MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS VISAS
- visa application form
online form, depends on place of application, see on the Right
fill in advices: download here - original passport
must be valid for at least 6 months over at the time of application and must have a blank double page. For a multiple entry visa, the passport must still be valid for at least 6 months after expiration of the visa. - original biometric passport photo
must be identical to the photo uploaded in the application; in color, pure white background, no glasses -> see photograph requirements
The photos must meet these requirements!
in BERLIN must not be older than 6 months - list of travelled countries
in BERLIN and HAMBURG use this pattern
in FRANKFURT not required - data protection declaration
depending on city of application
form for Berlin | form for Hamburg | form for Frankfurt
- letter of invitation
in original, by the relevant provincial government of the People's Republic of China - work permit
in original, issued in the P.R. of China - in MUNICH confirmation of flight
fix confirmation for first travel - in FRANKFURT reservation of flight
The approved Z visa is valid for one entry. It must be changed into a residence permit in China.
FOR ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBERS
- letter of invitation
in original, also issued by the Chinese provincial authority
ATTENTION: the following additional forms are required for applicants from some occupational groups (e.g. religion, media (design, journalism), artists, foundations, etc.):
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NON-GERMAN CITIZENS additionally require a residence permit ("Aufenthaltsgenehmigung") for Germany, for EU CITIZENS a registration certificate ("Meldebescheinigung") is sufficient (these documents must not be older than 6 months).
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IN HAMBURG: FRENCH CITIZENS additionally require
- proof of entry and exit (flight booking), and
- proof of account balance of at least 200,00 € per travel day must be available
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For some FORMER CITIZENS (from East Asia, the former USSR, Turkey, North Africa and others) there are special requirements for the application (possibly longer processing times, additional documents, etc.).