Germany Visa for Sri Lankan Citizens
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa to enter Germany. Apply at a Germany embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply for a Germany visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Germany embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
- → See the exact document checklist for Sri Lankan applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Sri Lankan applicants
The exact documents Sri Lankan citizens must submit for Germany, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
transitTransit
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/lka/en/deu/travel-insurance). Transit Visa Checklist Questionnaire Reachability & Representation form Please note - When you submit the visa application, a questionnaire & reachability and representation from will be given at the submission counter which should be filed by only the Applicant in front of the counter staff.
touristTourist/Visit to Family & Friends
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/lka/en/deu/travel-insurance). Visitor Tourist visa checklist Sri Lanka Questionnaire Parents’ Consent Letter Declaration Reachability & Representation form Please note - When you submit the visa application, duly filled questionnaire & the Reachability and representation form should submit to the submission counter with the other documents mentioned on the checklist.
transitseaman
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/lka/en/deu/travel-insurance). Seaman Visa Checklist Questionnaire Reachability & Representation form Please note - When you submit the visa application, duly filled questionnaire & Reachability and Representation form should submit to the submission counter with the other documents mentioned on the checklist
businessBusiness
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/lka/en/deu/travel-insurance). Business Visa Checklist Sri Lanka Questionnaire Declaration Reachability & Representation form Please note - When you submit the visa application, duly filled questionnaire & reachability and representation form should submit to the submission counter with the other documents mentioned on the checklist
Germany visa for Sri Lanka citizens — FAQ
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa to enter Germany. Apply at a Germany embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
What documents do Sri Lankan citizens need for Germany?
A valid passport plus the Germany document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
Related visa requirements
For Sri Lankan citizens