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Below mentioned forms/checklist are mandatory for all visa categories accepted by BLS
Citizens of certain countries require an airport transit visa when flying via Germany to their final destination.
Entry clearance requirements depend on the citizenship of the applicant. Nationals of the following countries are required to be in possession of an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit area of airports in Germany:
The applications for Schengen visa can be submitted at BLS Visa Application Centre with prior appointment only. Please click here to schedule the appointment.
| Fee | Euro | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 90.00 | 98.00 |
| Children 0-5 years | 0 | 0 |
| Children - 6-11 years | 45.00 | 49.00 |
| Children 12 years and older | 90.00 | 98.00 |
| BLS Service Fee | 39.00 | 43.00 |
| *Reduced fees apply to nationals of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine | 35.00 | 39.00 |
*BLS SERVICE FEES IS APPLICABLE FOR ALL INCLUDUNG 0-6 YEARS.
| Service | Details | Price - USD |
|---|---|---|
| Courier | Passport delivery at your preferred address to avoid the hassle of travelling to the visa application centre for collection. | $35.00 per application |
| SMS | Convenience of receiving automated message on your registered mobile number at various stages of the visa application process. | $2.00 |
| Photograph | Photograph Service facility at our visa application centres. | $11.00 |
| Photo copy - Black and White | Photocopy facility at our visa application centres. | $1 per page |
| Premium Lounge | Avail the delightful experience of enjoying our premium lounge services at our application centre. Premium Lounge also includes: 1. Personalized service by a dedicated staff. 2. Complimentary SMS, courier, photo and photocopy service. 3. Comfortable ambience with hot or cold beverage of your choice. This service is currently available in Washington D.C. and San Francisco only This service is currently unavailable in New York |
$71.00 per applicant |
| Travel Insurance Booking Service | Travel insurance is a coverage designed to protect against risks and financial losses that could happen while traveling. The risks range from minor inconveniences such as missed airline connections and delayed luggage all the way to more serious issues including injuries or major illness. At the BLS Germany Visa Application Center, staff will assist you to book the appropriate travel insurance required by the Embassy. You will have the option to select the insurance provider of your choice and pay the insurance fees that may vary based on plan type, age and duration of stay. | Actuals + $6.00 service fee per applicant |
| Prime Time Appointment | Applicants can submit their application outside normal submission hours with an appointment This service is currently unavailable in New York | $85.00 per applicant |
| Mobile collection of biometric data | One of our experienced officers will collect your fingerprints at a convenient public location/office. Minimum 10 applicants required. Please call +16099002509 for more details *Service only available in San Francisco | $128.00 per applicant * plus logistics |
Following visa categories are exempted from paying the visa fee
Whether or not you can benefit from a fee exemption can only be determined when your visa application is submitted.
Please note the minimum processing time of 2 weeks. In some cases processing time may take up to 4 weeks or even longer plus additional business days for mailing of your documents.
The decision to approve or refuse a visa is entirely up to the German missions. Also note, German missions reserve the right to request missing and/or additional documents in the application process.
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