Tourist visa · Norfolk Island to Germany

Schengen Tourist Visa (Type C)

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 90 days
• Processing time: 15 calendar days
• Fee: €90
• Validity: 6 months typically
• Entry: Multiple entry

Nationals from Annex I countries (including India, China, Russia, South Africa, Pakistan, Nigeria, etc.) require a Schengen visa for short stays. Reduced fees apply to certain nationalities: €35 for nationals of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine. Children aged 6-11 pay €45, children under 6 are free.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Required for nationals of Annex I countries who need a visa for short stays in the Schengen Area.

• Purpose of visit

  For tourism, sightseeing, visiting friends/family, or other leisure purposes.

  Includes

  • Tourism
  • leisure
  • visiting friends and relatives
• Financial

  Must demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover accommodation, food, and return travel.

  Minimum funds: Varies by length of stay

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, color, white background, taken within last 6 months, face 70-80% of photo

• Bank statement

  Minimum balance: Sufficient for stay; Months required: 3

• Proof of funds

  Accepted forms: Bank statements, cash, credit cards, sponsorship letter; Minimum amount: Sufficient for stay duration

• Travel insurance

  Coverage area: All Schengen countries; Minimum coverage: €30,000

• Accommodation proof

  Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

  Accepted types: Hotel booking, rental agreement, invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: Yes

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form 2026; Form url: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/

• Cover letter

  Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.

• Travel itinerary

  Provide an itinerary showing travel dates, destinations and planned accommodation.

  Must include addresses: Yes; Must include dates: Yes

How to apply

1. Online application

   Complete the Schengen visa application form online and print it.

2. Document gathering

   Gather all required documents: passport, photos, insurance, bank statements, accommodation proof, flight reservation, and cover letter.

3. Appointment booking

   Schedule an appointment at the German embassy, consulate, or authorized visa application center. Apply between 6 months and 15 days before planned travel.

4. Fee payment

   Pay the visa fee at the time of application.

5. Biometrics

   Provide biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) at the application appointment.

6. Document submission

   Submit all documents and attend interview if required.

7. Processing wait

   Wait for visa processing decision.

8. Visa collection

   Collect your passport with visa from the application center or receive via courier if selected.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.