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Do German citizens need a visa for India?
Yes, all German citizens require a valid visa. The e-Visa is the most common and convenient method.
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Indian eVisa for German Citizens – Eligibility & Application Guide
German citizens are fully eligible for the Indian e-Visa program, providing a fast and secure digital method to obtain travel authorization. This system is ideal for travelers from Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg heading to India for leisure or business. The process is handled entirely online, resulting in an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) that allows German passport holders to board their flight and receive an entry stamp upon arrival in India.
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Overview of Indian eVisa eligibility for Germans
Every German citizen traveling for tourism, business, or medical treatment is eligible for the e-Visa. You must hold an ordinary German passport with at least two blank pages. The stay is limited to 90 days per visit for tourist purposes.
Available Indian eVisa types for German passport holders
Germans can apply for: 1. e-Tourist Visa (30-Day, 1-Year, 5-Year). 2. e-Business Visa (1-Year multiple entry). 3. e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant Visas (60 days triple entry).
Validity & stay rules for Germany
On a 1-year or 5-year e-Tourist visa, German citizens can stay for up to 90 continuous days per visit. Multiple entries are permitted within the validity period. Business visa holders can stay up to 180 days per year.
Eligibility for Germany Citizens
Citizens of Germany holding ordinary passports with at least 6 months validity are eligible. Diplomatic/Official passport holders are excluded from the e-Visa stream.
Official Processing Times
German applications typically receive approval within 72 hours. We recommend applying at least 4-7 days before your departure from Germany.
Application Fees
Standard EU fee tiers apply for German citizens. The 1-year and 5-year multiple entry options provide the best value for frequent travelers.
Important: Embassy & Consulate Notice
The Embassy of India in Berlin and Consulates in Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich handle traditional paper visas and consular services. The e-Visa is a separate digital stream managed centrally. Our service provides German applicants with expert manual review to ensure technical compliance. We are an independent agency and not affiliated with the Embassy of India in Germany.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can Germans get a 5-year visa online?
Yes, the 5-year multiple-entry tourist e-Visa is fully available to German passport holders.
India e-Visa Fees: Government Fee vs All-Inclusive
Government fee (paid to India)
$10–$80
Varies by visa type & nationality. This is the fee the Government of India charges; UK, US & Canadian citizens can pay more (UK 5-year is notably higher).
Our all-inclusive price
from $97
Includes the government fee plus expert document review, Govt-spec photo formatting, application submission & live status tracking. No hidden charges.
See your exact priceApply eVisa India is a private facilitation & document-review service and is not affiliated with the Government of India. Government fees are set by the Government of India and can change; check the latest fee for your nationality during application.
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