The German Embassy in Moscow is the diplomatic representation of Germany in the Russian Federation. Interestingly, the institution located in our country is the largest diplomatic mission of Germany in the world. Mr. Rüdiger von Fritsch-Seerhausen has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Germany to Russia. We offer today to learn more about what this institution does. We will also find out the phone number and address of the German Embassy in Moscow and the list of documents that will be required in order to obtain a visa to Germany.
Functions of the institution
The German Embassy in Moscow not only issues visas for travel for tourism or business purposes, but also provides everyone with information about study and work opportunities in Germany, as well as about the country's economy, its culture and German-Russian cooperation. The visa service provides consulting services to people planning to obtain a visa to Germany, helps them prepare the entire package of documents. Calling the visa officecenter, you can make an appointment to apply, but this service is chargeable. The telephone number of the German Embassy in Moscow is (495) 937-95-00. Please note that the waiting period for an interview can be up to thirty days. Therefore, when planning a trip, it is advisable to take care of the paperwork in advance.
German Embassy in Moscow: how to get there
The institution itself is located at the address: Moscow, Mosfilmovskaya street, 56. Website of the German Embassy in Moscow: moskau.diplo.de. You can get to it by bus No. 119 or trolleybus No. 34 from the Universitet metro station to the Universitetsky Prospekt stop.
Keep in mind that the visa section of the Embassy is located in a different location. So, in order to obtain a visa, you should contact the following address: Moscow, Leninsky Prospekt, 95A. You can get here by trolleybuses No. 33, 84 and 62 or by minibus from the Oktyabrskaya metro station to the Kravchenko Street stop.
German embassy in Moscow: visa
A visa to Germany allows citizens to travel not only in this country, but also to visit other states that are part of the Schengen zone (which is almost all of Europe). In addition, a German visa is done quite quickly (about two weeks), and the embassy staff never delays the issuance of documents. There are two ways to apply for a visa to Germany: collect all the necessary papers on your own or use the services of travel agencies (usually the latter option is used by people who buy a ready-made tour inGermany). We propose to consider each of these methods.
We issue a visa to Germany through a travel agency
If you chose this method, then you will need to provide the following documents to the travel agency:
- A foreign passport valid for at least three more months after the planned date of return to Russia. It must also contain at least two blank pages.
- Two photos (size 3.5x4.5 cm).
- Copies of absolutely all pages of the internal Russian passport.
- A certificate from your place of work on official letterhead with a seal and signature. It must indicate the position of the applicant, the amount of his salary and the scope of the company.
- A completed application form signed by the applicant.
- Statement of authenticity of the information provided with a signature.
- Copies of documents confirming ownership of property.
- A bank statement and a copy of your credit card. Traveler's checks can also be provided.
- Consent to the processing of personal data.
We issue a visa on our own
If you decide to apply for a visa to Germany on your own by going to the German Embassy in Moscow, then in addition to those listed above, you will need the following documents:
- A photocopy of the first page of the passport, which contains the personal data of the applicant.
- Fully Paid Reservationhotels for the entire period of the proposed trip. The embassy must present the original or a facsimile copy of the confirmation from the hotel.
- If your visit is private, you will need to provide an invitation from a resident of Germany (original and copy). It must be issued at the local office for foreigners on a special form. It will contain the necessary information about the inviting person, as well as his statement that he assumes all possible expenses for the applicant's stay in the country. Both a German citizen and any person legally residing in Germany can act as an inviting party.
- He alth insurance policy (not only a copy, but also the original). It must be valid in all Schengen countries for the entire period of the intended trip. However, you must be insured for at least thirty thousand euros.
- Photocopies of tickets.
- If your trip is of a tourist nature, you will need to provide a detailed description of the route by day.
Consular fee
The consular fee for obtaining a visa to Germany for citizens of the Russian Federation is 35 euros. In addition, the Visa Application Center charges another 720 rubles for its services. All fees are payable directly upon application at the aforementioned centre. Payment is made in rubles at the current exchange rate. If for any reason your visa is denied, the fee is non-refundable. Children under the age of six are exempted from paying any fees.age.
