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Schengen visa - EU/EEA and Swiss National Family Members

Overview

You are a family member of an EU citizen (non-German)? EEA/EU and Swiss nationals family members are able to apply for a Schengen visa as EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, meaning that they can submit fewer documents and are exempt from paying the visa fee, while traveling with their EEA/EU or Swiss national family member.

1. A VISA is needed IF you hold a “Stamp 4” card:

a) IF you are travelling WITH your spouse/child: EEA/EU nationals family members are able to apply for a Schengen visa as EEA/EU national family member, meaning that they can submit fewer documents and are exempt from paying the visa fee, while traveling with their EEA/EU national family member.
b) IF you are travelling WITHOUT your spouse/child: You need to provide all the regular documentation listed under Tourism/Visitor/Business visa application depending on the type of your trip.

2. NO VISA is needed IF your IRP card has the remark “Stamp 4EU FAM” both if you are travelling WITH or WITHOUT your spouse/child . While travelling, have the marriage/birth certificate at hand to prove your family relationship.

Please note: Parents who travel with a child who is an Irish/EU/EEA citizen must present proof that they provide for the child (independent of state support) and have sufficient means for the journey (proof of employment, bank statements). Parents who do not provide financial support for their child cannot avail of the facilitations and have to present all documents listed in the relevant visa category.

“EU national” for this type of visa includes only German citizens who have their habitual residence in Ireland.

Where and how to apply?

The applications for Schengen visa can be submitted at BLS Visa Application Centre with prior appointment only. Please click here to schedule the appointment.

Documents required for filing a Schengen visa application

Visa Fee and BLS Charges

Fee Euro
Adult 90.00
Children 0-5 years 0
Children between the age of 6 and below 12 years old; 45.00
Gambian passport holder; 120.00
Citizens of countries with whom the European Union has entered into visa facilitation agreements (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, North Macedonia, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine); 35.00
BLS Service Fee 30.00

*BLS SERVICE FEES IS APPLICABLE FOR ALL INCLUDUNG 0-6 YEARS.


Optional Value-Added Services:

The below are optional services and are not mandatory to avail at the center where you are submitting your application.

Service Details Price - EURO
Photographs Avail the photograph facility at our Centre in case of missing photographs or the correct specification. 5.50
Photo copy Photocopy facility at our visa application centres. 0.50
SMS Convenience of receiving automated message on your registered mobile number at various stages of the visa application process. 2.50
Form Filling Staff will help applicants to fill up application forms correctly 20.00
Cargo / Courier Passport delivery at your preferred address to avoid the hassle of travelling to the visa application centre for collection. 30.00
Travel Insurance Booking Service Travel insurance is a coverage designed to protect against risks and financial losses that could happen while traveling. The risks range from minor inconveniences such as missed airline connections and delayed luggage all the way to more serious issues including injuries or major illness. At the BLS Germany Visa Application Center, staff will assist you to book the appropriate travel insurance required by the Embassy. You will have the option to select the insurance provider of your choice and pay the insurance fees that may vary based on plan type, age and duration of stay. On Demand
VIP Lounge Avail the delightful experience of enjoying our VIP lounge services at our application center.
 80.00
Prime Time Appointment Applicants can submit their application outside normal submission hours with an appointment
 115.00
Processing Time

The regular processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days according to the Schengen Visa Code. The visa office of the German Embassy Dublin usually decides on complete applications within 15 calendar days of receipt at the visa office (not after submission to BLS International). However, in some cases, the processing time might be longer, for example, if your documents need to be checked more thoroughly or you are asked to submit additional documents. In addition, transport from BLS International to the Embassy and back may take a few days. Around public holidays (e.g., Easter, Christmas), there may be longer processing times. Please plan accordingly. We recommend that you apply at least three weeks before your intended travel dates. Schengen visa applications can be submitted up to six months before the start of the planned trip.

Disclaimer

The decision to approve or refuse a visa is entirely up to the German missions. Also note, German missions reserve the right to request missing and/or additional documents in the application process.