INTRODUCTION: 

Germany! Germany! Germany! The land of imposing castles, the place which every traveler would have dreamt of visiting once in their lifetime. It is a spot full of surprises filled with magnificent palaces, glorious castles, and a prominent history to cherish, and not to forget gallons of beer at the OKTOBERFEST. Every year millions of visitors come to experience this magnanimous fest from all over the globe. Being the Federal Republic of Europe, Germany is the ninth-most visited place in the whole of Europe. The must-hit spots of Germany include; the Brandenburg gate, the Cologne cathedral, the Dresden Frauenkirche, the Heidelberg castle, the Neuschwanstein castle, the Reichstag, the Sanssouci and Wartburg castle. The largest theme park, Europa Park is a tempting spot for fun searchers. In short, Germany is a package of tourism, so what are you waiting grab your stuff and get going. Bon Voyage! 

WHO CAN APPLY FOR A VISA:

• Citizens of Atlanta: – As Atlanta comes under the United States the citizens of Atlanta are not required to apply for a Visa to enter any Schengen Zone. Because the U.S. is a Visa-liberalized member of Schengen countries. And, this exemption of Visa is only for up to 90 days of their Germany trip. For more than 90 days trip the citizens must have Visa to enter any European nation.

• Non-citizens of Atlanta: – Any non-Atlantan citizens or third-party nationals who have not yet signed any agreement of Visa-liberalization with the Schengen countries compulsorily need to have a Schengen Visa to enter the European nation. 

TYPES OF VISA:

The Visa is broadly classified as Short-stay and Long-term based on the days of your trip. But these are again classified as per the purposes below;

1. Short-stay Visa: Visa purposes duration of not more than 90 days to Germany are eligible for Short-stay Visa, for eg; social gatherings, family meet-ups, vacay mode, etc.
2. Long-term Visa: Travellers purpose Germany visits for more than 90 days are advised to apply for Long-term Visa services which include; severe medical aid, academic career, work agreement, etc. 
3. Visitor Visa: Visitors traveling to Germany for exploring, fun, adventure, or vacation should apply for Germany Visitor Visa.
4. Business Visa: Professionals having an invite from Germany to attend business meetings, workshops, and conferences are eligible for Germany Business Visa.
5. Study Visa: A study Visa in Germany is for students, who are keen to seek education in Germany and build their bright future need to apply for this Visa type. 

GERMANY CONSULATE/EMBASSY INFORMATION IN ATLANTA

Address: 285 Peachtree Center Ave NE #901, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States.

Telephone: +1 404-659-4760.

Email: charlotte@hk-diplo.de

THE DOCUMENTS LIST THAT IS APPLICABLE FOR ISSUING A GERMAN VISA FROM ATLANTA

For Visa application, there is a lot of paperwork that is mentioned on the official consulate website which is as listed below;

1. Completely filled out and signed the Schengen Visa application form. 
2. Passport size recently clicked photographs as per the Visa photo requirements.
3. A legally valid passport has been issued within the previous 10 years, with 02 full blank pages one for a stamp and one for an extra page also with additional validity of 03 months after your return from the Schengen trip.
4. Flight Itinerary or Dummy Travel Ticket.
5. Travel Insurance documents covering 30,000 euros.
6. Hotel Booking or Accommodation proof.
7. Financial documents supporting your entire Germany trip.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR A GERMAN VISA FROM ATLANTA

To support your different trip purposes the document list is further extended below for a safe journey;     

1. For Employed:
   • Contract of employment.
   • Bank records of the latest 06 months.
   • Consent letter from employer.
   • ITR-Income Tax Return documents.
2. For Self-employed:
   • Business license proof.
   • Company bank records of the latest 06 months.
   • ITR-Income Tax Return proofs.
3. For Students:
   • A valid ID proof.
   • NOC- No-Objection letter from your educational institute.
4. For Retirees:-
   • Pension records of the latest 06 months.

THE PROCESS OF APPLICATION FOR A GERMAN VISA FROM ATLANTA:

1. First thing first, choose the type of Visa you want according to your travel. And take the printout of that form from the official consulate’s website and fill it out carefully with a proper sign at the end.
2. Then gather all the necessary paperwork listed on the consulate’s website   
3. Next, make an appointment for a Visa interview at the German consulate either offline or online at your convenience.
4. But make sure to attend the interview physically visiting the embassy at the scheduled time and date with the application form and all paperwork.
5. Then after analyzing all your documents the consulate will provide your Visa via email or courier.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:

To make an appointment at the consulate of Atlanta you must be a permanent citizen of any of these states: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. You need to schedule a Visa interview appointment online on the official website as the General Consulate of Atlanta doesn’t allow the physical visit to book an appointment. But after that, you are supposed to attend the interview physically at the embassy with all the paperwork. Then after the two weeks procedure, you will receive your visa if not found any mistakes and may extend to a month or more in rare situations.

VISA APPROVED/REJECTED:

What you need to do and act in both the cases of visa rejection and approval is stated below;

• If Visa rejected: In some cases, your Visa may get rejected if found any errors or incomplete documentation, or illegal activities against you. So, for which you must reapply with proper documentation this time and patiently do the needful demands by the consulates. 
• If Visa approved: Provided with all the accurate documentation and after following every step of the procedures you will get your Visa with all the approvals needed. And you are all good to go and commence your trip peacefully.