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India passport holders: Single entry for Germany. Fee: EUR 75–90 (~USD 87.22–104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days (longer for work). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India. Germany is #1 Schengen destination for Indians. Strong IT migration corridor — Chancenkarte / Opportunity Card launched 2024.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit; German National D (>90 days): Work (Blue Card — POPULAR for Indian IT, Skilled Worker), Study (Indians are #1 international student source), Family Reunification, Job-seeker, Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card 2024 — popular among Indian skilled).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation / Verpflichtungserklärung (sponsor); Bank statement (3-6 months); Employment letter; ITR; Aadhaar + PAN; Biometrics at VFS India.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India. Germany is #1 Schengen destination for Indians. Strong IT migration corridor — Chancenkarte / Opportunity Card launched 2024.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Indians: (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Weak ties to India; (3) Doubtful intent to return; (4) Past Schengen overstays; (5) Asylum-claim history in EU; (6) Inadequate insurance; (7) Verpflichtungserklärung not properly registered with German Ausländerbehörde; (8) Germany seen as long-term migration destination — high scrutiny; (9) Punjab/Gujarat applicants face additional checks.
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