Up-to-date Germany visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.
Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel, family / friends visit, short medical treatment, language courses (≤ 3 months) within Germany and the wider Schengen Area.
Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, training (≤ 3 months) — no employment in Germany or the wider Schengen Area.
Visiting family or friends resident in Germany.
Full-time study at a recognised German higher-education institution (Bachelor's / Master's / PhD), Studienkolleg foundation course (1 year preparatory), OR language course > 3 months at a recognised provider.
Salaried employment at a German employer. Multiple streams under the Skilled Immigration Act 2.0 (2024 reforms): EU Blue Card, Skilled Worker (Section 18a/b — degree + job offer), IT Specialist (Section 19c — 3+ years experience), Recognition Partnership (work + parallel qualification recognition), Opportunity Card / Chancenkarte (points-based job-search).
Transit through Germany or a German airport (Frankfurt FRA, Munich MUC, Berlin BER, Düsseldorf DUS, Hamburg HAM) en route to a third country.
Family reunion with a German citizen, EU citizen residing in Germany, or non-EU national holding German residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel / EU Blue Card / Niederlassungserlaubnis).
VIDEX-generated visa application form (signed)
Filled online at videx.diplo.de; printed and signed by hand. Generates a barcode for embassy intake.
Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages)
Plus photocopies of front + last + every used page of the current passport AND last 2 old passports.
Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, biometric standard)
Color, glossy, neutral expression, head 70–80 % of frame, no glasses / hats / patterned background.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage)
Covers urgent medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage)
Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.
Confirmed accommodation in Germany for the entire stay
Hotel booking, private rental contract, or "Verpflichtungserklärung" (formal invitation) by German host with sponsor details from local Foreigners' Authority.
Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location)
If multi-Schengen trip, Germany must be the main destination (longest stay) for the visa to be filed at this Embassy.
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip
Addressed to the Visa Officer, German Embassy Kathmandu; outlines who, why, where, when, who funds the trip, and why you will return.
Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)
Original on bank letterhead, signed and stamped, in English.
Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, personal + company as applicable)
Notarised English translations.
International credit card copy + last 3 months statement
Strengthens financial profile when bank balance is borderline.
Proof of social / professional status
Employed: employer letter on letterhead. Self-employed: company registration + PAN. Student: institution leave letter + valid ID.
Nepali citizenship certificate copy + birth certificate (notarised English / German translations + MoFA-apostilled)
For visiting family / friends: Verpflichtungserklärung (formal invitation) from German host obtained at local Ausländerbehörde + host's status proof
Verpflichtungserklärung commits the host to financial support and is the formal invitation document under § 68 AufenthG. Notarised at German Foreigners' Authority.
Foreign-exchange purchase receipt OR passport endorsement
Demonstrates funds being carried for the trip.
Minor-only documents (if applicant < 18): birth certificate + notarised parental consent if travelling without both parents
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).
Machine-readable version: /visa/germany/markdown
Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Germany visa — sourced from Germany's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.
Minimum 10 working days at the German Embassy Kathmandu; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested.
Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Schengen-area trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns and an international credit card with 3-month statement. German consular officers reference EUR 50/day (with prepaid accommodation) OR EUR 90/day (without) as the per-diem benchmark.
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period. (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism / Visit).
Fill VIDEX online at videx.diplo.de -> print and sign -> book Embassy appointment at service2.diplo.de (location code "kath") -> attend appointment with all supporting documents + EUR fee in cash NPR + biometric capture on-premises -> wait for Embassy decision -> courier passport collection at VFS Germany Pulchowk OR direct collection at Embassy.
Required documents include: VIDEX-generated visa application form (signed); Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages); Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, biometric standard); Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage); Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage); Confirmed accommodation in Germany for the entire stay; Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location); Cover letter explaining purpose of trip.
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany — Kathmandu — Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal (P.O. Box 226). Phone: +977 1 4217200.
Yes — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, training (≤ 3 months) — no employment in Germany or the wider Schengen Area. Processing: Minimum 10 working days; 5–7 days for fast-tracked invitations from established German inviters..
Yes — apply online at https://videx.diplo.de — VIDEX (Online Visa Application Pre-fill — mandatory step for ALL German visa categories) · https://service2.diplo.de — Embassy appointment booking (location code "kath" for Kathmandu) · https://kathmandu.diplo.de/np-en/service/01-visaeinreise — German Embassy Kathmandu visa policy · https://www.make-it-in-germany.com — Federal Government skilled-worker portal (Type D: EU Blue Card, IT Specialist, Opportunity Card / Chancenkarte) · https://anabin.kmk.org — Anabin database (foreign-degree recognition for German universities + professional licensing).
Visa fee paid in CASH NEPALI RUPEES at the Embassy counter at the time of submission — exchange rate set monthly by the Embassy. NO card / digital payment / Demand Draft accepted. Applicants must bring exact-change NPR equivalent of the EUR fee on the appointment day.
Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Germany including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.
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