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