Visa Information

Overview

• If you are planning a short visit to Germany, you may need to apply for a Schengen visa. Germany is one of the 29 European countries forming the Schengen Area which have no border controls between them. These countries also issue a common visa, the Schengen visa for stays up to 90 days.
• Before scheduling an appointment, please make sure that you choose the Mission competent for your place of residence. Failure to do so will lead to your appointment being cancelled and your application not being accepted. Every mission reserves the right to ask for additional documents for proof of your habitual place of residence at the counter.
• All Schengen visa applications accepted for Germany across all Visa Application Centers in India will be forwarded to the German Consulate in Mumbai for a decision.
• For any queries you may have on this, we request you to kindly contact us on 022-67866013 between 08:00am to 17:00pm, from Monday to Friday.

Visa Fees

The New Visa Fees is effective from 10th July 2025 for all cities.

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the exchange rate of the German Consulate General, Mumbai.
• Visa fee, VFS service charge and value-added service fee are applicable per customer.
• Visa Fees, service charge and value-added service fees, once paid are non - refundable.
• The use of Optional Services will not affect the decision or turnaround time during the visa procedure.

Documents Required

Please prepare the necessary documentation for your visa application using the following checklists:

	Checklist for airport transit visa
	Checklist for business visa
	Checklist for trade fair visas
	Checklist for guest scientist visas
	Checklist for training visas
	Checklist for tourist visas
	Checklist for visit visas
	Checklist for medical treatment visas
	Checklist for culture / sport / religious
	Checklist for seamen

In addition to the above checklist please ensure the following:

• Valid Travel Health Insurance required to be submitted even in case of transit cases
• Name & Address of the Applicant must reflect in Bank statements
• Name observation passports not accepted
• If your Germany visa application is submitted by a representative or a travel agent, we request you to please ensure that the attached declaration is filled and signed by you, and the representative or travel agent submitting the application form submits a copy of their passport bio page.

Letter of Authorization

Photo Specifications

Two recent passport size photos for each person included in the application.

Download here

Processing Time

Schengen short stay visas can only be processed within 15 working days (Excluding day of submission at VFS).

Download Form

Click here for User guide to fill the online Schengen Visa Application Form

Click here to fill the online Schengen Visa Application form - https://videx.diplo.de/

	Declaration on True and Complete Information
	Declaration on Travel and Health Insurance
	Annexure – A

Overview

Information about Long Term Visa

On this website, you find all relevant information to obtain a national visa for Germany at the Consulate General in Chennai. Please read this page carefully and follow all the instructions given!

Attention! This page contains information for the jurisdiction area of the Consulate General in Chennai only. The jurisdiction of the German Consulate General Chennai includes Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Pondicherry for last 6 months.

Please note that VFS is only the external service provider authorized to accept appointment requests and National visa applications on behalf of the German missions in India. All procedures at VFS are in accordance with the guidelines of the German Consulate Chennai. VFS has no influence on the visa process itself – therefore, VFS cannot accelerate procedures or influence decisions.

All procedures and fees are clearly marked and easily accessible for all customers. “The German Consulate strongly warns all applicants who use visa agents (to prepare an application or to book appointments) as misconduct on their side will lie in the responsibility of the applicant and may result in invalid appointment bookings or negative visa decisions”. For more information about the cooperation between the visa sections and VFS click here: https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/-/2554096

When is a National Visa required?

A National visa is required if your intended duration of stay in Germany is more than 90 days.

For shorter stays, please apply for a Schengen Visa(https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/germany/india/chennai/english/#short-term) If you are unsure, which visa you need, click here: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/visa-navigator/2489244

Who is eligible to apply for a German National Visa at the German Consulate General in Chennai or VFS Chennai and Hyderabad?

All customers residing within the jurisdiction of the German Consulate General Chennai must submit their National Visa applications depending on the relevant category either at the German Consulate General Chennai directly or via VFS. Chennai and Hyderabad. Please find the link below to know your category: https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/2633528-2633528

The consular jurisdiction includes all residents in: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Pondicherry.

Customers are required to submit sufficient proof of residence together with their applications.

Visa Fees

The New Visa Fees is effective from 10th July 2025 for all cities.

Visa Fees – National Visas

Please see the current visa fees to be paid in INR here: https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/2633528-2633528?openAccordionId=item-2601184-1-panel

Visa Fee (Adult) – INR 7600/-

Visa Fee (Children below 18 years) - INR 3800/-

VFS service Fee – INR 1024/-

D-Visa Logistic Fee – INR 1420/-

Value Added Services (optional):

Courier Service – INR 686/-

Courier Assurance Service – INR 347/-

SMS Service – INR 147/-

Premium Lounge – INR 3088/-

Internet Kiosk – INR 208/-

Photocopy – INR 6/-

Photograph - INR 27/-

Prime Time Passport Collection (4 pm to 7 pm) – INR 520/-

(All above fees mentioned are inclusive of CGST 9% and SGST 9%)

Mode of payment:

Cash

We also accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Rupay, UPI

Please Note:

The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the exchange rate of the German Consulate General, Chennai.

Visa fee, VFS service charge and value-added service fee are applicable per customer.

“Visa fees will be charged for all the applications coming to VFS. However, the visa fees might be refunded on the basis of the documents submitted and if you fall under the visa fees waiver category. This decision is made by the Consulate only. Service charge and value-added service fees once paid are non – refundable.”

The use of Optional Services will not yield any benefits during the visa procedure.

Documents Required

Click here to fill the online national visa application form

Please prepare the necessary documentation for your visa application using the checklists given on below link:

https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/2633528-2633528?openAccordionId=item-2601756-3-panel

If your Germany visa application is submitted by a representative or a travel agent, we request you to please ensure that the attached declaration is filled and signed by you, and the representative or travel agent submitting the application form submits a copy of their passport bio page.

Letter of Authorization

Photo Specifications

Two recent passport size photos for each person included in the application with 35x45 MM white background for Schengen Visa as well as for National Visa and face coverage up to 70 - 80% and photo not to be older then 6 months.

Download here

Processing Time

After submittal, the visa section will check your application, inform you about missing documents and – if necessary – starts the internal procedure to obtain the necessary approvals of the authorities in Germany (Immigration Office (“Ausländerbehörde”) or Federal Employment Agency (“Bundesagentur für Arbeit”)). Different processing times may apply as the visa section does not have any influence on the individual processing times there.

You may find an overview of the general processing times of the different National visa categories on the website of the German consulate. Please note that during these processing times, the visa section will not be able to answer individual inquiries.

If your application was not complete at the time of submission, the visa section will contact you in order to submit further documents. Please note that the standard processing time only starts once your application is complete!

As one of the last steps of the visa process, you will receive a notification by the Consulate via e-mail to submit your passport and in some cases other further documents.

In that case, you may submit your passport along with the E-mail notification and the additional requested documents at the VFS Chennai and Hyderabad Centre. Applicants can visit the center anytime during working hours for submitting their passports at the VFS centers or customers can also avail our Application Pick up and Drop service for submitting your Post Approval – D Visa stamping applications. VFS will have your application picked up from your home or office. The charges for this service are INR 1,100/-. You can email us on [email protected] for more information about this service.

General Information

Appointment booking:

Please always make sure to book your appointment in the correct category. The visa section will not be able to guide you individually through the booking procedure.

If you chose the wrong category, the visa section and VFS will not be able to honor your appointment. Furthermore, it is crucial to be on time for your appointment.

If you do not need your appointment anymore, kindly make sure to cancel the same. You are unnecessarily blocking a slot for another applicant otherwise!

Appointments at the Consulate:

Customers who are submitting their visa applications at the German Consulate General in Chennai are requested to complete their courier assurance booking formalities by paying a fee of INR 347/- before their interview date in order to facilitate easy return of their applications post a decision has been made. This will also help reduce the time taken for processing as your passport will be retained by the Consulate and returned to you by courier immediately once a decision on your visa application has been made. Please note that this service is not mandatory but offers you the mentioned advantages.

Please be aware of the following regulations for the Consulate:

https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/2633540-2633540

Travel insurance and passport submission:

In order for the visa section to process your application quickly, kindly provide also a valid health insurance starting from your tentative travel date at the time of submission of your application at the counter.

Attention: the visa section will issue the visa according to the tentative travel date mentioned in your VIDEX application form if it is covered by the health insurance. If the health insurance starts at a later date, the visa cannot be issued for an earlier date!

To further facilitate and accelerate the visa process, customers applying via VFS. may also submit their passport together with the application and pre-book the courier service directly.

Family reunion:

Please note, customers who are applying for family reunion visa need to check the below given link to ensure they book the correct appointment for their submission depending on their family reunion visa category as certain categories of family reunion visas can be submitted at the VFS application centre in Chennai.

https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/-/2503990

The family reunion category that needs to be chosen depends on the residence permit or visa of the working / studying spouse. Therefore, please check your partner’s residence permit or visa carefully in order to pick the correct visa category for yourself.

Students:

Starting from November 2022, the APS (“akademische Prüfstelle”) has been introduced in India. The APS certificate has since become mandatory for most of student applicants with Indian degrees. Please find all information regarding the procedure, costs, and perks of the APS here: https://aps-india.de/.

For the exceptions of APS certificates, please visit the visa section’s student checklist: https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/-/2552164

Overview

Business visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for business purposes. This visa is given for travel period up to 90 days.

Dear Applicant / Travel Agent/ Representative:

For your kind information, as per the instruction received from the German Consulate as on 21 February 2014 Original invitation letter from the inviting company is no longer mandatory. A scan ned copy of invitation letters either in German or English language will be sufficient at the time of submission of business visa application.

Business visa application is applicable in case you are traveling for business purposes. This visa is given for travel period up to 90 days

New Update for customers in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kochi and Kolkata w.e.f. 01 April 2021

The German Consulate General in Mumbai and VFS would like to announce the following:

Due to increased capacities, we are open for a limited amount of business visa at the VFS VACs in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kochi and Kolkata.

With regard to the ongoing travel restrictions to Germany, appointments can only be granted if the travel purpose meets the current exemptions from the travel ban.

To pre-check your inquiry and obtain an appointment, please submit to VFS via e-mail the following documents:

• Declaration form (only accepted if filled out by the inviting company in Germany and with attached ID copy of the signer) – click here for the Declaration form.
• Detailed travel plan

Upon submission of complete documents, your inquiry will be checked within 5 business days.

Please note: Requests with incomplete forms or travel plans will not be accepted by the German Consulate General in Mumbai.

To ensure a transparent and efficient visa process for all customers, please note that inquiries send directly to the visa section cannot be answered. Please ensure your subject line mentions Business Visa; your email body has your contact details and you use only the e-mail-address: Infowest.germanin@vfshelpline.com or Infosouth.germanin@vfshelpline.com

Please support our efforts to re-start visa matters as much as possible by submitting only complete inquiries and by refraining from inquiries within the internal processing period

Visa Fees

The New Visa Fees effective from 27th December 2022

The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

VFS Service charge (With effect from): 27th December 2022

Applicants applying in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Chennai shall be levied a service charge of Rs.1674 (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%)

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable
• There is an optional courier facility available at INR 525 /- and SMS service at INR 112 /-(Inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.
• The visa fee for applicants applying in South India is payable by a bank draft in favour of. ”VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD”, debit card, credit card or by cash.
• Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is only applicable in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years.

Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Business Visa

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here

Photo Specifications

Download here

Requesting all Applicants/Representatives and Travel Agents to provide two recent passport size pictures, not older than 6 months (size 40 – 40 mm in width, no copy or scanned picture) for your Schengen visa applications.

Processing Time

Attention Visa applicants

Visa applicants are hereby informed that duly completed applications may be submitted three months onward prior to the confirmed travel date. As applications peak during the months of April through July, it is advisable to apply well in advance. This will help towards the smooth organization of your trip to Germany/ Schengen Countries.

As per the Visa Code of the Schengen member states under Article 23:

Decision on the application

1. Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19.
2. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Member State are consulted.
3. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.
4. Unless the application has been withdrawn, a decision shall be taken to:
   1. issue a uniform visa in accordance with Article 24;
   2. issue a visa with limited territorial validity in accordance with Article 25;
   3. refuse a visa in accordance with Article 32; or
   4. discontinue the examination of the application and transfer it to the relevant authorities of the represented Member State in accordance with Article 8(2).

The fact that fingerprinting is physically impossible, in accordance with Article 13(7)(b), shall not influence the issuing or refusal of a visa.

Download Form

Click here to fill the online Schengen Visa Application form

	Visa Application Form
	Declaration on Travel and Health Insurance
	Power of Attorney Annexure

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Schengen Visa

Schengen visa have to be obtained from the embassy or consulate of the country where the main purpose of travel lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before making your application to the German Consulate. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the embassy or the consulate where you will be staying for the maximum number of days, or from the point of first entry into the Schengen countries, if the duration of stay is the same in more than one Schengen country.

Visa Fees

The New Visa Fees effective from 27th December 2022.

The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

VFS Service charge (With effect from): 27th December 2022

Applicants applying in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Chennai shall be levied a service charge of Rs.1674 (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%)

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable
• There is an optional courier facility available at INR 525 /- and SMS service at INR 112 /-(Inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.
• The visa fee for applicants applying in South India is payable by a bank draft in favour of. ”VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD”, debit card, credit card or by cash.
• Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is only applicable in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years.

© 2020 VFS Global Group. All rights reserved. ISO 23026 compliant.

Documents Required

	Checklist for Schengen Visa Tourism
	Checklist for Schengen Visa Family Visit

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here

Visitor visa category applicants are suggested to submit their personal bank statements even if the formal obligation and the inviting person’s documents are submitted along with the application.

Photo Specifications

Download here

Requesting all Applicants/Representatives and Travel Agents to provide two recent passport size pictures, not older than 6 months (size 40 – 40 mm in width, no copy or scanned picture) for your Schengen visa applications.

Processing Time

Attention Visa applicants

Visa applicants are hereby informed that duly completed applications may be submitted three months onward prior to the confirmed travel date. As applications peak during the months of April through July, it is advisable to apply well in advance. This will help towards the smooth organization of your trip to Germany/ Schengen Countries.

As per the Visa Code of the Schengen member states under Article 23:

Decision on the application

1. Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19.
2. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Member State are consulted.
3. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.
4. Unless the application has been withdrawn, a decision shall be taken to:
   1. issue a uniform visa in accordance with Article 24;
   2. issue a visa with limited territorial validity in accordance with Article 25;
   3. refuse a visa in accordance with Article 32; or
   4. discontinue the examination of the application and transfer it to the relevant authorities of the represented Member State in accordance with Article 8(2).

The fact that fingerprinting is physically impossible, in accordance with Article 13(7)(b), shall not influence the issuing or refusal of a visa.

Download Form

Click here to fill the online Schengen Visa Application form

	Visa Application Form
	Declaration on Travel and Health Insurance
	Power of Attorney Annexure

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

All Indian nationals who wish to work in the Federal Republic of Germany as a Guest Scientist or a Visiting Scholar require a visa prior to their departure.

Application procedures for a short term stay (up to 90 days maximum)

Visa Fees

The New Visa Fees effective from 27th December 2022

The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

VFS Service charge (With effect from): 27th December 2022

Applicants applying in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Chennai shall be levied a service charge of Rs.1674 (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%)

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable
• There is an optional courier facility available at INR 525 /- and SMS service at INR 112 /-(Inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.
• The visa fee for applicants applying in South India is payable by a bank draft in favour of. ”VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD”, debit card, credit card or by cash.
• Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is only applicable in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years.

© 2020 VFS Global Group. All rights reserved. ISO 23026 compliant

Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Visa-Guest Scientists/Study/Research

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here

Photo Specifications

Download here

Requesting all Applicants/Representatives and Travel Agents to provide two recent passport size pictures, not older than 6 months (size 40 – 40 mm in width, no copy or scanned picture) for your Schengen visa applications.

Processing Time

Attention Visa applicants

Visa applicants are hereby informed that duly completed applications may be submitted three months onward prior to the confirmed travel date. As applications peak during the months of April through July, it is advisable to apply well in advance. This will help towards the smooth organization of your trip to Germany/ Schengen Countries.

As per the Visa Code of the Schengen member states under Article 23:

Decision on the application

1. Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19.
2. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Member State are consulted.
3. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.
4. Unless the application has been withdrawn, a decision shall be taken to:
   1. issue a uniform visa in accordance with Article 24;
   2. issue a visa with limited territorial validity in accordance with Article 25;
   3. refuse a visa in accordance with Article 32; or
   4. discontinue the examination of the application and transfer it to the relevant authorities of the represented Member State in accordance with Article 8(2).

The fact that fingerprinting is physically impossible, in accordance with Article 13(7)(b), shall not influence the issuing or refusal of a visa.

Download Form

Click here to fill the online Schengen Visa Application form

	Visa Application Form
	Declaration on Travel and Health Insurance
	Power of Attorney Annexure

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

All foreign nationals who wish to visit Germany as a Nuclear Scientist require a visa prior to their departure. Applicants

residing in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu or Pondicherry have to submit their respective visa

applications to the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Chennai. Please note that the place of issue of your passport is of no relevance in this regard.

Visa Fees

The New Visa Fees effective from 27th December 2022.

The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

VFS Service charge (With effect from): 27th December 2022

Applicants applying in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Chennai shall be levied a service charge of Rs.1674 (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%)

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable
• There is an optional courier facility available at INR 525 /- and SMS service at INR 112 /-(Inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.
• The visa fee for applicants applying in South India is payable by a bank draft in favour of. ”VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD”, debit card, credit card or by cash.
• Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is only applicable in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years.

© 2020 VFS Global Group. All rights reserved. ISO 23026 compliant

Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Visa-Guest Scientists/Study/Research

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here

Photo Specifications

Download here

Requesting all Applicants/Representatives and Travel Agents to provide two recent passport size pictures, not older than 6 months (size 40 – 40 mm in width, no copy or scanned picture) for your Schengen visa applications.

Processing Time

Attention Visa applicants

Visa applicants are hereby informed that duly completed applications may be submitted three months onward prior to the confirmed travel date. As applications peak during the months of April through July, it is advisable to apply well in advance. This will help towards the smooth organization of your trip to Germany/ Schengen Countries.

As per the Visa Code of the Schengen member states under Article 23:

Decision on the application

1. Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19.
2. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Member State are consulted.
3. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.
4. Unless the application has been withdrawn, a decision shall be taken to:
   1. issue a uniform visa in accordance with Article 24;
   2. issue a visa with limited territorial validity in accordance with Article 25;
   3. refuse a visa in accordance with Article 32; or
   4. discontinue the examination of the application and transfer it to the relevant authorities of the represented Member State in accordance with Article 8(2).

The fact that fingerprinting is physically impossible, in accordance with Article 13(7)(b), shall not influence the issuing or refusal of a visa.

Download Form

Click here to fill the online Schengen Visa Application form

	Visa Application Form
	Declaration on Travel and Health Insurance
	Power of Attorney Annexure

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you would like to participate in a fair in Germany as an exhibitor and if you are residing in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu or Pondicherry, you have to submit your visa application to the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Chennai. Please note that the place of issue of your passport is of no relevance in this regard.

In order to start the application process, please contact any of the German Application Centers in Chennai, Hyderabad and Pondicherry managed by "VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd”. Please note that you are required to present a complete set of application documents there for a preliminary check.

Visa Fees

The New Visa Fees effective from 27th December 2022.

The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

VFS Service charge (With effect from): 27th December 2022

Applicants applying in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Chennai shall be levied a service charge of Rs.1674 (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%)

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable
• There is an optional courier facility available at INR 525 /- and SMS service at INR 112 /-(Inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.
• The visa fee for applicants applying in South India is payable by a bank draft in favour of. ”VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD”, debit card, credit card or by cash.
• Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is only applicable in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years.

Documents Required

Checklist for Schengen Visa Trade Fair

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here

Photo Specifications

Download here

Requesting all Applicants/Representatives and Travel Agents to provide two recent passport size pictures, not older than 6 months (size 40 – 40 mm in width, no copy or scanned picture) for your Schengen visa applications.

Processing Time

Attention Visa applicants

Visa applicants are hereby informed that duly completed applications may be submitted three months onward prior to the confirmed travel date. As applications peak during the months of April through July, it is advisable to apply well in advance. This will help towards the smooth organization of your trip to Germany/ Schengen Countries.

As per the Visa Code of the Schengen member states under Article 23:

Decision on the application

1. Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19.
2. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Member State are consulted.
3. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.
4. Unless the application has been withdrawn, a decision shall be taken to:
   1. issue a uniform visa in accordance with Article 24;
   2. issue a visa with limited territorial validity in accordance with Article 25;
   3. refuse a visa in accordance with Article 32; or
   4. discontinue the examination of the application and transfer it to the relevant authorities of the represented Member State in accordance with Article 8(2).

The fact that fingerprinting is physically impossible, in accordance with Article 13(7)(b), shall not influence the issuing or refusal of a visa.

Download Form

Click here to fill the online Schengen Visa Application form

	Visa Application Form
	Declaration on Travel and Health Insurance
	Power of Attorney Annexure

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Visa Fees

The New Visa Fees effective from 27th December 2022.

The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

VFS Service charge (With effect from): 27th December 2022

Applicants applying in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Chennai shall be levied a service charge of Rs.1674 (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%)

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable
• There is an optional courier facility available at INR 525 /- and SMS service at INR 112 /-(Inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.
• The visa fee for applicants applying in South India is payable by a bank draft in favour of. ”VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD”, debit card, credit card or by cash.
• Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is only applicable in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years.

Documents Required

Checklist for Airport Transit Visa

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here

Photo Specifications

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Requesting all Applicants/Representatives and Travel Agents to provide two recent passport size pictures, not older than 6 months (size 40 – 40 mm in width, no copy or scanned picture) for your Schengen visa applications.

Processing Time

Attention Visa applicants

Visa applicants are hereby informed that duly completed applications may be submitted three months onward prior to the confirmed travel date. As applications peak during the months of April through July, it is advisable to apply well in advance. This will help towards the smooth organization of your trip to Germany/ Schengen Countries.

As per the Visa Code of the Schengen member states under Article 23:

Decision on the application

1. Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19.
2. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Member State are consulted.
3. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.
4. Unless the application has been withdrawn, a decision shall be taken to:
   1. issue a uniform visa in accordance with Article 24;
   2. issue a visa with limited territorial validity in accordance with Article 25;
   3. refuse a visa in accordance with Article 32; or
   4. discontinue the examination of the application and transfer it to the relevant authorities of the represented Member State in accordance with Article 8(2).

The fact that fingerprinting is physically impossible, in accordance with Article 13(7)(b), shall not influence the issuing or refusal of a visa.

Download Form

Click here to fill the online Schengen Visa Application form

	Visa Application Form
	Declaration on Travel and Health Insurance
	Power of Attorney Annexure

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

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• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Visa Fees

The New Visa Fees effective from 27th December 2022.

The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

VFS Service charge (With effect from): 27th December 2022

Applicants applying in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Chennai shall be levied a service charge of Rs.1674 (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%)

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable
• There is an optional courier facility available at INR 525 /- and SMS service at INR 112 /-(Inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.
• The visa fee for applicants applying in South India is payable by a bank draft in favour of. ”VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD”, debit card, credit card or by cash.
• Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is only applicable in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years.

Documents Required

Checklist for Medical Treatment

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here

Photo Specifications

Download here

Requesting all Applicants/Representatives and Travel Agents to provide two recent passport size pictures, not older than 6 months (size 40 – 40 mm in width, no copy or scanned picture) for your Schengen visa applications.

Processing Time

Attention Visa applicants

Visa applicants are hereby informed that duly completed applications may be submitted three months onward prior to the confirmed travel date. As applications peak during the months of April through July, it is advisable to apply well in advance. This will help towards the smooth organization of your trip to Germany/ Schengen Countries.

As per the Visa Code of the Schengen member states under Article 23:

Decision on the application

1. Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19.
2. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Member State are consulted.
3. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.
4. Unless the application has been withdrawn, a decision shall be taken to:
   1. issue a uniform visa in accordance with Article 24;
   2. issue a visa with limited territorial validity in accordance with Article 25;
   3. refuse a visa in accordance with Article 32; or
   4. discontinue the examination of the application and transfer it to the relevant authorities of the represented Member State in accordance with Article 8(2).

The fact that fingerprinting is physically impossible, in accordance with Article 13(7)(b), shall not influence the issuing or refusal of a visa.

Download Form

Click here to fill the online Schengen Visa Application form

	Visa Application Form
	Declaration on Travel and Health Insurance
	Power of Attorney Annexure

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Visa Fees

The New Visa Fees effective from 27th December 2022.

The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

VFS Service charge (With effect from): 27th December 2022

Applicants applying in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Chennai shall be levied a service charge of Rs.1674 (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%)

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable
• There is an optional courier facility available at INR 525 /- and SMS service at INR 112 /-(Inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application.
• The visa fee for applicants applying in South India is payable by a bank draft in favour of. ”VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD”, debit card, credit card or by cash.
• Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is only applicable in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years.

Documents Required

Click here for Check list

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here

Photo Specifications

Download here

Requesting all Applicants/Representatives and Travel Agents to provide two recent passport size pictures, not older than 6 months (size 40 – 40 mm in width, no copy or scanned picture) for your Schengen visa applications.

Processing Time

Attention Visa applicants

Visa applicants are hereby informed that duly completed applications may be submitted three months onward prior to the confirmed travel date. As applications peak during the months of April through July, it is advisable to apply well in advance. This will help towards the smooth organization of your trip to Germany/ Schengen Countries.

As per the Visa Code of the Schengen member states under Article 23:

Decision on the application

1. Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19.
2. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Member State are consulted.
3. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.
4. Unless the application has been withdrawn, a decision shall be taken to:
   1. issue a uniform visa in accordance with Article 24;
   2. issue a visa with limited territorial validity in accordance with Article 25;
   3. refuse a visa in accordance with Article 32; or
   4. discontinue the examination of the application and transfer it to the relevant authorities of the represented Member State in accordance with Article 8(2).

The fact that fingerprinting is physically impossible, in accordance with Article 13(7)(b), shall not influence the issuing or refusal of a visa.

Download Form

Click here to fill the online Schengen Visa Application form

	Visa Application Form
	Declaration on Travel and Health Insurance
	Power of Attorney Annexure

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.