Following is the general list of documents required for Germany visa for Indians. .

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

• It must be soft copy and genuine.
• It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Old Passport

An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

• It must be soft copy of the first and last page and must be genuine.
• It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Photo

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

• It must be clicked on an all white background.
• Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines. .
• It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
• It must have a matte finish.
• It must cover face 80% of the frame.
• It must be a recent photograph.
• The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
• Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
• The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
• The ears must be visible clearly.
• It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
• It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

• Confirmed to and fro Air Tickets / Travel itinerary
• It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Travel Insurance

A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

• It must be valid in Germany.
• It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
• It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
• It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Covering Letter From Company

A covering letter from the company is provided in the name of the employee if they are travelling to another country on behalf of the company for business.

The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions

• It must be original and obtained from the savings bank account.
• It must also mention the details of the traveller's stay in the country.
• It must contain the traveller's as well as the company's information and should be issued on the company's letterhead along with official seal and signature.

Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Bank Statement

Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

• It must be evident of healthy balance amount in the account.
• It must be printed on an A4-size paper.
• It must be provided with authentic seal and signature from the bank.
• It must be obtained for the last 6 months.
• It must be provided with authentic seal and signature from the bank
• It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Income Tax Returns

An income tax return is a document that is a record of the tax that is paid to the government by the concerned tax paying citizen.

The proof of income tax returns must match the provided parameters

• The Income tax returns of Individual and Company should be specified with an ITR-V for last 3 years.
• The Income tax returns of company and Individual should be specified with an ITR-V for last 3 years.
• It must be provided with a legitimate documentary proof of the payment of income tax.

One cannot leave the country if they do not provide appropriate proof of tax payment. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Hotel Voucher

A hotel voucher is a ticket provided by the hotel of residence to the customers who are taking an accomodation in the hotel.

It should be submitted as per the following

• The Hotel Voucher should include all the Schengen countries that are to be visited.
• It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit and as proof of accommodation as well.

If you are staying in a hotel during your time in another country, a hotel voucher must be provided as proof of accommodation.

Invitation Letter From Company

An invitation letter from company is provided at the time when a particular employee is being invited to the company or even at the times when the company is setting up a business conference or meeting inviting companies from different countries for the benefit.

The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria

• It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
• It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
• It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

An invitation letter from a company to which are visiting is essential to provide proof of your purpose of visit.

Exhibition Pass

An exhibition pass is a document or a ticket that allows you to attend the exhibition that has been organized by a particular company.

It must follow the required criteria

• It must be provided as proof of the purpose of the visit.
• It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit.

Without a proper proof of your purpose for acquiring the visa, like an exhibition pass, the visa application may not be accepted. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Conference Ticket

A conference ticket is a passage provided by the one conducting the conference and is inviting candidates from a different location.

It should be submitted as per the following

• It must be submitted to ratify the traveller's purpose of the visit.

Without a proper proof of your purpose for acquiring the visa, like a conference ticket, the visa application may not be accepted. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

For detailed information, Please go through Germany Visa - Definitive Guide

Eligibility for getting Germany Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

• Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
• Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
• Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
• Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
• Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

Visa Fees for Germany Visa:

Entry	Stay Duration	Validity	Fees
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	8627.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	8627.0

Following is the general list of documents required for Germany visa for Indians. .

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

• It must be soft copy and genuine.
• It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Old Passport

An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

• It must be soft copy of the first and last page and must be genuine.
• It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Photo

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

• It must be clicked on an all white background.
• Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines. .
• It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
• It must have a matte finish.
• It must cover face 80% of the frame.
• It must be a recent photograph.
• The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
• Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
• The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
• The ears must be visible clearly.
• It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
• It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

• Confirmed to and fro Air Tickets / Travel itinerary
• It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Travel Insurance

A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

• It must be valid in Germany.
• It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
• It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
• It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Covering Letter From Applicant

Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

• Letter should mention exact purpose, course details and duration of stay
• It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
• It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
• It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
• It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
• It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
• It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
• It must mention all the details as per the passport.

Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Admission Letter From Invitee School

An admission letter from the Invitee school is a document provided by the institution to the student or any other individual who is has been invited to the school from another country.

It should be submitted as per the following

• Admission confirmation letter from German University/Institute
• It must be original and should be obtained on the University's letterhead.

Educational Documents

Educational documents are proof of the academic achievemments of the holder and other curriculum related documents. These include marksheets, leaving certificates, school/college bonafide certificate, etc.

Educational documents are obligatory for certain visas. They must follow the given criteria

• proof of language proficiency in English and/or German (ONLY if course is taught in German)
• Educational documents photocopy & original
• It must be the highest qualification certificate provided as per the consular's requirement.

Including some of the short term visas, without educational documents you will be granted a student visa or a work visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Bank Statement

Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

• It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Sponsorship Letter

A sponsorship letter is something that is provided by the sponsorer to the receiver as a proof that the financial requirements of the visitor are being taken care of.

The Sponsorship letter is a compulsory document which must meet the given requirements

• It must mention the dates of arrival and departure.
• It must specify the profession of the sponsorer.
• It must specify the applicant's relationship with the sponsorer.
• It must mention the details of the applicant as well as the sponsorer as per the passport and the ID copy provided.
• It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

Without the sponsorship letter and an improper proof of your financial means, there are chances that your visa may get rejected. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

For detailed information, Please go through Germany Visa - Definitive Guide

Eligibility for getting Germany Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

• Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
• Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
• Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
• Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
• Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

Visa Fees for Germany Visa:

Entry	Stay Duration	Validity	Fees
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0

Following is the general list of documents required for Germany visa for Indians. .

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

• It must be soft copy and genuine.
• It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Old Passport

An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

• It must be soft copy of the first and last page and must be genuine.
• It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Photo

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

• It must be clicked on an all white background.
• Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines. .
• It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
• It must have a matte finish.
• It must cover face 80% of the frame.
• It must be a recent photograph.
• The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
• Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
• The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
• The ears must be visible clearly.
• It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
• It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

• Confirmed to and fro Air Tickets / Travel itinerary
• It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Travel Insurance

A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

• It must be valid in Germany.
• It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
• It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
• It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

For detailed information, Please go through Germany Visa - Definitive Guide

Eligibility for getting Germany Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

• Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
• Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
• Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
• Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
• Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

Visa Fees for Germany Visa:

Entry	Stay Duration	Validity	Fees
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	8627.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	8627.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	8627.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	8627.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Term Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Term Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Term Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Term Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	6581.0
single entry	90 days	3 months	6417.0

Following is the general list of documents required for Germany visa for Indians. .

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

• It must be soft copy and genuine.
• It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Old Passport

An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

• It must be soft copy of the first and last page and must be genuine.
• It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Photo

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

• It must be clicked on an all white background.
• Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines. .
• It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
• It must have a matte finish.
• It must cover face 80% of the frame.
• It must be a recent photograph.
• The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
• Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
• The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
• The ears must be visible clearly.
• It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
• It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

• Confirmed to and fro Air Tickets / Travel itinerary
• It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Travel Insurance

A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

• It must be valid in Germany.
• It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
• It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
• It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Address Proof Of Invitee

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

• Invitee one address proof is required.
• It can be provided as different kinds of documents like a utility bill, gas bill, leave or lease agreement, electricity bill, water bill, etc.

Address proof of the invitee is important to rectify the proof of accommodation provided.

Covering Letter From Applicant

Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

• It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
• It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
• It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
• It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
• It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
• It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
• It must mention all the details as per the passport.

Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Bank Statement

Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

• It must show sufficient balance in the savings account.
• It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Income Tax Returns

An income tax return is a document that is a record of the tax that is paid to the government by the concerned tax paying citizen.

The proof of income tax returns must match the provided parameters

• It must specify ITR-V for the last three years.
• It must be provided with a legitimate documentary proof of the payment of income tax.

One cannot leave the country if they do not provide appropriate proof of tax payment. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Invitation Letter From Family/Friend

An invitation letter from the family/friend is a document that allows you travel to another country on an invitation from your acquaintances.

The letter of invitation submitted should match the following criteria

• It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.
• It must also mention the applicant details as per the passport, the purpose of travel, duration of stay, travel dates, and the relation with the invitee.
• It must mention the invitee's details such as the contact details, profession details, visa status and citizenship proof.
• It must specify who is going to bear the expenses of the trip.

An invitation letter from a family/friend whom you are visiting is essential to ratify the genuiness of your purpose of visit or even provide proof of accomodation.

Visa/Resident Permit Copy Of Invitee

A resident permit is a document provided by the embassy of the respective government to the foreigners who are willing to stay in the country as residents.

It should be submitted as per the following

• It must be submitted at the time when the invitee is staying abroad on a resident permit.

In case the visa permit copy of the invitee is not submitted, the applicant may not be allowed to visit the country providing the purpose of visiting acquaintances.

For detailed information, Please go through Germany Visa - Definitive Guide

Eligibility for getting Germany Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

• Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
• Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
• Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
• Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
• Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

Visa Fees for Germany Visa:

Entry	Stay Duration	Validity	Fees
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	8627.0
Multiple entry Normal	90 days	3 months	8627.0