Videx Application Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

CONTENTS

VIDEX – General User Guidelines			1
CONTENTS			2
LIST OF FIGURES			3
1.	Introduktion		4
	1.1.	When can I use VIDEX?	4
	1.2.	Technical specifications	4
	1.3.	Preparing to complete your visa application	4
	1.4.	To complete the application	5
	1.5.	Entering dates	5
	1.6.	To save an application	5
	1.7.	To print a visa application	6
	1.8.	To apply for a visa	6
	1.9.	Which German Embassy or Consulate-General is responsible?	6
2.	VIDEX - Tree		7
3.	Application Form		8
	3.1.	Personal data	8
	3.2.	Parents or legal guardian	8
	3.3.	ID number and travel documents	8
	3.4.	Applicant's home address and e-mail address	9
	3.5.	Residence in a country other than the country of current nationality	9
	3.6.	Occupation	9
	3.7.	Travel data	9
	3.8.	Biometrics	10
	3.9.	Entry permit for the final country of destination, where applicable	10
	3.10.	Reference	10
	3.11.	Sponsor	14

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LIST OF FIGURES

‎2-1 VIDEX – Composition ______________________________________________________________________ 7

‎3-1: Personal data ___________________________________________________________________________ 8

‎3-2: Parents or legal guardian__________________________________________________________________ 8

‎3-3: ID number and travel documents ___________________________________________________________ 8

‎3-4: Applicant's home address and e-mail address _________________________________________________ 9

‎3-5: Residence in a country other than the country of current nationality _______________________________ 9

‎3-6: Occupation _____________________________________________________________________________ 9

‎3-7: Travel data _____________________________________________________________________________ 9

‎3-8: Biometrics _____________________________________________________________________________ 10

‎3-9: Entry permit for the final country of destination, where applicable _______________________________ 10

‎3-10: Reference ____________________________________________________________________________ 10

‎3-11: Sponsor ______________________________________________________________________________ 14

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1. Introduktion

Dear User,

Welcome to VIDEX, the software of the Federal Republic of Germany which enables you to

complete your application form for a Schengen visa online.

We want to make VIDEX as easy as possible, so here’s all the relevant information on how

to use VIDEX and how to submit your application.

Link:

https://videx.diplo.de/ap1_web/;jsessionid=1PYwJ49iNStFUSX3LPMJ3PJa.undefined?0

Please read the following information carefully before starting to enter your data in VIDEX!

1.1. When can I use VIDEX?

VIDEX is designed only for applications for a short-term visa for a stay of up to 90 days in the Schengen states (Schengen visa). Applications for visas for longer stays in Germany (e.g. for studies, work, family reunion) cannot be completed using VIDEX. In such cases, please con- tact the responsible German Embassy or Consulate-General directly.

1.2. Technical specifications

You’ll need the following hardware and software to use VIDEX:

∙Microsoft Windows,

∙Firefox 8.0 or Internet Explorer IE 8,

∙Adobe Acrobat Reader 10,

∙a printer.

1.3.Preparing to complete your visa application

If you have started to complete the form but then break off for more than 10 minutes, your data will be deleted! In order to avoid this, please have the following documents at hand be- fore starting to complete the form:

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∙your travel document:

OPlease note that your travel document must be valid for at least three months after the end of your planned trip.

OPlease note that only travel documents that have been issued (not extended!) during the past 10 years can be endorsed with a visa.

∙your travel or flight schedule,

∙an address in Germany,

∙hotel reservation, if applicable,

∙letter of invitation, if applicable.

1.4.To complete the application

Choose a language

Choose the language for your application form. Once you have started to complete the form you should not change the language. This would delete all prior entries.

Permitted characters

Please answer all questions using Latin letters. Applications completed using other charac- ters cannot be saved or printed.

The following special characters are also permitted: ÄÖÜß.+-,’. In fields requiring an email

address „@“ is permitted as well.

1.5. Entering dates

If asked for dates please enter the data as follows (Gregorian calendar): year (4 digits)-month (2 digits)-day (2 digits), separated with a hyphen (-).

1.6. To save an application

You can save your application on your computer once you have entered at least the family name and date of birth. The application will be saved in the file on your computer that you have chosen as the designated storage space for all data downloaded from the internet. If you would like to save it in a different location please choose one in your browser.

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