Germany Visa

German Visa (Schengen)

The 15 Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.

*Tourist*	Passport - Should be valid for at least 6 months from intended return date (Please give current and all previous passports also) Financial Documents - Last two years - original Income Tax Returns, 3 - 6 months bank statement, Balance Sheet, Salary Certificate etc. Return Confirmed Tickets Three Passport Size Recent Coloured Photographs with white background. Photograph should be matt finish. It should be a close of the face (i.e. 75% of the photographs should be of the face) Travel Insurance Hotel Confirmation - Paid hotel confirmation / fax from hotel. Tour Itinerary Covering letter requesting for Visa. The above list of documents is a suggestive list. On a case to case basis additional documents might be required. First Time Visitors to Germany have to apply personally after taking an appointment.
*Business*	Passport - Should be valid for at least 6 months from intended return date (Please give current and all previous passports also) Financial Documents - Last two years - original Income Tax Returns, 3 - 6 months bank statement, Balance Sheet, Salary Certificate etc. Return Confirmed Tickets Three Passport Size Recent Coloured Photographs with white background. Photograph should be matt finish. It should be a close of the face (i.e. 75% of the photographs should be of the face) Travel Insurance Invitation, with inviting party mentioning that they are making arrangements of stay. If this is not mentioned separate hotel confirmation will be required. Covering letter requesting for Visa on Official Letter head. Visiting Card. For Passengers applying for first time, it is also recommended to attach copy of correspondence with your French Counterpart. The above list of documents is a suggestive list. On a case to case basis additional documents might be required. First Time Visitors to Germany have to apply personally after taking an appointment.
*Process*
*Link*