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Short Term Visa

If you are planning a short visit to Germany, you may need to apply for a Schengen visa. Germany is one of the 26 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 in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Mumbai and Kochi 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.

For information on the wait time for an appointment please click the link https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/05-VisaEinreise/-/1987006

Long Term Visa

Information about Long Term Visa

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

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 Mumbai. 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 to 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.

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/mumbai/english/

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

All customers residing within the jurisdiction of the German Consulate General Mumbai must submit their National Visa applications depending on the relevant category either at the German Consulate General Mumbai directly or via VFS Mumbai.

The consular jurisdiction includes all residents in: Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

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

How to obtain your visa - 3 Easy steps for a successful application

  1. Book your appointment in the correct category

    Please refer to our information concerning appointment bookings below and carefully check which category applies for your application.

    To ensure a transparent and fair procedure for all customers, appointment bookings are only possible via the dedicated VFS Online Appointment System unless mentioned otherwise.

    Please note that appointment bookings are only valid if you chose the correct category and if the submitted personal data is correct and complete. False or incomplete information appointment bookings are considered automatically invalid and will not enable you to submit an application.

  2. Prepare your application according to the provided checklists

    Please use the checklists provided on the website of the German Missions in India to prepare your application

    https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/-/2288440#content_0

    Do not staple your documents together, use clips instead of staples as stapled documents will be detached at the time of submission.

    All applicants are requested to fill their National visa form online before visiting the application centre or the Consulate to submit your visa application   National Visa Application form link - https://videx-national.diplo.de

  3. Show up on time for your appointment in person with complete documents

    You will receive a written appointment confirmation upon successful completion of the registration for an appointment mentioning time and date of your appointment and place of submission.

    To further improve the service quality and enable the visa section to process more applications faster, VFS has been authorised for specific visa categories to accept applications on behalf of the German Consulate General Mumbai.

    However, please note that also visa applications submitted via VFS are solely checked by the visa section itself and VFS does not have any influence on the application procedure; neither can VFS evaluate the success nor can VFS provide you with status updates. An interview at the Consulate might still be necessary in case of further questions or unclear documentation.

    Please note that the visa fees have to be paid on the day of submittal of the application. The visa fees are EUR 75.00 for adults and EUR 37.50 for minors aged 0-17 years. The visa fee has to be paid in INR based on the valid exchange rate at the time of appointment, currently INR 6,000 for adults and INR 3,000 for minors.

    An additional service charge of Rs 804 applies for all applications submitted via VFS.

Important - If your appointment is at the visa section of the German Consulate in Mumbai directly, you are obliged to pay the visa fees by demand draft only.

Customers eligible to apply via VFS, may choose the following methods of payment:

  • Cash
  • POS - We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Rupay
  • Demand Draft (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)

Please find more information about visa fees and exemptions on the website of the German missions in India:

https://india.diplo.de/blob/2072676/fe4c41dbd33c62d8174ab0e36c90758a/gebuehrenmerkblatt-data.pdf#

Customers who do not show up for their appointment at the Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai or the VFS centre on the date of appointment or cancel their appointments will need to re-register for an appointment and will be realigned as per the waitlist queue at the time.

Detailed information about appointment booking and appointment categories

Appointments must be booked online via the dedicated VFS appointment system here: (click here)

Appointment requests via phone or e-mail are not possible and will not be considered.

Please note, National visa appointments are limited and if an appointment for a National visa is not available, you will have the possibility to register on a waiting list for the respective category. The appointments, once released, will then be allocated in the sequence of requests received on the waiting list.

Appointment Categories and place of Submission

Below is the updated list of categories for National Visa visas that will be accepted at the German Consulate in Mumbai and VFS Visa Application Centre in Mumbai.

Visa Type

Submission centre

Category to be selected for an appointment

Family Reunion: Spouse and / or child of foreigner living in Germany with any other employment visa

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

D - Family Reunion: Spouse and / or child of foreigner living in Germany with any other employment visa

Family Reunion: Spouse and / or child of foreigner living in Germany with student visa

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

D - Family Reunion: Spouse and / or child of foreigner living in Germany with student visa

Family Reunion: Spouse, child or parent of a German/ EU National OR Minor travelling alone

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

D - Family Reunion: Spouse, child or parent of a German/ EU National OR Minor travelling alone

Family Reunion: Holder of a German civil status certificate (German birth certificate + German marriage certificate

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

D - Family Reunion: Holder of a German civil status certificate (German birth certificate + German marriage certificate

Volunteer work

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

D - Volunteers

Bachelor students holding a conditional admission letter (“bedingte Zulassung/Zulassung mit Bedingungen”) from a German university, not presenting a TestAS-certificate with a result equal or higher to 100 points in the core test (“Kerntest”) or do not have an aggregate score 90% in 12th Standard (CBSE or Regional Board)

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

D - Student: B category

Students travelling for a Language Course

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

D - Language Course

Cooks

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

D - Employment: speciality cook

Healthcare workers

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

D- Employment: healthcare professionels

Au-Pair

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

D - Au Pair

Jobseeker visa

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

D - Job Seeker

Employment visa according to § 81a AufenthG (fast track procedure with pre-approval from immigration office in Germany) + dependants

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

Please contact the visa section Directly via e-mail ([email protected])

Intended marriage / Visum zur Eheschließung


Inform the respective Foreign Authority in Germany about your case, so that they speed up the procedure!

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

Please contact the visa section Directly via e-mail ([email protected])

Re-entry “Wiedereinreise”


In case you lost your German residence permit


Inform the respective Foreign Authority in Germany about your case, so that they speed up the procedure!

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

Please contact the visa section Directly via e-mail ([email protected])

Visa for self-employment (including freelancer)

Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai

Please contact the visa section Directly via e-mail ([email protected])

Students who are recipients of a full Scholarship paid by an official German Academic Institution

VFS - Visa Application Centre, Mumbai

D - Student: Scholarship holders

Students who have been selected for an exchange semester at a German university

VFS - Visa Application Centre, Mumbai

D - Student: A category

PhD, Doctorate and Post-Doctorate Students holding a binding and unconditional admission letter (“unbeschränkte Zulassung”) from a German University and scientists.

VFS - Visa Application Centre, Mumbai

D - Student: A category

Bachelor and Master students holding a binding and unconditional admission letter (“unbeschränkte Zulassung”) from a German university

VFS - Visa Application Centre, Mumbai

D - Student: A category

Bachelor students holding a conditional admission letter (“bedingte Zulassung/Zulassung mit Bedingungen”) from a German university, presenting a TestAS-certificate with a result equal or higher to 100 points in the core test (“Kerntest”) or have an aggregate score 90% in 12th Standard (CBSE or Regional Board)

VFS - Visa Application Centre, Mumbai

D - Student: A category

Applicants for employment visas (Blue Card, ICT, ZAV pre-approval) and their dependants.

VFS - Visa Application Centre, Mumbai

D - Employment: Blue Card, ICT, ZAV pre-approval + dependants

Applicants for employment visas as Skilled workers with an Academic degree

VFS - Visa Application Centre, Mumbai

D - Employment: skilled worker with academic degree

Applicants for employment visas with recognition of foreign professional degree

VFS - Visa Application Centre, Mumbai

D - Employment: recognition of foreign professional degree

Applicants for employment under vocational training

VFS - Visa Application Centre, Mumbai

D - Employment: any other employment (also vocational training)

Guest scientist or Researchers

VFS - Visa Application Centre, Mumbai

D - Guest scientist / researcher

Applicants travelling for internship or training

VFS - Visa Application Centre, Mumbai

D - Internship / Training

Family Reunion:
Spouse and/or child of foreigner with Blue
Card/ICT card
Personalsaustausch
Scientists/ Guest-Scientist
Scholarship holders or holders of
Niederlassungserlaubnis

VFS - Visa Application Centre, Mumbai

D - Family Reunion: Spouse and / or child of foreigner with Blue Card/ICT card/ Personalsaustausch / Scientists/ Guest-Scientist/ Scholarship holders or holders of Niederlassungserlaubnis

Please note, customers who are applying for family reunion visa need to please check the table above 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 Mumbai.

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.

Customers who are submitting their visa applications at the Germany Consulate General in Mumbai are requested to complete their courier assurance booking formalities by paying a fee of INR 870/- 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.

You will be contacted by the VFS team for this payment a day before your appointment. We thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

Please also note: 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.”

Additional information for Student visa

Students who hail from the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai can submit their applications at the VFS, Visa Application Centre in Mumbai if you,

  • want to pursue doctoral, post-doctorate or Master studies and have a binding, unconditional admission letter from a German University or
  • have been awarded a full scholarship by an official German Institution for higher studies in a Master Programme in Germany or
  • Students (including bachelor), presenting a TestAS-certificate with a result equal or higher to 100 points in the core test (“Kerntest”)
  • Students who have been selected for an exchange semester at a German university
  • Customers can submit their student visa application at the Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai if you are from the Mumbai jurisdiction and are a, Bachelor students holding a conditional admission letter (“bedingte Zulassung/Zulassung mit Bedingungen”) from a German university, not presenting a TestAS-certificate with a result equal or higher to 100 points in the core test (“Kerntest”) or do not have an aggregate score 90% in 12th Standard (CBSE or Regional Board)
  • Students who change the university at which they intend to study might be asked to hand in a fresh application by taking a fresh appointment and will have to pay the fees again.

What happens with your application after submitting it at the consulate or VFS? What are the average waiting times before a decision has been taken?

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 (foreigners office or Federal Employment Agency). 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.

https://india.diplo.de/in-en/vertretungen/gkmumbai/visa-services-for-national-visa/2451778

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 Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune and Goa Centre.

D Visa logistic fee is INR 944/-

All customers will need to book an appointment for submitting their passports at the VFS centres 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.

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.

Any further questions?

In case you do not find the required information on this website, or you are not sure which visa category applies in your case, please contact the VFS helpdesk:

Helpline details – Contact number - 022 67866013 & Email - [email protected]

Please note that pre-checking of cases is not possible – neither by the Visa Section nor by VFS.

Eu Regulation

EU-Regulation (Visa codex)

  1. Application can be submitted only three (3) months prior to the date of departure.
  2. Only passports issued within the previous ten (10) years will be accepted.
  3. Passport must have at least two blank pages. Passport should be valid for at least three (3) months longer than the intended stay.
  4. Handwritten passports are not accepted.
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Business

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
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  • Overview

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

  • Visa Fees

    The New Visa Fees is effective from 14th Jan 2022 for Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa.

    Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros (Adult) Visa Fee in Euros (Child) Visa Fee in INR (Adult) Visa Fee in INR (Child)
    Short Term – Schengen Visas (Including Tourism and Visit of Family and Friends) Business, Transit €80 €80 (Above 12 Years).

    €40 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age    		 INR 6,400 INR 6,400 (Above 12 Years).

    INR 3,200 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age

    VFS service fee – INR 1,518/-

    Value Added Services (optional):

    Courier Service – INR 476/-

    Courier Assurance Service – INR 870/-

    SMS Service – INR 102/-

    Premium Lounge – INR 2143/-

    Internet Kiosk – INR 175/-

    Mobile biometrics (1-10 applicants) – INR 10,684/-

    Mobile biometrics (11-20 applicants) – INR 10,149/-

    Mobile biometrics (21-30 applicants) – INR 8,571/-

    Mobile biometrics (Over 30 applicants) – INR 7,631/-

    (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
    • Demand Draft (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)

    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

    Checklist For Business Visa
    Checklist for Training / Internship

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

    In addition to the above checklist please ensure the following

    • Valid Travel Health Insurance required to be submitted even in case of transit cases
    • Original Covering letter (for business cases) with 1 authorised signatory name and designation
    • Name & Address of the Applicant must reflect in Bank statements
    • Name observation passports not accepted

  • 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/

    Click here to fill the alternate Schengen Visa Application form -

    Schengen Visa Application Form
    Declaration on Travel Health Insurance
    Declaration on True & Complete information
    Annexure – A

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Tourist/Visit to Family & Friends

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Form

  • Overview

    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 is effective from 14th Jan 2022 for Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa.

    Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros (Adult) Visa Fee in Euros (Child) Visa Fee in INR (Adult) Visa Fee in INR (Child)
    Short Term – Schengen Visas (Including Tourism and Visit of Family and Friends) Business, Transit €80 €80 (Above 12 Years).

    €40 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age    		 INR 6,400 INR 6,400 (Above 12 Years).

    INR 3,200 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age

    VFS service fee – INR 1,518/-

    Value Added Services (optional):

    Courier Service – INR 476/-

    Courier Assurance Service – INR 870/-

    SMS Service – INR 102/-

    Premium Lounge – INR 2143/-

    Internet Kiosk – INR 175/-

    Mobile biometrics (1-10 applicants) – INR 10,684/-

    Mobile biometrics (11-20 applicants) – INR 10,149/-

    Mobile biometrics (21-30 applicants) – INR 8,571/-

    Mobile biometrics (Over 30 applicants) – INR 7,631/-

    (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
    • Demand Draft (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)

    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

    Checklist for Tourist Visa
    Checklist for Visiting Family & Friends

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

    In addition to the above checklist please ensure the following  :

    • Valid Travel Health Insurance required to be submitted even in case of transit cases
    • Original Covering letter (for business cases) with 1 authorised signatory name and designation
    • Name & Address of the Applicant must reflect in Bank statements
    • Name observation passports not accepted

  • 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.

    Click here to fill the alternate Schengen Visa Application form - Schengen Visa Application Form

    Declaration on Travel Health Insurance
    Declaration on True & Complete information
    Annexure – A

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Guest Scientist/ Visiting Scholar

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Form

  • 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.

  • Visa Fees

    The New Visa Fees is effective from 14th Jan 2022 for Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa.

    Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros (Adult) Visa Fee in Euros (Child) Visa Fee in INR (Adult) Visa Fee in INR (Child)
    Short Term – Schengen Visas (Including Tourism and Visit of Family and Friends) Business, Transit €80 €80 (Above 12 Years).

    €40 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age    		 INR 6,400 INR 6,400 (Above 12 Years).

    INR 3,200 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age

    VFS service fee – INR 1,518/-

    Value Added Services (optional):

    Courier Service – INR 476/-

    Courier Assurance Service – INR 870/-

    SMS Service – INR 102/-

    Premium Lounge – INR 2143/-

    Internet Kiosk – INR 175/-

    Mobile biometrics (1-10 applicants) – INR 10,684/-

    Mobile biometrics (11-20 applicants) – INR 10,149/-

    Mobile biometrics (21-30 applicants) – INR 8,571/-

    Mobile biometrics (Over 30 applicants) – INR 7,631/-

    (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
    • Demand Draft (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)

    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

    Checklist For Guest Scientists

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

    In addition to the above checklist please ensure the following

    • Valid Travel Health Insurance required to be submitted even in case of transit cases
    • Original Covering letter (for business cases) with 1 authorised signatory name and designation
    • Name & Address of the Applicant must reflect in Bank statements
    • Name observation passports not accepted

  • 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.

    Click here to fill the alternate Schengen Visa Application form - Schengen Visa Application Form

    Declaration on Travel Health Insurance
    Declaration on True & Complete information
    Annexure – A

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Nuclear Scientist

  • Overview
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  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
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  • Overview

    All foreign nationals who wish to visit Germany as a Nuclear Scientist require a visa prior to their departure. Applicants residing in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa have to submit their respective visa applications to the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai. Please note that the place of issue of your passport is of no relevance in this regard.

  • Visa Fees

    The New Visa Fees is effective from 14th Jan 2022 for Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa.

    Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros (Adult) Visa Fee in Euros (Child) Visa Fee in INR (Adult) Visa Fee in INR (Child)
    Short Term – Schengen Visas (Including Tourism and Visit of Family and Friends) Business, Transit €80 €80 (Above 12 Years).

    €40 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age    		 INR 6,400 INR 6,400 (Above 12 Years).

    INR 3,200 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age

    VFS service fee – INR 1,518/-

    Value Added Services (optional):

    Courier Service – INR 476/-

    Courier Assurance Service – INR 870/-

    SMS Service – INR 102/-

    Premium Lounge – INR 2143/-

    Internet Kiosk – INR 175/-

    Mobile biometrics (1-10 applicants) – INR 10,684/-

    Mobile biometrics (11-20 applicants) – INR 10,149/-

    Mobile biometrics (21-30 applicants) – INR 8,571/-

    Mobile biometrics (Over 30 applicants) – INR 7,631/-

    (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
    • Demand Draft (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)

    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

    Checklist for Nuclear Scientist

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

    In addition to the above checklist please ensure the following

    • Valid Travel Health Insurance required to be submitted even in case of transit cases
    • Original Covering letter (for business cases) with 1 authorised signatory name and designation
    • Name & Address of the Applicant must reflect in Bank statements
    • Name observation passports not accepted

  • 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.

    Click here to fill the alternate Schengen Visa Application form - Schengen Visa Application Form

    Declaration on Travel Health Insurance
    ` Declaration on True & Complete information
    Annexure – A

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Seaman

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Form

  • Overview

    Seaman Visa Application is applicable in case you are joining ship.

  • Visa Fees

    The New Visa Fees is effective from 14th Jan 2022 for Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa.

    Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros (Adult) Visa Fee in Euros (Child) Visa Fee in INR (Adult) Visa Fee in INR (Child)
    Short Term – Schengen Visas (Including Tourism and Visit of Family and Friends) Business, Transit €80 €80 (Above 12 Years).

    €40 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age    		 INR 6,400 INR 6,400 (Above 12 Years).

    INR 3,200 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age

    VFS service fee – INR 1,518/-

    Value Added Services (optional):

    Courier Service – INR 476/-

    Courier Assurance Service – INR 870/-

    SMS Service – INR 102/-

    Premium Lounge – INR 2143/-

    Internet Kiosk – INR 175/-

    Mobile biometrics (1-10 applicants) – INR 10,684/-

    Mobile biometrics (11-20 applicants) – INR 10,149/-

    Mobile biometrics (21-30 applicants) – INR 8,571/-

    Mobile biometrics (Over 30 applicants) – INR 7,631/-

    (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
    • Demand Draft (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)

    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

    Checklist For Business Visa

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

    In addition to the above checklist please ensure the following

    • Valid Travel Health Insurance required to be submitted even in case of transit cases
    • Original Covering letter with 1 authorised signatory name and designation
    • Name & Address of the Applicant must reflect in Bank statements
    • Name observation passports not accepted

  • 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.

    Click here to fill the alternate Schengen Visa Application form - Schengen Visa Application Form

    Declaration on Travel Health Insurance
    Declaration on True & Complete information
    Annexure – A

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Fair Exhibitor

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Form

  • Overview

    If you would like to participate in a fair in Germany as an exhibitor and if you are residing in Maharashtra , Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhatisgarh, Daman and Diu you have to submit your visa application to the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai. 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 Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune or Goa 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 is effective from 14th Jan 2022 for Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa.

    Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros (Adult) Visa Fee in Euros (Child) Visa Fee in INR (Adult) Visa Fee in INR (Child)
    Short Term – Schengen Visas (Including Tourism and Visit of Family and Friends) Business, Transit €80 €80 (Above 12 Years).

    €40 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age    		 INR 6,400 INR 6,400 (Above 12 Years).

    INR 3,200 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age

    VFS service fee – INR 1,518/-

    Value Added Services (optional):

    Courier Service – INR 476/-

    Courier Assurance Service – INR 870/-

    SMS Service – INR 102/-

    Premium Lounge – INR 2143/-

    Internet Kiosk – INR 175/-

    Mobile biometrics (1-10 applicants) – INR 10,684/-

    Mobile biometrics (11-20 applicants) – INR 10,149/-

    Mobile biometrics (21-30 applicants) – INR 8,571/-

    Mobile biometrics (Over 30 applicants) – INR 7,631/-

    (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
    • Demand Draft (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)

    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

    Checklist For Fair Exhibitor

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

    In addition to the above checklist please ensure the following

    • Valid Travel Health Insurance required to be submitted even in case of transit cases
    • Original Covering letter (for business cases) with 1 authorised signatory name and designation
    • Name & Address of the Applicant must reflect in Bank statements
    • Name observation passports not accepted

  • 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.

    Click here to fill the alternate Schengen Visa Application form - Schengen Visa Application Form

    Declaration on Travel Health Insurance
    Declaration on True & Complete information
    Annexure – A

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Airport Transit

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Form

  • Overview

    In principle all Indian nationals transiting through Germany do require an appropriate visa. Even if not intending to leave the international transit area of the German airport an Airport Transit Visa has to be applied for.

  • Visa Fees

    The New Visa Fees is effective from 14th Jan 2022 for Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa.

    Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros (Adult) Visa Fee in Euros (Child) Visa Fee in INR (Adult) Visa Fee in INR (Child)
    Short Term – Schengen Visas (Including Tourism and Visit of Family and Friends) Business, Transit €80 €80 (Above 12 Years).

    €40 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age    		 INR 6,400 INR 6,400 (Above 12 Years).

    INR 3,200 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age

    VFS service fee – INR 1,518/-

    Value Added Services (optional):

    Courier Service – INR 476/-

    Courier Assurance Service – INR 870/-

    SMS Service – INR 102/-

    Premium Lounge – INR 2143/-

    Internet Kiosk – INR 175/-

    Mobile biometrics (1-10 applicants) – INR 10,684/-

    Mobile biometrics (11-20 applicants) – INR 10,149/-

    Mobile biometrics (21-30 applicants) – INR 8,571/-

    Mobile biometrics (Over 30 applicants) – INR 7,631/-

    (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
    • Demand Draft (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)

    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

    Checklist for Airport Transit

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

    In addition to the above checklist please ensure the following

    • Valid Travel Health Insurance required to be submitted even in case of transit cases
    • Original Covering letter (for business cases) with 1 authorised signatory name and designation
    • Name & Address of the Applicant must reflect in Bank statements
    • Name observation passports not accepted

  • 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.

    Click here to fill the alternate Schengen Visa Application form - Schengen Visa Application Form

    Declaration on Travel Health Insurance
    Declaration on True & Complete information
    Annexure – A

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Medical Treatment

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Form

  • Overview

    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 is effective from 14th Jan 2022 for Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa.

    Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros (Adult) Visa Fee in Euros (Child) Visa Fee in INR (Adult) Visa Fee in INR (Child)
    Short Term – Schengen Visas (Including Tourism and Visit of Family and Friends) Business, Transit €80 €80 (Above 12 Years).

    €40 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age    		 INR 6,400 INR 6,400 (Above 12 Years).

    INR 3,200 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age

    VFS service fee – INR 1,518/-

    Value Added Services (optional):

    Courier Service – INR 476/-

    Courier Assurance Service – INR 870/-

    SMS Service – INR 102/-

    Premium Lounge – INR 2143/-

    Internet Kiosk – INR 175/-

    Mobile biometrics (1-10 applicants) – INR 10,684/-

    Mobile biometrics (11-20 applicants) – INR 10,149/-

    Mobile biometrics (21-30 applicants) – INR 8,571/-

    Mobile biometrics (Over 30 applicants) – INR 7,631/-

    (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
    • Demand Draft (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)

    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

    Checklist for Medical Treatment

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

    In addition to the above checklist please ensure the following

    • Valid Travel Health Insurance required to be submitted even in case of transit cases
    • Original Covering letter (for business cases) with 1 authorised signatory name and designation
    • Name & Address of the Applicant must reflect in Bank statements
    • Name observation passports not accepted

  • 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.

    Click here to fill the alternate Schengen Visa Application form - Schengen Visa Application Form

    Declaration on Travel Health Insurance
    Declaration on True & Complete information
    Annexure – A

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Cultural/Film Crew/Sports/Religious Event

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Form

  • Overview

    This Visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for Cultural / Film Crew / Sports / Religious Event purpose.

  • Visa Fees

    The New Visa Fees is effective from 14th Jan 2022 for Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa.

    Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros (Adult) Visa Fee in Euros (Child) Visa Fee in INR (Adult) Visa Fee in INR (Child)
    Short Term – Schengen Visas (Including Tourism and Visit of Family and Friends) Business, Transit €80 €80 (Above 12 Years).

    €40 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age    		 INR 6,400 INR 6,400 (Above 12 Years).

    INR 3,200 (For Children between 6-12 Years of age)

    No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age

    VFS service fee – INR 1,518/-

    Value Added Services (optional):

    Courier Service – INR 476/-

    Courier Assurance Service – INR 870/-

    SMS Service – INR 102/-

    Premium Lounge – INR 2143/-

    Internet Kiosk – INR 175/-

    Mobile biometrics (1-10 applicants) – INR 10,684/-

    Mobile biometrics (11-20 applicants) – INR 10,149/-

    Mobile biometrics (21-30 applicants) – INR 8,571/-

    Mobile biometrics (Over 30 applicants) – INR 7,631/-

    (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
    • Demand Draft (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)

    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

    Checklist for Cultural Visa

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

    In addition to the above checklist please ensure the following

    • Valid Travel Health Insurance required to be submitted even in case of transit cases
    • Original Covering letter (for business cases) with 1 authorised signatory name and designation
    • Name & Address of the Applicant must reflect in Bank statements
    • Name observation passports not accepted

  • 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.

    Click here to fill the alternate Schengen Visa Application form - Schengen Visa Application Form

    Declaration on Travel Health Insurance
    Declaration on True & Complete information
    Annexure – A

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

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Vaccine Certificate Information

Guidelines for acceptable Vaccine certificates for a Germany Visa in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Bangalore and Kolkata

  1. It has to be a full vaccination against Covid:
    • 2 doses x BioNTech (Pfizer)
    • 2 doses x Moderna
    • 2 doses x AstraZeneca (Covishield)
    • 1 dose x Covid-19 Vaccine Janssen
    • 1 dose x AstraZeneca + 1 dose x BioNTech
    • 1 dose x AstraZeneca + 1 dose x Moderna
    • Or Person has had Covid and only got 1 shot of vaccine – pls ask for positive PCR Test

    AND 14 days have passed after the second dose

  2. The following data has to be found on the vaccination certificate:
    • Name, Surname + Date of birth OR Passport No.
    • date of vaccination, no. of vaccinations,
    • Name of vaccination,
    • Name of illness (Covid)
    • Official symbol or name of certificate provider must be shown as issuer on certificate
    • Vaccine Certificates with Aadhar Card numbers are not acceptable for as part visa application
  3. Persons who have not yet reached the age of twelve and have not yet been vaccinated may enter Germany with proof of testing (PCR test or antigen test) accompanied by at least one fully vaccinated parent. Persons who have not yet reached the age of six do not require proof of testing.
  4. Language: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
  5. Printout is acceptable, however photo of certificate cannot be accepted
  6. Declration click here must be filled and submitted along with the Vaccine
  7. All customers over the age of twelve years must follow the vaccine requirements stated above for their Germany visa process.