🇩🇪 Germany Tourist Visa
This page contains all the details needed for citizens of the Republic of Turkey who wish to travel to Germany for cultural, historical, or personal exploration purposes regarding tourist visa applications.
Marsel Visa is with you at every step of your application process, from preparing documents to scheduling appointments, and from tracking the application to finalizing it.
✈️ What is a Germany Tourist Visa?
Germany tourist visa is a short-term (Type C) visa under the Schengen area.
The purpose of travel should only be for tourism, sightseeing, and cultural reasons.
Travel for reasons such as visiting family, friends, or relatives falls under different types of visas.
Applications made with the wrong type of visa may result in rejection; therefore, the type of application should be carefully selected.
📌 Who Needs to Obtain a Tourist Visa for Germany?
🔹 Holders of the Bordo (Ordinary) passport cannot travel to Germany without a visa
🔹 Holders of green (Private), gray (Service), and black (Diplomatic) passports are exempt from a visa for up to 90 days.
🔹 It is mandatory for individuals traveling to Germany for the first time to provide biometric data (fingerprints).
📋 Required Documents (2025)
🔹 A passport that is valid for at least 6 months and has at least 2 blank pages
🔹 A copy of the passport identification and any previous visas, if available
🔹 2 biometric photos (35x45 mm, white background)
🔹 Full civil registry record
🔹 Residence certificate
🔹 Round-trip flight reservation
🔹 Hotel reservation (payment is preferred to be made)
🔹 Travel health insurance (with coverage of €30,000, covering travel dates)
🔹 Visa application letter (the purpose of travel and dates must be clearly stated)
🔹 Bank statement for the last 3 months (a minimum balance of 70,000 TL is recommended)
🔹 Financial supporting documents (deed, license, additional account, rental income, etc.)
🧾 Professional Documents
The professional status of the person applying for a visa affects the documents they need to submit.
🔹 Employees and Company Owners: SGK statement, payroll, workplace letter, tax plate, activity certificate
🔹 Public employees: Official duty letter, photocopy of ID card
🔹 Students: Current student document, sponsor documents
🔹 Housewives: Sponsor letter and income documents for sponsored travel
🔹 Retirees: Retirement certificate, salary statement
🔹 Individuals under 18 years old: Consent form, custody decision (if necessary), forms and petitions signed
💶 Germany Tourist Visa Fee (2025)
🔹 Visa fee: 90 Euro
🔹 Application center fee: Approximately 45 Euro
🔹 Travel health insurance fee: Varies by insurance company
🔹 A consulting fee will be applied for those who wish to receive consulting services
All these payments are made at the appointment center during the application process and are non-refundable even if rejected.
🕒 How Many Days Does It Take to Get a Germany Tourist Visa?
Average processing time is between 8 and 15 business days
The time may vary depending on the application volume, public holidays, and the region being applied for.
In cases of missing documents or missing biometric data, the process may be extended.
❌ Germany Visa Rejection and Appeals
In the event of a visa rejection, the applicant will be informed in writing of the rejection.
The reasons stated in the rejection letter should be carefully reviewed and, if necessary, a response should be submitted with an appeal.
Appeals must be submitted within 30 days and supported with supporting documentation.
A rejection decision does not prevent re-application, but the previous refusal reason must be corrected.
Frequently Asked Questions
🔹 Do I have to purchase hotel and flight tickets?
No, an unpaid reservation is sufficient, but the reservations must be valid.
🔹 Will I be refunded if my visa application is rejected?
No, consular fees and processing fees are non-refundable.
Can I appeal if my application is rejected?
Yes. You have the right to appeal the rejection with a reasoned petition.
Why are financial documents so important?
Documents demonstrating your ability to cover your travel expenses are critical to your application being approved.