Basic Travel Requirements for Libyans visiting
Germany
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a German Visa.
- A passport with a validity of 3 months after the intended date of exit from the country and shouldn’t be more than ten years old. The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
- A fully completed visa application form which has been signed where necessary.
- One bio metric passport-size photograph taken with a white background(36mm-45mm). The passport must not be older than 3 months old.
- You are submit to bank statements of the past three months prior to the period to your visa application. This is 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 you will be staying with a host for the duration of your stay in the country.
- A copy of your return or onward ticket.
- A copy of travel itinerary.
- Receipt of your visa application fee.
- A sponsorship letter is required which confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to the Schengen if your trip expenses is to be sponsored another person.
Germany Visa for Libyans
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 |
General Requirements for Germany Visa
- A passport with a validity of 3 months after the intended date of exit from the country and shouldn’t be more than ten years old. The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
- A fully completed visa application form which has been signed where necessary.
- One bio metric passport-size photograph taken with a white background(36mm-45mm). The passport must not be older than 3 months old.
- You are submit to bank statements of the past three months prior to the period to your visa application. This is 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 you will be staying with a host for the duration of your stay in the country.
- A copy of your return or onward ticket.
- A copy of travel itinerary.
- Receipt of your visa application fee.
- A sponsorship letter is required which confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to the Schengen if your trip expenses is to be sponsored another person.
Germany Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Intending tourists to Germany need a tourist visa for sightseeing, relaxation and recreation purposes.
- With this visa, foreigners can visit their friends and relatives who reside in Germany.
- This visa allows for short stay visits.
- Libyans who want to gain entry into Germany to visit friends and relatives will have to provide a letter of invitation from their host.
- While applying for this visa, applicants are to submit their passport which should have a validity of at least six months from the proposed date of travel.
- Copies of previous visas are required.
- A health insurance worth 30,000 euros is to be presented at the Embassy.
- Applicants are to provide his travel itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit of applicant from Denmark.
- A leave letter from your t employer which has to state your intended date of return is needed if you are employed.
- A no-objection certificate is required during your visa processing.
- A personal cover letter should explain 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 accommodation whether with host or with a hotel.
- A document to show you have the intentions of returning to your country at the expiration of your visa is to be submitted.
- With a tourist visa, travellers cannot study or work while you are Germany.
- Receipt of paid visa application fees should be provided during visa application.
- Overstaying on a Germany visa is not allowed.
- When you are in Germany, you are allowed to visit all the other members of the Schengen Zone: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
- Holders of this visa can gain entry into Germany for a maximum period of 90 days (3 months) within a 180 days period.
- The sponsor of your trip 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 .
Germany Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Libyans who want to meet up with their partners to discuss working relations can apply for a Germany business visa.
- You are allowed to attend conferences, meetings, business summits, and trade fairs too.
- Your business partner in Germany has to provide a letter of invitation with the address of the company, duration, and purpose of the meeting stated in it.
- 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.
- Your employers need to provide a letter which states they are aware of your business leave.
- Documents of any previous dealings with the company you are meeting with is to be submitted at the Embassy.
- Applicants without an approved health insurance that covers their duration of stay or its equivalent of 30,000 euros are denied entry into Germany.
- A proof of hotel reservation or accommodation that covers applicants duration of stay should be submitted.
- Private business owners need to provide a copy of their Income Tax Return(ITR) form or certificate of income tax deducted from salary.
- A proof of civil status e.g Marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse is required.
- Visitors are not permitted to enrol in any school for study purposes.
- Germany business visa holders are not allowed to take up any form of employment of any kind.
- Documents which proves travellers will return back home are to be provided.
- At the expiration of your visa, it is expected that you leave Germany.
- Applicants are expected to provide a proof of civil status e.g Marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse.
Germany Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A work visa allows Libyans to take up paid employment temporarily in Germany.
- Highly qualified foreigners, in particular: researchers with special technical knowledge teaching personnel in prominent positions or scientific 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 during the application process.
- A personal cover letter which proves your exact purpose and duration of stay in Germany is to be provided.
- 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.
- A proof that there was no German available to take a job before you were offered this job needs to be provided by your future employer.
- An approval granted by the Federal Employment Agency is to be presented at the Embassy or consulate.
- Diplomas, Certificates, Mark-sheets etc., or anything similar that proves your qualifications for the job offered.
- 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.
- A document which serves an evidence of your intention of returning back to your origin country.
Germany Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (USD)
Business visa
60.00 (USD)
Work visa
75.00 (USD)
Germany Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Libya
Tripoli
Sharia Hassan el Mashai P.O. Box 302 Tripoli Libya
www.tripolis.diplo.de
info@tripolis.diplo.de
(+218) (21) 444 85 52 (+218) (21) 333 05 54