What is a Verpflichtungserklärung?

It is a formal obligation letter the host in Germany can provide, committing to cover your costs during the visit. Where the host is funding the trip, it strengthens the application.

Who can invite me to Germany?

A relative or friend living in Germany can host you. They provide an invitation, a copy of their passport or German ID, and proof of their address — plus a residence-permit copy if they are not a German citizen.

How do I prove the relationship?

Through documents such as marriage certificates and birth certificates linking you to the host.

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Germany Family & Friends Visit Visa

A short-stay Schengen visa to visit family or friends living in Germany — up to 90 days.

ProcessingSchengen short-stay visas are processed within about 15 working days of submission at VFS.
Visa categoryFamily & Friends Visit Visa
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The Germany Family & Friends Visit Visa is a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) for visiting relatives or friends who live in Germany, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

The heart of this application is the host: an invitation from the host in Germany and, where the host is covering costs, a formal obligation letter (Verpflichtungserklärung), along with the host's passport or German ID and proof of their residence. Proof of your relationship and your own funds and ties to India complete the file.

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