Appointments for Schengen visas

Please note visa services have been outsourced to VisaMetric, an external service provider. If you wish to apply for a Schengen visa you will have to schedule an appointment with VisaMetric and apply in person at the Visa Application Centre.

To book an appointment, click here:

www.visametric.com/uk/germany/en

The Visa Application Centre is located at:

Please read all the information provided on the VisMetric website regarding the necessary documents and procedures.

Please note that appointments by phone are no longer available. Please book online only.

Important: each applicant must book a separate appointment. This also applies to applicants using the online application form.

Please apply well in advance, specifically during peak times like Easter, summer and Christmas holiday periods and public holidays. You may apply for a visa up to 12 weeks before you start your trip. ONLY applications from UK residents can be accepted.

Appointments for residence permits (eg. student visas, family reunion, work permit, working holiday visas, jobseeker, Van-der-Elst visas, research)

Applications for residence permits are still processed at the Consulate. If you wish to apply for a residence permit please request an appointment via our contact form.

Please find information on required documents on our website. If you have any questions about residence permits please call us on 0131337 2323, Monday - Thursday 2.00pm–3.00pm