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Germany Schengen Visa from India (2026) — Complete Guide
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A Germany Schengen visa is a short-stay (Type C) visa that allows Indian passport holders to travel across all 29 Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The government fee is €90 (~₹8,300) and processing typically takes 15 calendar days.
Germany is often a good Schengen entry choice because of high consulate throughput in India, relatively predictable processing times, and the ability to use it as a "lead state" for trips primarily spent in Germany.
When to apply via Germany
The Schengen rule is that you must apply through the country where you'll spend the most nights. If your trip is evenly split, apply through the first country of entry. Germany is the right choice when:
- You'll spend the most time in Germany
- You're visiting Germany first and then transiting to other Schengen states
- You have a German host / invitation
- Other consulates (France, Spain) have longer appointment waits
Germany Schengen visa fees (2026)
| Item | EUR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Consulate fee (adult) | €90 | ₹8,300 |
| Consulate fee (child 6-12) | €45 | ₹4,200 |
| Consulate fee (child <6) | Free | Free |
| VFS service fee | — | ₹1,806 |
| Visank service fee | — | ₹5,500 |
| Total adult via Visank | ₹15,606 |
Documents required
- Passport with 3+ months validity beyond return date, 2+ blank pages
- Two recent biometric photos (35x45mm, 80% face, white background)
- Completed Schengen application form (we fill this)
- Travel insurance with €30,000+ coverage for all Schengen states
- Confirmed return flight itinerary (dummy acceptable)
- Hotel/accommodation bookings for entire stay
- Cover letter to the Consulate with purpose, itinerary, ties to India
- Bank statements for last 3 months (recommended ₹1 lakh per day of stay)
- Salary slips last 3 months + Form 16
- No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
- Employment letter confirming leave and return
- ITR for last 2 years
- Property documents or other ties to India
VFS Germany locations in India
VFS Germany operates centres in 17 Indian cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Cochin, Jaipur, Gurgaon, Goa, Jalandhar, Coimbatore, Trivandrum, and Puducherry. You can choose any centre regardless of residence.
Processing timeline
- Standard: 15 calendar days from VFS appointment
- Peak season (May-August): up to 45 calendar days
- No expedite service — Germany explicitly does not offer priority processing
- Apply up to 6 months before travel, no later than 15 days before departure
Frequently asked questions
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