Tourist visa · Zimbabwe 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.

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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.

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