Germany is a country located in the heart of Western Europe. It is bordered by Denmark, Poland, Czechia, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, the North Sea, and the Baltic Sea. The government system here is federal republic while a mixed economic system which includes a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. Germany is a member of the European Union (EU).
Capital – Berlin
Currency – Euro
Germany is a beautiful country in Western Europe full of calming landscapes, forests, rivers, and mountains. This lovely country has a long and rich history and is quite a popular tourist attraction as well as a study destination for international students. This country of poets and thinkers is one of the largest and most stable economies in the world and boasts the second largest population in the European Union. History, culture, and natural beauty perhaps best describe the essence of vacationing in Germany. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing unique places to visit in this beautiful part of Europe.
TOURIST VISA:
A German Tourist Visa is a short-stay Schengen Visa for Germany. It permits its holder to travel to Germany for tourism purposes, as sightseeing and experiencing the country. It can be granted with a maximum validity of 90 days.
BUSINESS VISA:
A business visa is required if during any portion of your visit you intend to conduct business or commercial activities, e.g. meetings, conferences, training.
Visitor Visa (Visit to Family friends)
People traveling to the Germany to visit family/friends may apply for this visa.
Trade Fair :
Trade Fair visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for attending trade fair or participating in the trade fair.
This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days.
Tourists:
People who wish to travel Germany for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities.
If during any portion of your visit to Germany you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.
Businessmen:
Intend to visit Germany to conduct business or commercial activities e.g. meetings, conferences, training.
Such a visa can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within the Germany.
Visitors:
People who wish to travel Netherlands to visit family/friends. you may apply for this visa.
Trade fair:
If one wishes to take part at a trade fair or exhibition in Germany, either as a participant or a visitor, he/she needs a visa for Germany.
Tourist stream:
People who wish to travel Netherland for Holiday, Recreation or Private purpose can apply six months in advance of a trip is now possible.
Business Stream:
A business visa applicant needs an Invitation letter from Germany before application
Visitor Visa Stream:
People who wish to travel Germany to visit family/friends may apply six months in advance of a trip
Trade fair
Employees of exhibiting companies must show proof of their participation in the trade fair to the organizers
Visitors to the fair must show their admission ticket to the fair organizers and provide proof of an appointment for a business meeting with at least one exhibitor at the venue
For Tourists:
1.Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return; passports with observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted) with at least two empty pages to affix the visa
2. Two photographs (35x45mm white background 70% – 80% face coverage) and must not be more than six months old
3. Application Form (VIDEX) completely filled online and signed by the applicant
4. Declaration of Medical Insurance & Declaration of true and complete information
5. A sign cover letter from the applicant with the name and passport number of the traveler, explaining the purpose, duration & itinerary of the visit in brief
6.Hotel Bookings
7.Leave Sanction letter from the company (For Employee) – No Objection certificate from School / University (for Student)
8.Pay slips – Last 3 months of the applicant
9. 3-year ITR Returns / Form 16. of the applicant
10.Bank statements for last 3 months of the applicant
11. Certificate of Incorporation of the company.
12.Passport copy of the applicant (Biometric & Address page).
13. Confirmed return air ticket.
14.Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all the Schengen countries. (Covering entire Schengen trip).
For Business:
1. Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return; passports with observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted) with at least two empty pages to affix the visa.
2. Two photographs (35x45mm white background 70% – 80% face coverage) and must not be more than six months old
3.Application Form (VIDEX) completely filled online and signed by the applicant
4. Declaration of Medical Insurance & Declaration of true and complete information
5. A Business covering letter from the company with the name and passport number of the traveler, explaining the purpose, duration &itinerary of the visit in brief
6. Invitation letter from business partner
7. Hotel Bookings (if any)
8. Pay slips – Last 3 months of the applicant.
9. 3 yrs. ITR Returns / Form 16.of the applicant + Company ITR Returns (If have)
10. Bank statements for last 3 months of the applicant (Bank stamp is not mandatory on it) + Company Bank Statement (If have)
11. Certificate of Incorporation of the company
12. Passport copy of the applicant (Biometric & Address page)
13. Confirmed return air ticket
14. Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all the Schengen countries. (Covering entire Schengen trip)
Please Note :
For visiting Family & Friends:
1.Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return; passports with observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted) with at least two empty pages to affix the visa.
2. Two photographs (35x45mm white background 70% – 80% face coverage) and must not be more than six months old.
3. Application Form (VIDEX) completely filled online and signed by the applicant
4. Declaration of Medical Insurance & Declaration of true and complete information
5. A sign cover letter from the applicant with the name and passport number of the traveler, explaining the purpose, duration & itinerary of the visit in brief.
6. Sign Invitation letter, Passport copy, Residence permit copy of the inviter and Proof of relationship – Marriage certificate of the inviter (if married).
7. Formal Obligation letter (Original + Photocopy) / Sign Sponsorship letter with id copy of the signee person (Passport Copy or PAN Card Copy).
8. Accommodation proof – Hotel Bookings (if have) / City Registration copy
9. Leave Sanction letter from the company (For Employee) and – No Objection certificate from School / University (for Student).
10. Pay slips – Last 3 months of the applicant + Pay slips of the Inviter (if have)
11. 3 yrs. ITR Returns / Form 16.of the applicant + ITR returns of the Inviter (if have)
12. Bank statements for last 3 months of the applicant + Bank Statement of the Inviter (if have)
13. Passport copy of the applicant (Biometric & Address page).
14. Confirmed return air ticket.
15. Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all the Schengen countries. (Covering entire Schengen trip)
Please note :
1. Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return; passports with observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted) with at least two empty pages to affix the visa.
2. Two photographs (35x45mm white background 70% – 80% face coverage) and must not be more than six months old.
3. Application Form (VIDEX) completely filled online and signed by the applicant.
4. Declaration of Medical Insurance & Declaration of true and complete information.
5. A Business covering letter from the company with the name and passport number of the traveler, explaining the purpose, duration & itinerary of the visit in brief.
6. Trade Fair Invitation Letter or Entry Pass from Germany.
7. Hotel Bookings (if any)
8. Pay slips – Last 3 months of the applicant
9. 3 yrs. ITR Returns / Form 16.of the applicant + Company ITR Returns (If have)
10. Bank statements for last 3 months of the applicant (Bank stamp is not mandatory on it) + Company Bank Statement (If have)
11. Certificate of Incorporation of the company.
12. Passport copy of the applicant (Biometric & Address page)
13.Confirmed return air ticket.
14.Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all the Schengen countries. (Covering entire Schengen trip)
Please note :
KOLKATA:
The German Consulate General in Kolkata issues visas for residents under its consular area, which includes the states of: West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. The place of issue of a passport does not determine the jurisdiction but it is the current place where an applicant resides that determines whether he/she belongs to the above jurisdiction.
NEW DELHI:
Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand as well as the Union Territories of Chandigarh, NCT of Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep including Minicoy and Amini
MUMBAI:
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu
CHENNAI:
Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Pondicherry. Check whether you’re eligible to apply for it
BANGALORE:
Karnataka and Kerala
Please Note:
Depending upon the urgent/latest/additional requirement from the consulate, we might request you to arrange the additional documents or may call for personal Interview.
