You can apply for this visa, if you are a parent of a MINOR child who is living in Germany and has a

valid refugee status (§25 Abs. I or II 1. AufenthG) in Germany.

Before booking an appointment, please prepare the following documentation for your visa. The following documents are to be submitted personally at the Embassy after booking an appointment.

DOCUMENTS:

 Fully completed and signed application form for “national visa” (here)

 Where applicable: Declaration fully completed and signed regarding contact details

and power of attorney

 Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months and with at least two (2) completely

empty pages)

 Recent biometric passport photos (see specimen photos, other photos cannot be accepted and delay the visa process)

 Explanation letter of parent indicating the address where the applicant will stay in Germany and explaining the situation

 Copy of the passport of the minor child who lives in Germany

 Official certificate of recognition as a refugee of the minor child who lives in Germany

 Original legalized birth certificate of applicant (“acte de naissance”) (if it is a nonRwandan certificate the authentication might have to be certified by the German Em[1]bassy of the respective country)

 Original legalized birth certificate of child (“acte de naissance”) (if it is a non-Rwan[1]dan certificate the authentication might have to be certified by the German Embassy

of the respective country)

 if applicable: legalized original marriage certificate (“acte de mariage”) of the parents (if it is a non-Rwandan certificate the authentication might have to be certified

by the German Embassy of the respective country)

 If applicable: legalized proof of change of custody (e.g. court order, documents about adoption, death certificate of parent)

 If applicable: Legalized acknowledgement of paternity

 Proof of adequate health insurance cover

Health insurance upon entry for at least 90 days of your stay that adheres to Schengen rules and regulations.

In its terms and conditions, travel health insurance can exclude protection if a longterm or permanent stay is planned. So-called incoming travel insurance can also contain such exclusions.

 In case of previous long term stays in Germany: deregistration confirmation from the registration office of the last place of residence

 Processing fee of 75 €. Payable only in cash in RWF.

Applicant of a nationality other than Rwandan:

 Proof of habitual abode by “residence permit/visa”

Completeness of application

Is the application complete?

☐ Yes ☐ No, the information/documents indicated above are lacking. I was informed that I have to submit the missing documents till

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Declaration when application is not complete:

I have been informed that my application is not complete. I am aware that submitting an incomplete application can lead to the application being rejected. I would like to submit my

application nevertheless.

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