I was so pleasantly surprised at the efficiency. Got my visa within 3 days and the wait periods during the appointment are minimal (10- 15 min) Call Centre was no help though at all..
German Visa Application Information

If travelling on a South African passport, Yes, you will need to apply for a visa to travel to Germany.
Travellers will have to complete the online application form, gather all of the necessary documents required, schedule appointment and lodge visa application with the TLS Germany visa application centre within no less than 15 working days before intended travel.
Applications for a Germany visa are lodged at the TLS application centres across South Africa
Processing of a Germany visa takes a minimum of 15 working days to process and may take longer than the stipulated time for example peak season. Applicants may lodge the application within a minimum of three months prior to travel dates to cater to any delays that may occur
Total cost at TLS Germany for Adult R 186500 Total cost at TLS Germany for Children between the age of 6 and below 12 years old R 1105.00
This visa is for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities
Application Process: Processing time is 15 working days after submission to the TLS Germany Application Centre
Visa Fee Single: R 1865
Please provide proof of hotel/Airbnb/guesthouse/lodge booking confirmation. All traveller's names have to reflect on the bookings and dates should cover the entire duration of travel.
Provide an invitation letter declaring proof of accommodation with a private host. The following are required with an invitation letter: A signed host declaration form (if applicable), a copy of the host's identity card or passport (copy of the information page), and the inviter's proof of residence.
Provide confirmed cruise booking. Cruise itinerary should reflect the traveller's details and the entire cruise route and destinations.
Duly complete, all sections of the online application form. Please High light and right-click the link https://videx.diplo.de/, to complete the form, print and sign.
Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate and certified copy of the passport of the spouse with proof of their legal stay in the South Africa (employment letter or work permit).
If applicable: Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate of the applicant and certified copy of the ID of the spouse.
Provide a certified colour copy of the inviter's identity document or passport information page (if not a citizen of the country of application).
Provide confirmed bookings of Round Trip flight ticket from South Africa to a Schengen state. All transfers (flight/ferry/train/bus/taxi) showing entry & exit from Schengen states between each other must be provided. Name of the applicant must appear on all proof of transport. All confirmed car rental bookings must equally be provided. If the applicant is being collected by EU resident abroad, a copy of the EU's drivers licence, car registration details and a short letter of confirmation of pick-up and drop-off details will be necessary.
A certified copy of their full, unabridged birth certificate (displaying the father and mother's names), a certified authorisation letter from both parents stating that they are giving consent for the child/children to travel out of South Africa, and certified copies of both parents' passport information pages.
If applicable, please save, fill in accordingly, and have certified.
Provide a copy of the inviting party passport information page or ID
Please provide a valid passport with at least 6 months validity with a minimum of two blank pages available (preferably adjacent to each other). Travellers are encouraged to have many blank pages to avoid inconveniences such as mistaken stamping or if there will be entering through multiple immigration points that require stamping. Passport should be in good condition with no tears or stains.
Please provide a certified copy of passport information page.
Two recent colour passport size photos (35x45). Photographs should have a white background: 1. Both ears must be visible. 2. No smiling or teeth showing. 3. No Glasses, 4. Ensure that photo does not have any red-eye effects. You may not use photo older than six months and that have been used for a previous visa.
Latest three months' personal bank statement showing the amount available in the account, the name of the applicant and stamped by the bank. All bank statements in Afrikaans must be accompanied by a signed and stamped visa letter from the bank on bank letterhead, in English, confirming the account holder has enough funds to travel.
Provide the latest three months' bank statement of sponsor and letter from sponsor attesting to the fact that they will sponsor the Employee/College student on their trip abroad. The bank statement should have a clear name and details of the account holder. If the bank statements are in the name of a company for a sole proprietor or a trust, then the applicant/sponsor must provide company registration documents or trust documents showing that they are a member of the company or the trust.
EU Or German spouse sponsoring the trip
Provide a letter from your employer on a company letterhead, signed by a manager, confirming employment and that the applicant will resume his/his position after the trip. The applicant's full name (as per passport), gender, date of birth. designation, and passport number must reflect on the invitation letter along with the purpose of visit. The letter should indicate their monthly salary, employment start date, specific places that will be visited, arrival and departure dates, purpose of the trip, and a statement confirming who is covering the costs of the trip.
If self-employed: Provide a certificate of incorporation from the company in South Africa.
All non-South African passport holders should provide a certified copy of their SA resident's or work permit.
Provide a signed and stamped letter on letterhead from the institution that that applicant attends.
SA passport holders with EU citizen spouses may submit the following documents: Certified Marriage certificate/ Certified Unabridged birth certificate (Minors) and Certified copy of EU spouse's passport with proof of legal stay in the country (if in SA-employment letter, work permit etc.)
Provide a letter from the person inviting the applicant to come and visit with their full name and address reflecting. The letter should also reflect details of an applicant that is invited full name and passport number. Invitee should express who is responsible for covering the cost of the trip.
If the applicant will visit a French citizen or a temporary resident in France, THE ORIGINAL ATTESTATION D'ACCUEIL and a copy must be provided. (An “Attestation d’Accueil” is a document required if you are going to France and planning to stay with friends or relatives for a period of less than three months. An “Attestation d’Accueil” form, otherwise known as a certificate of board & lodging, must be obtained by your host in France if you are planning to stay with them. Your host may obtain this document from either their local town hall or their local police station and send the original document to South Africa). If the applicant is invited by someone who owns a home/property in France but is not resident in France, the title deeds of that property and a letter of invitation must be provided. If the applicant owns a home/property in France, the title deeds of the property must be provided.
Declaration_of_travel_health_insurance
Visa Fee Multiple: R 1865
Mulitiple Visa Requirement: Cover letter for Multiple entry visa: You can attach an additional written letter requesting for an extended visa period validity as you travel frequently.
How to apply: 1) Apply online via https://videx.diplo.de 2) Complete the application form and print after submission 3)Gather your documents 4) Schedule an appointment on TLS Germany 5) Finalise your application in person. Visa applications are submitted through TLS Germany.
This visa is for the purpose of travel to Germany to take part in commercial activities such as attending meetings, conferences or training courses.
Application Process: Processing time is 15 working days after submission to the TLS Germany Application Centre
Visa Fee Single: R 1865
Please provide proof of hotel/Airbnb/guesthouse/lodge booking confirmation. All traveller's names have to reflect on the bookings and dates should cover the entire duration of travel.
Duly complete, all sections of the online application form. Please High light and right-click the link https://videx.diplo.de/, to complete the form, print and sign.
Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate and certified copy of the passport of the spouse with proof of their legal stay in the South Africa (employment letter or work permit).
Provide confirmed bookings of Round Trip flight ticket from South Africa to a Schengen state. All transfers (flight/ferry/train/bus/taxi) showing entry & exit from Schengen states between each other must be provided. Name of the applicant must appear on all proof of transport. All confirmed car rental bookings must equally be provided. If the applicant is being collected by EU resident abroad, a copy of the EU's drivers licence, car registration details and a short letter of confirmation of pick-up and drop-off details will be necessary.
Please provide a valid passport with at least 6 months validity with a minimum of two blank pages available (preferably adjacent to each other). Travellers are encouraged to have many blank pages to avoid inconveniences such as mistaken stamping or if there will be entering through multiple immigration points that require stamping. Passport should be in good condition with no tears or stains.
Two recent colour passport size photos (35x45). Photographs should have a white background: 1. Both ears must be visible. 2. No smiling or teeth showing. 3. No Glasses, 4. Ensure that photo does not have any red-eye effects. You may not use photo older than six months and that have been used for a previous visa.
Latest three months' personal bank statement showing the amount available in the account, the name of the applicant and stamped by the bank. All bank statements in Afrikaans must be accompanied by a signed and stamped visa letter from the bank on bank letterhead, in English, confirming the account holder has enough funds to travel.
Provide the latest three months' bank statement of sponsor and letter from sponsor attesting to the fact that they will sponsor the Employee/College student on their trip abroad. The bank statement should have a clear name and details of the account holder. If the bank statements are in the name of a company for a sole proprietor or a trust, then the applicant/sponsor must provide company registration documents or trust documents showing that they are a member of the company or the trust.
EU Or German spouse sponsoring the trip
Provide a signed professional letter from the inviting company or host on a company letterhead showing that the applicant is being invited to business meetings. Dates and locations of meetings must be stated along with complete details of the applicant (full names and passport number), and available contact details of the host/inviter (full names, contact number, email address and full physical address) + the host's ID or passport. The inviter should express who is responsible for covering the cost of the trip.
Provide a letter from your employer on a company letterhead, signed by a manager, confirming employment and that the applicant will resume his/his position after the trip. The applicant's full name (as per passport), gender, date of birth. designation, and passport number must reflect on the invitation letter along with the purpose of visit. The letter should indicate their monthly salary, employment start date, specific places that will be visited, arrival and departure dates, purpose of the trip, and a statement confirming who is covering the costs of the trip.
If self-employed: Provide a certificate of incorporation from the company in South Africa.
All non-South African passport holders should provide a certified copy of their SA resident's or work permit.
If the applicant will visit a French citizen or a temporary resident in France, THE ORIGINAL ATTESTATION D'ACCUEIL and a copy must be provided. (An “Attestation d’Accueil” is a document required if you are going to France and planning to stay with friends or relatives for a period of less than three months. An “Attestation d’Accueil” form, otherwise known as a certificate of board & lodging, must be obtained by your host in France if you are planning to stay with them. Your host may obtain this document from either their local town hall or their local police station and send the original document to South Africa). If the applicant is invited by someone who owns a home/property in France but is not resident in France, the title deeds of that property and a letter of invitation must be provided. If the applicant owns a home/property in France, the title deeds of the property must be provided.
Declaration_of_travel_health_insurance
Visa Fee Multiple: R 1865
Mulitiple Visa Requirement: Cover letter for Multiple entry visa: You can attach an additional written letter requesting for an extended visa period validity as you travel frequently.
How to apply: 1) Apply online via https://videx.diplo.de 2) Complete the application form and print after submission 3)Gather your documents 4) Schedule an appointment on TLS Germany 5) Finalise your application in person. Visa applications are submitted through TLS Germany.
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I was so pleasantly surprised at the efficiency. Got my visa within 3 days and the wait periods during the appointment are minimal (10- 15 min) Call Centre was no help though at all..
01-09-2020
Intergate Visalink: Courteous and efficient staff in secure environment. Definitely know their trade.
01-09-2020
Intergate Visalink: Incoherent, conflicting, incorrect instructions on the VISA checklist. Unhelpful staff. Will force you to reschedule for the smallest thing, clearly taking advantage to make more money out of clients... Perfect example of why competition is important in the market, there is nowhere else to go for an application and they know it....
01-09-2020
Intergate Visalink: Disgusting misinformation. Also - its just one mega money making scheme proved by the fact that we were double charged for my wife's and daughter's visa application. A cool R3567.00 was taken of our account. Today when we went to submit the Schengen application, I made both the person behind the counter, and his manageress aware that I am a German Citizen, with a valid German Passport. They told me that that is an irrelevant fact. I am still flabbergasted because I saw online 10 minutes ago that one can apply as the spouse of an EU / German Citizen, and that in fact NO visa fees apply. No thanks to them trying to scam us and please be warned these people are clearly misinformed or down right liars desperate for a quick buck. We want our money refunded!.
01-09-2020
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