TOURIST VISA

Please find below the Germany Tourist visa requirements, kindly submit the documents in the exact order given below to VFS during submission and do not staple any document.

 

Original Passport (Validity more than 6 months with minimum 3 blank pages)

One Old passport (if any)

Visa application form:

1. Completely filled out and signed Schengen visa application form. Please ensure to print and submit all pages of the application form including the barcodes.
2. Signed declaration of True and Complete Information
3. Signed declaration of travel with valid medical insurance

Recent 2 Photos: (Size: 35 x 45mm, White Background, Mat Finish, 80% Face without Specs) – do not use old photos

Personal covering letter/ Proof of intended means of transport and itinerary:

Certificate of the travel agency confirming the booking of an organized trip OR any other appropriate document indicating the travel plans – detailed travel itinerary

Proof of accommodation:

Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation or If the applicant intends to stay with a family member or a friend, proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation from the host, confirmation of the third person with signature, proof of address and copy of passport or German ID card

If the applicant is travelling to several Member States, proof of accommodation in each of them.

Sponsor documentation – proof of financial means if trip is sponsored by a third party

if you are sponsored by an Indian resident Sponsor letter with a passport copy of the sponsor and Sponsor’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.) and

If sponsor is your spouse – marriage certificate or

If sponsor is your parent – birth certificate

1. a)           If you are sponsored by a German/EU resident

Sponsor letter with a passport copy of the sponsor and copy of the German residence permit (if sponsor is residing in Germany and not a German Citizen) and

If provided: Verpflichtungserklärung (formal obligation letter) of your sponsor

and

If sponsor is your spouse – marriage certificate or

If sponsor is your parent – birth certificate

1. b)           if you are sponsored by a company in India in addition to point 7 & 8: Acknowledgement of the company’s ITR Returns for the last three years (latest first, for example, 2022-2020)
2. c)           if you are sponsored by a company in Germany Sponsor letter with a passport copy of the sponsor and copy of the German residence permit (if sponsor is residing in Germany and not a German Citizen

 

Traveler documentation – proof of economic status of the applicant (also necessary if the trip is sponsored)

1. a) If you are employed: Pay slips for the last three months and employment contract and employers’ statement on approval for holidays (Leave Sanction letter from applicant’s company) and

Applicant’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.) and

Indian income tax return (ITR) acknowledgment for the last two assessment years OR Form 16 (Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary)

1. b) If you are a company owner or self-employed: certificate of registration of the company, including its goods and services tax (GST) registration number for companies based in India and Indian income tax return (ITR) acknowledgment for the last two assessment years OR Form 16 (Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary) and Applicant’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.)
2. c) If you are retired: pension statements for the last three months and/or proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or busines and Applicant’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.)
3. d) If you are a student: certificates of the establishment at which you are enrolled and no objection certificate from School / University and for university students: Applicant’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.)
4. d)           If you are unemployed: Applicant’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.)

 

Proof of civil status:

if single: nothing else required

if applicable Marriage certificate or

if applicable Divorce decree/ custody decree or

if applicable Birth certificate of children or

if applicable Death certificate of spouse

Travel Insurance :

Overseas travel medical insurance that is valid for all Schengen countries and covers the entire duration of the Schengen trip as per your application, minimum coverage for medical expenses: EUR 30,000

Please note: German Missions accept Indian Travel Medical Insurances only from approved Indian Travel Insurance companies, you can find more information here: https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/-/1984578

Additional documents for applications of minor applicants

Application form and both declarations under 1)-3) have to be signed by both parents

Birth certificate

Passport copy (biometric and address page) of the applicant’s mother having custody/guardianship of the applicant

Passport copy (biometric and address page) of the applicant’s father having custody/guardianship of the applicant.

If one or both parents are not submitting the visa application with the child: copy of the visa of that parent

 

If only one parent submits the application:

Proof of single custody of that parent either by submittal of the court ruling or submittal of the death certificate of the deceased parent

Or (if both parents have shared custody) submittal of written and signed authorization letter of the parent non-present with passport copy (biometric and address page) – both certified by public notary

If the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent, certified by public notary, of both parents or guardians having custody or guardianship of the minor;

Processing Time: 15 – 20 working day (depends upon the embassy).

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FAMILY VISIT VISA:

 

Please find below the Germany FAMILY VISIT visa requirements, kindly submit the documents in the exact order given below to VFS during submission and do not staple any document.

 

Original Passport (Validity more than 6 months with minimum 3 blank pages) One Old passport (if any)

Visa application form:

1. Completely filled out and signed Schengen visa application form. Please ensure to print and submit all pages of the application form including the barcodes.
2. Signed declaration of True and Complete Information
3. Signed declaration of travel with valid medical insurance

Recent 2 Photos: (Size: 35 x 45mm, White Background, Mat Finish, 80% Face without Specs) – do not use old photos

Personal covering letter/ Proof of intended means of transport and itinerary: Certificate of the travel agency confirming the booking of an organized trip OR any other appropriate document indicating the travel plans – detailed travel itinerary

Invitation letter from the FAMILY MEMBER in German or English for consultancy services: a confirmation letter from the German FAMILY

Proof of accommodation: Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation or if the applicant intends to stay with a family member or a friend, proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation from the host, confirmation of the third person with signature, proof of address and copy of passport or German ID card.

If the applicant is travelling to several Member States, proof of accommodation in each of them.

Sponsor documentation – proof of financial means if trip is sponsored by a third party if you are sponsored by an Indian resident Sponsor letter with a passport copy of the sponsor and

Sponsor’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.) and If sponsor is your spouse – marriage certificate or If sponsor is your parent – birth certificate

a)If you are sponsored by a German/EU resident Sponsor letter with a passport copy of the sponsor and copy of the German residence permit (if sponsor is residing in Germany and not a German Citizen) and If provided: Verpflichtungserklärung (formal obligation letter) of your sponsor and If sponsor is your spouse – marriage certificate or If sponsor is your parent – birth certificate

b)if you are sponsored by a company in India in addition to point 7 & 8: Acknowledgement of the company’s ITR Returns for the last three years (latest first, for example, 2022-2020)

c)if you are sponsored by a company in Germany Sponsor letter with a passport copy of the sponsor and copy of the German residence permit (if sponsor is residing in Germany and not a German Citizen

 

Traveler documentation – proof of economic status of the applicant (also necessary if the trip is sponsored)

1. a) If you are employed: Pay slips for the last three months and employment contract and employers’ statement on approval for holidays (Leave Sanction letter from applicant’s company) and Applicant’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.) and Indian income tax return(ITR)acknowledgment for the last two assessment years OR Form 16 (Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary)
2. b) If you are a company owner or self-employed: certificate of registration of the company, including its goods and services tax (GST) registration number for companies based in India and Indian income tax return (ITR) acknowledgment for the last two assessment years OR Form 16 (Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary) and Applicant’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.)
3. c) If you are retired: pension statements for the last three months and/or proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or FAMILY VISIT and Applicant’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.)
4. d) If you are a student: certificates of the establishment at which you are enrolled and no objection certificate from School / University and for university students: Applicant’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.)

d)If you are unemployed: Applicant’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank (If the pages are in continuation, kindly separate the pages; passbook copies are not accepted.)

Proof of civil status: if single: nothing else required if applicable Marriage certificate or if applicable Divorce decree/ custody decree or if applicable Birth certificate of children or if applicable Death certificate of spouse

 

Travel Insurance:

Overseas travel medical insurance that is valid for all Schengen countries and covers the entire duration of the Schengen trip as per your application, minimum coverage for medical expenses: EUR 30,000

Please note: German Missions accept Indian Travel Medical Insurances only from approved Indian Travel Insurance companies, you can find more information here: https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/-/1984578

Additional documents for applications of minor applicants

Application form and both declarations under 1)-3) have to be signed by both parents

Birth certificate

Passport copy (biometric and address page) of the applicant’s mother having custody/guardianship of the applicant

Passport copy (biometric and address page) of the applicant’s father having custody/guardianship of the applicant.

If one or both parents are not submitting the visa application with the child: copy of the visa of that parent

 

If only one parent submits the application:

Proof of single custody of that parent either by submittal of the court ruling or submittal of the death certificate of the deceased parent Or (if both parents have shared custody) submittal of written and signed authorization letter of the parent non-present with passport copy (biometric and address page) – both certified by public notary If the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent, certified by public notary, of both parents or guardians having custody or guardianship of the minor;

 

Processing Time: 15 – 20 working day (depends upon the embassy).