Short-stay visa (C) — tourism & visiting：인도 → 독일
Indian citizens need a Schengen short-stay visa for Germany — apply at the Germany visa application centre and give biometrics.
Uniform Schengen short-stay visa for tourism or visiting, applied for through Germany as the main destination.
- 유효 기간
- The consulate decides how long it lasts. A first or occasional visa usually just covers your trip; the more you travel (with a clean record), the longer a multiple-entry visa you can get — up to 5 years (the EU visa cascade).
- 입국 횟수
- Single, double or multiple entry — shown on the visa as 1, 2 or MULT
- 1회 최대 체류 기간
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period — this cap applies even with a 5-year visa
준비 시작 시기
출발일 30일–6개월 전에 준비를 시작하십시오.
Apply to Germany only if it is your main destination (longest stay) — applying elsewhere for a faster slot is a refusal reason.
Submit at least 15 days before travel and no earlier than 6 months beforehand. Apply early — appointment demand is high.
The Schengen visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–12 (reduced for some nationalities). A separate VFS service fee applies.
Biometrics and document submission are handled at VFS Global centres in India: Ahmedabad Bengaluru Chandigarh Chennai Cochin Coimbatore Goa Gurugram Hyderabad Jaipur Jalandhar Kolkata Mumbai Delhi Puducherry Pune. Book and attend in person.
Standard processing is about 15 days, extendable to up to 45 days if a closer examination or extra documents are needed. Don't book non-refundable travel yet.
After a decision, collect your passport from the visa application centre.
필요 서류
- Schengen application form — Filled out online via VIDEX, printed (all pages incl. barcodes) and signed; plus the signed declarations of true & complete information and of valid medical insurance. ✓ 확인됨
- Valid passport — Issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after your scheduled return, with at least two empty pages. A copy of the biometric & address page is also required. ✓ 확인됨
- Biometric photo — At least one biometric picture, 35×45 mm, white background, 70–80% face coverage, not older than six months. ✓ 확인됨
- Personal covering letter — Cover letter setting out your intended means of transport and itinerary, with a detailed travel plan. ✓ 확인됨
- Proof of accommodation — Hotel reservations, holiday-home/campus rental, or — if staying with family/friends — host sponsorship and private-accommodation proof; cover every Member State you visit. ✓ 확인됨
- Flight reservation — Round-trip flight reservation matching your travel dates. ✓ 확인됨
- Proof of economic status — Employed: last 3 months' pay slips + employment contract + bank statements (stamped). Self-employed and retired applicants have their own variants; add sponsor documents if the trip is funded by a third party. ✓ 확인됨
- Travel medical insurance — Valid for all Schengen countries and the entire duration of the trip; minimum coverage €30,000 for medical expenses. ✓ 확인됨
신청 장소
인도에서의 신청 장소
관할 지역 센터에서 신청Applications in India are submitted at VFS Global centres and decided by the German missions (New Delhi embassy and consulates).
예약 슬롯 확보 — 일찍 예약하십시오 · 커뮤니티 제보, 2026-06-13 확인
- 예약 슬롯은 정해진 공개 일정 없이 일괄 공개됩니다. 대부분 현지 이른 아침, 월요일 오전, 매월 1일 전후에 공개됩니다.
- 인기 영사관（대도시의 프랑스, 이탈리아, 스페인 등）은 새 슬롯이 몇 분 안에 마감될 수 있습니다. 사전에 등록하고 로그인한 상태로 확인하십시오.
- 취소로 인해 하루 종일 슬롯이 풀릴 수 있으므로 '예약 불가'로 표시되더라도 매일 확인하십시오.
- 따라서 허용되는 가장 이른 시기에 신청하십시오. 출발 최대 6개월 전부터 가능합니다. 1~2개월 전까지 기다리면 슬롯이 전혀 남아 있지 않은 경우가 많습니다.
알아두면 좋은 정보
- The 90 days are counted across ALL Schengen countries combined in any 180-day window.
- A VFS service fee is charged on top of the €90 visa fee.