Visa Details

1. Visa Application Form

• Completed and signed application form

• Fill it online or manually.

2. Valid Passport

• Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned stay

• Issued within the last 10 years

• At least 2 blank pages

3. Recent Passport Photos

• 2 color photos

• White background, 35mm x 45mm, face covering 70–80% of the frame

4. Cover Letter

• Explaining the purpose of your visit

• Travel itinerary

• Duration and who will bear the travel costs

5. Travel Itinerary

• Flight reservation (no need to buy tickets before approval)

• Include return flight

6. Proof of Accommodation

• Hotel bookings or an invitation letter from a host in Germany

7. Travel Insurance

• Minimum coverage of €30,000

• Valid for the entire Schengen area

• Must cover medical emergencies and repatriation

8. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statements (last 3–6 months, stamped)

• ITR (Income Tax Returns) for the last 2–3 years

• Salary slips (if employed)

• Minimum recommended balance: €45–€50 per day of stay

9. Proof of Employment

• Employed: NOC from employer, leave letter, salary slips

• Self-employed: Business registration, company bank statements

• Students: NOC from school/university, ID card

• Retired: Pension slips or bank statements

10. PAN Card Copy (recommended)

11. Travel History (Optional but Beneficial)

• Copies of previous visas (Schengen, US, UK, etc.)

12. Aadhaar Card Copy (optional for ID verification)

Additional Documents for Minors

• Birth certificate

• Consent letter from both parents

• Passport copies of both parents