In short
Germany is one of the 29 Schengen states. In 2025 it refused 10.5% of the 153,179 visa applications it got from India. The India average, worked out the same way, was 15.7%. The fee is €90 per traveller aged 12 or over. Germany asks for €45 a day, as a guide. You apply to Germany only if it is your main destination.
- Refused in 2025
- 10.5%India average: 15.7%
- Applications from India, 2025
- 153,1793rd of 28 states
- Share of all Indian applications
- 13.3%of 1,153,748
- Money per day
- €45 a day, as a guide
- Visa fee
- €90 per traveller€45 for ages 6 to 11, free under 6
- Where to apply
- VFS Global
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Can I apply to Germany if I visit other countries too?
Only if Germany is your main destination. That is the country where you spend the most nights, or the main reason for your trip. If there is no main destination, you apply to the country you enter first. This is Article 5 of the EU Visa Code.
Going to Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland as well? Add every country and your nights to the which-country tool. It applies the rule for you.
What was Germany’s refusal rate for Indians in 2025?
Germany refused 10.5% of the 153,179 applications it got from India in 2025. Worked out the same way, all Indian applications averaged 15.7%. So Germany was 5.2 points below the India average.
It was 3rd of 28 states by applications from India, with 13.3% of the total.
These are past averages, not advice. You can’t pick a country for better odds. Your own documents decide your result.
Source: EU visa statistics, 2025 edition (European Commission, DG HOME) (opens in a new tab), published 28 May 2026. Rate: refusals divided by applications, for the state and for the India average.
How much money do I need for a Germany visa?
Germany asks for €45 a day, as a guide. Germany sets no fixed amount. Officers judge each case, and use €45 a day as a guide when your costs are not clear. Your bank statements for the last 3 months should show you can cover your stay.
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Source: EU border guards’ handbook, Annex 25 (DG HOME, 1 April 2026) (opens in a new tab).
How much is the Germany visa fee?
The fee is €90 per traveller aged 12 or over. Children aged 6 to 11 pay €45, and children under 6 pay nothing. You pay it in rupees, at the rate Germany sets. It is not refunded if you are refused. The visa centre adds its own service charge.
Germany charges ₹10,100 for adults and ₹5,100 for children aged 6 to 11, from 27 August 2026. (German Missions in India, Visa fees for Schengen Visa, india.diplo.de/in-en/service/1984596-1984596, updated 27 Aug 2026)
Where do I apply for a Germany visa in India?
Germany takes visa applications in India through VFS Global centres. Read Germany’s official visa page first, then book a slot on the VFS Global site. Each centre serves a fixed area, so use the one for where you live.
Germany’s official visa page (opens in a new tab)Book at VFS Global (opens in a new tab)
Centres and fees can change. Check the official page before you book. VizaReady is not linked to any embassy or visa centre.
What documents do I need for Germany?
Germany uses the same EU list as every Schengen state in India. You need a signed form and a passport from the last 10 years. Add a cover letter, travel and stay bookings, and travel insurance of at least €30,000. You also need 3 months of stamped bank statements and 2 years of tax returns.
Add the papers for your situation:
- Employed: recent pay slips and a leave letter from your employer.
- Self-employed: proof of your business, such as its registration.
- Student: a letter from your school or college.
- Retired: your pension statements.
- Child under 18: consent from both parents.
Source: EU document list for India, C(2025) 4379 (opens in a new tab); EU Visa Code, Articles 12, 14 and 15 (opens in a new tab).
When should I apply for a Germany visa?
Apply no more than 6 months before you travel, and as a rule at least 15 days before. Germany should decide within 15 days, but it can take up to 45. In busy months, book your centre slot early.
Work out your apply-by dates or count your days in any 180.
Source: EU Visa Code, Articles 9 and 23 (opens in a new tab).
Questions about Germany
Is Germany in the Schengen area?
Yes. Germany is one of the 29 Schengen states. A Schengen visa from any of them lets you visit Germany for up to 90 days in any 180.
How many Indians applied for a Germany visa in 2025?
Germany got 153,179 Schengen visa applications from India in 2025 and refused 10.5% of them, per EU data. That was 13.3% of all Indian applications.
How much bank balance do I need for a Germany visa?
Germany asks for €45 a day, as a guide. Multiply it by your days there. Your bank statements for the last 3 months should show that you can cover it.
Can I apply to Germany to get better odds?
No. The country you apply to is set by your trip, not by refusal rates. Article 5 of the EU Visa Code says you apply to your main destination.
Is the Germany visa fee refunded if I am refused?
No. The €90 fee is not refunded after a refusal. That is why it helps to check your file before you pay it.