Address

23 Belgrave Square / Chesham Place, London, SW1X 8PZ, United Kingdom

The official German Embassy lists 23 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PZ as its postal address, with the main entrance on Chesham Place.

Country

United Kingdom

Region

England

City

London

Zip/Post Code

SW1X 8PZ

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone

+44 (0)20 7824 1300

Emergency Phone

+44 (0)7956 626107

Official Website

German Embassy London – Official Website

The embassy currently serves residents of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.It also serves the Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight.It serves the British Channel Islands, Gibraltar, and the Falkland Islands too. Scotland is handled by the German Consulate General in Edinburgh.

GERMAN EMBASSY LONDON VISA INFORMATION

The German Embassy London provides visa and consular services for eligible residents of the UK. For Schengen short-stay visas, applications are generally submitted through TLScontact, rather than directly at the embassy. The correct application centre depends on where the applicant lives. London and Manchester serve the German Mission in London, while Edinburgh serves Scotland.

A Schengen visa usually allows stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Germany must be your main travel destination.

Important: The German Missions in the UK accept visa applications primarily from UK residents. If you do not live in the UK, you usually need to apply through the German Mission in your country.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A GERMANY VISA FROM THE UK

Step 1: Determine the correct visa

First identify the purpose of your trip.

Common categories include:

• Tourism
• Visiting family or friends
• Business
• Medical treatment
• Study
• Employment
• Other long-stay purposes

For a short visit of less than 90 days, you will generally be dealing with a Schengen short-stay visa.

Germany should be your main destination when applying for a German Schengen visa.

Step 2: Check the required documents

Prepare the documents applicable to your specific visa category.

For a tourist application, the German Missions’ requirements include items such as:

• Completed online VIDEX application
• Valid passport
• Passport copy
• Proof of UK residence for non-British applicants
• Supporting documents relating to the purpose of travel
• Other documents specified in the applicable checklist

Documents not issued in German, English, Spanish or French may require translation into German or English.

Step 3: Complete the VIDEX application online

Short-stay applicants should complete the German VIDEX online visa application form.

After completing the form, print the application, including its barcodes, and sign it.

Bring the printed application to your appointment together with the required supporting documents.

Step 4: Create a TLScontact account

For applications handled through TLScontact, create your personal account using your email address and password.

You must activate your account using the confirmation link sent to your email.

Step 5: Enter your application information

Log into your TLScontact account and enter the requested personal information and details about your visa application.

Make sure you select the correct visa category and travel purpose.

Choosing the wrong category can result in the application being turned away.

Step 6: Join the appointment waiting list where applicable

There is an important current change for certain German short-stay visa applications in London and Manchester.

For tourism, medical treatment, family/friends visits and business applications, TLScontact introduced a waiting-list/allocated-appointment system. Applicants submit their application and join a queue. Appointments are set based on availability, usually first come, first served.

When an appointment is allocated, applicants have 12 hours to pay the TLScontact service fee and confirm the appointment.

Step 7: Attend your TLScontact appointment

For applicants aged 12 and above, personal attendance is required for biometric data capture and submission of the application, subject to applicable biometric exemptions.

The London German Visa Application Centre is currently located at:

18 Ryeland Boulevard, Ram Quarter / Ram Street, Wandsworth, London SW18 1UN, United Kingdom.

Step 8: Submit your documents and biometrics

At your appointment, TLScontact checks your application and documents. They collect your biometric information if required. They then transfer your application to the German Mission.

TLScontact does not make the decision on whether your visa is approved. The German Mission makes that decision.

Step 9: Pay the visa and service fees

For a standard adult short-stay Schengen visa, the German visa fee is €90.
The GBP amount is set using the German Missions’ current exchange rate.

The current TLScontact London fee page lists the adult short-stay fee as £78.10.
This GBP amount may change due to exchange-rate fluctuations.

TLScontact also charges a mandatory service fee. Its current London information lists:

Short-stay Schengen service fee: £27.76

Therefore, the standard adult application has a visa fee plus the TLScontact service fee.

Current UK Germany Visa Fees

GBP amounts can change because the German Missions set the applicable exchange rate periodically. Visa and service fees are generally non-refundable if the application is refused or withdrawn.

Step 10: Wait for processing

The German Missions state that Schengen visa processing normally takes about 15 working days. This starts from the day the Embassy or Consulate receives the application. Applicants should allow extra time for passport return and possible delays.

Applications can generally be submitted up to six months before the intended trip.

Step 11: Track your application

Applicants can track their application through their TLScontact account.

If the German Mission requires additional information or documents, the applicant may be contacted by email or telephone.

Step 12: Collect your passport

Once a decision has been made, the passport is returned to the relevant TLScontact centre.

Applicants are notified when their passport is ready for collection. Passport collection can be done personally or through an authorised representative, subject to the required identification and authorization documents.

GERMAN VISA APPLICATION CENTRES IN THE UK

London

18 Ryeland Boulevard, Ram Quarter / Ram Street, Wandsworth, London SW18 1UN

Manchester

1 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3BE

Edinburgh

Argyle House, 3 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DR

London and Manchester handle applicants within the German Embassy London’s jurisdiction, while Edinburgh handles applicants residing in Scotland.

Apply through TLScontact Germany UK

GERMAN EMBASSY LONDON OPENING HOURS

The embassy states that visa, passport and consular services are available Monday to Friday by appointment.

Embassy address:

23 Belgrave Square / Chesham Place
London
SW1X 8PZ
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7824 1300

IMPORTANT VISA WARNING

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Embassy Visa Directory is an independent information website and is not affiliated with the German Embassy, the German Federal Foreign Office or TLScontact.

Visa requirements, fees, appointment procedures and processing times can change. Applicants should always verify the latest information through the official German Missions in the UK and TLScontact before submitting an application.

The German Embassy specifically warns that there is no need to use a visa or appointment booking agency and that the embassy does not charge additional appointment-booking fees.

 FAQ

Where is the German Embassy in London?

The German Embassy is located at 23 Belgrave Square/Chesham Place, London, SW1X 8PZ.

What is the German Embassy London phone number?

The main telephone number is +44 (0)20 7824 1300.

How do I book a German Embassy London appointment?

Many German short-stay visa applications are submitted through TLScontact. Applicants should register through the appropriate TLScontact process and follow the current appointment or waiting-list procedure for their visa category.

How much is a Germany Schengen visa from the UK?

The standard adult Schengen visa fee is €90, currently shown as approximately £78.10 by TLScontact London. A separate TLScontact service fee also applies.

How long does a German Schengen visa take?

The German Missions state that processing normally takes approximately 15 working days after the application reaches the Embassy or Consulate, although applicants should allow additional time for passport return and possible delays.

Can I apply for a German visa online?

You can complete the relevant visa application form online, including the VIDEX application. However, a short-stay Schengen application is not completely online: the applicant must submit the required documents and, where applicable, biometrics at the designated Visa Application Centre.

Can British citizens visit Germany without a Schengen visa?

British citizens can generally visit the Schengen area without a visa for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, provided the applicable conditions are met and no economic activity is undertaken.