • An approval granted by the Federal Employment Agency is to be presented at the Embassy or consulate. 
  • Diplomas, Certificates, Mark-sheets or anything similar that proves your qualifications for the job offered is needed. 
  • Non-citizens who are applying for a work visa have to present a copy of their stay permit. 
  • Receipt of paid visa application fee should be provided.
  • Your intention of returning to Guinea Bissau has to be proven.
  • An employment contract / binding job offer with details of gross annual salary and a detailed description of the employment in Germany is to be provided. 
  • An employment permit is issued alongside with residence permit.   
  • You will have to submit a completed form called “Ausländer- beschäftigung” from your future employer. 
  • Undergraduates or those with a graduate degree, and have secured a job before you move to Germany with a salary of at least 52,000 EUR are eligible for a blue card. Blue card.
  • The Blue Card allows individuals to stay in Germany for four years.

Germany Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The student visa is for those who have been admitted to study in one of the higher institutions in Germany.
  • Applicants of this visa are also expecting to get a response on his/her University Application in a University in Germany,
  • Eligible candidates are those who have enrolled in a Foundation Course before applying in a German University or needs to take a Foundation Course (Studienkolleg) to prepare for the test  “Feststellungsprüfung” – qualification assessment examination.
  • If you wish to complete your Doctoral Degree, you can apply for this type of visa.
  • With a student visa, you can engage in a research project in Germany. 
  • A  letter of admission from the school you have been enrolled in must be provided
  • Past certificates and transcripts of the schools you previously attended are necessary documents to be provided during the visa application process.
  • If you are not a citizen of Guinea Bissau, a copy of your stay permit is required.
  • Your proficiency in  German language or that you intend to take up a language course in Germany has to be proven.
  • Holders of this visa can work while studying as long as it does not affect their study and time they put into studying.
  •  The visa can be extended to the duration of your stay. 
  • Minors travelling to Germany need a letter of consent signed both their parents. 
  • If you intend to remain in Germany for more than 90 days, or 3 months you are expected to obtain also get a Residence Permit early enough after your arrival in Germany.

Germany Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Work visa

75.00 (EUR)

Student visa

75.00 (EUR)

Transit visa

60.00 (EUR)

Germany Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Guinea Bissau

Location

Address

Bissau

Office of the German Ambassador 29, Independence Drive P.O. Box 833 1001 Bissau Codex Guinea-Bissau

(+245) 25.50.20

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Germany has low standard of living?

Leipzig is the most affordable city in Germany. The average rent for an apartment in Leipzig was Euro 332 per month in 2016.  The city, situated in the east of Germany is the largest city in the federal state of Saxony.

Is living in Germany expensive?
Cost of living in Germany is about  850 euros a month. Compared to some other European countries, Germany is not very expensive.  On average, students in Germany spend around 850 euros per month on living costs. The largest expense is rent.
 
Is Germany a safe country?

Germany is generally a safe country, and whilst crime in Germany exists, it is rather low-scale.

Are taxis expensive in Germany?

 The base fare is €3.90, each of the first seven kilometres costs €2.00 and each subsequent kilometre is €1.50. Mini-van taxis and bulky luggage incur an extra charge.