Germany Business Visa Fees for Indians (2026, in Rupees)

Business travellers usually want two numbers: what the company has to budget, and what is lost if the trip falls through. This page covers both, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For checklists and the application route, see our Germany visa guide for Indian applicants.

How much is the Germany business visa fee in rupees?

There is no separate business price. A business visa is a Schengen (C) visa, and the fee depends on the applicant's age, not the purpose of travel.

The visa fee is paid at the appointment. German Missions mark the rupee amounts as subject to change without prior notice.

Why do VFS and German Missions show different rupee amounts?

The fee is fixed in euros. The rupee figure is a conversion at the exchange rate set by the German Consulate General in Mumbai, so it moves over time. The German Missions page dated 01.10.2026 shows 9,900 INR for adults; the VFS one-pager still lists INR 9100 under fees effective 9 July 2025. The Embassy figure is the newer one. Pay what the centre charges on the day, and budget for the higher amount.

What does VFS Global charge on top?

German Missions note that you do not need an agent to apply and that all forms and information are free. The Consulate warns that misconduct by a visa agent is the applicant's responsibility and may invalidate bookings or lead to refusal.

Who pays less, or nothing at all?

• Trade fair exhibitors: exempt from the fee only if the individual exhibitor pass is submitted with the application. There is no refund later if you add it afterwards. Holders of a visitor pass pay the regular fee.
• Guest scientists: holders of a public German scholarship may be fee-exempt on the guest scientist checklist.
• Urgent business trips: the 'Urgent business' appointment category costs nothing extra. It is for short-notice business, training, conference or guest scientist trips starting within four weeks of the appointment, when no normal business slot is free. It gives you an appointment, not faster processing.
• Children under 6 pay 0 EUR.

What do you lose if the business visa is refused?

The visa fee is not refunded. After a refusal, German Missions in India list two options:

1. Reapply at any time. There is no cooling or locking period, but a new application means a new fee.
2. File a lawsuit at the Administrative Court in Berlin within one month of receiving the refusal. The court fee is currently EUR 483 and is paid by the plaintiff regardless of the outcome.

The free remonstration procedure was abolished in India from 1 January 2024. German Missions say most rejections come from incomplete or unverifiable documentation.

For context, the European Commission's refusal rate for short-stay Schengen applications lodged at German consulates in India was 10.5% in 2025 (16,126 visas not issued; 153,179 applications lodged) and 11.1% in 2024 (15,806 visas not issued; 142,955 applications lodged).

Which business-trip costs are not on the fee table?

• Travel medical insurance: valid across the Schengen area for the whole trip, minimum cover EUR 30,000, from a German-approved Indian insurer such as Acko, Bajaj Allianz, HDFC ERGO, ICICI Lombard, New India Assurance or Tata-AIG. Premiums vary by insurer.
• Company paperwork: a signed covering letter on company letterhead, Certificate of Incorporation, GST registration and proof of company registration, plus the German partner's invitation letter. A detailed meeting schedule is needed only for stays over 30 days.
• Federal Employment Agency approval: needed for international staff exchange or contracts for work and services, so include it in the file for those trips.
• Longer assignments: a national (D) visa for stays over 90 days costs 75 EUR / 8300 INR for adults, and VFS adds INR 1024 plus a INR 1420 D-visa logistic fee when the file is handled there.

When do you pay, and how early should you apply?

The VFS fee is pre-paid when you book; the visa fee is paid at the appointment. All Schengen files from VFS centres go to the German Consulate General in Mumbai for a decision. Processing takes 15 working days from arrival at the visa section, and the transfer from VFS can take up to six working days. Apply no earlier than six months and no later than 15 working days before travel.

Timing also affects the fee. The Consulate General's FAQ recommends applying at least three weeks before travel and notes that files from VFS centres outside Mumbai need two to three extra days in transit. If your travel date falls within 15 calendar days of the file reaching the visa section, the passport may be returned unprocessed, with the fee refunded. The fee comes back in that case, but the trip is lost.

For the travel side of a business file, Yatra For Fun's Gurugram office prepares verifiable flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters, from INR 1,000 to INR 3,000 per package. Contact our team or WhatsApp +91 95230 91018.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Germany business visa fee different from the tourist visa fee?

No. Both are Schengen (C) visas, and adults pay the same 90 EUR, shown as 9,900 INR on the German Missions page dated 01.10.2026. Only age changes the fee.

Does a multiple-entry business visa cost more?

The fee table lists one adult Schengen fee, not a price per validity. To ask for a longer visa, state it on the form (for example 'one year', '90' days and 'MULT' entries) and show your need for repeat trips in the invitation or assignment letter.

Can I use a travel agent to book my Germany business visa appointment?

You can, but German Missions say an agent is not necessary and warn that an agent's misconduct is your responsibility. It may invalidate bookings or lead to refusal.

Is there an extra charge for an urgent business appointment?

No. The 'Urgent business' and 'Urgent trade fair' categories carry no extra charge. They give an earlier appointment for trips starting within four weeks, not fast-track processing.