Germany Visa Requirements

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
No. 6/50G, Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Tel: 011 – 44199199
Fax: 011 – 26873117
Email: info@new-delhi.diplo.de
Website: www.new-delhi.diplo.de

Visitor Visa Application Details:

1.   Original passport with at least 3 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any)
2.   Completely filled and signed online visa application form at https://videx.diplo.de/videx and the authorization form
3.   2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph)
4.   Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel
5.   Invitation letter with the complete address and the contact details along with the passport details pages of the Inviting person
6.   Formal obligation letter i.e. “Verpflichtungserklärung” and bank statement of the Inviting person (if sponsored)
7.   Latest original personal bank statement for the last 3 months and ITR of last three years
8.   Overseas travel insurance with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for the entire duration
9.   Return air ticket

If Self Employed / Business

1.   Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
2.   Company’s latest bank statement for the last 3 months and ITR of last three years

If Employed / Service person

1.   No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel
2.   Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer

If Student

1.   Leave sanction letter from the School / Institute, if closed then letter stating that
2.   School / Institute ID card copy

Please note :

1.   The passport must have atleast 2 blank pages and issued within the previous 10 years only
2.   Minor traveling alone or accompanied by one parent shall provide a notarized NOC by the not traveling parent, plus copies of parents passports or signature ID proof
3.   Applicant/s bio-metrics is required and they needs to come in person to the VFS center for the same
4.   The biometrics is valid for 59 months, means they don’t need to undergo the bio-metrics again in next 59 months