Germany Visa Requirements at Chennai Consulate
Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the Germany consulate in Chennai
Common Requirements for All Visa Types
These documents are required for all visa types at Chennai consulate:
Personal Documents
Valid Passport
Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return; passports with observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted) with at least two empty pages
Signed Visa Form
1 Form (Electronically generated along with the bar code receipt, after feeding in all the details in website https://videx.diplo.de/ (ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED STRICTLY ON APPOINTMENT BASIS ONLY)
Passport Copy
Copy of your passport data page (A4 size copy)
Passport Size Photos
3 passport pictures according to biometric specifications, not older than 6 months
Declaration Form (Annexure C).
Proof of Civil Status
Marriage certificate (If applicable)
Not required if spouse name is endorsed on the passport
Divorce decree (If applicable)
Birth certificate of children (If applicable)
Death certificate of spouse (If applicable)
Ration Card (If applicable)
Travel Documents
Confirmed Hotel Bookings
Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone number, and Email ID).
Confirmed Air Tickets
Return ticket, covering all the sectors.
Day Wise Itinerary
Detailed schedule of your business meetings (ONLY for stays over 30 days).
Travel Insurance
It should be as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website. Travel Insurance should have special condition: The geographical area for this policy stands changed to worldwide.
Proof of Funds
Bank Statement
Latest Personal Bank Statement (Original) last 3 months i.e. sealed and signed by Bank Authorities.
Income Tax Return
Personal ITR For Last 3 years.
Occupation Proof
If you are an Employee
Last 3 months salary slips. NOC from Company.
If you are Proprietor/Owner of the Company
Company’s Original Bank statement of last 3 months Stamped from Bank. Company’s ITR of Last 3 years. Company proof (GST/ Incorporation certificate/Partnership Deed etc). Cover letter on company’s Letterhead.
Visa Type Specific Requirements
Additional documents required for each visa type
Business Visa
Business Documents
Invitation Letter
Invitation letter from the business partner in Germany in English or German.
Company Covering Letter
Covering Letter addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Germany on the letterhead of the company with plan (itinerary) and company profile.
Company Income Tax Return
Company Income Tax Return for Last 3 years.
Company Bank Statement
Company bank statement of the past three months, stating the drawing power/credit limit.
Certificate of Incorporation of Indian Company
For Consultancy Services
Please provide a confirmation letter from the German client.
Visa Agent Documents
Authority Letter
Authority Letter in case biometrics not needed and Mondy is submitting the application on behalf of the applicant.
Notes
Embassy have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page. Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview.
Please note that Appointment under URGENT category will only be valid if the travel is in less than 15 working days. If travel is after 15 working days then the appointment should be booked under normal category only.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIOMETRIC
From 2nd November 2015, Biometric is mandatory which will be valid for 59 months. Personal appearance for visa application submission is mandatory for every traveler after 2nd November. Applicants who have undertaken the biometric after 2nd November, are NOT required to go for biometric again for next 59 months and Mondy SHALL BE SUBMITTING AND COLLECTING THEIR CASES.
Mondy Premium Services
Appointment Taking
Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
Visa Fee Preparation
Meet and Assist For Biometric Submission
Collection
Dispatch of Passports.
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF Mondy TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.Please do send us your passports and documents at least 2 days in advance so that we may check documents, take the appointment and prepare the documentation for visa submission.
Exempted from Biometric
Children under 12 years of age.
Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible.
Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
Applicants who have VIS printed on their last Schengen visa (provided the last Schengen visa is issued within 59 months).
Biometric will be valid for a period of 59 months, hence, the travelers who have undergone biometric for Schengen country after 2nd November 2015, will NOT NEED to undergo biometric for their next Schengen travel in next 59 months.Mondy SHALL BE SUBMITTING AND COLLECTING THEIR VISAS WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF THE APPLICANTS.
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification including COVID 19, with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Fees
-: Rs 9100/- (Adult).,Rs 4100/- (Child).,VFS Charges Rs 2470/- (payable in cash).
Processing Time
Min. 15 working days. Note: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.
Tourist Visa
For honeymooners
If bride or groom is not employed, then the Financials of the parents are required (Check According to the above-mentioned occupations)
For Minors
If minor is accompanied by one parent/travelling alone shall provide a NOTARIZED NOC from other/both parents with their passport copy
If minor travelling with parents or without parents then consent letter is mandatory.
Visa Agent Documents
Authority Letter
Authority Letter in case biometrics not needed and Mondy is submitting the application on behalf of the applicant.
Notes
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview.
All Schengen Embassies have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page. Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIOMETRIC:
From 2nd November 2015, Biometric is mandatory which will be valid for 59 months.Personal appearance for visa application submission is mandatory for every traveler after 2nd November.Applicants who have undertaken the biometric after 2nd November, are NOT required to go for biometric again for next 59 months and Mondy SHALL BE SUBMITTING THEIR CASES.
Mondy provides very premium services for Schengen as listed below:-
Appointment Taking
Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
Visa Fee Preparation
Meet and Assist For Biometric Submission
Dispatch of Passports
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF Mondy TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.Please do send us your passports and documents at least 2 days in advance so that we may check documents, take the appointment and prepare the documentation for visa submission.Following travelers are exempted from Biometric
Children under 12 years of age
Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
Applicant who have VIS printed on their last Schengen visa (provided the last Schengen visa is issued within 59 months)
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Fees
-: Rs 9100/- (Adult).,Rs 4100/- (Child).,VFS Charges Rs 2470/- (payable in cash).
Processing Time
Min. 15 working days. Note: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.
Transit Visa
Notes
Embassy have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page. Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIOMETRIC
From 2nd November 2015, Biometric is mandatory which will be valid for 59 months. Personal appearance for visa application submission is mandatory for every traveler after 2nd November. Applicants who have undertaken the biometric after 2nd November, are NOT required to go for biometric again for next 59 months and Mondy SHALL BE SUBMITTING AND COLLECTING THEIR CASES.
Mondy Premium Services
Appointment Taking
Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
Visa Fee Preparation
Meet and Assist For Biometric Submission
Collection
Dispatch of Passports.
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF Mondy TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.Please do send us your passports and documents at least 2 days in advance so that we may check documents, take the appointment and prepare the documentation for visa submission.
Exempted from Biometric
Children under 12 years of age.
Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible.
Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
Applicant who have VIS printed on their last Schengen visa (provided the last Schengen visa is issued within 59 months).
Biometric will be valid for a period of 59 months, hence, the travelers who have undergone biometric for Schengen country after 2nd November 2015, will NOT NEED to undergo biometric for their next Schengen travel in next 59 months.
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance
As per Schengen specification, with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Fees
-: Rs 9100/- (Adult).,Rs 4100/- (Child).,VFS Charges Rs 2470/- (payable in cash).
Processing Time
Min. 15 working days. Note: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.
Contact Information
Germany Embassy/Consulate in Chennai
Address
No.9 Boat Club Road, Raja Annamalai Puram,Chennai 600 028, Tamil Nadu India
Tel
044 24301600
Fax
044 24349293/95(Visa Section)