- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - Tourism
- Where to apply
- Fill in the form on the VIDEX website, print all pages with barcodes, and submit at the VFS Global centre that serves your place of residence. Every Schengen application for Germany lodged in India is decided by the German Consulate General in Mumbai.
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 (INR 10,100) for adults and children above 12; EUR 45 (INR 5,100) for children aged 6 to 12; free below 6. VFS service fee INR 2,146. Rates effective 28 May 2026; fees are non-refundable.
- Processing time
- The source states Schengen short-stay visas are processed within 15 working days, excluding the day of submission at VFS.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Insurance
- Travel medical insurance valid in all Schengen countries for the whole trip with at least EUR 30,000 medical cover is required; Indian policies are accepted only from approved insurers.
Source: VFS Global overview supplied for India (fees effective 28 May 2026) and German 'Checklist for a Schengen visa for Tourism' dated February 2023. Last checked 2026-11. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.