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Update and Restrictions for Schengen Visa Applicants travelling to Germany

31/03/2022

Update for Schengen Visas Applicants:

Due to a sharp increase in demand for Schengen visas, longer waiting times for appointments and longer visa processing times may apply. All applicants who have their appointment at the visa section at the Consulate General in Mumbai need to present proof with reference to Covid-19.

For more details: https://india.diplo.de/in-en/vertretungen/mumbai?openAccordionId=item-236834-0-panel 

Travel Restricions:

Due to an unexpected hike in the numbers of applications for travel to Germany and limited processing capacity, the visa section of the German Consulate General Mumbai recommends scheduling an appointment to apply as early as six weeks before the planned trip.

Kindly note:Entry to Germany and issuance of visas for travellers vaccinated with Covaxin or other vaccines not recognized by the Paul-Ehrlich Institute is still only possible in certain limited cases.

For more details : https://india.diplo.de/in-en/-/2464164