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| Entry Type | Validity Until | Processing Time | Service Fees | Appointment Fees | Embassy Fees | Total Fees | |
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| Entry Type | Validity Until | Processing Time | Service Fees | Appointment Fees | Embassy Fees | Total Fees | |
| Multiple Entry | Upto 180 Days | 0-14 Days | BD 40.00 | BD 12.00 | Payable to embassy directly | BD 52.00 | Apply Now |
| Double Entry | Upto 180 Days | 0-14 Days | BD 40.00 | BD 12.00 | Payable to embassy directly | BD 52.00 | Apply Now |
| Single Entry | Upto 180 Days | 0-14 Days | BD 40.00 | BD 12.00 | Payable to embassy directly | BD 52.00 | Apply Now |
| Entry Type | Validity Until | Processing Time | Service Fees | Appointment Fees | Embassy Fees | Total Fees | |
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| Entry Type | Validity Until | Processing Time | Service Fees | Appointment Fees | Embassy Fees | Total Fees | |
| Multiple Entry | Upto 180 Days | 0-14 Days | BD 40.00 | BD 12.00 | Payable to embassy directly | BD 52.00 | Apply Now |
| Double Entry | Upto 180 Days | 0-14 Days | BD 40.00 | BD 12.00 | Payable to embassy directly | BD 52.00 | Apply Now |
| Single Entry | Upto 180 Days | 0-14 Days | BD 40.00 | BD 12.00 | Payable to embassy directly | BD 52.00 | Apply Now |
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Requirements & FAQs : All You Need to Know
Visa Application Process
Step 1: Determine the Appropriate Visa Type
Choose the visa that best matches the purpose of your visit:
Schengen Tourist Visa – for tourism, visiting family or friends, etc.
Business Visa – for attending meetings, conferences, or other business-related activities.
Step 2: Understand the Required Documents
Familiarize yourself with the documents typically required for your visa type. Our team will guide you through the necessary documents upon consultation.
Step 3: Schedule an Appointment
Book an appointment with the designated Visa Application Center or embassy/consulate.
Step 4: Complete the Application & Gather Documents
Fill out the visa application form accurately. Based on your travel purpose, we will assist you in organizing and preparing the necessary supporting documents to ensure your application is complete.
Step 5: Attend Your Appointment
Arrive on time at the Visa Application Center or embassy/consulate. Submit your application and biometric data (fingerprints and photograph), and pay the applicable visa fee.
Step 6: Track Your Application
Monitor the status of your application online using the tracking system. You’ll need your application reference number and date of birth.
Step 7: Receive Your Passport
Once processing is complete, collect your passport in person or opt for courier delivery (if available). If your visa is approved, verify that all details on the visa sticker are correct.
Step 8: Prepare for Travel
When traveling to Germany, carry all necessary documents with you. Border officers may request proof of accommodation, a return ticket, and evidence of sufficient financial means.
Completed Application Form
Two recent passport size photograph
Original Passport valid for at least three months beyond date of expiry of requested visa. Must contain at least two sequent empty pages.
Valid Bahraini CPR reader
Residence permit (minimum validity 3 Months from the return date)
Valid (existing) hotel bookings
Flight bookings
Travel medical insurance
Bank Statement
Employed: No Objection Certificate (NOC) in original from your current employer
Business Owners/Self Employed: Photocopy of extended CR
Unemployed: Sponsorship letter and sponsor’s documents
One recent passport size photograph (not older than 6 months).
Size must be 3.5 x 4.5 cm with a white background.
Straight Posture
Head covers are not permitted except for religious reasons.
Frequently asked questions
Currently, visa processing time is a minimum of 15 Calendar days. It may vary depending on the nationality of the applicant.
Apply at least 15 to 20 working days before your trip but no earlier than 6 months before your travel date.
Yes. To prove your strong ties with the residing country, other nationalities residing in Bahrain may provide any proof of residency in Bahrain (ex. Electricity bill, Housing/Lease contract, etc.)
Yes. The travel insurance must be valid for the entire duration of stay in the Schengen area, covering the territories of the Schengen states, for a minimum cover of 30,000 Euros including repatriation. Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted.
The Embassy reserves the right to request any additional supporting documents or an interview and does not guarantee the issuance of the visa.
Letter from local employer / sponsor should include name, postal address and telephone number of sponsor/company , with details regarding applicant’s working position, starting date of employment and salary and timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel.
All documents must be in English or German. Otherwise, translation is mandatory.
Minor travelling with one parent/legal guardian/travelling alone: Passport, ID, Birth certificate, original authorization signed by parents/legal guardian. Copy of passports of parents/legal guardians.
Children under 12 years old are exempt from fingerprinting but still need a digital photo. Children aged 12 and above must provide full biometrics.
Personal bank statements of at least the last 3 months before application, personal property, assets, etc.
During the whole processing time the passport has to remain with the German Embassy. Passports can only be withdrawn if a written request by the applicant himself is presented to the Embassy. Consequently, the application will be cancelled / withdrawn and the passport returned via VFS Global within 2 working days.