Visa for India

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Advice on applying for an Indian Visa

Visit the website:

and select ‘Germany-Frankfurt’ as the Indian Mission.
Complete all fields in the online application and, if in doubt, use the translation we provide:

Use Internet Explorer and Adobe Reader for the online application form.
Before submitting, please write down your application and passport number, so that you can always check on your visa status.

The online application form can be found on the Indian government server in India.

Completing the online application form alone is not enough to get a visa. The application must be printed out and submitted in person or by post.

The online application form must be signed twice. The first signature in the box below the photo (the signature must not leave the space provided), the second one at the end of your application.

(Only a colored, biometric photo, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background is accepted. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders.) Failure, to comply such a picture, may result in massive delays in issuing the visa.

In order to overcome the difficulties in procuring the photos for the application in the 5×5 cm format, we offer you to have the pictures taken in our office, at a price of 10 € for 4 pieces.

The visa is valid from the date of issue.

Submitting an application from outside of our jurisdiction may result in a return and forfeiture of fees.

We strongly advise you to not book a flight before your visa has been issued.

The issuance, duration, number of entries of your visa and the timely return of the passport are solely the responsibility of the Consulate General of India.

. Consular fees and services, once paid, will not be reimbursed.

We only accept cash payments for personal applications and bank transfers for postal applications.

Collection can take place either in person or by an authorized representative. The authorized representative must be able to identify themselves and present a power of attorney, signed by the applicant (fill in sheet, for printing out, down below).

Collection can take place during our opening without an appointment.

Documents Prices – German Citizens

tourist visa

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required.
  • In addition to the head, the shoulders must also be visible in the photo. Failure to comply such a picture can result in massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the day of application.

Tourist visa is valid for up to 12 months.
You can take pictures, in the required size, in our office (4 pieces = 10€)

durationconsulateIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Up to 12 months once / several times€87.00€17.70€55.30€160.00
More than 1 year and up to 5 years / Repeatedly€170.00€17.70€55.30€243.00

business visa

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders.) In the event of non-compliance, massive delays might be caused in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the day of application.
  • Letter from the sending German company, mentioning the official stationery as well as an assumption of costs.
  • Invitation from the Indian partner company, mentioning the official stationery, verified by the company stamp. E-mails are not enough! Valid for twelve months from the date of issue.
  • It is possible to issue a visa with a validity over twelve months, however, frequent visits to India and the need for a multi-year visa must be proven.
  • The processing takes several days, because each application is checked intensively.
durationconsulateIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Up to 12 months once/several times€103.00€17.70€55.30€176.00
More than 1 year and up to 5 years / Repeatedly€212.00€17.70€55.30€285.00

student visa

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders.)
  • Failure to comply such a picture, can result in massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Invitation from a recognized Indian university/school/the internship provider or the training facility, stating the duration of the planned course of study.
  • Letter of guarantee from parents / internship provider. Validity depends on the duration of studies.
  • Copy of valid student ID
  • Proof of state recognition of the university
  • Student and intern visas are subject to separate verification by the Consulate General and therefore cannot be issued on the same day.
  • In the case of minors, a copy of their parents’ passports or identity cards
durationconsulateIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Valid for the duration of the course or 5 years, whichever is less / multiple entry€70.00€17.70€55.50€143.00

Internship Visa (Entry or Intern Visa)

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders.)
  • Failure to comply such a picture, can result in massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Invitation from the internship provider
  • Indian Certificate of Incorporation of Employer
  • Internship visas are subject to a separate review by the Consulate General and therefore cannot be issued on the same day.
  • Proof of funding for the stay
  • For minors, parental consent form (in English)
  • In the case of minors, a copy of their parents’ passports or identity cards
  • In the case of minors, a letter of guarantee from the parents / the internship provider, also mentioning the length of the internship
durationconsulateIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Up to 12 months/repeatedly€70.00€17.70€55.50€143.20

transit visa

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders.)
  • Failure to comply such pictures, can result in massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application.
  • Original and copy of the flight ticket, including proof of onward flight
  • Transit visas are valid for 90 days from the date of issue, with first entry within 15 days. They allow you to stay in India for up to 72 hours.
  • Entry is only allowed once or twice and the applicant must prove that he is traveling via India to another country, such as Nepal or Afghanistan.

work visa

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure, to comply such a picture, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Your employment contract:
  • – on official company paper
  • – precise job description
  • – duration of employment
  • – place of employment
  • – Salary
  • – Regulations on tax liability
  • CV
  • Invitation from India
  • Certificates (Experience Certificate)
  • Indian Certificate of Incorporation of Employer
  • The issuance of a work visa is subject to a separate review by the Indian Consulate General. This check usually takes 7 – 10 working days and it is not possible to hurry the process up.
  • Work visa holders must register with FRRO within 14 days of arrival. This authority only exists in the largest Indian cities, otherwise it is represented by the local police chiefs.
durationconsulateIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Work visa up to 6 months€117.00€17.7030.30€€165.00
Work visa up to 12 months€193.00€17.70€29.50240.20€
Work visa longer than 12 months€288.00€17.70€29.50€335.20

conference visa

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure, to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Formal invitation to the conference, including a financial guarantee
  • Written approval of the conference by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs and the state concerned.
durationconsulateIGCS buildingKVZIn total
On demand!

German nationals with an Indian spouse or children with an Indian parent under the age of 15 (exclusively entry visa 6 months)

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure, to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Present and copy of the current Indian passport of the parent/spouse. (Copy of the current German passport of Indian parent.)
  • Copy of marriage certificate (in case of Indian spouse) / copy of birth certificate (in case of Indian parent)
  • family registration certificate
  • A statement as to whether the child has ever held Indian nationality and if someone accompanies the child. (If so, enclose a copy of the Surrender Certificate, of said person)
durationconsulateIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Entry visa up to 6 months€3.00€17.70€23.50€44.20

German nationals of Sri Lankan descent

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
durationconsulateIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Tourist visa Up to 1 year Single or multiple€98.00€17.70€23.50€139.20
Tourist Visa over 1 year and up to 5 years Multiple€193.00€17.70€29.50240.20€
Business visa up to 1 year multiple times€117.00€17.70€29.50€164.20
Business visa up to 1 year and up to 5 years multiple times€241.00€17.70€45.50€304.20

German Nationals with Pakistani Descent

Tourist Visa:

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Completed and signed additional form
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Last two payslips, aid notification, financial guarantee
  • The processing time is at least 12 weeks and cannot be shortened
  • Invitation from India by a close blood relative (father, mother, brother or sister) to visit family, the invitation must indicate the blood relationship
  • Copy of the inviting person’s Indian passport, detailed itinerary
durationconsulateadditiveIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Up to 12 months One time/ multiple times On request!€97.00€27.00€17.70€19.50€134.20
More than 1 year and up to 5 years/ several times On request!

business visa

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Completed and signed additional form
  • Two photos, that can be downloaded (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders.) Failure to comply such pictures, can result in massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Last two payslips, aid notification, financial guarantee
  • The processing time is at least 12 weeks and cannot be shortened
  • Invitation from the Indian company, extract from the Indian commercial register (Certificate of Incorporation) from the inviting company, letter from the sending German company including assumption of costs
durationconsulateadditiveIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Once or multiple times€117.00€27.00€17.70€24.50€159.20
Over 1 year and up to 5 years€241.00€27.00€17.70€24.50€283.20

German nationals of Chinese descent

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Completed additional form
  • Two photos, that can be downloaded (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders.) Failure to comply such pictures, can result in massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the day of application.
  • The processing time is at least 6 weeks and cannot be shortened
durationconsulateadditiveIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Up to 12 months once / several times€98.00€27.00€17.70€23.50€134.20
More than 1 year and up to 5 years / Repeatedly€193.00€27.00€17.70€162.50€267.20

Military

Members of the armed forces also have to submit a confirmation from their supervisor, stating the length of the stay and a granting of the leave. Furthermore, a self-written letter, from which the travel plan and the destination of the trip can be seen, must be added to the application. For military personnel no further fees have to be paid.

foreign nationals

EU citizens

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Registration certificate proving that you have been resident in Germany for more than 12 months (tourist visa). If proof of residence cannot be provided, an additional form must be completed and submitted at an additional fee of 17.00. The processing time is extended to approx. 5 working days.
durationconsulateadditiveIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Tourist visa up to 12 months€98.00-€€17.70€23.50€139.20
Business visa up to 12 months€117.00-€€17.70€29.50€164.20
Work visa up to 6 months On request!-€
Work visa up to 12 months On request!-€
Work visa longer than 12 months On request!-€

Different visa fees apply to Touristsvisa for the following EU citizens:

nationconsulateIGCS buildingKVZtotal
Great Britain up to 12 months€157.00€17.50€23.50€198.20
Great Britain up to 5 years€463.00€17.50€29.50€510.20

Different business visa fees apply to the following EU citizens:

nationconsulateIGCS buildingKVZtotal
France up to 1 year On request!
France up to 5 years On request!
Czech Republic up to 1 year On request!
Czech Republic up to 5 years On request!
Ireland up to 1 year On request!
Ireland up to 5 years On request!
Poland up to 1 year On request!
Poles up to 5 years On request!
Great Britain up to 1 year On request!
Great Britain up to 5 years On request!

Different visa fees apply to work visas for the following EU citizens:

nationconsular feeIGCS buildingKVZ buildingtotal fee
Great Britain up to 6 months€502.00€17.70€14.50€534.20
Great Britain up to 1 year€552.00€17.70€14.50€584.20
Great Britain up to 5 years€642.00€17.70€14.50€674.20
Ireland up to 6 months€192.00€17.70€14.50€224.20
Ireland up to 1 year€237.00€17.70€14.50€269.20
Ireland up to 5 years€332.00€17.70€14.50€364.20
France up to 6 months€162.00€17.70€14.50€194.20
France up to 1 year€207.00€17.70€14.50€239.20
France up to 5 years€302.00€17.70€14.50€334.20
Italy up to 6 months€127.00€17.70€14.50€159.20
Italy up to 1 year€177.00€17.70€14.50€209.20
Italy up to 5 years€267.00€17.70€14.50€299.20
Denmark up to 6 months€152.00€17.70€14.50€184.20
Denmark up to 1 year€197.00€17.70€14.50€229.20
Denmark up to 5 years€292.00€17.70€14.50€324.20
Portugal up to 6 months€112.00€17.70€14.50€144.20
Portugal up to 1 year€157.00€17.70€14.50€189.20
Portugal 5 years€252.00€17.70€14.50€284.20
Austria up to 6 months€102.00€17.70€14.50€134.20
Austria up to 1 year€152.00€17.70€14.50€184.20
Austria up to 5 years€247.00€17.70€14.50€279.20

US citizen

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the day of application
  • Registration certificate proving that you have been resident in Germany for more than 12 months (tourist visa). If proof of residence cannot be provided, an additional form has to be submitted, at a fee of €27.00. The processing time is extended to approx. 5 working days.
Fees:consular feeadditional ConsGIGCS buildingKVZ buildingIn total
Tourist visa up to 10 years€98.00€0.00€17.70€23.50€139.20
Business visa up to 10 years€241.00€19.00€17.70€29.50€307.20

Afghan nationals

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Last two payslips, aid notification, financial guarantee
  • Registration certificate
  • Valid proof of residence permit
  • Validity three months from the date of issue, single entry for Afghan nationals
  • Since the Consulate always makes a case-by-case decision, processing might take three months or longer!
Fees:consular feeIGCS buildingKVZIn total
visa€3.00€17.70€23.50€44.20

Sri Lankan nationals

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Registration certificate proving that you have been resident in Germany for more than 12 months (tourist visa)
  • Valid proof of residence permit
Fees:consular feeIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Tourist visa up to 15 days (single)€13.00€17.70€29.50€54.20
Tourist visa 3 months (single)€18.00€17.70€29.50€65.20
Tourist visa 3 months (double)€27.00€17.70€29.50€74.20
Business visa 1 month (Multiple) On request!
Business visa 3 months (single) On request!
Business visa 3 months (Multiple) On request!
Business visa 6 months Several times on request!
Business visa 1 year On request!
Business visa 1 year to 5 years On request!
Transit visa from 15 days on request!
Work visa 1 year On request!
Student visa for 1 year (For institutions covered by bilateral agreements) On request!
Student visa from 1 year (For institutions covered by bilateral agreements) On request!
Student Visa (For institutions not covered by a bilateral agreement) On request!

Pakistani nationals

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Completed additional form
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Registration certificate proving that you have been resident in Germany for more than 12 months (tourist visa)
  • Proof of the current financial situation (last three pay slips/income statement from the tax consultant/approval notice), proof of employment issued by the employer
  • Detailed itinerary invitation:
  • Tourist: by a close blood relative (father, mother, brother or sister) to visit family with a statement of the degree of kinship
  • Copy of the inviting person’s Indian passport
  • Business: through a registered Indian company, proof by certificate of incorporation
  • Letter of assignment from the German company
  • Valid for one month from the date of issue, single entry
  • The processing time takes at least 12 weeks and cannot be shortened
Fees:consular feeadditional ConsGIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Tourist visa up to one month€2.00€17.70€19.50€41.20

Bangladeshi nationals

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Completed additional form
  • Two photos, that can be downloaded (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders.) Failure to comply such pictures, can result in massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Registration certificate proving that you have been resident in Germany for more than 12 months (tourist visa)
  • Last three payslips, aid notification, financial guarantee
  • Detailed itinerary invitation:
  • Tourist: by a close blood relative (father, mother, brother or sister) to visit family with a statement of the degree of kinship
  • Copy of the inviting person’s Indian passport
  • Business: by a registered Indian company, proof by extract from the commercial register (Certificate of Incorporation)
  • Letter of assignment from the German company
Fees:consular feeadditional ConsGIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Tourist visa up to one month€2.00€17.70€19.50€41.20

Chinese nationals

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Completed additional form
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Last two payslips, aid notification, financial guarantee
  • Registration certificate proving that you have been resident in Germany for more than 12 months (tourist visa)
  • Valid proof of residence permit
  • The processing time takes at least 4 weeks and cannot be shortened
Fees:consular feeadditional ConsGIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Price on request

Singaporean nationals

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Registration certificate proving that you have been resident in Germany for more than 12 months (tourist visa)
  • Proof of valid residence permit, (if proof of residence cannot be provided, an additional form must be completed and submitted at an additional fee of €27.00) The processing time is extended by approx. 5 working days.
Fees:consular feeIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Tourist visa up to 6 months€32.00€17.70€19.50€69.20
Business visa up to 12 months€147.00€17.70€24.50€189.20
Conference visa up to 3 months€97.00€17.70€14.50€129.20

Japanese nationals

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Registration certificate proving that you have been resident in Germany for more than 12 months (tourist visa) (if proof of residence cannot be provided, an additional form must be completed and submitted, at an additional fee of €27.00 ) The processing time is extended by approx. 5 working days.
Fees:consular feeIGCS buildingKVZIn total
transit visa€4.00€17.70€14.50€36.20
tourist visa€10.00€17.70€19.50€47.20
all other visa types€10.00€17.70€24.50€52.20

Russian nationals

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Registration certificate proving that you have been resident in Germany for more than 12 months (tourist visa)
  • Proof of valid residence permit (if proof of residence cannot be provided, an additional form must be completed and submitted at an additional fee of €27.00). The processing time is extended by approx. 5 working days. Russian nationals must pay a consular fee of €50.00 in addition to the other fees.
Fees:consular feeadditional ConsGIGCS buildingKVZIn total
One-time tourist visa€42.00€17.70€19.5079.20
All other visas once€42.00€17.70€24.50€84.20
Tourist visa twice€90.00€17.70€19.50€127.20
All other visas twice€90.00€17.70€24.50€132.20

Romanian nationals

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Registration certificate proving that you have been resident in Germany for more than 12 months (tourist visa) (if proof of residence cannot be provided, an additional form must be completed and submitted at an additional fee of 27.00). The processing time is extended by approx. 5 working days. Romanian nationals have to pay a consular fee of €10.00 in addition to the other fees.
Fees:consular feeadditional ConsGIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Price on request

Iranian nationals

  • Completed and signed application form & order placement
  • Two photos (Only two colored photos, format 5 x 5 cm, in front of a light (white or light blue) background are required. In addition to the head, the photo must also show the shoulders). Failure to comply such pictures, can cause massive delays in issuing the visa.
  • Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
  • Registration certificate proving that you have been resident in Germany for more than 12 months (tourist visa)
  • Proof of valid residence permit (if proof of residence cannot be provided, an additional form must be completed and submitted at an additional fee of €27.00) The processing time is extended by approx. 5 working days.
Fees:consular feeadditional ConsGIGCS buildingKVZIn total
Price on request

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