Appointment-System of the German Foreign Office — London

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Please note that the following visa categories can only be applied for with a Visa Application Centres operated by our external service provider TLScontact:

• All short-tem visitor visa applications for up to 90 days ("Schengen visas", C tourist/visitor/business visas),
• All airport transit visa applications (A visas),
• All Blue Card applications (D visas)
• All internship visa applications (D visas)
• All applications for employment visas whereas the Federal Employment Agency (“Bundesagentur für Arbeit”) has issued a letter confirming pre-approval (“Vorabzustimmung”) for employment of a named individual with a named company (D Visas).

Visa applications for accompanying family members will also be accepted by TLScontact.

Please book your application appointment with our service provider TLScontact.

All other categories of visas require an application with the Embassy directly. Appointments may be made here.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Please ensure that you have your complete visa application and supporting documentation with you. Missing documents will invariably entail delays and you may be required to book a new appointment.
• Applicants who have booked their appointment in the wrong category cannot be served and will need to rebook their appointment.
• If you wish to apply for more than one person at the same time you need to book an appointment for each person.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR YOUR UPCOMING APPOINTMENT AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY LONDON

1. No collection of passports
Once processing has been completed we will return your passport to you with Royal Mail’s registered “Special Delivery” service. It is therefore important that you provide us - at the time of application - with a self-addressed and pre-paid "Royal Mail Special Delivery” envelope.

2. No cash payments of fees
Payments can only be made by Credit Card or Debit Card (MasterCard and Visa only). American Express, Diners and Maestro cards as well as digital wallet or mobile payments including Apple Pay or Google Pay are not accepted. You must have the actual card with you. The named card holder must be present to sign the debit voucher. 

Should you require additional information please contact us using our contact form. Please be aware that we may choose not to respond to questions already answered by the comprehensive information available on our website. Please understand that we are currently responding to a large volume of enquiries.

Thank you for your understanding.

Your Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Visa Services

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