Germany Tourist Visa Document Checklist

Visa Type: Tourist
Stay Duration: 30 days
Validity: Up to 90 days
Entry Type: Single Entry
Processing Time: 20-25 days

Document Requirements:

1. Passport:

   • Original passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of return.

   • At least two blank pages for visa stamps.

   • Copy of pages containing personal information and important travel details.

   • Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted.

   • Attach all old passports (if any).

   • Handwritten passports or passports with "observations" will not be accepted.

2. Photographs: 

   • Two recent passport-size colored photographs (35mm x 45mm).

   • Matt or semi-matt finish, with 70%-80% face coverage.

   • White background and no border.

   • Photographs should be no more than 6 months old.

   • Scanned or stapled photographs will not be accepted.

   • Should not have been used in any previous visas.

3. Covering Letter: 

   • A letter from the company on the company’s letterhead.

   • Includes the applicant’s name, designation, passport number, purpose, and duration of visit.

   • Duly signed by an authorized signatory with the signatory's name and designation.

   • Addressed to: The Visa Officer, Embassy of Germany, New Delhi.

   • Mention the current address where the applicant wants the passport to be delivered.

4. Invitation Letter: Invitation letter from the German host or inviting company on their letterhead.

   • States the purpose of travel and duration of stay.

   • Duly signed by the host with the signatory’s name and designation.

   • Addressed to: The Visa Officer, Embassy of Germany, New Delhi.

5. Financial Documents: Personal and company Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the last 3 years.

   • Original bank statement (personal and company) for the last 6 months, including the bank’s name, telephone number, and the applicant’s name and address.

   • Salary slips for the last 6 months.

   • Company registration certificate, certificate of incorporation, or DIN approval letter.

6. Proof of Accommodation: Hotel confirmation for the entire stay in the Schengen area.

   • Hotel should match the ticket dates, and the maximum stay should be in Germany.

7. Airline Reservation: Confirmed ticket itinerary.

8. Medical Insurance:

   • Overseas medical insurance for the duration of the stay, amounting to 30,000 Euros.

   • Insurance must be provided by an authorized insurance company.

9. COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate: Certificate for COVID-19 vaccination (if applicable).

10. Biometric Data:
    
    

    • Indian citizens applying for a Schengen visa must provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph) at the VFS visa application center.

    • For subsequent applications within the next 5 years, biometric data will be copied from the previous visa application included in the VIS.

We are committed to making the visa application process seamless and efficient for you. For any assistance or to initiate your visa process, feel free to reach out to us.

Disclaimer:

Please note that the issuance of a visa is at the sole discretion of the visa counselor. HN Travel Assistant acts only as a representative on behalf of the customer. The customer must sign all related applications and documents. Visa approval may or may not be granted, and HN Travel Assistant is not responsible for any rejection or delays. Service fees are non-refundable, and payment is required regardless of the outcome of the application.