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Indian citizens need a visa from an embassy or consulate to visit Germany.
Visa needed from an embassy or consulate
Indian citizens need a Schengen visa. Apply at the consulate of the country where you will spend the longest time (or the first country you enter if the stays are equal), from 6 months to at least 15 days before you travel. The fee is €90 and a decision normally takes 15 days (up to 45 days if more checks are needed). Border officers register fingerprints and a photo under the EU Entry/Exit System (fully running since 10 Apr 2026). ETIAS is not required yet; the EU has not confirmed a start date.
Checked 13 Oct 2026 against the official page: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
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