Germany visa from the UK: refusal rate, fee and money to show (2025)
In 2025, Germany's consulates in London and Edinburgh received 32,725 Schengen visa applications made in the United Kingdom and did not issue 3.2% of the 32,503 they decided (1,038), according to the European Commission's Visa statistics for consulates 2025 (downloaded on 15 October 2026). The visa fee is €90 (about £75.04).
Germany · applications made in the United Kingdom · 2025: 3.2% not issued (1,038 of 32,503 decisions)
Average for all Schengen consulates in the United Kingdom: 10.5%. Multiple-entry visas: 76.4% of the uniform visas Germany issued here. All Schengen countries from the UK compared.
Source: European Commission, Visa statistics for consulates 2025 (XLSX, downloaded on 15 October 2026); European Commission, Visa statistics for consulates 2024 (XLSX, downloaded on 15 October 2026). Short-stay (Schengen) visas, calendar year. All years on the Commission website.
Statistics, not advice. The rates are official figures for all applications made in a past year, whatever the applicant's nationality: they cannot predict the decision on your application, and a lower rate does not make a country easier for you. You must apply to the Schengen country of your main destination. Not legal or immigration advice. The consulate decides, and its official page lists the documents it wants.
Germany's consulates in the United Kingdom
Applications made in the United Kingdom and decided by Germany in 2025, by consulate. "Not issued" means refused or examination discontinued.
| London | 3.3% | 30,927 | 29,478 | 1,017 | 75.1% |
| Edinburgh | 1.2% | 1,798 | 1,773 | 21 | 96.8% |
Source: European Commission, Visa statistics for consulates 2025 (XLSX, downloaded on 15 October 2026). Short-stay (Schengen) visas, calendar year. All years on the Commission website.
What it costs
| What | Official amount | In pounds |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee, adults | €90 | £75.04 |
| Visa fee, children aged 6 to 12 | €45 | £37.52 |
| Travel medical insurance: minimum cover | €30,000 | £25,014 |
Source: European Commission, Applying for a Schengen visa (read on 31 October 2026); Visa Code, Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (consolidated text) (read on 31 October 2026). Pounds at the European Central Bank reference rate of 30 October 2026 (€1 = £0.8338): our conversion; the consulate or its visa centre sets the amount you pay in pounds.
Money to show for Germany
€45 a day ≈ £37.52.
The consulate assesses your means by the length and purpose of the stay, on the basis of these reference amounts (Visa Code, Article 21(5)); proof of sponsorship or private accommodation can also count. The table quotes what Germany notified: “EUR 45”.
Source: European Commission, reference amounts fixed by national authorities (table of 8 June 2026) (read on 31 October 2026); Visa Code, Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (consolidated text) (read on 31 October 2026). Pounds at the European Central Bank reference rate of 30 October 2026 (€1 = £0.8338): our conversion; the consulate or its visa centre sets the amount you pay in pounds.
Where and how to apply in the United Kingdom
- Where. The German missions' page says the visa application centres in London and Manchester (for England, with exceptions, Northern Ireland and Wales) and Edinburgh (for Scotland) are operated by TLScontact (official page, read on 31 October 2026). Visa centres charge a service fee on top of the visa fee.
- Who. You apply in the United Kingdom if you legally live there, and to Germany if it is your main destination (where you will spend the most time) or, for equal stays, the first Schengen country you enter.
- Insurance. Travel medical insurance valid in all Schengen countries for the whole stay, minimum cover €30,000 (about £25,014).
- Time. Normally 15 days, up to 45 days in some cases. If the visa is refused, the consulate must give the reasons and say how to appeal.
Source: European Commission, Applying for a Schengen visa (read on 31 October 2026); Visa Code, Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (consolidated text) (read on 31 October 2026).
Travel medical insurance
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Questions people ask
Is it hard to get a Germany visa from the UK?
In 2025, Germany's consulates in London and Edinburgh did not issue 3.2% of the 32,503 applications made in the United Kingdom that they decided (rank 2 of 25 among Schengen countries with at least 1,000 applications, 1 = lowest). The average for all Schengen consulates in the United Kingdom was 10.5%. Past rates do not predict your decision: the consulate decides.
How much is the Germany visa fee from the UK?
€90 for adults (about £75.04) and €45 for children aged 6 to 12 (about £37.52), the Schengen fee set by the EU. A visa centre, if the consulate uses one, charges its own service fee on top.
Can I apply for a Germany visa from the UK with an Indian or Pakistani passport?
Yes, if you legally live in the United Kingdom and Germany is your main destination. The figures on this page count all applications made in the United Kingdom, whatever the passport: the Commission's file does not give nationalities.
How much money do I need for a Germany Schengen visa?
Germany has notified the European Commission of these reference amounts: €45 a day ≈ £37.52. The consulate assesses your means by the length and purpose of the stay; sponsorship or private accommodation can also count.
Where do I apply for a Germany visa from the UK?
The Commission's file lists Germany's consulates in London and Edinburgh. The German missions' page says the visa application centres in London and Manchester (for England, with exceptions, Northern Ireland and Wales) and Edinburgh (for Scotland) are operated by TLScontact (official page, read on 31 October 2026). Visa centres charge a service fee on top of the visa fee.
How long does it take?
Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if the consulate needs to look at the application in more detail (European Commission). Appointment waiting times are extra.
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