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Germany · Visa guideGermany Tourist Visa
A short-stay Schengen visa for tourism and holidays in Germany — up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- ProcessingSchengen short-stay visas are processed within about 15 calendar days of submission at VFS
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Germany Tourist Visa — overview
The Germany Tourist Visa is a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) for holidays and sightseeing in Germany, valid for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
Applications from the Delhi jurisdiction are submitted through VFS Global and decided by the German mission. The application form is completed online on the VIDEX portal, and Schengen-compliant travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 — from a German-mission-approved Indian insurer — is mandatory.
The German mission looks for a clear travel plan, sound finances and genuine ties to India. Lifeset Overseas builds the file to the German checklist so nothing is missing and the trip's purpose is clear.
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Documents you need
VIDEX application form
The Schengen visa application completed on the VIDEX portal, printed with all barcode pages, signed, with the declarations of true information and of valid insurance.
Valid passport
Issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond your return, with at least 2 empty pages.
Photographs
Recent biometric photos, 35x45mm, white background, not older than 6 months.
Cover letter & itinerary
A personal cover letter and a detailed day-by-day travel itinerary.
Proof of accommodation
Hotel reservations for the full stay — for every Member State if you visit several.
Financial means
Last 3 months salary slips, employment contract, leave-sanction letter, 3 months bank statements stamped by the bank, and ITR or Form 16.
Flight reservation
A confirmed return flight reservation.
Travel medical insurance
Schengen-wide cover of at least EUR 30,000 for the whole trip, from a German-mission-approved Indian insurer.
5 steps
How the process works
Typical processing: Schengen short-stay visas are processed within about 15 calendar days of submission at VFS.
Step 1
Free eligibility review
We assess your profile and build a document checklist matched to the German mission's requirements.
Step 2
Complete VIDEX & build the file
The VIDEX application is filled correctly and every document — finances, itinerary, insurance — is prepared and verified.
Step 3
Book the VFS Global appointment
Germany visa applications in the Delhi jurisdiction are submitted through VFS Global — we schedule your slot.
Step 4
Submit & give biometrics
You attend the VFS centre to submit the file and provide fingerprints and a photograph.
Step 5
Decision & passport return
The German mission decides the application and your passport is returned through VFS.
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Costs & fees
Item
Amount
Schengen visa fee (adult)
EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 11; under 6 are exempt. Payable in INR.
EUR 90
VFS Global service fee
Plus optional add-ons such as courier or premium lounge.
INR 2,022
Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.
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Frequently asked questions
A short-stay Schengen visa allows up to 90 days within any 180-day period, across Germany and the wider Schengen Area.
Yes — Schengen-wide travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 of cover is mandatory, and the German missions accept it only from approved Indian travel-insurance companies.
VIDEX is the online portal where the German Schengen visa application is completed. All pages, including the barcodes, must be printed and submitted.
Why it matters
Going it alone vs filing with us
On your own
- Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
- Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
- No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
- Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
- A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.
With Lifeset Overseas
- An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
- A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
- Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
- Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
- Every case handled by one consultant, end to end.
Refused before?
A refusal isn't the end
A refusal is not a permanent bar — but it only improves if the actual reason is found and answered, and nobody can tell you a second application will succeed. If a Germany visa has been refused, we:
- Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
- Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
- Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
- Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.
- Refused? Your fee back, or a rebuilt application free — your choice.
Your next step
Ready to start your Germany Tourist Visa?
A visa file is won or lost on the small things — a mismatched date, a thin financial trail, a document formatted wrong. We go deep into your profile, build every document properly, and give you an honest verdict before you commit. If your case isn't ready, we'll tell you — and tell you exactly how to fix it.
Free, honest assessment
We read your full profile and tell you straight whether your case is ready — before you pay anything.
Your file, built right
Every document prepared, apostilled, translated and stress-tested the way the embassy expects.
One consultant, end to end
The same person handles your case from the first call to the visa decision — no hand-offs.
We handle the process
VFS appointment, biometrics, submission and follow-up — we manage the moving parts for you.
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A short-stay Schengen visa to visit family or friends living in Germany — up to 90 days.
Germany Guest Scientist & Research Visa
A short-stay Schengen visa for guest scientists and researchers invited by a German research institution.
Dependent & Family Visa
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