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## Visa & Insurance Info for Germany Trip
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### Documents you need regardless of citizenship
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* Your Passport with at least 3 months until expiry from May
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* A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
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* Apply for a card here: https://www2.hse.ie/services/schemes-allowances/ehic/apply/
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### EU Citizens
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* This includes Ireland.
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* No visa is required for EU citizens to enter Germany.
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* All you need to bring is a valid passport that's 3 months from expiry.
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### Non-EU Citizens
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As a non-EU citizen, you will need to apply for a Short-Term Schengen Visa to enter Germany.
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This process MUST be started at least 15 days before your trip (so at least by 6th May), so get on it ASAP.
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Documents checklist for a short-term schengen visa stay is up here:
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https://www.visametric.com/storage/images/pages/files2/6717ad5c4cc7d-VAC-Website-Tourism-09-2024.pdf
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In short:
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* VIDEX application form here (Check the top left to find a box that says "Deutsch" and switch it to language of your choice) : https://videx.diplo.de/videx/visum-erfassung/videx-kurzfristiger-aufenthalt
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* Your actual IRL passport
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* IRP Card
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* Biometric Passport Photo
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* Flight tickets
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* Hostel bookings
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* Bank statement not older than 2 weeks from when you're applying, for the past 3 months with your current address
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* Confirmation of Registration and Attendance if you're a UL Student, any other Proof of Occupation if not
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* Travel Insurance
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* Utility Bill/Other Proof of Residence (like landlord letter) if the Bank Statement doesn't already cover it.
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Once you're done with that, book an appointment at https://www.visametric.com/Ireland/Germany/en/p/book-an-appointment-national-visa and be there with all the above documents.
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If everything's in order, your visa should be processed in 15 calendar days(According to Schengen Visa Code)
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If all legal requirements are met, the visa will be granted and the visa sticker will be attached to your passport.
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You will then need to show up at the visa center to collect it.
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