Short-stay visa (C) — tourism & visiting：Индия → Германия
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.
- Срок действия
- 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).
- Количество въездов
- Single, double or multiple entry — shown on the visa as 1, 2 or MULT
- Макс. срок пребывания за визит
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period — this cap applies even with a 5-year visa
Когда начинать
Начните за 30 дн.–6 мес. до даты поездки.
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.
Что понадобится
- 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. ✓ проверено
- 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. ✓ проверено
- Biometric photo — At least one biometric picture, 35×45 mm, white background, 70–80% face coverage, not older than six months. ✓ проверено
- Personal covering letter — Cover letter setting out your intended means of transport and itinerary, with a detailed travel plan. ✓ проверено
- 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. ✓ проверено
- Flight reservation — Round-trip flight reservation matching your travel dates. ✓ проверено
- 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. ✓ проверено
- Travel medical insurance — Valid for all Schengen countries and the entire duration of the trip; minimum coverage €30,000 for medical expenses. ✓ проверено
Куда подавать
Куда подавать в Индия
Подача по вашему округуApplications in India are submitted at VFS Global centres and decided by the German missions (New Delhi embassy and consulates).
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- Места выкладываются партиями без фиксированного публичного расписания — чаще всего рано утром по местному времени, в понедельник утром и около 1-го числа месяца.
- В популярных консульствах (например, Франция, Италия и Испания в крупных городах) свежая партия может разойтись за минуты — зарегистрируйтесь и войдите в аккаунт заранее.
- Отмены освобождают места в течение дня, поэтому проверяйте ежедневно, даже если показано «нет мест».
- Поэтому подавайте как можно раньше — за полгода до поездки. Ожидание до 1–2 месяцев часто означает полное отсутствие мест.
Полезно знать
- 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.