I had a friend who want to invite her sister here in Germany. Her sister is from the Philippines. I tried to help them search what are the requirements in order to obtain a German tourist Visa and what paper works they also need here in Germany so that they can invite her sister. Below are some of the visa requirements.

I also would like to suggest especially to Filipinos who want to obtain a German tourist visa to visit the German Embassy site in the Philippines for more important informations. below is the website address;
http://www.manila.diplo.de

What are the visa requirements for a short-term (tourist or business) visa?

* evidence that you have enough money to cover the costs of your stay in Germany
* if you don't have proof of sufficient funds, you'll need an invitation from someone based in Germany pledging to cover all your costs
* travel health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000, which is valid in all Schengen countries
* demonstrate the willingness and ability to return to your own country