Germany Visa

Delhi
Mumbai
Chennai
Bangalore

Delhi

    Address: 6/50-G, Shantipath, New Delhi.
    Tel : 44199199
    Fax : 26873117, 26877623
    Email : info@new-delhi.diplo.de
    info.german@vfshelpline.com
    www.vfs-germany.co.in,www.new-delhi.diplo.de

    BUSINESS VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    1 Form along with Declaration Form to be filled and duly signed at two places(column #37 and in last) by the passenger in his own handwriting only.
    2 Photos with white background
    Covering letter - One from the Company in which pax is working
    another from the pax on an A4 paper in detail
    Return Ticket itinerary
    Duly signed Invitation (faxed or scanned) from Germany to the embassy in Delhi, directly with 1 copy to us with documents. (Email invitation not acceptable).
    Hotel Confirmation
    Insurance.
    Exchange OR Credit Card Copy.
    Employment proof - Last six month salary slip, if employed OR if Director Ship /Memorandum of Articles), if director / owner. Personal and Company IT papers latest 3 years.
    Latest Company and personal Bank Statement for Last 6 months.
    In cases where husband and wife are applying together, if the name of spouse is not endorsed in the passport, copy of marriage certificate must be provided
    Original passport along with all old passports
    Photocopy of each page of all passports (Fresh and old), if not given Rs 50/- per booklet shall be charged.

    Fees: Rs 4400/-(Adult).
    Rs 2600/-(Child).
    VFS Charges Rs. 652/-

    Time Taken: Interviewers - 2 days after interview Non-interviewers - 4 to 6 days.
    Address: 6/50-G, Shantipath, New Delhi.
    Tel : 44199199
    Fax : 26873117, 26877623
    Email : info@new-delhi.diplo.de
    info.german@vfshelpline.com
    www.vfs-germany.co.in
    www.new-delhi.diplo.de

    TOURIST VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. 1 Form along with Declaration Form to be filled and duly signed at two places(column #37 and in last) by the passenger in his own handwriting only.
    2 Photos
    Covering letter(one by applicant on blank sheet, another on company letterhead where applicant is working).
    Return Ticket itinerary
    Exchange Or Credit Card Copy
    Insurance.
    Hotel confirmation from Germany
    Personal IT papers latest 3 years
    IT return of the Company (last 3 years)
    Bank statement of the Company - last 6 months.
    Bank statement of the applicant - last 6 months.
    Last six months salery slip
    In cases where husband and wife are applying together, if the name of spouse is not endorsed in the passport, copy of marriage certificate must be provided
    Ration card copy (translated in English) OR Voter ID card of pax
    Photocopy of each page of all passports (Fresh and old), if not given Rs 50/- per booklet shall be charged.
    Salary slip of last 6 months.
    Occupation Proof.

    Fees: Rs 4400/-(Adult).
    Rs 2600/-(Child).
    VFS Charges Rs. 652/-

    Time Taken: Interviewers - 2 days after interview
    Non-interviewers - 4 to 6 days.
    Address: 6/50-G, Shantipath, New Delhi.
    Tel : 44199199
    Fax : 26873117, 26877623
    Email : info@new-delhi.diplo.de
    info.german@vfshelpline.com
    www.vfs-germany.co.in
    www.new-delhi.diplo.de

    WORK VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay.
    The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    2 visa application forms (please make sure that both forms are duly filled out and signed indicating especially the address of your future residence in Germany -(question 15) as well as your complete address including telephone no and email address in india Declaration on true and complete information
    3 passport pictures with a validity of at least 12 months along with two copies of all printed pages
    2 passport pictures according to biometric specification
    visa fee to be paid through Demand Draft.
    Photocopy of each page of all passports (Fresh and old), if not given Rs 50/- per booklet shall be charged.

    Medical Requirements: Overseas Medical Insurance must have a minimum coverage of Euro 30,000/- with the inclusion of a repatriation flight if required.

    Fees: Rs 4400/-(Adult).

    Time Taken: Approx 4-6 weeks for processing, after receipt of application.

Mumbai

    Address: Arcadia Bldg, Ashoka Hall, Ground Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.
    Tel : 022- 22839834/35
    Fax : 022- 22842184

    BUSINESS VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    Online Visa application form (http://videx.diplo.de/ap1_web/?1), along with High quality Barcode print.
    1 Declaration Form.
    1 medical insurance form to be signed by pax
    2 Photos (35 x 45mm in size, Latest- To be taken within the last 3 months only { If the same photo is there on the previous visa it will not be accepted} passport size with 80% face portion, no digital, white B/G only)
    Overseas Medical Policy covering the entire duration of stay
    Air tickets or Itinerary print out.
    Covering letter explaining the reason of travel with name
    designation of the signatory and also the person who is travelling.
    Proof of income i.e. last 3 years I-T Challan or TDS Certificate(Not required for frequent traveller)
    Latest bank statement (Not required for frequent traveller)
    Salary Certificate (last 3 months)(Not required for frequent traveller)
    INVITATION FAX directly to the consulate and 1 to be submitted along with the case.
    Proof of business with the inviting firm in the form of business correspondence, bills invoices etc ( May be asked for 1st time travellers only)© of Importer Exporter License. (IEL) ( May be asked for 1st time travellers only)
    Indian companys Chamber of Commerce recommendation letter (may be asked on case to case basis)

    Fees: Rs. 4400/- for adults
    Rs. 2600/- (child between 6 to 12 years)

    Time Taken: 2-3 Days

    Submission: MON – THU

    Submission Time: 0800 hrs to 0830 hrs.

    Collection Time: 1330 hrs to 1430 hrs
    Address: Arcadia Bldg, Ashoka Hall, Ground Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.
    Tel : 022- 22839834/35
    Fax : 022- 22842184

    TOURIST VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Online Visa application form (http://videx.diplo.de/ap1_web/?1), along with High quality Barcode print.
    1 Declaration Form.
    1 medical insurance form( attached above) to be signed by pax
    2 Photos (35 x 45mm in size, without stapler marks, Latest- To be taken within the last 3 months only { If the same photo is there on the previous visa it will not be accepted} passport size with 80% face portion, no digital, white B/G only)
    Detailed day to day Itinerary with places to be visited
    Overseas Medical Policy covering the entire duration of stay
    Air tickets or Itinerary print out.
    Hotel confirmation voucher directly from a hotel in Germany
    Covering letter explaining the reason of travel with name
    designation of the signatory and also the person who is travelling.
    Proof of income i.e. last 3 years I-T Challan or TDS Certificate(Not required for frequent traveller)
    Latest bank statement for the last 6 months (Not required for frequent traveller)
    Salary Certificate (last 3 months)(Not required for frequent traveller)
    If pax going to attend any Exhibition in Germany, then the original exhibition ticket or the invitation fax by any exhibitor in Germany is required, without which visa will not be granted.

    Fees: Rs. 4400/- for adults
    Rs. 2600/- (child between 6 to 12 years)
    In the form of demand draft favoring Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai has to be payable in Mumbai and should not be older than 2 months.

    Time Taken: 2-3 Working Days.

    Submission Time: 0800 hrs to 0830 hrs

    Collection Time: 1330 hrs to 1430 hrs
    Address: Arcadia Bldg, Ashoka Hall, Ground Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.
    Tel : 022- 22839834/35
    Fax : 022- 22842184

    WORK VISA:Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    1 Form
    2 Photo (Passport size, in white background with face nearly 80% of the photo area)
    Copy of onward visa.
    Return Confirmed Air Tickets.
    Covering letter explaining the reason of travel with name and designation of the signatory and that of the person travelling. Pax to come personally for Finger Printing process next day after the submission of the application without which visa will not be granted. (Time will be given by us on phone).
    1) Submission only by prior appointment which will be taken by us as we are the authorised agent.
    2) For Minors travelling without either of the parents, NOC on Rs.100/- stamp paper duly notarised by the home department and with parents signature is a must.
    3) If the stay in France is for more than 30days, then the host organization has to get a clearance from the DDTEFP department of the French ministry in France without which visas will not be issued from here.

    Fees: Short stay/Transit Rs. 4286/- (Adult).
    Short stay/Transit Rs. 2500/- (Child).
    VFS charges of Rs. 764/- per passport in addition to above mentioned fee.

    Time Taken: 2 working days after biometric.

    Submission: Monday to Friday.

    Submission Time: 1300 hrs to 1400 hrs.

    Collection: Monday to Friday.

    VISA SECTION WORKING DAYS: Monday to Friday.

Chennai

    Address: No.9 Boat Club Road, Raja Annamalai Puram,Chennai 600 028, Tamil Nadu India
    Tel. 044 24301600
    Fax 044 24349293/95(Visa Section)

    BUSINESS VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    2 Passport Pictures according to biometric specifications, 1 attached to the application form, 1 lose (For further details regarding biometric specifications of photos please refer to the German Consulate General’s homepage at www.chennai.diplo.de)
    Schengen Visa Application Form (Please ensure that you signed the form and added your complete Indian address incl. pin code and Tel./Fax/e-mail under your signature.)
    Declaration on True and Complete Information, signed and dated
    Declaration on Travel Health Insurance, signed and dated
    Declaration on German Business Contacts, signed and dated - if applicable
    your cover letter with your letterhead mentioning complete personal address, phone/fax numbers and/or e-mail– address as well as describing your exact purpose of stay in the Schengen States (original, no copy); flight reservation, also indicating travel within the Schengen Area (tickets are not necessary)
    Travel Health Insurance, validity has to match travel dates (longer validity is recommended)
    Copy of your passport’s data pages (A4 sized copy)
    Demand Draft for the visa fee In addition to the above mentioned general documentation, it is mandatory to provide proof that you intend to go on a genuine business trip to one or more of the Schengen States, will not remain in the Schengen Area after the visa has expired and that you have sufficient funds for the proposed trip. To demonstrate that these criteria are met, you should provide as much evidence as possible, including the following:
    history of previous travel as tourist or business traveller to other countries by submission of older passports letter of your employer confirming your employment, salary, exact purpose of business travel including an itinerary within the Schengen States as well as coverage of your travel costs (original, no copy)
    if self-employed: official documents about your own business (A4 sized copy)
    evidence of your employment, e.g. work contract, salary slips of last 3 months (A4 sized copy)
    proof of funds of the company, e.g. bank statements of the previous 3 months (A4 sized copy)
    Company’s Registration Certificate (A4 sized copy)
    invitation letter from your German business partner(s) in German language confirming invitation a. Please note that the invitation letter must be submitted together with your application documents. It is not required to send the invitation letter to the German Consulate General directly as well.
    Confirmation on the coverage of the costs. This can be done either by your employer or by the inviting business partner. If you intend to participate in a training programme in Germany, please submit two complete sets of documents and keep in mind that the visa process might take more time due to the necessary involvement of German and/or Schengen authorities.

    Fees: Rs 4400/-(Adult).
    Rs 2600/-(Child).
    VFS Charges Rs. 652/-

    Time Taken: 7 to 10 Working Days
    Address: No.9 Boat Club Road, Raja Annamalai Puram,Chennai 600 028, Tamil Nadu India Tel. 044 24301600 Fax 044 24349293/95(Visa Section)

    TRANSIT VISA: For an Airport Transit Visa (Schengen Visa Type A) please submit the following documents:
    Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    two passport pictures (according to biometric requirements, please see details on Consulate’s website)
    Schengen Visa Application Form, signed and dated
    Declaration on True and Complete Information, signed and dated
    your cover letter explaining the reason for visa application (original, no copy)
    Letter of your Employer, confirming employment, salary and coverage of travel costs or sanctioned leave - if applicable (original, no copy)
    Letter of inviting organisation, confirming invitation and coverage of travel costs / Travel Health Insurance - if applicable (original, no copy)
    visa for your final destination (original and one A4 sized copy)
    confirmed flight reservation to final destination (one A4 sized copy)
    Copy of your passport’s data pages (A4 sized copy)
    Demand Draft for Visa Fee (for details please see Consulate’s website) For a Transit Visa (Schengen Visa Type C) please submit the following documents:
    valid national passport with at least 6 months validity and one empty page
    two passport pictures (according to biometric requirements, please see details on Consulate’s website)
    Schengen Visa Application Form, signed and dated
    Declaration on True and Complete Information, signed and dated
    Declaration on Travel Health Insurance, signed and dated
    your cover letter explaining the reason for visa application (original)
    Letter of your Employer, confirming employment, salary and coverage of travel costs or sanctioned leave - if applicable (original, no copy)
    Letter of inviting organisation, confirming invitation and coverage of travel costs / Travel Health Insurance - if applicable (original, no copy)
    Proof of accomodation during the transit in the Schengen area (e.g. hotel booking)
    visa for your final destination (original and one A4 sized copy)
    flight reservation, also indicating travel within the Schengen Area (tickets are not necessary)
    Travel Health Insurance, covering the whole stay in the Schengen Area (one A4 sized copy/ longer validity is recommended))
    Copy of your passport’s data pages (A4 sized copy)
    Demand Draft for Visa Fee (for details please see Consulate’s website) All required forms / declarations as well as this information sheet may be downloaded from the visa page of the German Consulate General’s homepage at www.chennai.diplo.de.

    Fees: Rs 4400/-(Adult).
    Rs 2600/-(Child).
    VFS Charges Rs. 652/-

    Time Taken: 7 to 10 Working Days.
    Address: No.9 Boat Club Road, Raja Annamalai Puram,
    Chennai 600 028, Tamil Nadu India
    Tel. 044 24301600
    Fax 044 24349293/95(Visa Section)

    TOURIST VISA:In order to ensure that your application can be processed without delay, please submit the following general document Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    2 Passport Pictures according to biometric specifications, 1 attached to the application form, 1 lose (For further details regarding biometric specifications of photos please refer to the German Consulate General’s homepage at www.chennai.diplo.de)
    Schengen Visa Application Form (Please ensure that you signed the form and added your complete Indian address incl. pin code and Tel./Fax/e-mail under your signature.)
    Declaration on True and Complete Information, signed and dated
    Declaration on Travel Health Insurance, signed and dated
    your cover letter with your letterhead mentioning complete personal address, phone/fax numbers and/or e-mail–address as well as describing his/her exact purpose of stay in the Schengen States (original, no copy)
    Letter of your employer, confirming employment, salary and sanctioned leave (original, no copy)
    if self-employed: official documents about your own business / Company’s Registration Certificate (A4 sized copy)
    Itinerary of organized tour for entire stay in the Schengen Area - if applicable
    Letter of inviting person, mentioning purpose and duration of stay, if applicable
    Copies of Passport and residence permit (if applicable) of inviting person
    your Marriage Certificate (A4 sized copy) - if applicable
    flight reservation, also indicating travel within the Schengen Area (tickets are not necessary)
    confirmed hotel booking showing the complete hotel address, phone/fax numbers and/or e-mail-address, if applicable
    Travel Health Insurance, validity has to match travel dates (longer validity is recommended)
    Copy of your passport’s data pages (A4 sized copy)
    Demand Draft for Visa Fee In addition to the above mentioned general documentation, it is mandatory to provide proof that you have sufficient funds for the proposed trip. You should, therefore, provide as much evidence as possible, including the following:
    Bank statement of applicant with transactions (last 6 months, A4 sized copy, statement must contain account number and complete bank contacts) or
    Formal Obligation Letter (“Verpflichtungserklärung”) according §§ 66-68 AufenthG. If inviter is not a German citizen: A4 sized copy of inviter’s passport incl. his/her valid residence permit If applicant is a minor:
    Birth Certificate (original and A4 sized copy)
    Letter of School confirming current school admission and sanctioned leave of absence (original, no copy)
    Consent Letter from both parents regarding child’s travel (original, no copy)
    A4 sized copy of Parents’ Passports
    Death Certificate of parent(s) - if applicable (original and A4 sized copy)
    Court Order regarding child’s custody - if applicable (original and A4 sized copy) If applicant is retired:
    Bank statement of applicant with transactions (last 6 months, A4 sized copy, statement must contain account number and complete bank contacts) or any other documents providing information about your financial situation (e.g. property documents, pension payment order) and
    Formal Obligation Letter (“Verpflichtungserklärung”) according §§ 66-68 AufenthG. If inviter is not a German citizen: A4 sized copy of inviter’s passport incl. his/her valid residence permit If applicant holds an Indian “Identity Certificate” (yellow passport): re-entry permit issued by the Indian Government

    Fees: Rs 4400/-(Adult).
    Rs 2600/-(Child).
    VFS Charges Rs. 652/-

    Time Taken: 7 to 10 Working Days.

Bangalore

    Address: Consulate General of Germany,2nd 3rd Floor,Prestige Delta Cash Pharmacy Building,St Marks Road
    Residency Road Junction, Bangalore - 560025
    Ph - 080 41470254/55
    Fax - 080 41470256

    BUSINESS VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    1form duly filled and signed by the applicant in his/her own handwriting.
    2 photos (passport size, latest, camera clicked, coloured with white background and face covering 80% of the photo).
    Covering Letter.
    Insurance(Minimum coverage 30K Euros), covering the entire trip in Schengen having validity for 5 more number of days after returning to India.
    Return Confirmed ticket.
    Invitation Letter by German Business Partner.
    Proof of employment / Company Regn Certificate if self employed.
    Proof of sufficient funds to cover the cost of your proposed trip, e.g. Latest Bank Statements(3 months).

    Fees: Rs 4400/-(Adult).
    Rs 2600/-(Child).

    Time Taken: 4-5 Working days.

    Submission: Monday to Friday.

    Collection: Monday to Friday.

    VISA SECTION WORKING DAYS: Monday to Friday.
    Address: Consulate General of Germany,2nd 3rd Floor,Prestige Delta Cash Pharmacy Building,St Marks Road
    Residency Road Junction,
    Bangalore - 560025
    Ph - 080 41470254/55, Fax - 080 41470256

    TOURIST VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    1form duly filled and signed by the applicant in his/her own handwriting.
    2 photos (passport size, latest, camera clicked, coloured with white background and face covering 80% of the photo).
    Covering Letter.
    Insurance(Minimum coverage 30K Euros), covering the entire trip in Schengen having validity for 5 more number of days after returning to India.
    Return Confirmed ticket.
    Hotel Confirmation of the entire trip OR Sponsorship Letter (Verpflichtungserklarung) by German Sponsor.
    Proof of employment / Company Regn Certificate if self employed.
    Proof of sufficient funds to cover the cost of your proposed trip, e.g. Latest Bank Statements(3 months).

    Fees: Rs 4400/-(Adult).
    Rs 2600/-(Child).

    Time Taken: 4-5 Working days.

    Submission: Monday to Friday.

    Collection: Monday to Friday.

    VISA SECTION WORKING DAYS: Monday to Friday.