How can I get a tourist visa in Germany?

I'm a filipino citizen and my boyfriend is a us military.what do i need to get a tourist visa to germany?

• im planning for a trip to germany to have my wedding there but my boyfriend is not a german citizen.i want to know how to get a german visa from philippines and what are the documents that i need to get?

• Answer:

  You need to apply for a visa at the German Embassy 25/F Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Ave (cor Sen. Gil Puyat Ave) Makati City Metro Manila, Philippines Documents to be submitted (Original + 1 Xerox copy): • Application form duly completed (including date and signature of applicant) • 2 recent passport photographs with applicant’s full name and birth date written on the back (see attached guidelines for photograph format; one picture glued to the form, one loosely attached) • Valid passport (valid for at least 3 months after expected date of return; passport must not be damaged) and Xerox copy of the applicant’s passport (pages containing data and Schengen-Visas) • for a visit (family, friends): Original Affidavit of support (“Verpflichtungserklärung”) according to § 66-68 of the German Residence Law, certified by the competent Aliens Authority (“Ausländerbehörde”) in Germany • Proof of relationship with relative in Germany: Birth certificate on security paper (SECPA) from the National Statistics Office (NSO) of applicant and relative in Germany; Marriage Contract of applicant’s relative in Germany (if married in the Philippines: on security paper issued by National Statistics Office (NSO); if married in Germany: Xerox copy or fax copy sufficient) • for tourism: -confirmed hotel reservation and proof of funds covering a minimum amount of €60,- (or equivalent) per day -Round-trip confirmed flight reservation and complete itinerary (NOT airline ticket) • for business: -Invitation letter in German language of the business partner in Germany stating complete name, date of birth and/or passport no. of applicant; by fax directly from Germany to German Embassy • Confirmed hotel reservation stating complete name, date of birth and/or passport no. of applicant • Proof of funds covering a minimum amount of € 60,- (or the equivalent) per day (see also page 2) Letter of guarantee from the company in the Philippines • Proof of health insurance valid for all Schengen States (not required for Spouses and children of EU nationals) covering an amount of € 30.000 in case of illness, repatriation and/or accidents and accredited by the Schengen-Embassies in Manila (please check accreditation with insurance provider or with Embassy) • Security questionnaire (can be obtained at the Embassy reception area and from the website) • Proof of funds for example Bank certificates and Bank statements of the last 6 months • Income tax return (ITR) • Certificate of employment stating position, salary and number of years of service • Approved leave of absence signed by employer • Proof of funds of the company bank statements of the last 6 months • Income Tax Return (ITR) with financial statements of the company Source: http://www.manila.diplo.de/Vertretung/manila/en/Startseite.html