Visa Needed?

Entry clearance requirements depend on the citizenship of the applicant. Nationals of the following countries are required to be in possession of an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit area of airports in Germany:

Airport Transit Country List PDF / 70 KB

Where and how to apply?

German consular services are available throughout the USA. Customers will need to schedule an appointment via the service provider BLS International (except Consulate General Atlanta).

If you live in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Atlanta, please make sure to schedule an appointment in order to apply for a Schengen visa directly at the consulate (not via BLS).

Click below to find out where to submit your application and to learn about any specific application procedures. Due to local particularities handling and processing may vary slightly among the German Missions involved: Consulate Finder

In order to apply for a visa, it is not necessary to use services of an agency or service provider for facilitation. Also, some of such agencies provide false claims and information regarding the visa process. The German Missions are only cooperating with BLS International in the US.

Please be aware that the submission of forged documents and/or itineraries can lead to the rejection of the visa application.

Under certain circumstances you can mail in your application to the service provider BLS International. If you live in the consular jurisdiction of the consulate in Atlanta, you might mail in your application there if you qualify.

What do I need to fill out?

• Online Schengen Visa Application Form
• alternatively: Paper Schengen Visa Application Form (German-English or German-Spanish)
• Declaration of Accuracy of Information PDF / 51 KB
• Visa Photo Examples PDF / 550 KB
• Visa Fees
• Information on Data Protection

Which documents are required?

• Airport Transit Visa
• Additional information for minors under 18 years