A declaration of commitment, also known as "Verpflichtungserklärung" in German, is a legal document that serves as a financial guarantee for non-EU citizens who wish to enter and stay in Germany. It is required as part of the visa application process and is issued by a sponsor who is a resident of Germany.
In Munich, the declaration of commitment is issued by the Foreigners' Office (Ausländerbehörde). The sponsor is required to provide financial support and cover any costs incurred by the sponsored person during their stay in Germany, including accommodation, food, and medical expenses.
The declaration of commitment is a legal and binding document, and the sponsor can be held financially responsible if the sponsored person requires any financial assistance during their stay in Germany. Therefore, it is important that the sponsor carefully considers their financial situation before issuing a declaration of commitment.
Your visitor can stay up to 90 days per 180 days in Schengen area. E.g., if they enter in Germany on 1 April 2023, they can stay up to 30 June 2023 end and can only return to Germany after 28 September 2023.
In this guide, we will understand on how to obtain a declaration of commitment.
First, you need to fill up two forms in order to obtain the letter from the foreigner’s office. The forms could be downloaded from the Official Website of Munich. You need to scroll towards the bottom of the page where it says required documents.
Alternatively, you can download the forms directly from the link below:
Note: You can find the reference guide for filling up the form here.
Once you have completed the form, it is time to book the appointment. Open the link Verpflichtungserklärung and scroll towards the bottom of the page and look for Online appointment booking or click of direct link here.
You will see a page like this:
Note: We are using the translated version of the page.
Select 1 from the dropdown for “Verpflichtungserklärung/ Formal Obligation”, fill the Captcha and click Weiter.
You will see a calendar view for Ausländerbehörde Munich.
You can navigate through the different month to find an available appointment. The cross dates are not available, and the available dates will be shown in sky blue.
Select the available date and click on the date, you will see the available time slot for the appointment booking. Select the time and you will be redirected to a new page which will ask for your contact details. Fill in the details and submit.
Once this is submitted, you will receive an email confirming your date and time of the appointment. You will get another email 24 hours before the actual appointment with the token number and waiting area.
On the date, attend the appointment with the following documents:
Your passport,
Your resident permit
Filled and signed application form
Your last 3-month salary statement
Your city registration and rental agreement (they might not ask about this but good to carry)
A cover letter providing the information of the invited person with the following details:
Surname, first name(s)
Date of birth, place of birth
Nationality
Address in the home country
Passport copy (digital form is sufficient)
Date of expected entry/start of obligation.
Wait in the waiting area and once your token number is called, visit the room and submit your documents. The case officer will review your document and if everything is in order, they ask you to pay €29 at the machine. Once you pay and show the receipt, they will give you the document – you have to sign on the document and it is done!
Hint: Look for appointment early in the morning from 7 AM to 11 AM and you will get the same day appointment.
Share this document (physical copy) with the invited person for their visa application. You can either send it with a friend or use Deutsche Post service.
PS: The salary used to determine how many people you can invite is attached below:
We hope you find it informative and helpful as you embark on this exciting new chapter in your life in one of Germany's most dynamic and exciting cities.
Please refer to the official website of City of Munich for updated information.
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