The authorities in Germany comply with stringent requirements and rules while offering a German visa. Thus, you must be aware of all the requirements before applying.

The essential documents that are required to apply for the Germany Tourist Visa are as follows:

• Application form for Visa: Filled with accurate details, in print with the signature of the applicant at the end.

• 2 Latest Photos: must have been taken in the past 3 months as per the specifications for the Schengen Visa Photo.

• Authentic Passport: It must not be older than ten years and must also have at least 3 months validity after the period of intended stay in the Schengen Zone. Additionally, it needs to consist of a minimum of 2 empty pages for the Visa sticker to be affixed.

• Itinerary or to and fro reservation: A document that consists of flight numbers and dates and specifies the arrival and departure from the Schengen Zone.
• Health Insurance for Travel: Proof that you have health insurance coverage for medical emergencies of at least Euros 30,000 for your entire stay period. Some of the widely accepted online insurance policies include Dr. Walter, AXA Schengen, and Europ Assistance. The travel insurance policies offered by these companies are acknowledged by the Consulates and Embassies of Germany globally.

Evidence of Accommodation: Proof that demonstrates the place of stay for your entire visit to the Schengen. It can be one of the following:

     1. Hostel or Hotel Booking – It must have the name, full address, contact numbers, and e-mail for your complete stay period in the Schengen Zone.

      2. Agreement for Rent – If you have a place that you will be renting in your nation of stay during the visit.

• Tour Organizer’s Letter – If in case you are traveling with a Travel agency

• Evidence of Monterey means Proof that you possess sufficient cash to support your entire stay in the Schengen Zone. It can be one of the following:
• 1. Statement of Bank Account
• 2. Letter of Sponsorship – If another individual will be sponsoring you financially for the tour to the Schengen Zone. It is also known as the Support Affidavit.
• 3. A blend of both of the above documents.

• Letter of Invitation from the host staying in Germany and a copy of their Germany Residence Permit and/or Passport.

• Evidence of relationship with the host staying in Germany.

• If the host will be catering to all the expenses, they have to sign a document known as the Commitment Letter. This form is available at the immigration authorities in Germany at the residence place of the host whose solvency will be confirmed by the authorities.

• Proof of status of employment

If employed:

1. 

Contract of employment

2.

 Permission of leave from the employer

3.

 Returns for Income Tax

• If self-employed:

1.

 Business license copy

2.

 Bank statement of the company for the most recent six months

3.

 ITR – Income Tax Return

• If a student:

1. Evidence of enrollment

2. No Objection Letter – NOC from the University

• Itinerary for travel: A description of your tour to Europe, the purpose of travel, the places of visit in Europe, the timelines, and complete personal information.

• For Minors:

      1. Either evidence of adoption/certificate of birth/decree of custody of divorced parents/parents’ death certificate.

      2. Consent letter from parents inclusive of both the parents’ passport copies/lawful guardian.