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🇩🇪 Germany Short Stay Visa (Schengen Type C)
🕒 Overview
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Purpose: Tourism, business, family/friend visit, short-term stay
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Maximum Stay Duration: Up to 90 days within a 180-day period
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Visa Validity: Up to 180 days
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Processing Time: Approximately 15 calendar days (may extend up to 45 days in individual cases)
📍 Jurisdiction in India
| Mission/Consulate | Covers Residents of |
|---|---|
| Embassy of Germany, New Delhi | New Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, and Bhutan |
| Consulate General, Mumbai | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| Consulate General, Bangalore | Karnataka and Kerala |
| Consulate General, Chennai | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Consulate General, Kolkata | West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tripura, and Bhutan |
Note: Jurisdiction is based on place of residence (past 6 months) — not the passport issue location.
💰 Visa Fees
| Category | Fee (€) | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen Short Stay (Type C) – Standard | €90 | ₹9,180 |
| Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus | €35 | ₹3,570 |
| Nationals of Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine (non-biometric passport holders) | €35 | ₹3,570 |
| Children under 12 years | Free | Free |
| Holders of diplomatic/service passports | Free | Free |
| Spouses and children of EU citizens (travelling together, with proof) | Free | Free |
| Organized school/university groups with teachers (educational purposes) | Free | Free |
| Researchers (scientific research purposes) | Free | Free |
| Representatives of non-profit organizations (≤25 years old) attending cultural, sports, or educational events | Free | Free |
Note: Citizens of Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine holding biometric passports do not require a Schengen visa.
Visa fee in INR is calculated using the daily European Central Bank rate and is subject to change without notice.
All fees are non-refundable, regardless of visa outcome.
🧾 VFS Service Charges (India)
| Type | Fee (€) | Remarks |
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| VFS Service Fee | €30 | INR equivalent calculated daily as per ECB rate; inclusive of VAT and all taxes. Payable in cash or via UPI at the Visa Application Centre. |
✋ Biometrics & Photo
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Mandatory: Fingerprints + Photograph for applicants aged 12 years and above
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Exempt:
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Children under 12 years
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Diplomatic/service passport holders
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Other exempt categories listed above
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⚠️ Important Notes
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Visa validity and duration of stay are at the discretion of the German Embassy/Consulate.
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Processing times may vary during high application periods or additional document checks.
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Visa fees and service charges are non-refundable, irrespective of visa decision
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Processing Time
15 calendar days (may extend up to 45 days in individual cases)
Visa Type
Schengen
Length of stay
Upto 90 Days
Validity
Upto 180 Days
Embassy Fee
€90