German visa for Indian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Indian passport holders visiting Germany for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Indian citizens to enter Germany for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Germany e-visa for Indian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Germany visa on arrival for Indian citizens | Not Available | |
Germany tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Indian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Germany.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Germany.
If you are looking for Germany visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from India, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Germany nearest your place of residence.
- New Delhi: The Embassy of Germany in New Delhi, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 33 minutes)
- Hyderabad: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Hyderabad, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 33 minutes)
- Thiruvananthapuram: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Thiruvananthapuram, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 33 minutes)
- Goa: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Goa, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 33 minutes)
- Kolkata: The Consulate General of Germany in Kolkata, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 33 minutes)
- New Delhi: The Consulate General of Germany in New Delhi, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 33 minutes)
- Bengaluru: The Consulate General of Germany in Bengaluru, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 33 minutes)
- Mumbai: The Consulate General of Germany in Mumbai, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 33 minutes)
- Chennai: The Consulate General of Germany in Chennai, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 33 minutes)
Germany visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Germany diplomatic mission offices to India for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from India traveling to Germany from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (India) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 226,619 | N/A |
| 2009 | 224,306 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 228,931 | 2.06% |
| 2011 | 221,994 | -3.03% |
| 2012 | 235,868 | 6.25% |
| 2013 | 233,556 | -0.98% |
| 2014 | 235,868 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 221,994 | -5.88% |
| 2016 | 226,619 | 2.08% |
| 2017 | 231,244 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 240,493 | 4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Germany & India comparison
Germany's area is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi), while the area of India is approximately 2,973,190 km2 (1,147,954 sq mi). This means India is 8.53 times bigger than Germany.
As of April 2024, Germany's population is ~84.9 million people - 1,349,796,182 fewer people than the population of India.
We have highlighted Germany & India’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Germany | India | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 84,856,376 | 1,434,652,558 | 1.3 billion fewer people live in Germany than India |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 227 | 186 | Germany has 41 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with India. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 145 | 28 | Germany passport holders can visit 117 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 593 | 466 | German hosts 127 more foreign missions than India. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from India travel to Germany in one year?
The number of visitors from India visiting Germany in 2018 was approximately 240,493.
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