Way to Germany
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Indian nationals are among the most frequent visitors in Germany, however many of the applicants require visas not only to visit Germany but also to study or work there, require medical treatment or to do business. Depending on one’s purpose to enter and remain in Germany during a specific period of time, the German visas are categorized as below.
– for Indians who wish to visit their friends or relatives in Germany or want to go in Germany for vacations, to sightsee and learn more about the country and its culture.
– is the perfect option for Indians that want or need to learn the German language in Germany.
– for Indian students who want to study in Germany, but are still trying to find the right program or still haven’t got the confirmation letter from the University
– for students from India who have already been accepted to a German university.
– for Indians who wish to enter Germany under the purpose of getting a job
– for Indians who want to enter the country to do business
– for Indian travellers will change flights to their destination country in one of the German airports
– for Indians who wish to come to Germany to work
– for Indian scientists/scholars who have been invited by a credible institution to carry a research
– for Indian citizens who will be travelling to Germany to be part of a training or do an internship in their field in Germany
– for Indian patients who come to Germany to seek medical treatment, which they do not have in their country
– for Indians who come to take part in a trade fair or exhibition in their field of profession or business
Indian citizens should submit the following list of documents when applying for a German visa:
. – Complete the form with honest and correct information that complies with the other information in the other required documents.
. – which must fulfil some specific criteria, as having a validity of at least three months beyond your planned stay in Germany, and having at least one blank page in order to be able to affix a visa.
. – according to the standards as set by the ICAO
. – that shows you where you will be staying during your time in Germany, That could be a hotel booking, a renting contract or an invitation letter by your friend or relative that shows you will stay over at their place
. – this should be a purchased travel ticket with the date you enter and leave Germany
. – which covers the whole period of your planned stay in the whole territory of Germany. while still being in India.
Travel Itinerary – that is a detailed plan of what you will be doing in Germany
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Proof of Financial Means. A document, that shows you have enough money to financially support yourself during your stay in Germany, as well as:
If employed:
Employment contract
Current bank statement, of latest 6 months (Online Bank statements are not acceptable).
Leave permission from your employer
Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary
If self-employed:
A copy of your business license in India
Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
Income Tax Return (ITR)
If a student:
Proof of enrollment
No-objection certificate from school or university
If retired:
Pension statement of the latest 6 months
Adult
80€
7087₹
Children between 6-12 years of age
40€
3543₹
Children younger than 6 years of age
Free
Free
Indians, holding diplomatic, official or service passports travelling for official purposes
Free
Free
A family member of an EU/EEA national
Free
Free
Indian pupils, students and accompanying teachers during a school trip
Free
Free
Indian researchers travelling to perform scientific research
Free
Free
