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How to get a Germany visa from Senegal
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Senegalese passport holders travelling to Germany.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Germany.
Business visa
Processing time10 to 15 business days
Validity90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time10 to 15 business days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Senegalese applicants need to provide.
- Original passport of the applicant for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- 35mm X 44mm Passport photograph with the dimensions showing 80% of the face.
- Snapshots or computer pictures are not acceptable.
- Germany's visa application form that is completely filled and signed is required.
- Application form for minors should be signed by the parent or legal guardian.
- The name on the visa application must be the same as the passport. If they are not the same the application will be rejected and you have to reapply.
- The air tickets along with the ticket number are required.
- A day to day travel itinerary in Germany should be provided.
- While returning to Senegal, a document should be submitted to the immigration department showing that the applicant does not yellow fever.
- For children below 7 years travelling, the birth certificate along with the polio vaccination certificate needs to be provided.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The tourist visa is granted to foreigners visiting Germany for the purpose of tourism or cultural and recreational activities.
- A German tourist visa is valid only up to 90 days.
- A valid signed passport showing at least six months’ validity from the date of entry in Germany.
- Passport should contain one full blank page visa entry stamp.
- Germany visa application form that is filled out, printed, signed and dated by the applicant.
- One recent passport photo, front view, taken against a white background is required.
- A copy of a booked itinerary showing travel to and from Germany, passenger names, flight numbers, and arrival/departure dates.
- A copy of a proof of residence within the consular jurisdiction for the past 12 months should be provided.
- For minors travelling alone, both parents must sign the Application form.
- The original and one copy of the birth certificate must be presented by minors.
- A notarized visa consent letter for minor children must be presented, signed by both parents (even if the minor is travelling with both parents)
- Immunization record for polio for children between ages of three months and six years.
- Note that the notarization of documents issued in Senegal must be done by a Notary Public within the jurisdiction of this Consulate.
Business visa
- Original Senegal passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel to Germany.
- 1 recent passport size photograph taken against a white background is required.
- Correctly filled and signed Germany visa application form of the applicant.
- A covering letter which has the company letterhead, the name of the company, the designation of the candidate, the department applicant works in and the contact information.
- Letter of invitation from the concerned organization in Germany.
- The letter should also include all the details of the organization that has invited the applicant to Germany such as the registration number of the organisation, the duration and purpose of stay of the applicant.
- Travel itinerary showing entry and exit from Germany.
- A document showing proof of registration of the company.
- The applicant’s income tax returns from the past 3 years.
- The applicant’s bank statements from the previous 6 months with sufficient amount of money in the account, seal of the concerned bank and its signature.
- Salary slip of the candidate from the past three months from the most recent organisation applicant has worked for.
- While returning to Senegal, the applicant has to produce a document to the immigration department that clears him or her from yellow fever.
Where to apply
Germany embassy & visa application centers in Senegal.
Dakar
AddressHerzegovacka 10 Dakar Senegal
Phone(+221) 889 48 84
Email[email protected]
Websitewww.dakar.dipl.de
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Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Germany
112 is one of the emergency numbers in Germany. In Germany, the 112 emergency number is traditionally considered as a "fire emergency" and "medical assistance emergency" while 110 is known as the "police emergency" number. The average time to answer a 112 call is 9 seconds.
What is Germany Known for
Germany is well known for being the largest national economy in Europe and one of the biggest in the world.
How can I extend my German tourist visa
To complete the application, collect the required documents and submit them prior to the expiration of your visa. Passport, along with the valid visa with which you have entered Germany, which means you must apply before the expiration of your visa validity and not after.
Is vaccination required for German visa
Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Germany visa. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Germany:
hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and
rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox,
shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Germany visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.