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Germany visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Indian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 8 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at india.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in India
- Embassy of Germany in New Delhi
Shanti Path 6/50-G, 110021 Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
- Consulate General of Germany in Chennai
Boat Club Road No. 9, RA Puram, 600 028 Chennai
Today 00:00–05:00, 10:00–24:00 - Consulate General of Germany in Kolkata
Hastings Park Road 1, 700 027 Kolkata
- Consulate General of Germany in Mumbai
Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point 193, 400 021 Mumbai
Today 09:00–12:00 - Consulate General of Germany in Bengaluru
Corner St. Mark's Road & Residency Road, 560 025 Bangalore
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Thiruvananthapuram
Honorarkonsul der Bundesrepublik Deutschland D9, Jawahar Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 003, Kerala, Indien
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Panjim
2nd Floor, CMM Arena Building Merces 403005 Panaji, Goa Indien, Panjim
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Hyderabad
20 Journalist Colony, Rd No 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034
All missions of Germany in India
Germany has 8 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Thiruvananthapuram, Panjim and Hyderabad.
Germany: visa decisions in India
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 132,825 | 118,919 | 13,779 | 10.4% | 99.6% |
| 2024 | 142,955 | 126,812 | 15,806 | 11.1% | 99.6% |
| 2025 | 153,179 | 136,674 | 16,126 | 10.5% | 99.6% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in India (Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata) received 153,179 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 136,674. 10.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 11.1%. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (142,955).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.8% of the applications lodged in India that year, from 7.1% at the consulates of Denmark to 46.5% at those of Slovenia. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in India.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in India, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to India
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Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Indian citizens planning a trip to Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Indian citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
In India, applications go to the German embassy in New Delhi and the consulates in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Indian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Indian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Indian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Where is the German embassy in India?
The German embassy in India is in New Delhi; there are also consulates in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
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.
Can Indian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.
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.