• A valid passport
• Issue date of passport must be within the previous ten years
• Passport size photos
• A copy of your completed and signed application form
• Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings and a detailed plan of your activities during the duration of your stay in Germany
• Copy of tour ticket
• Proof of having enough finances to support your travel and stay in the country
• Recent statement from your bank
• Proof of having a valid medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros
• No-objection certificate from your university or school of you are student and from your employer of you are working in a company
• A Cover letter explaining your reason to visit Germany
• Proof of civil status. That could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card (if applicable), etc.

For a short stay trip to Germany that is less than 90 days in duration, a Schengen short stay visa will be needed. This is also known as a Type C visa.

For staying in Germany beyond 90 days, you will require a German long-stay visa. This is also referred to as a Type D visa.

Depending on your purpose of visit, you can select any of the following types available –

• Germany Business Visa
• Germany Medical Visa
• Germany Tourist Visa
• Germany Transit Visa
• Germany Airport Transit Visa
• Visa for Visiting Family or Friends in Germany
• Visa for Official Visit in Germany
• Germany Training/Internship Visa
• Germany Trade Fair & Exhibitions Visa
• Germany Visa for Cultural, Sports and Film Crews

Most applications are processed within 2 weeks. In some cases, a longer time – up to 30 calendar days – might be required for processing.

For a short stay trip to Germany that is less than 90 days in duration, a Schengen short stay visa will be needed. This is also known as a Type C visa.

For staying in Germany beyond 90 days, you will require a German long-stay visa. This is also referred to as a Type D visa.