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Visa Information

DO I NEED A VISA TO ATTEND GITEX EUROPE?

GITEX Europe is set to take place next month in Berlin from May 21–23, 2025. For exhibitors and visitors attending this landmark event in Berlin, Germany, a visa may be required depending on your nationality.  

Download our guide that provides a comprehensive overview of the visa application process to help you prepare and secure the appropriate documentation for your journey. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and our team will be happy to guide you.  

Key Points:

  1. Germany, as a Schengen member state, requires visitors to obtain a Schengen visa for stays up to 90 days unless exempt.
  2. Start the visa application process right away after purchasing your Visitor ticket to ensure timely processing and avoid last-minute delays. Start Application
  3. GITEX EUROPE cannot guarantee that your visa application will be approved, as this is solely at the discretion of the German consulate or embassy.  

We’re excited to welcome you to one of Europe's most vibrant cities for GITEX EUROPE 2025, and we’re here to assist you with your travel plans.  

VISA APPLICATION GUIDE

Germany Visa Application Requirements

One of the most important factors of the application process for a German visa is the required documents.

The German embassy or consulate handling your visa application will base their decision on whether to grant your visa based on the documents you submit.

Please ensure that your document checklist is in order and that nothing is missing.

Germany Visa Requirements

Below is a list of the documents required for a Germany visa application:

1- Application Form

You should start your application procedure by fulfilling the German visa application form.

Click here to access the German visa application forms.

  • If you are applying for a German short stay visa, you need a Schengen visa application form.
  • If you are applying for a German long-stay visa, you should complete two National visa application forms.
  • Give detailed and accurate information about yourself and the purpose of your travel that complies with the information in the other required documents. Print the form and sign it at the end.

2- Valid Passport
Your passport has to be valid for a minimum of 6 months before the due date in order to be eligible to apply for a visa for Germany. If your passport has expired, be prepared to not be able to travel. It should also fulfill the other passport requirements, as having one blank page in order to be able to affix visa sticker in it. Keep in mind that your passport will remain at the embassy throughout the time of your application processing.

3- Two identical Germany Visa Photos
Two photos for your Germany visa application are mandatory. They must fulfil all of the German visa photo requirements, including being in the right size, color and face position.

4- Proof of Accommodation in Germany
A document that shows you have a place where you will be staying throughout the time you are in Germany, must be presented to the visa officer. This document could be a hotel booking, a rental agreement, a letter of invitation by a host, or proof you own a house/apartment in Germany.

5- Transportation / Round trip reservation or itinerary
A booked flight ticket, train ticket or a ticket of other means of transport should be submitted as a proof of the date you will enter and leave Germany and the transport you will use to reach there.

6- Adequate Health Insurance Coverage
A document, which shows you have purchased travel insurance valid for Germany and the rest of Schengen area, covering medical emergencies throughout the whole time you will be staying in Germany, is mandatory. If you intend to stay longer and have applied for a long-stay visa to Germany, you should check the German health insurance options.

7- Proof of Financial Means
According to the European Commission information, a foreign applicant applying for a German Visa must be able to attest possessing €992/month to the German Embassy or Consulate for the period of stay in German territory. This could be a bank statement, a letter of sponsorship by another person, a combination of both, or a blocked bank account for students.

Keep in mind: An incomplete documentation file is one of the most common reasons for Germany visa denial.

VISA APPLICATION GUIDE

Simplify Your GITEX Europe Journey with Our Visa Concierge Service

Planning your trip to GITEX Europe has never been easier! Our exclusive concierge service ensures a seamless visa application process. Partnering with One Vasco, we provide expert guidance, personalized support and expedited assistance to get you ready for the event hassle-free. Focus on making the most of your GITEX experience while we handle the details.

Click here to get started today!