How to Apply for a Germany Visit Visa to Visit Friends and Family (Step-by-Step Guide) •.¸♡ ¸.• Planning a trip to Germany to reconnect with friends or family? Want to save money by handling the application yourself rather than paying an agency or someone else? It can get costly to have someone else manage the process for you. I´ve been in your shoes before and successfully navigated the application process on my own—commonly referred to as a DIY approach. Yes, I did it and so can you! Applying for a visit visa (Schengen visa) from the Philippines can be straightforward if you know the steps. Here´s a step-by-step guide specifically for visiting friends and family in Germany. Step 1: Understand the Visa Type The 3 types of Schengen visas are: Type A (Airport Transit Visa): This visa allows non-Schengen citizens to transit through the international zone of an airport without actually entering the Schengen Area. It's typically valid for 24 hou...