Processing Time
10-15 Days
Standard processing
Visa Fee
€80
Approximate cost
Validity
3 Months
Duration of visa
Stay Duration
90 Days
Maximum permitted stay
Eligibility & Requirements
Who Needs a Visa
- Indian citizens need Schengen visa for Germany
- Valid for Germany and all Schengen countries
- Tourism, business, and leisure
- Major European tourist destination
Required Documents
- Valid passport with 3+ months validity
- Schengen application form (completed)
- Passport photographs (2 copies)
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Round-trip flight booking
- Bank statements (3+ months)
- Employment verification letter
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
Visa Processing
- Apply at German Embassy or Consulate
- Biometrics required for first-time
- Processing: 10-15 working days
- Visa fee payable at application
- Covers entire Schengen zone
Important Notes
- Germany economically strongest in Europe
- Berlin - vibrant capital city
- Schengen valid 90 days in 180 days
- Cannot work on tourist visa
- Very organized and efficient
- Oktoberfest and beer culture famous
Embassy & Consulates
- German Embassy, New Delhi: Chanakya Puri
- Website: https://www.india.diplo.de
- Visa Services: +91-11-4163-5200
- Consulates in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai
Travel Tips
- Apply 4-6 weeks before travel
- Travel insurance is mandatory
- Berlin Wall a historic site
- Excellent public transport
- EUR currency
- May-September: best weather
