Germany Visa · Requirements
Germany visa requirements
Everything you need for a Germany visa — the full document checklist, who needs what, and how Visank gets you approved. Free dummy flight & hotel reservations included; a dedicated agent reviews every document before submission.
Processing
15–20 calendar days
Total cost
₹13,780
If rejected
100% service-fee refund
Document checklist
- Passport (valid 3+ months after return date, 2+ blank pages)
- Two passport photos (35x45 mm, 80% face coverage, white background)
- Schengen visa application form (filled & signed — we fill this for you)
- Travel insurance (min EUR 30,000 cover, all Schengen states, exact dates of travel — we arrange this)
- Return flight itinerary (we generate a dummy one)
- Hotel/accommodation bookings for entire stay (we generate a dummy one)
- Cover letter to the Consulate (purpose, itinerary, ties to India — we draft this)
- Last 3 months bank statements (recommended ₹1 lakh per day of stay)
- Last 6 months savings account statements
- Salary slips (last 3 months) + Form 16 (salaried)
- GST registration + last 2 years ITR (self-employed)
- No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer with approved leave dates
- Employment letter (designation, salary, confirming return)
- Income Tax Returns (last 2 years)
- Proof of ties to India (property documents, family details)
Other Germany visa types
- • Employment Visa — National D (EU Blue Card / Skilled Worker) — Embassy fee: EUR 75 (~₹8,500) + VFS service fee.
Germany visa — frequently asked
What documents are required for a Germany visa?
For a Germany visa, you'll typically need: Passport (valid 3+ months after return date, 2+ blank pages); Two passport photos (35x45 mm, 80% face coverage, white background); Schengen visa application form (filled & signed — we fill this for you); Travel insurance (min EUR 30,000 cover, all Schengen states, exact dates of travel — we arrange this); Return flight itinerary (we generate a dummy one); Hotel/accommodation bookings for entire stay (we generate a dummy one). Visank reviews every document against the latest embassy checklist before submission, so nothing gets rejected on a technicality.
How much bank balance is needed for a Germany visa?
There is no official fixed amount, but a healthy, stable balance across your last 6 months' statements is strongly recommended for a Germany visa. Visank advises on the ideal figure for your specific trip and drafts a supporting cover letter.
Do I need travel insurance for a Germany visa?
Travel insurance is required for most Germany applications. Visank can arrange a compliant policy that meets the embassy's minimum coverage, so you don't have to source it yourself.
Do I need to book flights and hotels before applying for a Germany visa?
No — never book real tickets before approval. Visank provides free, embassy-accepted dummy flight and hotel reservations for your Germany application. You only book real travel once the visa is granted.
Is biometrics required for a Germany visa?
Yes, biometrics (fingerprints and a photograph) are captured at your VFS/visa-centre appointment. Visank books the earliest available slot for you and prepares your full file beforehand.
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Fees, requirements and processing times are set by the Germany authorities. Always confirm the latest details on the official sites below before you travel.