German visa portal uploads: formats, size and pages
Quick answer
The German Consular Services Portal accepts PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 10 MB and 50 pages per file. Multi-page documents must be PDFs.
Reviewed 8 Oct 2026 against German Consular Services Portal FAQ · Schengen requirements
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Official screenshots and examples
Current public portal FAQ, captured 8 October 2026. An authenticated application determines the individual supporting documents; this is not a private application screen.
1. Find the list in Your documents
The portal explains that VIDEX and any purpose questionnaire determine Your documents. You can save and add evidence gradually. Follow that personal list alongside the public format, page and size limits.
Public guidance / blank form · 8 Oct 2026.
Make upload-safe PDF
The portal sometimes asks for an image-based PDF. Make upload-safe PDF creates a rasterised copy while keeping the original. Rasterising removes digital signatures; try a signed original first.
We cap each file at 10,000,000 bytes, a conservative reading of 10 MB. If a legible copy cannot fit, split the document.
Employment, Study and Family reunification lists are specific to the portal. Add each document the portal asks for; no authenticated purpose checklist is claimed here. Bring a biometric photo to the appointment; the portal does not require a photo upload.
Questions
Do document copies replace my originals?
No. Bring the original passport and evidence requested by your consulate. Prepared copies and print packs are convenience files; they are not official forms or a visa application.
Are these files guaranteed to be accepted?
No. File dimensions and size are only part of the requirement. The consulate or provider checks the photo, evidence and application. Check its current instructions.
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