Germany
India
India visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indianembassyberlin.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Germany
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- Consulate General of India in Hamburg
Graumannsweg 57, 22087 Hamburg
- Consulate General of India in Frankfurt am Main
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 26, 60325 Frankfurt am Main
Today 09:30–11:30 - Honorary Consulate of India in Stuttgart
70565 Stuttgart, Schulze-Delitzsch-Straße 25
All missions of India in Germany
India has 5 missions in Germany, with its embassy in Berlin. Consulates: Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Stuttgart.
Indian citizens travelling to Germany
IndiaGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Germany to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long German citizens can stay in India
German citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How German citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; German citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for German citizens
China admits German citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Germany
Indian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for India?
German citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can German citizens stay in India?
German citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Germany?
The Indian embassy in Germany is in Berlin; there are also consulates in Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Indian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Can German citizens enter India visa-free?
No; German citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.