To visit the currently relevant destination for Russians will require a visa. Registration and issuance of entry permits is carried out by the official embassy. Another option for obtaining documents is to apply to the German Visa Application Center in Moscow. The advantage of this option is that specialists take care of the entire visa application process.
Advantage of treatment
The German Visa Center in Moscow is a full-fledged official representation of the Embassy of the Republic, which is authorized to collect and submit the necessary documentation for applying for a visa. In addition, employees have permission to withdraw biometric data and their further transfer for processing and storage.
In order for the filing process not to take a lot of time, it is recommended to make an appointment in advance by contact phone numbers: +7 (499) 290 52 28, +7 (499) 705 12 26. The average time spent by the center's specialists per client is approximately 10 -15 minutes. Another positive aspect of this institution is the ability to order delivery of finished documents by courier.
Germany is part of Schengen area which allows entry and stay in the country on a valid Schengen visa. Depending on the purpose of the visit, the specialists of the service visa center will competently advise on all matters relating to registration and the trip to the country itself. A person applying for the first time will be able to get answers to all his questions: how to apply for an ordinary national or universal Schengen visa, which will allow you to travel to other European countries.
The German Visa Application Center in Moscow carries out the process of applying for any category of visa required to visit the Federal Republic. There are single, double or multiple visas, characterized by the number of visits to the country, as well as differing in validity.
Schengen visa
For its customers, the German Visa Application Center in Moscow, located near the Shabolovskaya metro station, recommends applying for a Schengen visa. The presence of a valid permit of this type allows the presence of a Russian citizen in the territory of the German Federal Republic for no more than 90 days for an aggregate 6-month period.
Schengen visa is relevant in case of visiting the country for:
- business trip;
- tourist visit;
- private short visit.
Biometrics
Another advantage of the service visa center is that it has the necessary equipment for taking biometric data (fingerprint scanning). This procedure allows the applicant not to visit the embassy for its passage. According to the conditions prescribed in the Visa Information System (VIS):
- biometric data is updated every 60 months;
- for re-registration during this period, change is not required;
- Children under 12 years old are exempted from collecting biometric data.
This was done in order to safely move citizens within the Schengen area and to prevent the use of forged documents.
Documents for obtaining a visa
A package of documents must be presented to the German Visa Application Center in Moscow:
- international passport;
- application form signed by the applicant;
- 2 photographs meeting ICAO requirements;
- a valid health insurance policy with a limit of at least 30,000 euros;
- copies of all completed pages of the Russian passport;
- a check confirming payment of the visa fee (made locally, payment is made in Russian rubles at the current rate):
- National visa - 30 euros.
- The usual Schengen visa is 35 euros.
- Express review of documents - 35 euros to the main cost.
The German Visa Application Center in Moscow on Shabolovka, like everyone else, including embassies and consulates, does not charge a fee for issuing entry permits for children under 6 years old.
Address
The location within a two-minute walking distance from the Shabolovskaya metro station makes the German visa center in Moscow (Shabolovka 31) a favorite place for Muscovites and guests of the capital who want to draw up the necessary documents.
The institution is located at such address: Moscow, Shabolovskaya street, house 31 (Shabolovskaya metro station), Matrix business center, office 101. From Monday to Thursday from 9:30 to 17:00 documents are submitted, on Saturdays there is a preliminary making an appointment.
The standard term for consideration of documents is 5-11 calendar days. If you need expedited processing, there is an express visa option, it will take 3 business days.
When issuing a permit, it must be taken into account that, according to the current legislation, the German visa center in Moscow, as well as the official embassy, does not return the amount of the fee paid in case of refusal. But without fail a written notice is issued indicating the reason, which the applicant can challenge in the relevant authorities.
