Visa
Generally speaking all EU Nationals and Schengen members states' nationals DO NOT require a visa to enter Germany
Non-EU nationals generally DO need a visa to enter Germany, except where the EU has abolised the visa requirement.
See here whether you need one
Getting a visa for Germany
A visa for Germany is technically a Schengen visa, entitling you to travel within the Schengen Area.
Please check the requirements from your local German embassy, but you should expect to need to provide:
- A passport valid for at least 3 months after your travel
- Passport-size photographs
- Evidence that you can support yourself financially for the trip, including evidence that you are currently employed (if applicable)
- Conference invitation letter (stating our sponsorship of your stay, if applicable)
- Reservation for a return ticket for travel (showing that you plan to leave Germany after the conference)
- Evidence of medical insurance for your trip
Useful links:
- Visa regulations from the Federal Foreign Office (in English) (also has Visa application forms)
- list of Countrys/territorial communities and whether they require Visa
- Information on which countries' citizens need a visa to enter the Schengen area (unofficial)
If you would like an invitation letter for the conference, or if DebConf is sponsoring your food/accommodation and you would like a letter stating that, please contact visa@debconf.org.
