Visa Information

Overview

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

Visa Fees

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice

Along with the visa fees, there is a service charge applicable per visa application 

• VFS Logistics INR 1224/- (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @ 9% and CGST@ 9%)
• VFS Logistics INR 1224/- (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @ 9% and CGST@ 9) – If fingerprints have been given within the last 59 months.
• Optional Service Courier INR 489/-
• Optional Service SMS INR 104/-
• Optional Service Premium Lounge INR 2202 /-

Mode of payment:

• Cash
• Demand Draft (in favor of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)
• We also accept Visa, Master Card and Rupay

VFS service charge, applicable in Thimpu, Bhutan

• VFS Logistics INR 1224/-
• VFS Logistics INR 1224/- – If fingerprints have been given within the last 59 months.

Mode of payment:

• Cash

Documents Required

Please click here for required documents list

Please click here for Trade Fair checklist

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

The Applicants/ Travel Agents/ Representatives are requested to fill the checklist and bring it along with the documents.

Applicant must normally meet the following basic conditions at the time of submitting an application for visa

VFS service charge, applicable in Thimpu, Bhutan

1. Travel document
   1. Your passport or travel document must be valid for minimum three months after the intended departure from Schengen,
   2. It shall contain at least two blank pages,
   3. It shall have been issued within the past 10 years,
   4. It should not have any observation regarding the front data page.

2. Application form

   Fully completed application form. Please note that any incomplete information or false statement could result delay in the processing of application. Please click here to fill the visa application form.

3. Photograph

   One recent original passport-size colour photograph with white background. Photograph should not be older than six months.

Photo Specifications

Download here

Visa Form

	Online Visa Application Form
	Schengen visa application form
	Annexure A (Authorization Letter Format for the submission)

Kindly bring the bar coded sheet along with the online form

FAQ's

• Is it mandatory for me to appear for the interview if I am applying for a short term visa?

  It is not mandatory to appear for the interview for short term visa but Embassy may ask to appear for interview, if required.

• How can I apply for the long term visa?

  The application for the long term visa is submitted directly at the German Embassy; however the appointment is given by VFS Helpline.

• I have a valid visa on the old passport, can I travel to Germany?

  You will have to get the visa transferred on the new passport by going to the German Embassy directly with the travel Insurance and the Travel Itinerary.

• My spouse is anEU National. Do I need a visa?

  Yes, you need a visa to travel to Germany, however you will not be charged the visa fee.

• I am a US passport holder, do I need a German Visa?

  The passport holders of USA, Canada, and all EU-States do not need a visa to travel to Germany. 

• What is the visa processing time?

  It takes about 10 -15working days after the submission . 

• I am studying in Pune from last 2 years but have a Delhi issued passport, can I apply from Delhi?

  No, you will have to check with the German Consulate in Mumbai.  

• Do I have to come personally or can I courier that application to the Germany Visa Application Centre?

  The Embassy of The Federal Republic of Germany has implemented a change in arrangement for the collection of passport(s) from VFS Visa Application Centre. With effect from 16 July 2014, third party collection of the documents or passports will not be permitted, except in the following cases:

  • Immediate Family Member ( i.e. Parents, Children, Siblings)
  • One member of a group collecting for the entire group
  • A person collecting on behalf of Govt. officials if authorized on the Govt. letter head or department

  • Representative of a company - Authorization letter on the letter head of the company and the official ID card

    If any of the above comes for passport collection they need to carry the following documents 

    • Photocopy of Govt. ID card
    • Original ICR
    • Authorization Letter from applicant
    Applicants who do not wish to collect their documents in person and whose documents cannot be collected by one of the above should select delivery mode as courier at the time of submission. 
    
    The applicants are requested to mention the complete delivery address on the covering letter. In case no specific address is mentioned on the covering letter, the passport will be sent to the address mentioned on the Visa Application Form. 
    
    This procedural change is to ensure the safe and secure return of documents to applicants.

Processing Time

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

1. Applications shall be decided on within 4 Weeks of the date of the lodging of an application (Article19).
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. In case when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.

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 Embassy. 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.

Please click on the tabs above to obtain the required information about your visa application.

Visa Fees

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice

Along with the visa fees, there is a service charge applicable per visa application 

• VFS Logistics INR1224/- (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @ 9% and CGST@ 9%)
• VFS Logistics INR 1224/- (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @ 9% and CGST@ 9) – If fingerprints have been given within the last 59 months.
• Optional Service Courier INR 489/-
• Optional Service SMS INR 104/-
• Optional Service Premium Lounge INR 2202 /-

Mode of payment:

• Cash
• Demand Draft (in favor of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)
• We also accept Visa, Master Card and Rupay

VFS service charge, applicable in Thimpu, Bhutan

• VFS Logistics INR 1224/-
• VFS Logistics INR 1224/- – If fingerprints have been given within the last 59 months.

Documents Required

Please click here for required documents list

The Applicants/ Travel Agents/ Representatives are requested to fill the checklist and bring it along with the documents.

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

Applicant must normally meet the following basic conditions at the time of submitting an application for visa

VFS service charge, applicable in Thimpu, Bhutan

1. Travel document
   1. Your passport or travel document must be valid for minimum three months after the intended departure from Schengen,
   2. It shall contain at least two blank pages,
   3. It shall have been issued within the past 10 years,
   4. It should not have any observation regarding the front data page.

2. Application form

   Fully completed application form. Please note that any incomplete information or false statement could result delay in the processing of application. Please click here to fill the visa application form.

3. Photograph

   One recent original passport-size colour photograph with white background. Photograph should not be older than six months.

Photo Specifications

Download here

Visa Form

	Online Visa Application Form
	Schengen visa application form
	Annexure A (Authorization Letter Format for the submission)

Kindly bring the bar coded sheet along with the online form

FAQ's

• Is it mandatory for me to appear for the interview if I am applying for a short term visa?

  It is not mandatory to appear for the interview for short term visa but Embassy may ask to appear for interview, if required.

• How can I apply for the long term visa?

  The application for the long term visa is submitted directly at the German Embassy; however the appointment is given by VFS Helpline.

• I have a valid visa on the old passport, can I travel to Germany?

  You will have to get the visa transferred on the new passport by going to the German Embassy directly with the travel Insurance and the Travel Itinerary.

• My spouse is an EU National. Do I need a visa?

  Yes, you need a visa to travel to Germany, however you will not be charged the visa fee.

• I am a US passport holder, do I need a German Visa?

  The passport holders of USA, Canada, and all EU-States do not need a visa to travel to Germany. 

• What is the visa processing time?

  It takes about 10 -15working days after the submission . 

• I am studying in Pune from last 2 years but have a Delhi issued passport, can I apply from Delhi?

  No, you will have to check with the German Consulate in Mumbai.  

• Do I have to come personally or can I courier that application to the Germany Visa Application Centre?

  You can send a Friend/Relative/Representative or a Travel Agent to submit your Visa application. A letter of authorization Annexure -A by you and ID proof will be required to allow your Friend/Relative/Representative or a Travel Agent to submit on your behalf.
  Passport can be collected by immediate family members only i.e. parents, children, and sibling.
  Applicants who do not wish to collect passport in person or by family member should select delivery mode as courier. For more details please refer NEWS AND NOTICES.

• If I am submitting more than 1 application, can I make a combined Demand Draft for the visa fee?

  No, every application should have a separate demand draft.

• Whom should the Bank Draft favor?

  VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD  

Processing Time

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

1. Applications shall be decided on within 4 Weeks of the date of the lodging of an application (Article19).
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. In case when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.

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. 
An application may only be filed at the German Embassy New Delhi under the provision that the applicant
has permanent residence in the area of jurisdiction of the embassy which includes the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Union Territories Chandigarh, Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Minicoy and Amini. 
Application procedure for a short term stay (up to 90 days maximum):

Visa Fees

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice

Along with the visa fees, there is a service charge applicable per visa application 

• VFS Logistics INR1224/- (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @ 9% and CGST@ 9%)
• VFS Logistics INR 1224/- (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @ 9% and CGST@ 9) – If fingerprints have been given within the last 59 months.
• Optional Service Courier INR 489/-
• Optional Service SMS INR 104/-
• Optional Service Premium Lounge INR 2202 /-

Mode of payment:

• Cash
• Demand Draft (in favor of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)
• We also accept Visa, Master Card and Rupay

VFS service charge, applicable in Thimpu, Bhutan

• VFS Logistics INR 1224/-
• VFS Logistics INR 1224/- – If fingerprints have been given within the last 59 months.

Documents Required

Please click here for required documents list

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

The Applicants/ Travel Agents/ Representatives are requested to fill the checklist and bring it along with the documents 

Applicant must normally meet the following basic conditions at the time of submitting an application for visa

VFS service charge, applicable in Thimpu, Bhutan

1. Travel document
   1. Your passport or travel document must be valid for minimum three months after the intended departure from Schengen,
   2. It shall contain at least two blank pages,
   3. It shall have been issued within the past 10 years,
   4. It should not have any observation regarding the front data page.

2. Application form

   Fully completed application form. Please note that any incomplete information or false statement could result delay in the processing of application. Please click here to fill the visa application form.

3. Photograph

   One recent original passport-size colour photograph with white background. Photograph should not be older than six months.

Photo Specifications

Download here

Visa Form

	Online Visa Application Form
	Schengen visa application form
	Annexure A (Authorization Letter Format for the submission)

Kindly bring the bar coded sheet along with the online form

FAQ's

• Is it mandatory for me to appear for the interview if I am applying for a short term visa?

  It is not mandatory to appear for the interview for short term visa but Embassy may ask to appear for interview, if required.

• How can I apply for the long term visa?

  The application for the long term visa is submitted directly at the German Embassy; however the appointment is given by VFS Helpline.

• I have a valid visa on the old passport, can I travel to Germany?

  You will have to get the visa transferred on the new passport by going to the German Embassy directly with the travel Insurance and the Travel Itinerary.

• My spouse is an EU National. Do I need a visa?

  Yes, you need a visa to travel to Germany, however you will not be charged the visa fee.

• I am a US passport holder, do I need a German Visa?

  The passport holders of USA, Canada, and all EU-States do not need a visa to travel to Germany. 

• What is the visa processing time?

  It takes about 10 -15working days after the submission . 

• I am studying in Pune from last 2 years but have a Delhi issued passport, can I apply from Delhi?

  No, you will have to check with the German Consulate in Mumbai.  

• Do I have to come personally or can I courier that application to the Germany Visa Application Centre?

  You can send a Friend/Relative/Representative or a Travel Agent to submit your Visa application. A letter of authorization Annexure -A by you and ID proof will be required to allow your Friend/Relative/Representative or a Travel Agent to submit on your behalf.
  Passport can be collected by immediate family members only i.e. parents, children, and sibling.
  Applicants who do not wish to collect passport in person or by family member should select delivery mode as courier. For more details please refer NEWS AND NOTICES.

• If I am submitting more than 1 application, can I make a combined Demand Draft for the visa fee?

  No, every application should have a separate demand draft.

• Whom should the Bank Draft favor?

  VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD  

Processing Time

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

1. Applications shall be decided on within 4 Weeks of the date of the lodging of an application (Article19).
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. In case when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.

Overview

Application for Visa for Training (Internship)
(short and long term stay)
All Indian nationals who wish to go to the Federal Republic of Germany for Training or an Internship require a visa prior to their departure. An application may only be filed at the German Embassy New Delhi under the provision that the applicant has permanent residence in the area of jurisdiction of the Embassy which includes the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Union Territories Chandigarh, Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Minicoy and Amini. 
Application procedure for a short term stay (up to 90 days maximum):

Visa Fees

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice

Along with the visa fees, there is a service charge applicable per visa application 

• VFS Logistics INR1224/- (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @ 9% and CGST@ 9%)
• VFS Logistics INR 1224/- (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @ 9% and CGST@ 9) – If fingerprints have been given within the last 59 months.
• Optional Service Courier INR 489/-
• Optional Service SMS INR 104/-
• Optional Service Premium Lounge INR 2202 /-

Mode of payment:

• Cash
• Demand Draft (in favor of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)
• We also accept Visa, Master Card and Rupay

VFS service charge, applicable in Thimpu, Bhutan

• VFS Logistics INR 1224/-
• VFS Logistics INR 1224/- – If fingerprints have been given within the last 59 months.

Documents Required

Please click here for required documents list

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

The Applicants/ Travel Agents/ Representatives are requested to fill the checklist and bring it along with the documents 

Applicant must normally meet the following basic conditions at the time of submitting an application for visa

VFS service charge, applicable in Thimpu, Bhutan

1. Travel document
   1. Your passport or travel document must be valid for minimum three months after the intended departure from Schengen,
   2. It shall contain at least two blank pages,
   3. It shall have been issued within the past 10 years,
   4. It should not have any observation regarding the front data page.

2. Application form

   Fully completed application form. Please note that any incomplete information or false statement could result delay in the processing of application. Please click here to fill the visa application form.

3. Photograph

   One recent original passport-size colour photograph with white background. Photograph should not be older than six months.

Photo Specifications

Download here

Visa Form

	Online Visa Application Form
	Schengen visa application form
	Annexure A (Authorization Letter Format for the submission)

Kindly bring the bar coded sheet along with the online form

FAQ's

• Is it mandatory for me to appear for the interview if I am applying for a short term visa?

  It is not mandatory to appear for the interview for short term visa but Embassy may ask to appear for interview, if required.

• How can I apply for the long term visa?

  The application for the long term visa is submitted directly at the German Embassy; however the appointment is given by VFS Helpline.

• I have a valid visa on the old passport, can I travel to Germany?

  You will have to get the visa transferred on the new passport by going to the German Embassy directly with the travel Insurance and the Travel Itinerary.

• My spouse is an EU National. Do I need a visa?

  Yes, you need a visa to travel to Germany, however you will not be charged the visa fee.

• I am a US passport holder, do I need a German Visa?

  The passport holders of USA, Canada, and all EU-States do not need a visa to travel to Germany. 

• What is the visa processing time?

  It takes about 10 -15working days after the submission . 

• I am studying in Pune from last 2 years but have a Delhi issued passport, can I apply from Delhi?

  No, you will have to check with the German Consulate in Mumbai.  

• Do I have to come personally or can I courier that application to the Germany Visa Application Centre?

  You can send a Friend/Relative/Representative or a Travel Agent to submit your Visa application. A letter of authorization Annexure -A by you and ID proof will be required to allow your Friend/Relative/Representative or a Travel Agent to submit on your behalf.
  Passport can be collected by immediate family members only i.e. parents, children, and sibling.
  Applicants who do not wish to collect passport in person or by family member should select delivery mode as courier. For more details please refer NEWS AND NOTICES.

• If I am submitting more than 1 application, can I make a combined Demand Draft for the visa fee?

  No, every application should have a separate demand draft.

• Whom should the Bank Draft favor?

  VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD  

Processing Time

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

1. Applications shall be decided on within 4 Weeks of the date of the lodging of an application (Article19).
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. In case when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.

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 applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice

Along with the visa fees, there is a service charge applicable per visa application 

• VFS Logistics INR1224/- (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @ 9% and CGST@ 9%)
• VFS Logistics INR 1224/- (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @ 9% and CGST@ 9) – If fingerprints have been given within the last 59 months.
• Optional Service Courier INR 489/-
• Optional Service SMS INR 104/-
• Optional Service Premium Lounge INR 2202 /-

Mode of payment:

• Cash
• Demand Draft (in favor of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)
• We also accept Visa, Master Card and Rupay

VFS service charge, applicable in Thimpu, Bhutan

• VFS Logistics INR 1224/-
• VFS Logistics INR 1224/- – If fingerprints have been given within the last 59 months.

Documents Required

Please click here for required documents list

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

The Applicants/ Travel Agents/ Representatives are requested to fill the checklist and bring it along with the documents 

Applicant must normally meet the following basic conditions at the time of submitting an application for visa

VFS service charge, applicable in Thimpu, Bhutan

1. Travel document
   1. Your passport or travel document must be valid for minimum three months after the intended departure from Schengen,
   2. It shall contain at least two blank pages,
   3. It shall have been issued within the past 10 years,
   4. It should not have any observation regarding the front data page.

2. Application form

   Fully completed application form. Please note that any incomplete information or false statement could result delay in the processing of application. Please click here to fill the visa application form.

3. Photograph

   One recent original passport-size colour photograph with white background. Photograph should not be older than six months.

Photo Specifications

Download here

Visa Form

	Online Visa Application Form
	Schengen visa application form
	Annexure A (Authorization Letter Format for the submission)

Kindly bring the bar coded sheet along with the online form

FAQ's

• Is it mandatory for me to appear for the interview if I am applying for a short term visa?

  It is not mandatory to appear for the interview for short term visa but Embassy may ask to appear for interview, if required.

• How can I apply for the long term visa?

  The application for the long term visa is submitted directly at the German Embassy; however the appointment is given by VFS Helpline.

• I have a valid visa on the old passport, can I travel to Germany?

  You will have to get the visa transferred on the new passport by going to the German Embassy directly with the travel Insurance and the Travel Itinerary.

• My spouse is an EU National. Do I need a visa?

  Yes, you need a visa to travel to Germany, however you will not be charged the visa fee.

• I am a US passport holder, do I need a German Visa?

  The passport holders of USA, Canada, and all EU-States do not need a visa to travel to Germany. 

• What is the visa processing time?

  It takes about 10 -15working days after the submission . 

• I am studying in Pune from last 2 years but have a Delhi issued passport, can I apply from Delhi?

  No, you will have to check with the German Consulate in Mumbai.  

• Do I have to come personally or can I courier that application to the Germany Visa Application Centre?

  You can send a Friend/Relative/Representative or a Travel Agent to submit your Visa application. A letter of authorization Annexure -A by you and ID proof will be required to allow your Friend/Relative/Representative or a Travel Agent to submit on your behalf.
  Passport can be collected by immediate family members only i.e. parents, children, and sibling.
  Applicants who do not wish to collect passport in person or by family member should select delivery mode as courier. For more details please refer NEWS AND NOTICES.

• If I am submitting more than 1 application, can I make a combined Demand Draft for the visa fee?

  No, every application should have a separate demand draft.

• Whom should the Bank Draft favor?

  VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD  

Processing Time

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

1. Applications shall be decided on within 4 Weeks of the date of the lodging of an application (Article19).
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. In case when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.

Overview

Applicants for a seaman’s visa must be employed in any capacity on board a vessel, and seeking to enter Germany solely in pursuit of his/her calling as a seaman, with the intention of departing with the vessel or reshipping on other vessel that is bound for a foreign port or place or one coming to the Germany to join a vessel in this country.

Visa Fees

• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice

Along with the visa fees, there is a service charge applicable per visa application 

Demand Draft should be in favor of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.

• VFS Logistics INR1224/- (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @ 9% and CGST@ 9%)
• VFS Logistics INR 1224/- (All VFS’s service charges are inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @ 9% and CGST@ 9) – If fingerprints have been given within the last 59 months.
• Optional Service Courier INR 489/-
• Optional Service SMS INR 104/-
• Optional Service Premium Lounge INR 2202 /-

Mode of payment:

• Cash
• Demand Draft (in favor of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)
• We also accept Visa, Master Card and Rupay

Documents Required

Please click here for required documents list

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

The Applicants/ Travel Agents/ Representatives are requested to fill the checklist and bring it along with the documents

Photo Specifications

Download here

Visa Form

	Online Visa Application Form
	Schengen visa application form
	Annexure A (Authorization Letter Format for the submission)

Kindly bring the bar coded sheet along with the online form

FAQ's

• Is it mandatory for me to appear for the interview if I am applying for a short term visa?

  It is not mandatory to appear for the interview for short term visa but Embassy may ask to appear for interview, if required.

• How can I apply for the long term visa?

  The application for the long term visa is submitted directly at the German Embassy; however the appointment is given by VFS Helpline.

• I have a valid visa on the old passport, can I travel to Germany?

  You will have to get the visa transferred on the new passport by going to the German Embassy directly with the travel Insurance and the Travel Itinerary.

• My spouse is an EU National. Do I need a visa?

  Yes, you need a visa to travel to Germany, however you will not be charged the visa fee.

• I am a US passport holder, do I need a German Visa?

  The passport holders of USA, Canada, and all EU-States do not need a visa to travel to Germany. 

• What is the visa processing time?

  It takes about 10 -15working days after the submission . 

• I am studying in Pune from last 2 years but have a Delhi issued passport, can I apply from Delhi?

  No, you will have to check with the German Consulate in Mumbai.  

• Do I have to come personally or can I courier that application to the Germany Visa Application Centre?

  You can send a Friend/Relative/Representative or a Travel Agent to submit your Visa application. A letter of authorization Annexure -A by you and ID proof will be required to allow your Friend/Relative/Representative or a Travel Agent to submit on your behalf.
  Passport can be collected by immediate family members only i.e. parents, children, and sibling.
  Applicants who do not wish to collect passport in person or by family member should select delivery mode as courier. For more details please refer NEWS AND NOTICES.

• If I am submitting more than 1 application, can I make a combined Demand Draft for the visa fee?

  No, every application should have a separate demand draft.

• Whom should the Bank Draft favor?

  VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD  

Processing Time

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

1. Applications shall be decided on within 4 Weeks of the date of the lodging of an application (Article19).
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. In case when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 80 calendar days.

Overview

National Visa 

Applicants can schedule the appointment for National Visa (Long Term) 

• Online through our website 
• Writing an e-mail Info.germanlongterm@vfshelpline.com
• Call Centre 022-67868013

Applicants will have to appear for a personal interview directly at the German Embassy with all necessary documents. 

*National Visa include the following categories where the duration of stay in Germany is more than 90 days - Work Permit, Student, German Classes, Family Reunion, Au Pair, Specialty Cook, Medical Treatment, Guest Scientist and Visiting Scholars. 

Upon receipt of the approval letter from the embassy, applicants may submit their passport along with the approval letter for the visa issuance at VFS Delhi Centre. A logistic fee of INR 971 will be charged per passport for this service

If you are submitting your application in our VAC in Bhutan, the logistics fee of INR 971 - per passport will be applicable.

Long Term Appointment Scheduling 

National Visa 

The applicants can now also schedule their appointment online. and through Helpline number

1.	Important Information for Master, doctoral and post-doctorate Students, scholarship holders and certain highly skilled Professionals!

Certain applicants can now submit their application for a German National Visa directly at the Service Provider VFS Global, thus skipping the wait time for an interview appointment at the German Mission.

If you hail from the jurisdiction of the German Embassy in New Delhi or the German Consulate General in Mumbai, and 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 Germany or
	have a binding contract for a highly qualified employment in Germany and a binding approval letter issued by the competent German labor Authorities -“ZAV-Zustimmung”- (applicants and dependants from the New Delhi Embassy jurisdiction only)

you can schedule an appointment for the submission of your visa application and submit it at the Visa Application Centre in New Delhi or in Mumbai.

Note: Applications will still be processed by the German Mission itself! An interview at the Mission might still be necessary in case of further questions or unclear documentation. The Service Provider (VFS) will neither be able to provide status updates or a success forecast for the applications.

If you do not meet the above criteria, for example if you want to pursue Bachelor studies, or are applying for preparatory classes (also language classes) with the intent of entering a German University later, you have to submit your application directly at the competent German Mission. Please note that any applicant who does not meet the above mentioned criteria and schedules an appointment at one of the mentioned Application Centres will not be attended, losing valuable time and means.

2.	For Students

Due to very high appointment demand in the student category the Embassy has established some subcategories.

Please choose the relevant option. Please note that the Embassy will not accept your application if you book an appointment under a wrong category. In case you book an appointment under a wrong category, you will have to apply for a new appointment.

German Embassy defines the categories of student visa applications that can be handed in directly at VFS as follows:

• Students who are recipients of a full scholarship paid by an official German academic institution
• Doctorate and Post-Doctorate Students holding a binding and unconditional admission letter (“unbeschränkte Zulassung”) from a German University
• Master students holding a binding and unconditional admission letter (“unbeschränkte Zulassung”) from a German university
• Students (including bachelor), presenting a TestAS-certificate with a result equal or higher to 100 points in the core test (“Kerntest”).
• Bachelor Student with aggregate score 90 percent in 12th Standard (CBSE or Regional Board)

3.	National Visa Submission in Thimphu, Bhutan

The applicants from Bhutan can now submit their National Visa Application at the application Centre in Thimphu, Bhutan. This facility shall be limited to the following categories of visa applicants:

	Students who are recipients of a full scholarship paid by an official German academic institution
	Doctorate and post-doctorate students holding a binding and unconditional admission letter (“unbeschränkte Zulassung”) from a German university.
	Master students holding a binding and unconditional admission letter ("unbeschränkte Zulassung") from a German university

Note: Applications will still be processed by the German Mission itself! An interview at the Mission might still be necessary in case of further questions or unclear documentation. The Service Provider (VFS) will neither be able to provide status updates or a success forecast for the applications.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. You may receive a call and subsequent email from VFS Global to confirm your appointment. Request your co-operation for the same. Please be aware that continued unresponsiveness to such calls and e-mails may lead to cancellation of your appointment.

2. You are requested to ensure that correct passport number while scheduling the appointment. If the passport number on the appointment letter doesn’t match with the actual passport number, you will not be allowed to enter the Embassy.

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Visa Fees

Visa Fee for D-Visa

VFS Service Charges per visa application:

INDIA

• VFS Logistics INR 489/- (Inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) will be charged for submission of passport for National Visa issuance
• Visa Stamping INR 971/- Inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) will be charged for submission of passport for National Visa issuance.
• Courier Fee (Optional) INR 489/- (Inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%)

BHUTAN

• Visa Stamping INR 971/- will be charged for submission of passport for National Visa issuance
• VFS Logistics INR 489/- will be charged for submission of passport for National Visa issuance

For applicants who need their applications sent on urgent basis, there will be an optional Value Added Service for urgent courier of INR 2452/- per applicant which will be charged over and above the service charge

Documents Required

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