Germany Visa Fees for Indians in 2026 (INR, VFS Charges Included)

These are the figures published by the German Missions in India and VFS Global; fees and processing times are as shown on those official sources, checked on 10 October 2026. The embassy marks its rupee amounts as subject to change without prior notice, so treat this page as your budget and the official fee page as the final word. For documents, appointments and visa categories, see our Germany visa guide for Indian applicants.

Schengen visa fee by age, in EUR and INR

The short-stay Schengen (C) visa covers tourism, business, trade fairs, family visits, medical treatment and the other purposes up to 90 days. The fee depends only on the applicant's age, not on the purpose.

The rupee amount is worked out at the exchange rate used by the Consulate General in Mumbai, which decides all Schengen applications lodged at VFS centres in India. The fee is not refundable, even if the visa is rejected.

Why you may see two different rupee amounts

If you have read INR 9100 elsewhere, that number is real: it comes from the VFS one-pager, which lists fees effective 9 July 2025. The embassy's own fee page, dated 01.10.2026, shows 9,900 INR for adults. The embassy figure is the newer one, which is why we lead with it.

The practical point is simple. Keep the euro amount in mind, expect the rupee figure to move with the exchange rate, and check the embassy's Schengen visa fee page in the week of your appointment.

The VFS service fee and optional add-ons

Separate from the visa fee, VFS Global charges for receiving your application. Only the first line below is compulsory; the rest are optional services you can decline.

If you arrive without a compliant 35x45 mm biometric picture on a white background, photos can be obtained at the Visa Application Centres, adding one more step to your appointment day.

When each amount is paid

1. At booking: the VFS service fee of INR 1933 is pre-paid when you book your Schengen appointment.
2. At the appointment: the visa fee itself is paid at the VFS centre on the day you submit.
3. For a national (D) visa: the fee is payable in INR at the exchange rate on the day of your on-site appointment with the German mission.

You can submit a Schengen application at any VFS centre in India, regardless of where you live: New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata all appear in our data, along with Thimphu in Bhutan. The published fee table does not vary by centre.

National (D) visa fees for work, study and family reunion

Stays over 90 days, such as the Opportunity Card, EU Blue Card, skilled employment, studies and family reunion, need a national visa. You apply online through the Consular Services Portal where available, then attend an on-site appointment with the German mission responsible for your place of residence.

The embassy describes this as a processing fee that is not reimbursed if the visa is refused.

Refusals, transit and other money questions

• Refusal: neither the Schengen fee nor the national visa fee comes back after a refusal, and the VFS service fee is a separate payment for the centre's service. Spend the money once, on a complete file.
• Transit: since June 2026, Indian nationals no longer need an airport transit visa for a layover at a German airport, so a layover at a German airport needs no transit visa and no transit visa fee.
• Insurance: the Schengen file needs travel medical insurance with minimum cover of EUR 30,000, valid across the Schengen area, from an insurer on the approved Indian list. The premium is not an official fee, so compare quotes from approved companies such as Acko, Bajaj Allianz, HDFC ERGO, ICICI Lombard, New India Assurance or Tata-AIG, noting their age limits.
• Tickets: the checklist asks for a flight reservation, not a paid ticket. Embassies generally advise against buying non-refundable tickets before a decision; a verifiable flight reservation is the usual way to show your travel plan.

Before you pay: a quick fee check

Confirm three things before booking: the applicant's age on the date of application (it decides the 6-12 rate), which optional VFS services you actually want, and the current rupee figure on the embassy page. Processing for a Schengen visa is 15 working days from the day the file reaches the visa section, and the transfer from VFS to the Consulate can take up to six working days, so apply no later than 15 working days before travel and preferably well before.

Need a flight reservation, hotel booking, itinerary or cover letter for your Germany file? Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares these for visa applicants, priced from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for the full set of reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Germany visa fee the same for tourist and business visas?

Yes. The Schengen fee depends on age, not on purpose: 90 EUR / 9,900 INR for adults per the embassy page, 45 EUR / 5,000 INR for minors aged 6-12 and 0 EUR for children under 6. The VFS service fee of INR 1933 also applies to every Schengen category; national visa files handled at VFS carry a VFS service fee of INR 1024 plus a D-visa logistic fee of INR 1420 instead.

Do I have to buy the VFS Premium Lounge or courier service?

No. Courier (INR 686), Courier Assurance (INR 1033), SMS (INR 147) and Premium Lounge (INR 3088) are optional services. Only the service fee of INR 1933 is compulsory.

Does applying in Mumbai instead of Delhi change the fee?

No. You can apply at any VFS centre in India regardless of residence, and all Schengen applications are forwarded to the German Consulate General in Mumbai for a decision. The published fee table does not differ by centre.

How long after paying will I get my Germany Schengen visa?

VFS states 15 working days from the day the application arrives at the visa section, excluding the day of submission, and the transfer from VFS to the Consulate can take up to six working days. The embassy says it can take up to two weeks, and longer in individual cases.