Germany Visa from the UK · Requirements
Germany visa requirements from the UK
As a UK resident, you need a Schengen visa to visit Germany. Here's the full document checklist and how Visank gets you approved — free dummy flight & hotel reservations included, and a dedicated agent reviews everything before your appointment.
Processing
15 working days
Service fee
£250 + €90 gov
If rejected
100% service-fee refund
Document checklist
- Passport (valid 3+ months after return date, 2+ blank pages)
- Two passport photos (35x45 mm, 80% face coverage, white background)
- Schengen visa application form (filled & signed — we fill this for you)
- Travel insurance (min EUR 30,000 cover, all Schengen states, exact dates of travel — we arrange this)
- Return flight itinerary (we generate a dummy one)
- Hotel/accommodation bookings for entire stay (we generate a dummy one)
- Cover letter to the Consulate (purpose, itinerary, ties to India — we draft this)
- Last 3 months bank statements (recommended ₹1 lakh per day of stay)
- Last 6 months savings account statements
- Salary slips (last 3 months) + Form 16 (salaried)
- GST registration + last 2 years ITR (self-employed)
- No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer with approved leave dates
- Employment letter (designation, salary, confirming return)
- Income Tax Returns (last 2 years)
- Proof of ties to India (property documents, family details)
Other Germany visa types
- • Employment Visa — National D (EU Blue Card / Skilled Worker) — Embassy fee: EUR 75 (~₹8,500) + VFS service fee.
Germany visa — frequently asked
What documents do I need for a Germany visa from the UK?
You'll typically need: Passport (valid 3+ months after return date, 2+ blank pages); Two passport photos (35x45 mm, 80% face coverage, white background); Schengen visa application form (filled & signed — we fill this for you); Travel insurance (min EUR 30,000 cover, all Schengen states, exact dates of travel — we arrange this); Return flight itinerary (we generate a dummy one). As a UK resident you also need proof of UK residence/immigration status. Visank checks everything against the latest Germany checklist before your appointment.
Do UK residents need a visa for Germany?
Yes — since Brexit, UK residents who are not EU/EEA nationals need a Schengen visa to visit Germany for most purposes. British citizens can visit visa-free for short tourism, but many UK residents on other passports need a Schengen visa.
Where do I give biometrics for a Germany visa in the UK?
At the official Germany application centre (London, Manchester and other cities). Visank books your appointment and prepares your full file so the visit is quick.
Do I need travel insurance for a Germany visa from the UK?
Yes — Schengen visas require travel insurance with at least €30,000 medical cover. Visank can arrange a compliant policy for you.
More on the Germany visa
Schengen visas from the UK
Official sources
Fees, requirements and processing times are set by the Germany authorities. Always confirm the latest details on the official sites below before you travel.