Germany is a Western European country with a terrain of vast forests,rivers and mountain ranges, and 2 millennia of history. Berlin, its capital,is home to thriving art and nightlife scenes, iconic Brandenburg Gate and many sites relating to WWII. Munich is known for its Oktoberfest and cavernous beer halls, including 16th-century Hofbräuhaus. Frankfurt, with its skyscrapers, houses the European Central Bank
Capital : Berlin
Dialing Code : +49
ISO Code : DEU
Currency : Euro
If you plan to travel to Germany and Europe, to visit relatives, participate in a summer school or work seminar then Schengen visa is the way to travel in Germany and all the European states that are part of the Schengen agreement.
With the Schengen agreement countries in Europe decided to gradually abolish border controls, and make movement of people much easier.
With a Schengen visa you can travel and stay not only in Germany, but all 26 countries that participate in the Schengen Agreement for a period of up to 90 days.
A Schengen Tourism / Visitor visa to Germany is a visa established by the Schengen states, which gives the opportunity to its holder to visit not only Germany, but also all of the 26 Schengen member countries. It is issued in the form of a sticker affixed to the passport of the traveler.
The Schengen visa for tourism purposes or visiting friends and family members, limits you to only traveling and sightseeing throughout the Schengen area.
Please note that with a Schengen visa you are not allowed to work or study, thus it is mandatory that you apply for a student visa or work visa (national visa) , or other visa types according to your purpose of entry, if you wish to enter Germany for other than tourism.
| Germany Schengen/Visit VISA Visa Validity |
90 to 180 Days (Multiple Entry within 6 Months) |
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| German Short-Stay Visa Category | Fee in EUR |
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| Airport Transit visa | 60€ |
| Short stay visa (Adults) | 60€ |
| Children between 6-12 years of age | 35€ |
| Children younger than 6 years of age | Free |
Submit documents and pay online
We verify documents & process your visa application
Receive Visa
Please note: German Missions accept Indian Travel Medical Insurances only from approved Indian Travel Insurance companies.
List of Indian travel insurance companies providing travel medical insurance for Schengen Visa procedure has been approved by the Schengen States Consular Representations have w.e.f 1st August 2016.
Please note that the German Missions only accept Indian Travel Medical Insurances from approved Indian Travel Insurance companies listed here.
In some cases, the visa fee might be waived: more information here.
Speedy Visa offers advice and guidance for best possible documentation. We assist and guide you at each step till you get your visa.
Once your visa application is ready for submission you will need to book an appointment to have your fingerprints and photo taken at a Visa Application Centre. This is known as ‘biometric information’.
You will receive an email update when your decision has been returned to the Visa Application Centre. If you can’t access email easily, or would like more detailed tracking information, you may also be able to get updates by SMS sent directly to your phone. Check whether this service is available at the Visa Application Centre you are visiting.
1. Who can apply for the EU blue card?You can also track your visa application status online. Use the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre along with your last name to access this service.
The first step towards a successful Germany working visa application is getting an evaluation of your case. Fill out our online immigration evaluation, and we will get back to you within 24 hours to discuss your eligibility and visa options.
