Comments on: Schengen Visa to Germany

By: Nitin

Nitin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:29:32 +0000

I don’t think self financed internship will require a ZAV but things might have changed in recent years. If possible contact the consulate and explain the intern details who will be able to help you better.

And it really helps if the invitation letter is in German and faxed directly to the consulate by the university/company and you carry a copy of it. Ask them to also mention that the internship is not funded and you will be paying for yourself.

HTH.

By: preethi

preethi — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:44:37 +0000

hi.. i will be undertaking an internship in germany this summer for 2 months. it is self financed. will i require a ZAV? i will be going to the german consulate in chennai. i heard visa has been rejected for those who didnt have a ZAV last year. and shd the letter of invitation be in german?

By: Nitin

Nitin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:26:01 +0000

Hi Utkarsh,

My experience is of a small 3 month internship and it might be only a little relevant in your case. You may be interested in giving a look at the scholarships provided by DAAD (http://newdelhi.daad.de/), if not already. In case you are not funded by the university, you most probably won’t need the ZAV IMO. In certain cases, even research assistants and interns do not need ZAV if they are receiving a stipend (and not salary). Call or email the concerned consulate for exact details. YMMV but they were quite supportive with me.

Your letter should specifically mention about your role and if you are a student (exchange student or research student) at the university, then mentioning it on the invitation letter will be of great help.

I am not sure, but your bank statement should be enough in support to your application for the finances. Again, you should ask these questions to the concerned consulate as well.

By: Utkarsh Patel

Utkarsh Patel — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:07:14 +0000

Hello Nitin ,
I, Utkarsh Patel, am presently studying at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology(S.V.N.I.T) ,Surat in Mtech and wanted to apply for the long term visa for internship for my master thesis .

I had applied for my Master Thesis project in University of Munester and thankfully after a some mail conversation , they have finally approved my topic and are ready to provide me Internship in their Research Group . Professor at University of Munester has asked me which type of acceptance letter will be helpful for me to proceed .but University of Munster dosent fund for Master Thesis . I am a MTech student and had qualified GATE , so MHRD is providing me with Stipend . So I had decided for self funding for the accommodation expenses and Travelling funds are being provided by my institute . So can you help me how to proceed for the Visa and ZAV Document . Can u guide me for the format of invitation(acceptance ) letter that is expected for Master Thesis (Internship ) .
And how to mention for that I am completely self funded .I any financial proof is required can u guide me what all it may be?

By: kartik

kartik — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:47:07 +0000

Well i will be applying for the schengen visa soon , I will be going to germany to visit a plant for which the company is providing me the accomodation , have also sent me an invitation letter , but in the invitation letter they have mentioned that the student will participate in various training courses and for training short term stay one need’s a ZAV letter so for a visit do i need a ZAV letter.Will be going for 1 month.
waiting for a reply……..Thanks….

By: Nitin

Nitin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:58:52 +0000

Please contact the german consulate through the phone or email, YMMV but they are very quick to respond.

Thanks,

By: laarnie brand

laarnie brand — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:48:50 +0000

hello! i am happy i found this kind of article but in my case i hope you can share some pointers for me. my husband wants me to be there in germany but the thing i dont have yet idea what to do first. Now i am newly married with him last nov. 24,2010. He is a german but worked in U.K. Now he requested his brother to send me invitation letter for germany so that i can attend on his wedding this december. What i need to submit to german embassy ? what are the procedures? can help me ?

I am looking forward for your suggestin on this matter.

yours laarnie

By: Nitin

Nitin — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:21:54 +0000

Congrats, enjoy the flight.

By: Jishnu

Jishnu — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:47:05 +0000

Hi,
I got my visa. Thanks for all the pointers! Your article is indeed well written.

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