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Germany visa application centres in India
VFS Global takes German visa applications in India, in 13 cities, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai and Ahmedabad among them. You can hand in a Schengen application at any VFS centre in India; the German Consulate General in Mumbai decides every one.
Where German visas are handled in India
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VFS GlobalNew Delhi | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalChandigarh | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalMumbai | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalAhmedabad | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalPune | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalPanaji (Goa) | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalKochi (Cochin) | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalBengaluru | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalHyderabad | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalChennai | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalPuducherry | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalKolkata | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalThimphu (Bhutan) | Not on the official pages we could read | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official site: visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/deu/book-an-appointment.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa, adult | EUR 90 | home-affairs.ec.europa.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen (C) visa, adult | EUR 90 | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen (C) visa, adult, INR equivalent | INR 9,900 | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen (C) visa, child aged 6 to 12, INR equivalent | INR 5,000 | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| National (D) visa, applicant over 18 | INR 8,300 | india.diplo.deread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS Global service fee, per applicant, incl. GSTFrom the operator's page, which still shows an older visa fee: this charge may be out of date too. | INR 1,933 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Optional VFS Premium LoungeFrom the operator's page, which still shows an older visa fee: this charge may be out of date too. | INR 3,088 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Optional VFS courier (passport return)From the operator's page, which still shows an older visa fee: this charge may be out of date too. | INR 686 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Operator. The German missions in India work with VFS Global and point to the VFS booking system and centre list. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Centre cities. The missions' outsourcing FAQ lists the open visa application centres. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Schengen only via VFS; walk-ins. The missions no longer take Schengen appointments; only spouses of EU citizens and of Germans may apply at a mission without an appointment. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Any VFS centre for Schengen. Schengen appointments can be booked and applications filed at any VFS centre in India regardless of residence; this does not apply to national visas. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Mumbai decides all Schengen visas. Every Schengen application filed in India is forwarded to the German Consulate General in Mumbai for the decision. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. Processing takes about 15 days on average once the file reaches the Consulate; transport from VFS can add up to 6 working days. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- No expedited processing. Neither the missions nor VFS can speed up a case. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Priority appointment categories. "Urgent business" and "trade fair urgent" appointment categories exist for short-notice trips, at no extra fee; travel must start within four weeks of booking and processing is not faster. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- VFS fee paid at booking. The Consulate General Mumbai requires the VFS service charge to be prepaid when the Schengen appointment is booked. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Special appointments. Out-of-turn appointments are given only for compelling, unplanned medical or humanitarian reasons. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Agents: submission by a representative. Applicants whose fingerprints were taken in India in the last 59 months may authorise a travel agent or representative to submit the application. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Agents not needed. For national visas the missions state that no agent is needed and all forms are free. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Who may apply. Indian nationals and foreigners legally residing in India may apply; others only with a justification. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- National visas online (Consular Services Portal). Most national visas are applied for online through the Consular Services Portal before an on-site appointment. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Bhutan. Residents of Bhutan are served by the Embassy in New Delhi and can file Schengen applications at the VFS centre in Thimphu. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Longer visas for Indian nationals. Indian nationals living in India who lawfully used 2 Schengen visas in the past 3 years get a 2-year visa, then may qualify for 5 years (no entitlement). india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
Which office covers where you live
- Jurisdiction: Embassy New Delhi. For national visas the Embassy covers the north, Sikkim, the island territories and Bhutan. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Jurisdiction: Consulate General Mumbai. Mumbai covers Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Jurisdiction: Consulate General Chennai. Chennai covers Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Puducherry. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Jurisdiction: Consulate General Kolkata. Kolkata covers West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and the North-East. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Jurisdiction: Consulate General Bengaluru. Bengaluru covers Karnataka and Kerala and takes visa applications from their residents only. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- VFS charge range (2022). The missions' FAQ says VFS charges each applicant a government-approved fee of EUR 10-20, paid in INR. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Airport transit visa lifted (change). Indian nationals no longer need an airport transit visa for German airports from 3 June 2026. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
- Remonstration abolished (change). The remonstration (informal appeal) procedure for refusals was abolished in India from 1 January 2024. india.diplo.de · read 1 Nov 2026
Rules for every Schengen country
- Service centre fee on top. The EU says visa service centres may charge an extra fee on top of the visa fee. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. A Schengen visa decision normally takes 15 days and can be extended to 45 days. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- When to apply. Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before the trip. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our India list that name German or Schengen visas on their own websites. In Ahmedabad: Abroad Consultancy, Eeasy World Vision, Goodwind, Parul Tours and Travels, Shivansh Consultants and Travlys; in New Delhi: Airocity Visas, Continental Immigration, Destination Experts, MK Travel Services, Skyline Visa and Travel Management and Visa Walk; in Bengaluru: Global Visa Internationals, Miras Visa Services, Travel Visa Xperts, Travellerz Dezire and Trawellday Tours & Travels; in Kochi: Ezvisa Immigration, Flywell Tours & Travels, Global Visa Online, SAP Visas (SAP Travel Advisers) and Visa Roots; in Mumbai: BTW Visa Services, Fly For Holidays, Prominent Visa Services, SunRaj Travels and World Visa; in Chandigarh: Advice Immigration, IBT Overseas, Jupiter Study Abroad Consultants and Sunland Education & Immigration Consultants; in Hyderabad: IMAD Travel, Mitravisa Consulting, Westin Travel and Yaseen Overseas Tours and Travels; in Noida: JourneyMyTrip (JMT Travel Services), My Travel Window, Noida Visa Services and Orange Tree Travel Services; in Amritsar: IBT Overseas, Skybird International and The Time Immigration; in Gurugram: Gurgaon Visa Services, My Visa Friend and Visaafy; in Jalandhar: Skybird International, The Visa House and Universal Travels; in Indore: AVF Consultant (Anand Visa Facilitators) and Western Overseas; in Pune: Global Getway and Trivocity; in Vadodara: Everland Tourism & Visa Consultant and Tej Visa Consultancy; in Coimbatore: Turas Holidays; in Jaipur: Travel Saga Holidays; in Kolkata: Kundu Travels; in Kozhikode: Santamonica Tours & Travels; in Panaji: Zest Tours & Travels; in Surat: SWEC Education & Immigration Services; in Thiruvananthapuram: Santamonica Tours & Travels.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a German visa in India?
At VFS Global, in 13 cities, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai and Ahmedabad among them. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/deu/book-an-appointment.
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global?
The missions no longer take Schengen appointments; only spouses of EU citizens and of Germans may apply at a mission without an appointment (india.diplo.de, read 1 Nov 2026). Schengen appointments can be booked and applications filed at any VFS centre in India regardless of residence; this does not apply to national visas (india.diplo.de, read 1 Nov 2026).
How much is the German visa fee in India?
Schengen short-stay visa, adult: EUR 90; Schengen (C) visa, adult: EUR 90; Schengen (C) visa, adult, INR equivalent: INR 9,900; Schengen (C) visa, child aged 6 to 12, INR equivalent: INR 5,000.
How long does a German visa take from India?
Processing takes about 15 days on average once the file reaches the Consulate; transport from VFS can add up to 6 working days (india.diplo.de, read 1 Nov 2026). Neither the missions nor VFS can speed up a case (india.diplo.de, read 1 Nov 2026).
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: india.diplo.de, vfsglobal.com and home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.