Original Passport having a validity of minimum Six months (from the date of return)

Minimum two blank pages for visa stamps.

The applicant has to submit his/her original Passport

Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy

Attach all your old passports (if any)

Handwritten passports will not be accepted by the Consulate.

Visa application form needs to be duly filled and signed by the applicant.

The applicant’s mobile number should be mentioned in the visa form so that the Embassy / Consulate can contact the applicant at any point of time during the visa processing.

Two recent passport-size coloured photographs with matte or semi-matte finish, 80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm).

Two recent passport size coloured photographs with glossy finish, 80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm) Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned / stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.)

A Covering Letter from applicant mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief.

The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp, name and designation of the signatory.The letter should be addressed to: The German Consulate General, Mumbai (Please Note: The Covering Letter must be on an official letterhead if applicant is self-employed and on a blank paper if employed in a firm.

Invitation Letter

An invitation letter by the host in Germany mentioning name and duration of stay. Formal Obligation Letter.

If the sponsor is not a German citizen: A4 sized copy of the sponsor's passport including his/her valid residence permit. Proof of Sufficient Funds, Guarantee of expenses (for example, latest 3 months bank statement and salary slips)

If the applicant is Employed

Personal Income Tax Returns (ITR) for last 3 years.

Last three months salary slip.

Personal Bank Statement for last six months mentioning the bank’s name, bank’s telephone number clearly.

Personal & Company income tax returns (ITR) for last 3 years.

Personal & Company bank statement for last six months mentioning the bank’s name, bank’s telephone number also mentioning applicant's name and address. (Please Note: Bank Statements should be printed and stamped on A4 size sheet.)

If applicant is Self–Employed:

Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation

Brief Company Profile

Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)

Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)

Import / Export License (if applicable)

Leave Sanction Letter from school

Parents have to provide Income Tax Returns (ITR), bank statement and No Objection Certificate (NOC) letter

If the applicant is a minor:

Birth Certificate (original and A4 sized copy)

Letter from School confirming current school admission and sanctioned leave of absence (original, no copy).

Consent Letter from both parents regarding child’s travel (original, no copy).

A4 sized copy of Parents’ Passports. v. Death Certificate of parent(s) - if applicable (original and A4 sized copy)

Court Order regarding child’s custody - if applicable (original and A4 sized copy)

The applicant has to submit his/her hotel confirmation / guarantee from host for the entire period of stay in Schengen area, as proof of accommodation. (Please note: Hotel should match the ticket dates and maximum stay should be in Germany.)

He/she must submit their return air ticket displaying their Ticket Itinerary prominently.

The applicant must hold a valid overseas Medical Insurance for the stay duration amounting to 50,000 Euros, which needs to be submitted in original along with the photocopy.

Email id is should be mentioned while filling the online application.

Applicant has to personally visit the center for his bio metric finger printing.