Visit Visa Germany (Short Stay – up to 90 days in 180 days)

A Germany Visit Visa is generally a Schengen (Type C) short-stay visa for people who want to visit family/friends, attend private events, or stay temporarily in Germany for non-employment purposes. This visa is typically valid for travel within the Schengen area, subject to the conditions granted on the sticker.

Important: Applications are submitted through the official visa application partner in India (VFS Global) and processed by the German mission/consulate.  

Who is this for?
    •    Visiting family / relatives / friends in Germany
    •    Attending a family function, graduation, wedding, or private event
    •    Short private stay with a host (invitation-based visit)

Key success factors (what the visa officer looks for)
    •    Clear purpose of travel (invitation + itinerary)
    •    Strong ties to India (job/business, property, family responsibilities)
    •    Clean travel history (helps, not mandatory)
    •    Financial clarity (who pays—self or sponsor)
    •    Genuine documents (consistency across forms, letters, and proofs)

Documents checklist (typical)

Applicant (from India)
    •    Passport (validity + blank pages)
    •    Schengen visa application form + declarations
    •    Photo as per Schengen specifications
    •    Travel insurance (Schengen compliant)
    •    Flight reservation & travel plan (not “fake tickets”)
    •    Proof of employment/business: leave letter, salary slips, ITR, GST (as applicable)
    •    Bank statements & financial proofs
    •    Proof of residence/address & civil status documents (if relevant)

Host / Sponsor in Germany (if invited)
    •    Invitation letter (purpose, relationship, dates, address, contact)
    •    Host’s passport/residence permit copy
    •    Proof of accommodation (rental contract/registration)
    •    If sponsoring: proof of income + bank proofs
(Some cases may require a formal obligation letter depending on situation and mission practice.)

Our service (what we do for you)
    •    Profile assessment (risk factors + improvement plan)
    •    Complete document checklist tailored to your case
    •    Drafting: invitation format guidance, cover letter, itinerary
    •    Form filling support + appointment guidance (VFS process)
    •    File review to avoid red flags (fund mismatch, unclear purpose, inconsistent dates)
    •    Mock interview prep (where applicable)

Step-by-step process
    1.    Eligibility & travel purpose finalization
    2.    Checklist & document collection
    3.    Drafting of letters + application form completion
    4.    Appointment booking guidance + fee guidance via official channel
    5.    Submission at VFS + biometrics
    6.    Tracking + decision (processing time varies)

Visit Visa FAQs

Can I work on a visit visa? No.
Is hotel booking mandatory if I stay with a friend? Usually you must prove accommodation (host address/invitation).
Do you guarantee approval? No consultancy can guarantee a visa decision; it’s strictly embassy discretion.

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Tourist Visa Germany (Schengen – tourism focus)

Overview

The Germany Tourist Visa is also generally a Schengen short-stay visa, but your purpose is tourism: sightseeing, short holidays, city-to-city travel, visiting attractions, etc. Submissions are through the official application channel in India.  

Best suited for
    •    First-time Europe travelers with strong finances/ties
    •    Couples/families planning a planned itinerary
    •    Travelers with prior visas/travel history

Tourist visa checklist (typical)
    •    Passport + photos + form
    •    Travel insurance (Schengen)
    •    Day-wise itinerary (Germany + Schengen plan)
    •    Hotel bookings / accommodation proof
    •    Financial proofs (bank statements, ITR, income proofs)
    •    Employment/Business proofs (NOC, leave approval, company docs)
    •    Internal travel plan (trains/transport reservations where possible)

What we do differently (tourist-friendly file strategy)
    •    Build a realistic itinerary (not overstuffed, not vague)
    •    Align your bank balance vs trip cost
    •    Avoid common rejection triggers:
    •    unclear plan, weak ties, sudden large deposits, inconsistent dates, fake reservations

Tourist Visa FAQs

Can I travel to other Schengen countries? Usually yes, if granted multi-country Schengen, but you must respect main-destination rules.
Should I book actual tickets before approval? Safer practice is to follow official guidance and use refundable options where possible.

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Family Reunion Visa Germany (Spouse / Child / Family)

Overview

The Family Reunion Visa is typically a National (Type D) long-stay visa that allows eligible family members to join a sponsor who legally resides in Germany. Processing times can vary significantly depending on case type and completeness.  

Common categories we handle
    •    Spouse reunion (husband/wife joining spouse in Germany)
    •    Child reunion (minor child joining parent)
    •    Selected dependent family cases (case-by-case)

Key requirements (high-level)
    •    Genuine relationship + proper civil documents
    •    Sponsor’s legal residence status in Germany
    •    Accommodation proof in Germany
    •    Financial ability (depends on sponsor status and case type)
    •    German language requirement (A1) may apply in many spouse cases, with certain exemptions depending on sponsor status and situation (rules vary by case).  

Typical documents checklist (spouse reunion)

Applicant (India)
    •    Passport, application forms, photos
    •    Marriage certificate + supporting relationship proofs
    •    A1 German certificate (if required)
    •    PCC (as applicable), birth certificate, prior marriage/divorce documents (if any)

Sponsor (Germany)
    •    Residence permit / passport, registration
    •    Employment & payslips or income proof / tax docs
    •    Rental contract + adequate living space proof
    •    Health insurance coverage proof (where required)

Our family reunion service
    •    Category selection & eligibility screening (to avoid wrong filing)
    •    Complete checklist + document verification
    •    SOP-style relationship cover letter drafting (structured & evidence-backed)
    •    Appointment guidance + file sequencing (very important for FRV)
    •    Guidance for sponsor-side documents in Germany

Family reunion FAQs

How long does it take? Timelines vary widely by mission workload and case type.  
Can I convert a tourist visa to family reunion in Germany? Usually no; most cases require applying from home country (case-specific legal exceptions exist).