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Germany 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 working days of submission at VFS
  • Visa categoryTourist Visa
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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.

8 items

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 working days of submission at VFS.

  1. Step 1

    Free eligibility review

    We assess your profile and build a document checklist matched to the German mission's requirements.

  2. Step 2

    Complete VIDEX & build the file

    The VIDEX application is filled correctly and every document — finances, itinerary, insurance — is prepared and verified.

  3. Step 3

    Book the VFS Global appointment

    Germany visa applications in the Delhi jurisdiction are submitted through VFS Global — we schedule your slot.

  4. Step 4

    Submit & give biometrics

    You attend the VFS centre to submit the file and provide fingerprints and a photograph.

  5. 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 6-12; under 6 are exempt. Payable in INR.

EUR 91

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

Q.How long can I stay in Germany on a tourist visa?
A short-stay Schengen visa allows up to 90 days within any 180-day period, across Germany and the wider Schengen Area.
Q.Is travel insurance mandatory?
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.
Q.What is the VIDEX form?
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 licensed consultant, end to end.

Refused before?

A refusal isn't the end

Refused applicants often win the second time — once the real reason is fixed. 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.
  • Rebuild a stronger application — same fixed fee, refusal or first try.
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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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