Non-Australian residents of Australia who need a visa for up to 90 days in Germany apply through the outsourced provider or the Austrian Embassy in Canberra, not the German Consulate General. Australian citizens do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in 180.
Where to apply in Australia
VFS Global or the Austrian Embassy in Canberra for residents of Australia (over six months); German Consulate General Sydney only for residents of Nauru and Solomon Islands.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Germany.
How to apply
Complete the online form at videx.diplo.de | apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before travel | lodge via VFS Global in Australia with the documents and biometrics | Nauru/Solomon Islands residents book at the Sydney Consulate General
Applications are handled through VFS Global (Austria application centre), Info.Austriaau@vfshelpline.com.
Documents you need
- Application form
- One photo
- Passport under 10 years old, valid 3+ months after return, two blank pages
- Flight itinerary
- 3 months of bank statements
- Health insurance of at least EUR 30,000
- VEVO under 14 days old
- Employer letter or business registration
- Marriage certificate if married
- Purpose-specific proof such as hotel booking, invitation or enrolment letter
- Prepaid satchel for return
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: EUR 90 (adults); EUR 45 ages 6-12; free under 6
- Service provider: not published on the page
Processing time: Not stated.
Good to know
Fee is paid in AUD at the exchange rate; honorary consuls cannot take visa applications.
Official sources
- australien.diplo.de/au-en/service/visa/short-term-visa-2073662
- australien.diplo.de/au-en/service/visa
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Germany's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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- Birth registration and name declaration
- Certificate of German citizenship
- Certification of signatures and copies, apostille information
- Corpse or urn transport permit
- German ID card (Personalausweis)
- Lost passport and travel permit in lieu of passport
- Marriage registration and name declaration
- National (long-term) visa
- Passport for adults (over 18)
- Passport for minors (under 18)
- Pension life certificate
- Police clearance (certificate of conduct) signature confirmation
- Power of attorney and declaration signature certification
- Temporary passport
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