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Tourist Visa
Documents Required
1. Passports
o Original passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.
o Original old passport booklets, if any.
2. Photographs
o 3 recent passport-size photographs.
o White background; Glossy finish; 80% face covered with a little shoulder visible; Eyes and face clearly visible.
o Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm.
3. Covering Letter
o A covering letter per individual/family/company addressed to The Visa Officer, German Consulate General, Bengaluru.
o The covering letter should briefly describe the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel including travel dates.
o It can be on plain paper for individuals and on company letterhead for officials/sponsored applicants.
4. Bank Statements
o Original 3 months' personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank.
o Bank statements should be from relevant and active accounts showing proof of funds and income.
o Bank statements should be dated close to the visa application date and preferably A4 size.
5. Income Tax Returns
o Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company.
6. Itinerary / Air Tickets
o Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets, if applicable.
o Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
7. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation
o Invitation letter from the host in Germany mentioning the purpose of visit and duration of stay. If the host will cover expenses, this should be stated in the invitation letter.
o Provide Verpflichtungserklärung (formal obligation letter) from your sponsor in Germany, along with a copy of the sponsor's passport or residence permit.
o For visits to friends, provide original documents, photographs, and a letter of invitation.
o Proof of accommodation such as hotel vouchers or booking certificates.
8. Supporting Credentials
Businessmen:
o Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / partnership deed.
o NOC from other partners or Directors in case of a partnership.
Employees:
o Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees/public servants).
o Last 3 months' salary statements (only for private firms).
o Company ID card (optional).
o Retirement certificate or letter / Copy of pension book (for retired employees).
Students:
o Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days).
o Bonafide certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations).
o School/college ID card (optional).
Newly Wed / Honeymooners:
o Marriage certificate (Original).
o Wedding invitation card/photographs (if the certificate is not available).
Children traveling unaccompanied:
o Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either of the parents if unaccompanied.
o Passport copies/copy of both/either of the parents.
Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners:
o Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.
o Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse or any Government ID proof mentioning spouse's name if not a passport holder.
9. Additional Supporting Documents (if available)
o FD receipts from banks.
o Public shares/debentures certificate.
o Asset evaluation report from a CA.
Ensure all documents are prepared as per the specific requirements outlined by the German Consulate General in Bengaluru and are up-to-date at the time of application.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
Visa Application Centres: New Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pondicherry, Kolkatta, Bengaluru, Kochi, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa
Embassy Of The Federal Republic Of Germany
No. 6/50G, Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021.
Tel : (0091-11) 44199 199
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai
Hoechst House, 1st Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Tel : (022)- 2283 9834 - 35
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Goa
CMM Arena Complex, 2nd Floor, Vaddy, Merces, Goa - 403 005
Tel : +91 832 6747700-02, +91 832 6747708
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Kolkatta
1 Hastings Park Road, Alipore, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700 027
Tel : +91 33 24 79 11 41, +91 33 24 79 11 42, +91 2479 2150 +91 33 24 39 89 06
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bengaluru
2nd & 3rd Floor, "Cash Pharmacy Building", Corner St. Marks & Residency Road, Bangalore 560025
Tel : +91 80 45 30 01 00
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Chennai
No. 9 Boat Club Road, R.A. Puram, Chennai 600028, Tamil Nadu
Tel : +91 44 24 30 16 00
