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🇩🇪 Germany for 🇮🇳 IN citizens
Embassy visa
Embassy visa – apply in person at an embassy or consulate with an interview.
Maximum stay90 days
Processing time15-45 business days
Government fee90 EUR
AppointmentRequired
EntryMultiple
Other options
Documents
Always required
Return Flight Ticket
- Usually a round-trip flight booking showing entry and exit from the Schengen Area; fully paid tickets are not always required at application stage but reservations must be verifiable.
- For multi-country trips, itinerary should show all planned movements within and out of Schengen.
Accommodation Proof
- Hotel reservations should show applicant’s name, dates, and address for each stay night; private visits may require an invitation letter and, in some states, an official sponsorship/accommodation form.
- If accommodation is covered by an organisation (e.g. conference, company), a confirmation letter on headed paper is usually required.
Travel Insurance
- Policy must be valid throughout the Schengen Area and for the full duration of the intended stay or transit, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for medical expenses and repatriation, as required by the Visa Code.
- Some consulates accept policies denominated in other currencies if coverage is equivalent to at least EUR 30,000.
Proof of FundsSource ↗
- Commonly includes personal bank statements for the last 3 months, employment letter and recent payslips, pension or scholarship statements, or sponsor’s financial documents with a sponsorship letter.
- Minimum daily amounts vary by Schengen state; consulates assess sufficiency based on local reference amounts and trip profile. No EU-wide fixed minimum.
- Verified: Evidence of financial means required; amounts set per member state. From as of 2026-02
Purpose of Trip Documents
- Tourists typically provide a cover letter explaining itinerary and purpose, tour bookings, or proof of planned sightseeing; business travellers usually provide an invitation letter from the host company or organisation and/or employer letter.
- Documents should help the consulate assess that the applicant intends to leave the Schengen Area before visa expiry.
Recommended
Employment Letter
- Often requested to demonstrate socio-economic ties and likelihood of returning home, e.g. employer letter stating position, salary and approved leave, or student enrollment confirmation.
- While not always listed as strictly mandatory, lack of such proof can negatively affect the application where applicable.
Previous Visa Copies
- Providing copies of previous Schengen visas and stamps can help demonstrate lawful travel history and may support facilitation under the Visa Code.
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
1
If you shop tax-free as a non-EU resident, remember: you must take the goods out of the EU within 3 months and get your VAT refund document stamped by customs at your last point of exit from the EU (even if you bought the item in a different country).
2
112 is the common emergency number across the EU (it works from any phone, and operators can route you to the right service).
3
Roaming: in the EU/EEA, 'Roam Like at Home' usually means your plan works across member countries without extra roaming fees—but Schengen includes non-EU places (like Switzerland/Norway) where your operator may charge, so check your plan before you cross borders.
Last verified: 2026-02-26