Where to Apply for a Germany Visa in India: All VFS Centres

The centre list, fees and rules below are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. One caution up front: the full VFS centre page could not be fetched for our dataset, so the list is compiled from VFS city pages. Confirm your centre on the VFS Global Germany India page before booking.

Which VFS centres accept German visa applications?

VFS Global runs Germany visa application centres in these cities:

1. New Delhi
2. Mumbai
3. Ahmedabad
4. Pune
5. Goa
6. Bengaluru
7. Kochi
8. Chennai
9. Hyderabad
10. Kolkata

An eleventh centre, in Thimphu, serves applicants in Bhutan. The German Embassy in New Delhi also covers applicants residing in Bhutan.

Can you apply at any centre, or only in your state?

For a Schengen visa, any centre. German Missions in India say short-stay applications can be submitted at any VFS centre across India regardless of residence. A Bengaluru resident on a work trip to Pune can lodge in Pune. A Lucknow family can travel to New Delhi.

National (D) visas, for stays over 90 days, work the opposite way. The on-site appointment is always within the jurisdiction of your place of residence. Depending on the category it is at a VFS centre or at the mission itself. For example, the Consulate General Mumbai takes national applications only at VFS Mumbai (Mahalaxmi) or at the Consulate.

Does the centre you choose change the processing time?

Slightly. Every Schengen file travels to Mumbai, so distance matters. German Missions in India say files lodged at VFS Mumbai reach the Consulate the next day. From other VFS centres, allow 2 to 3 extra days for transport. The transfer from VFS to the Consulate can take up to six working days.

After arrival, the Consulate General usually decides complete applications within 15 calendar days of receipt, extendable up to 45 days in individual cases. Apply no earlier than six months and no later than 15 working days before travel. Three weeks before travel is the recommended minimum. If your travel date is within 15 calendar days of the file reaching the visa section, the passport may be returned unprocessed, with the fee refunded.

What will you pay at the centre?

The INR visa fee differs between sources. The German Missions' fee page (dated 01.10.2026) gives 9,900 INR, while the VFS one-pager lists INR 9100. The embassy figure is newer, so plan for 9,900 INR and check on the day. The visa fee is not refundable if the visa is rejected.

National (D) visa files handled at VFS carry their own charges: a VFS service fee of INR 1024 plus a D-visa logistic fee of INR 1420, on top of the national visa fee of 75 EUR / 8300 INR for applicants over 18.

Where do national (D) visa applicants go?

Use this jurisdiction map, published by German Missions in India, to find your mission:

Most national visa types, including students, skilled workers, EU Blue Card holders and family reunion, start on the Consular Services Portal. You only get the link to book the on-site appointment after the portal pre-check. Categories outside the portal, such as researchers, au pairs and self-employment, are booked on the VFS website for the location responsible for your residence.

What should you carry on appointment day?

• The VIDEX application form, printed with all pages and barcodes, and signed.
• A passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after your return, with at least two empty pages.
• One biometric photo of 35x45 mm on a white background, not older than six months. Photos can be taken at the centres.
• Travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum cover, from an approved Indian insurer.
• Bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank, plus ITR acknowledgments for two assessment years or Form 16.
• A flight reservation and proof of accommodation. A verifiable flight reservation works here.

Fingerprints are taken at the centre unless they were collected in the last 59 months. For checklists by purpose, see our Germany visa guide for Indians.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can a travel agent submit my Germany Schengen visa at VFS?

The German checklist allows submission by a representative or travel agent with a signed authorization letter and a copy of the submitting person's passport. You still have to give fingerprints in person unless they were collected in the last 59 months.

Do I need a Germany transit visa for a layover at Frankfurt or Munich?

No. Since 3 June 2026 Indian nationals no longer need an airport transit visa for a layover at a German airport when travelling on to another country, per German Missions in India.

How many Germany Schengen applications are refused in India?

European Commission data shows a 10.5% refusal rate for Schengen applications lodged at German consulates in India in 2025: 16,126 visas not issued; 153,179 applications lodged. This describes past decisions, not your individual chances.

Can I get my Germany visa appointment moved earlier for a course start date?

For national (D) student visas, German Missions in India say appointments are allotted automatically and cannot be brought forward for a course start date, except in extreme medical or humanitarian cases.