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How to get a India visa from Germany

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for German passport holders travelling to India.

Visa types & fees

4 visa options for travelling to India.

Business visa

Processing time15 days
Validity90 days

Medical visa

Processing time15 days
Validity90 days

Tourist visa

Processing time15 days
Validity90 days

Work visa

Processing time15 days
Validity90 days

Application requirements

Documents German applicants need to provide.

  • An original passport not older than 10 years and valid for 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Proof of income tax return.
  • A completely filled visa application form and duly signed by the applicant.
  • Payment of air ticket.
  • Proof of accommodation/ Hotel reservation
  • Flight itinerary.
  • Payment of visa fee.
  • Two passport photographs with a white background (35mm x 45mm).
  • Determine the type of visa you are applying for.
  • Proof of financial means to backup travel.
  • A Bank statement issued from the bank stating you are eligible to support your stay in the country.
  • Health insurance.
  • No smuggling of illegal drugs or goods.
  • A clean criminal record is required.
  • Travel itinerary.

Visa type details

Business visa

  • This visa is issued to Germans traveling to India for some business activities.
  • A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months beyond your stay in India.
  • Flight itinerary.
  • Health insurance.
  • A completely filled and signed business visa application form by the applicant.
  • A clean criminal record track.
  • Proof of sufficient means to support your stay in the country.
  • Applicant ID card
  • Proof of hotel reservation/ accommodation.
  • Holders of this visa are neither permitted to work nor study.
  • You must have a good intention of traveling
  • Two passport photographs with a white background.
  • If invited by a host/organization, a letter from the organization is required.
  • Travel documents.
  • The duration of stay for a business visa is 90 days.
  • Payment of visa fees.

Tourist visa

  • This visa is issued to Germans traveling for tourism/visitation in India.
  • A valid passport not older than ten years and valid for 6 months beyond your stay in India.
  • A completely filled tourist visa application form.
  • If invited, an invitation letter from the host is required.
  • If employed, a letter from your employer is required granting you permission to travel.
  • Holders of this visa cannot study with this visa.
  • You must have a good intention of traveling. No criminal record track should be found.
  • Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservation.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Flight itinerary.
  • Proof of sufficient means to support travel.
  • Two passport photographs with a white background.
  • The applicant ID card.
  • The duration of stay for a tourist visa is 90 days.
  • Holders of this visa must leave the country at the expiration of your visa.

Medical visa

  • This visa is issued to citizens of Germany traveling to India for medical treatment.
  • A valid passport with 6 months validity.
  • An official document from the medical institution in India stating that they can provide the medical treatment you need.
  • A letter from the medical institution in India confirming your medical treatment in India is required.
  • A letter to the medical institution in India is needed. This letter must state the nature of the illness and why treatment is ill-suited elsewhere.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Payment of medical treatment.
  • If employed, a letter from your employer is required stating his awareness of your leave.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover up all medical expenses.
  • You are expected to leave the country at the end of your treatment.
  • Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country, but a temporary residence.
  • The applicant has to sign a medical declaration form.
  • Proof of Residential Address
  • Recommendation from home country doctor to visit a particular specialized medical center for treatment.
  • Minors must possess the original copy of your birth certificate. If you are traveling alone or with one of their parents, a document of consent should be signed by both parents/sponsors.
  • Holders of this medical visa are not allowed to work while they are in India.
  • Proof the patient can cope with any additional medical costs that may come up.
  • Proof of correspondence between the doctor in your home country and the one in the Schengen area.
  • Copy of online Visa application form
  • Medical documents of the treatments that are done.

Work visa

  • This visa is issued to citizens of Germany traveling to work in an organization in India.
  • A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months ahead of your stay in India.
  • Educational qualifications and certificates of experience.
  • A curriculum vitae should be provided.
  • Proof of marital status if married, single or divorced.
  • Medical insurance should be provided.
  • A copy of the employment contract between the employer and the employee must be submitted. The contract must be signed by both parties, stating the salary of the employee in Rupees, and discuss the payment of income tax in India.
  • A letter of employment from the organization in India should be provided.
  • Payment of visa fee.
  • Sufficient financial means to support travel.
  • Flight itinerary.
  • Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservation.
  • Proof of no fraudulent track record.
  • A completely filled work visa application form.

Where to apply

India embassy & visa application centers in Germany.

Berlin

AddressTiergartenstrabe 17, 10785 Berlin, Germany.
Phone+49-30-257950
Emailchancery@indianembassy .de
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Frequently asked questions

Is English an official language in India

Yes. English is an official language of India along with Hindi. The Constitution of India designates the official language of the Government of India as Hindi written in the Devanagari script, as well as English. There is no national language as declared by the Constitution of India.

What foods are produced in India

India is the world's largest producer of milk, pulses, and jute, and ranks as the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruit, and cotton. It is also one of the leading producers of spices, fish, poultry, livestock and plantation crops.

Is India a hot country

Yes. Indian climate can be classified as a hot tropical country, except the northern states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir in the north and Sikkim in the northeastern hills, which have a cooler, more continental influenced climate. Most of India's summer is very hot.

Can I use Uber in India

Yes, you can use uber in India. Being able to pay automatically with a pre-registered credit card is one of the biggest perks of using Uber in India.
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