Visa Requirements

Germany

Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum three months (from the date of return) and minimum two blank pages for visa stamping. a) Copy of pages of passport containing personal information and also pages providing important travel information.

Please Note: a) Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy. b) Attach all your old passports (if any). c) Handwritten passports will not be accepted. d) Passports with any “observations” will not be accepted.

Schengen Visa Application Form: Online Visa Application Form to be filled. Print out of the filled form to be attached with application for submission. The link for the form is - https://videx.diplo.de/videx

Please Note: Only high quality printout of the barcode should be submitted along with the application. Following forms also need to be duly filled, signed and submitted along with the application a) Declaration on true and complete information. b) Declaration Form. c) Power of Attorney Form.

Please Note: Applicant mobile number should be mentioned in visa form as Embassy / Consulate can contact the applicant at any point of time during visa processing

Photo Specification: Two recent passport size colored photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 70-80 per cent face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm).

Please Note: Photograph should not be more than three months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.

Covering Letter: a) Covering letter from company with naming list and passport details of all applicants. The letter should be duly signed by the authorised signatory and taking the guarantee of all applicants that they will return back to India on completion of the tour. b) Covering Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by the applicant and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of Germany, Delhi. Applicant’s current address should also be mentioned on Covering Letter where applicant wants passport to be delivered. c) Company’s (corporate) brief profile.

Please Note: The letter should be addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Germany, Delhi.

Invitation Letter: If going for Business Purpose then Invitation from Germany along with naming list and passport no of all applicants.

Financials: a) Company’s updated bank statement for last six months till date mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly. b) Company’s ITR for last three years. c) Company’s Registration Certificate or Memorandum.

Proof of Occupation:

Student a) An NOC from school on letter head with travel dates. Parent’s signature id proof and student’s Id card copy. The letter should have phone number and address of school. In case of Minor b) An NOC by parents.

Self Employed a) Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation b) Company’s & Personal Bank Statement for last six months till date with bank seal and signature. d) Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm) e) Company’s & Personal ITR for last three years. f ) Dealership proof for all if dealers.

Employed a) Salary slip for last six months. b) NOC from Employer on letterhead with travel dates. c) Personal bank statements for last six months till date with bank seal and signature. d)Personal ITR for last three years.

Proof of Accommodation: Hotel confirmation / Guarantee from Host for the entire period of stay in Schengen area and a letter from the tour operator along with the naming list and passport number of all applicants and mentioning that they are doing hotel, ticket, insurance for all the passengers.

Please Note: Hotel should match the ticket dates and maximum stay should be in Germany.

Airline Reservation: Air ticket and day to day travel itinerary with proper dates mentioned on it.

Travel Insurance: Overseas Medical Insurance for the stay duration amounting to 30,000 Euros to be submitted in original along with the photocopy.

Please Note: a) Insurance to be done by the Authorised Insurance Companies for the Schengen States. b) Insurance should match with travel dates.

New Procedure for Schengen Visa Applications: Indian

citizens travelling to Schengen countries for short-term (max 90 days in 180 days) will have to visit VFS visa application centre personally to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph). For subsequent applications within next 5 years the biometric data will be copied from the previous visa application included in the VIS.

Udaan-offices across India (http://www.udaanindia.com/contactus.html ) can facilitate the following services:- a) Arrange appointment for biometrics at VFS centres as per applicants’ convenience. b) Offer expert guidance on the documentation for the relevant visa application. c) Provide ‘Meet & Assist’ service at VFS centres by our Schengen specialists (24x7) d) Assist in visa fee payments (Online, Demand Draft, Cash)

Please Note:

1) Prior appointment has to be taken for group submissions. A presentation to be done with Embassy over mail by corporate informing about the group submission.

2) Minimum processing time after submission of group is 10 to 15 working days.