This checklist is applicable only to those who are holding an official passport and travel in their official capacity. Courtesy applications can be handed in at VFS Global without prior appointment. All applications must be submitted at least 15 days before the trip.

Applicants who do not travel in official capacity, e.g. not in possession of a government order, have to refer to the relevant other visa checklists.

INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE VISA PROCESS

• Please use www.videx.diplo.de to fill in the application form. Before submission, applicants are requested to thoroughly check all entries in their written application.
• The German Embassy might ask for additional documents and/ or call the applicant for an interview.
• Documents, forms and declarations which are in Bahasa-Indonesia have to be submitted with a German translation. Only official translations are accepted. You can find a list of recognized translators in Indonesia on our website. The translation can be carried out by a recognized translator in Germany as well. English translations are only accepted along with proof of the translator being officially recognized as an English translator in Indonesia or Germany. Failing to provide proper translation will result in the document, form or declaration considered “missing”.
• Only complete applications can be accepted. Submission of incomplete documentation will result in the application’s refusal.
• Processing time at the German Embassy is 15 days for applications submitted in Jakarta and 21 days for applications submitted in Bali and Surabaya, in general. In individual cases, it might take up to 45 days. Applicants are requested to apply well in advance, but not more than 180 days prior to the intended date of journey. Status updates are available on the VFS Global website. The German Embassy does not entertain status queries.
• During the application, the passport remains at the German Embassy. Requesting a passport return during the processing will require a cancellation/ withdrawal of the application.
• False or falsified documents, incl. fake bookings, will lead to the application’s refusal and/ or further legal consequences.

REMARKS to be filled in by VFS staff (please tick what is relevant):

Applicant has □ NO Schengen Visa □ Previous Schengen Visa (please attach copies)

Applicant travels

□ alone

□ with family member/s

□ with a group as …………………....... (please specify e.g. colleague, friends,...)

Applicant’s documents are □ complete □ NOT complete

Due to incomplete documents,

□ Applicant has been informed of option to withdraw application as to avoid refusal.
□ Applicant wishes to submit application.

Other remarks:
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Power of Attorney attached behind this page for (if applicable):
□ Submission of application of VIS Applicants
who provided their fingerprints within previous 59 months

SIGNATURES and AGREEMENT

a) For Visa Applicant: I HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THE ABOVE FOR THE VISA APPLICATION.

b) For VFS Staff: APPLICANT HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE ABOVE. THE REMARKS HAVE BEEN
COMPLETED TOGETHER WITH APPLICANT.

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City and Date (Signature of Applicant)

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City and Date (Signature VFS Staff)