In your application form (VIDEX) you enter all the information about your entry and your stay in Germany. You must complete this form and print it out once, sign and date it.

If you are a minor, your legal representatives must sign the application and declare their consent.

To the form​​​​​​​

A recent biometric photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm with a light background)

Information on biometric photos can be found here

Your passport must be signed and valid for at least one year from the date your visa is issued.
Please note that the document must still have at least two blank pages (if the decision is positive, your visa will be affixed here later).

Do you not have Tanzanian citizenship?

If you are not a Tanzanian citizen, please provide us with your Tanzanian residence permit.

Proof of your residence in Tanzania can be, for example, a copy of your electricity bill, water bill or gas bill.or a rent contract.

For non- Tanzanian nationals: Tanzanian residence permit or hotel booking (etc. if you lost your residence permit during your holidays)

If your residence permit expires, please present it when submitting your application. In the event of loss, please submit a copy/photo of the residence permit if possible.

Pre-approval of German Alien’s authority for re-entry (if applicable - as well as proof of having old residence permit canceled) and/or the required documents of the applicable category

In case your old/current residence permit was lost or stolen it is crucial to get in touch with the issuing authority to have the old one canceled. Please also request a pre-approval for re-entry from your competent foreigner’s authority. This pre-approval should be forward to you as well as to the Embassy. The pre-approval will mean that the process is much faster.

However, should the foreigner’s authority in charge state that this is not possible you will need to provide all required documents for the applicable category instead. E.g. should you be in Germany because of family reunion please provide all documents listed in the document ‘Family reunification – Spouse’. The Embassy will NOT contact the foreigner’s authority on your behalf to obtain a pre-approval.

Personal explanation and proof of reason to stay/re-entry into Germany. Includes Communication with the German Aliens authority. ( Documents enabling your stay in Germany (see information sheet of relevant category for necessary documents)– especially required should you enter after a long period of time or are not in possession of the pre-approval see below).

• Application by the legal guardian(s) or with a notarised power of attorney from the legal guardian
• Passport copies of the legal guardian or authorised representative, if applicable
• Birth certificate of the child (containing father’s and mother’s name)

In case of Tanzanian birth certificate:

- Marriage certificate of parents or

- Tanzanian court ruling concerning parentage or

- single status certificate of mother at time of birth or

- adoption certificate and court’s decision (only if applicable

If applicable:

• Court judgement on custody (e.g. divorce decree) with translation into German
• If one parent remains in Tanzania, notarised declaration of consent for the child's permanent residence in Germany with translation into German
• If applicable: If one parent is deceased or sole custody has been granted: relevant legal documents
• If available: Registration certificate from Germany
• If available: Copy of the old passport/residence permit