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Germany Visa
Germany visa requirements:
Germany tourist visa is required for citizens
of India.
All applicants for German visa must apply through VFS: www.vfs-germany.co.in
IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, at this time, VisaHQ does not provide full service for tourist visas to Germany. All applicants must apply in person at the nearest Embassy of Germany. Information below is for reference purposes only. Please address all questions to the Embassy of Germany directly.
a
b
Original, signed India passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
c
Passport-type photographs: 2
d
Photocopies of the passport. The applicant must provide photocopies of first 3 and last 3 pages of the original passport, including copy of all visas(valid and expired)
e
Visa application form. Visa application form filled out in detail(block letters) and signed by the applicant.
f
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
g
Health Insurance. Proof of health insurance covering international travel.
h
Foreign Exchange or Credit Card copy. Applicant must provide Foreign Exchange or Credit Card copy
i
Bank Statement. Copies of bank statements from the past 6 months.
j
Employment Letter. A letter from your employer/school (on business letterhead, with contact details), stating that a leave of absence has been granted and that you will be returning to your current job. If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement fund.
k
Hotel Reservations. Copy of confirmed hotel reservations.
l
Personal Invitation. If staying with friends or family, a letter of invitation from the host in Germany, NOTARIZED by the appropriate city hall in Germany can be used instead of the hotel reservation.
Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.
Germany business visa is required for citizens
of India.
All applicants for German visa must apply through VFS: www.vfs-germany.co.in
IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, at this time, VisaHQ does not provide full service for business visas to Germany. All applicants must apply in person at the nearest Embassy of Germany. Information below is for reference purposes only. Please address all questions to the Embassy of Germany directly.
a
b
Original, signed India passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
c
Passport-type photographs: 2
d
Photocopies of the passport. The applicant must provide photocopies of first 3 and last 3 pages of the original passport, including copy of all visas(valid and expired)
e
Visa application form. Visa application form filled out in detail(block letters) and signed by the applicant.
f
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary.
g
Health Insurance. Proof of health insurance covering international travel.
h
Foreign Exchange or Credit Card copy. Applicant must provide Foreign Exchange or Credit Card copy
i
Bank Statement. Copies of bank statements from the past 6 months.
j
Employment Letter. A letter from your employer/school (on business letterhead, with contact details), stating that a leave of absence has been granted and that you will be returning to your current job. If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement fund.
k
Hotel Reservations. Copy of confirmed hotel reservations.
l
Business invitation. Signed business letter from the host company in Germany explaining the purpose of the trip and dates of travel.
m
Personal Letter. A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Germany, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation.
n
Business Invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Germany. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Germany, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Germany.
• Specity the type and desired validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Germany.
• Specity the type and desired validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.
Germany visa for citizens of India is required. For more information please contact the nearest Germany embassy.
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Germany travel information:
- Travel visa F.A.Q.
- Germany Visa Information
- Embassy of Germany in India
- Germany Embassy Holidays
- Germany Customs
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