Visitor Visa
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22 Jan 2020
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Visitor Visa from India to Germany
- This visa is given to applicants who intend to stay in Germany for a short period for purposes such as tourism, visiting and vacationing.
- The type of visa issued to travelers going to Germany for a short period is the Schengen visa. This is because Germany is part of the 26 Schengen countries in Europe.
- There are uniform rules that guide the Schengen visa and the possession of this visa (if issued for multiple-entry) allows travelers go to as many Schengen countries as they want to.
- Travelers on this visa go to Germany for other reasons such as business trips, holiday or to visit relatives as well.
- For the short-stay visa, the reasons or purposes for travelers' visits would be clearly stated on their visas. The purpose of your trip to Germany must be plausible and comprehensible.
- Applicants' passports should be valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay in Germany.
- Passports that contain illegible data cannot be accepted and your passport must not be damaged.
- The short-stay visa is valid for up to 90 days within a 180 day period in Germany. Your date of entry starts your 180- day period.
- The Schengen visas can be issued for one, two or multiple entries. These entries depend on the visa holder’s reason for travel.
- If you will be leaving and re-entering the Schengen area during your visit, you will need to apply for a double or multiple-entry visa.
- Please note that with a Schengen visa you are not allowed to work or study.
