Do I Need a Visa for a Holiday with My Employer to Europe?

Do I Need a Visa for a Holiday with My Employer to Europe?

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Do I Need a Visa for a Holiday with My Employer to Europe?

Simplified Schengen Visa Guide: Holidaying in Europe with Your Employer (via German Consulate General in Hong Kong)
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Are you planning to join your employer on vacation to Europe? If you are a domestic helper in Hong Kong, your employer can apply for a Schengen Visa to take you to 26 countries in Europe (except the UK and Ireland). However, certain requirements and procedures need to be followed. Let's discuss more information.

Requirements

  • Your employer will have to apply for a Schengen Visa for you to bring you to 26 countries in Europe (excluding the UK and Ireland) for a holiday.
  • Your employer needs to apply for Schengen visas based on the country where you’ll spend the most time during your trip (not necessarily your port of entry).
  • Your employer may only apply for the Schengen visa within six months of the intended travel departure date.
  • The processing of your application can take up to two weeks (5 - 10 working days).

Documents

  • Application Form (filled and signed)
    • You can change the language to English or Bahasa Indonesia.
  • Passport (copy of the photo page and pages with visas, stamps, etc., required)
    • Valid for at least three months after leaving the Schengen area.
    • Issued in the last ten years and with at least two free pages.
  • Two passport photos according to biometrics requirements below:
    • Taken within the last 3 months.
    • Size at least 35 x 45 mm.
    • notion image
  • Recommended photo studio from the German Consulate:
    • FOTOMAX G/F Wai Lun Building, 82 Hennessy Road.
    • FOTOMAX Unit 1012A, 1/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway.
  • Proof of residency in Hong Kong
    • Hong Kong ID and proof of address in Hong Kong.
    • Work permit of the applicant:
      • Valid for at least three months after leaving the Schengen area.
  • Employer’s documents
    • Copy of passports.
    • Proof of residency in Hong Kong.
    • Signed guarantee letter stating the following:
      • All travel expenses incurred by the helper will be undertaken.
      • Travel details, including the address of chosen accommodation.
      • Reason why the helper has to travel along.
    • Bank statements of the last 3 months.
    • Employment contract (signed by employer and helper).
    • Proof of flight reservation (round trip with the name of the helper/applicant).
    • Proof of travel health insurance stating:
      • Name of the applicant.
      • Coverage of at least € 30,000 for medical expenses and repatriation.
      • Valid for the entire Schengen area.
      • Valid for the entire duration of stay in the Schengen area.
  • Additional documents (optional)
    • You may be asked to demonstrate possession of a bank account.
    • In the absence of a bank account, you should provide copies of remittances sent home.
      • It is advisable to ensure that if you don’t have a bank account, retain and save your remittance receipts (maintain around HKD 6,000).

Application

  • Book an appointment at the German Consulate in Hong Kong (online appointment is required).
  • Where to apply:
    • Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Hong Kong 21/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty Hong Kong.
  • Fee & Payment:
    • Fee: € 80.
    • Payment: Cash in HKD only.
  • Application: Monday - Friday 08.30 - 11.30.
  • Collection: Monday, Wednesday, Fridays 08:30 - 09:00.
※ The German Consulate General cannot proceed with a Schengen visa for Domestic Helper for Portugal and Slovenia.