Invite your Parents to Germany for short term stay

Who wouldn’t want their parents to come and share the new life and culture they’ve embraced abroad? For numerous Indian expatriates in Germany, having their parents visit serves as a wonderful bridge across continents, merging the diverse cultures of two distinctly different worlds.

The process is partially online in Berlin, so no need of finding appointments everyday that you never get!

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Step 1: Prepare list of documents for salaried employee (PDF format).

• Last Three Net Income Statements: These documents are proof of your recent earnings and are typically issued monthly by your employer.
• Bank Statements: If your employer does not issue net income statements monthly, you should provide bank statements showing the last three salary payments.
• Employment Contract: This document proves your current employment status and terms, which is particularly necessary for long-term visa commitments.
• Passport Copy: A copy of your passport for identity verification purposes.
• Proof of Residency in Germany: This could include a registration certificate or a utility bill with your address.
• Proof of Health Insurance: Document showing that you have health insurance coverage that meets German standards. You can get that in your online portal of Health Insurance.

These documents collectively help establish your financial stability and your ability to support your visiting parents during their stay in Germany. These documents need to to be taken with you at your offline appointment.

Step 2: Submit the application online.

Proceed with filling up the online application, pay the processing fee. At the end, you will receive a PDF document confirming your application.

LEA will contact you via your current email address for any additional documents. Please also check your spam folder regularly. After your complete digital application has been reviewed, you will be given an appointment. This can take between three and six weeks.

Step 3: Offline appointment to get the the declaration issued.

For an appointment: You have submitted the online application “Submit a declaration of commitment”, you will receive an appointment to issue the declaration of commitment at the LEA.

Did you already apply online and face any issues? let us know at info@lingothoughts.com and we will include this in our blog to help others!

The Essentials of the Declaration of Commitment

The declaration of commitment is a formal pledge by a resident in Germany to cover all living expenses for a visitor, such as accommodation, food, health care, and even expenses related to the visitor’s possible departure from Germany. This commitment is crucial when the visitor, such as your parent, cannot sufficiently demonstrate their financial stability to cover their stay.

Duration and Validity: Once issued, the declaration is valid for five years, starting from the date your parent enters Germany. This is particularly beneficial as it covers both short-term visits under Schengen visas

Cost Implications: The process involves a fee, which varies based on the age of the beneficiary — €29 for adults and €14.50 for minors.

Enhance Your Stay with Language Learning

While planning your parents’ visit to Germany, why not enhance their experience by introducing them to the German language? Learning German can significantly enrich their stay, making everyday interactions more enjoyable and helping them feel more at home in a new culture.

At LingoThoughts Language School, we offer specialized German language courses tailored for everyone. Whether it’s your parents wanting to pick up some basic German phrases before their visit or if you, as their host, are looking to improve your language skills, LingoThoughts has a program to suit your needs.

Our courses are designed with flexibility in mind, to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals and the diverse learning paces of all students. Engage in interactive, fun, and practical lessons that will not only aid in everyday communication but also deepen an understanding of German culture.

Visit us at www.lingothoughts.com to explore our course offerings and find the perfect fit for you or your parents. Let’s make their visit to Germany as rewarding as possible!