Germany visa help from Ludhiana
The application centre details, documents and fees to check when planning a Germany visit from Ludhiana.
Professional filing ₹4,999, GST included. Government and visa-centre fees separate.
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Centre recorded in our Germany guide
VFS Global JalandharOpen directionsUse the official VFS Global instructions to confirm jurisdiction, appointment rules, address and what to carry. The destination and your residence determine the appropriate centre.
Documents for the Tourist Visa (Schengen Type C — Short Stay)
The destination guide’s checklist, grouped by purpose. Additional evidence may be required for your situation.
Core Documents 7 items
- VIDEX online application formFilled online at videx.diplo.de — print ALL pages including barcodes and sign.
- Signed Declaration of True and Complete InformationMandatory §54 AufenthG declaration.
- Signed Declaration on Travel and Health Insurance
- Valid passportIssued within last 10 years, valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages, no observations on data page.
- Copy of biometric & address page of passport (DIN A4)
- Two biometric passport photos35×45mm, white background, 70–80% face coverage, ≤6 months old.
- Personal covering letterProof of intended means of transport and itinerary.
Travel & Accommodation 5 items
- Travel agency booking certificate OR detailed travel itinerary
- Proof of accommodationHotel reservations / rental of holiday home / campus residence. If staying with family/friend: sponsorship + private accommodation proof + host's address and passport/German ID copy.
- Accommodation proof for EACH Member State if travelling to multiple
- Flight reservationA reservation is enough; a paid ticket is not required.
- Overseas travel medical insurance€30,000 min coverage, valid all Schengen countries, covers entire stay. Only approved Indian insurers accepted.
Financial Documents 6 items
- Sponsor documentation (if trip is sponsored)Sponsor letter + passport copy + bank statements (last 3 months, stamped by bank) + relationship proof (marriage/birth certificate).
- If employed: Pay slips (3 months) + employment contract + leave sanction letter + bank statements (3 months) + ITR (last 2 years) or Form 16
- If self-employed / company owner: GST registration certificate + ITR (2 years) + bank statements (3 months)
- If retired: Pension statements (3 months) + income proof + bank statements
- If student: Enrolment certificate + NOC from school/university + bank statements
- If unemployed: Bank statements (last 3 months) stamped by bank
Civil Status & Family 4 items
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Divorce decree / custody decree (if applicable)
- Birth certificate of children (if applicable)
- Death certificate of spouse (if applicable)
For Minor Applicants 5 items
- Both parents must sign the application form + declarations
- Birth certificate of minor
- Passport copies of both parents (biometric + address page)
- If only one parent submits: Proof of single custody OR notarized consent letter from the non-present parent with passport copy
- If minor travels alone: Notarized written consent of BOTH parents/guardians
Government & application fees
- Adult — Schengen Short Stay (Type C)About ₹10,100 per adult — the INR amount charged from 27 Aug 2026. Set by the mission; it moves with the exchange rate.
- €90
- Children 6–12 yearsAbout ₹5,100 for a child aged 6–12 — the INR amount charged from 27 Aug 2026.
- €45
- Children below 6 yearsFully exempt from Embassy fee.
- FREE
- VFS service chargePer applicant. Inclusive of CGST 9% + SGST 9%.
- ₹2,022
Embassy fees are set in EUR by the German Consulate General, Mumbai — the INR charged at VFS varies with the daily exchange rate. The Schengen visa fee is €90 per adult (€45 for children aged 6–12, free under 6), charged in INR — INR 10,100 per adult from 27 August 2026 for all cities. VFS service charge of ₹2,022 (inclusive of CGST 9% + SGST 9%) is fixed. Fees are payable in Cash / Visa / Mastercard / Amex / Rupay / Demand Draft (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd) / UPI. All visa fees, VFS service charges, and value-added service fees are non-refundable regardless of visa outcome.
These are separate from our professional service. Confirm current official fees; exchange rates and centre services can affect the amount payable.
Planning from Ludhiana
Ludhiana files are mostly business families. Bicycle and hosiery families from Gill Road, Industrial Area A and B, and Focal Point. They need B1/B2 visas for trade fairs abroad. Family Schengens for holiday trips. Canada study visas for sons and daughters going to community colleges. Ludhiana also has very strong family connections with Brampton, Surrey, and Birmingham — visit visas to meet relatives are very common.
Ludhiana files run fully remote — courier pickup and drop, documents reviewed the day they reach us, no drive to Patiala needed.
We handle preparation remotely. Any official attendance requirement follows the issuing authority’s instructions for your application.
Local questions
Does SureshotVisa have an office in Ludhiana?
Our licensed office is in Patiala, Punjab. We help Ludhiana applicants remotely by phone, WhatsApp and our document portal. We do not have a branch or partner office in Ludhiana.