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Where to apply for an Indian visa in Germany
Since 20 January 2026 the Embassy of India in Berlin and the Consulates General take applications themselves; Alankit's application centre closed on 19 January 2026.
Alankit's Indian Consular Application Centre in Berlin closed on 19 January 2026; since 20 January the Embassy and the Consulates General take applications directly.
- “It has been decided to discontinue services of the authorized Outsourcing Service Provider, Alankit Assignments Ltd. w.e.f. 19.01.2026.” (indianembassyberlin.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026)
- From 20 January 2026 the Embassy accepts visa and other applications directly, by online appointment only (indianembassyberlin.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026).
- CGI Frankfurt handles all consular, passport and visa services directly at its Consular Section since Alankit stopped on 19 January 2026 (cgifrankfurt.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026).
- Applicants must not transfer fees to Alankit for services after 19 January 2026 (indianembassyberlin.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026).
- We found no VFS role for Indian visas in Germany.
Where Indian visas are handled in Germany
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy of India, BerlinBerlin | Tiergartenstraße 17, 10785 Berlin, GermanyOnline appointment only. | indianembassyberlin.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Consulate General of India, Frankfurt (Consular Section)Frankfurt am Main | Friedrich Ebert Anlage 26, 60325, Frankfurt am MainOnline appointment at appointment.cgifrankfurt.gov.in. | cgifrankfurt.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Consulate General of India, MunichMunich | Widenmayerstraße 15, 80538 MünchenVisa applications by post only. | cgimunich.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official site: appointment.indianembassyberlin.gov.in.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa up to 1 year, single or multiple entry (general rate) | EUR 92 | cgifrankfurt.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Tourist visa more than 1 year up to 5 years (general rate) | EUR 183 | cgifrankfurt.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Consular (ICWF) surcharge | EUR 3 | cgifrankfurt.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Munich: by post only. CGI Munich takes visa applications by post only, with a self-addressed return envelope. cgimunich.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Munich: biometrics for 5+ year visas. Applicants for visas of five years or more must visit the Consulate for biometrics. cgimunich.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Munich: processing time. Minimum 5 working days from receipt at the Consulate. cgimunich.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Hamburg: online appointments. CGI Hamburg books consular and visa services online. cgihamburg.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
Which office covers where you live
- Jurisdiction: Berlin. The Embassy covers Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. cgifrankfurt.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Jurisdiction: Hamburg. CGI Hamburg covers Hamburg, Bremen, Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony. cgifrankfurt.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Jurisdiction: Frankfurt. CGI Frankfurt covers North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. cgifrankfurt.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Jurisdiction: Munich. CGI Munich covers Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. cgifrankfurt.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- Berlin ICAC closed. Alankit's ICAC in Berlin (Sud Tower, Eichhornstraße 3) takes no applications after 19 January 2026. indianembassyberlin.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you hand in the application at the Indian mission yourself (or by post where it allows that), and only the mission decides. Agencies on our Germany list that name Indian visas on their own websites. In Berlin: 1a Visum Service, Business Visum GmbH, DVKG Deutsche Visa und Konsular Gesellschaft, VISUM.de, VisumCentrale, Visumland and 1 more; in Frankfurt: 1a Visum Service Frankfurt, Business Visum Frankfurt, IGCS Visa, Visum-Center Frankfurt, VISUM.de Frankfurt and visumPOINT Frankfurt; in Munich: Asien Visaservice, Business Visum München, Visa-Gate.com, VISUM.de München and visumPOINT München; in Bonn: visumPOINT Bonn; in Brühl: Buch-dein-Visum.de; in Cologne: Kölner Visa Zentrum.
FAQ
Where do I apply for an Indian visa in Germany?
Since 20 January 2026 the Embassy of India in Berlin and the Consulates General take applications themselves; Alankit's application centre closed on 19 January 2026. Book on appointment.indianembassyberlin.gov.in.
Do I need an appointment?
CGI Hamburg books consular and visa services online (cgihamburg.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026).
How much is the Indian visa fee in Germany?
Tourist visa up to 1 year, single or multiple entry (general rate): EUR 92; Tourist visa more than 1 year up to 5 years (general rate): EUR 183; Consular (ICWF) surcharge: EUR 3.
How long does an Indian visa take from Germany?
Minimum 5 working days from receipt at the Consulate (cgimunich.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026).
Is there a VFS or Alankit centre for Indian visas in Germany?
No. The Embassy discontinued its outsourcing provider Alankit Assignments from 19 January 2026 (indianembassyberlin.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026). From 20 January 2026 the Embassy accepts visa and other applications directly, by online appointment only (indianembassyberlin.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026). Munich takes visa applications by post, Frankfurt and Hamburg by online appointment.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: indianembassyberlin.gov.in, cgifrankfurt.gov.in, cgimunich.gov.in and cgihamburg.gov.in. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.