{"id":17217,"date":"2026-01-06T02:32:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T21:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=17217"},"modified":"2026-01-07T02:32:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T21:02:46","slug":"germany-transit-visa-for-indian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/06\/germany-transit-visa-for-indian\/","title":{"rendered":"Germany Transit Visa for Indian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are travelling through Germany route to other country and have layover at Germany airport, you need to get Germany transit visa. There are different conditions as well depending on whether you plan to leave the international transit area. Thus before transiting though Germany, you should know about Germany transit visa fees and German transit visa requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e845f19fa1f\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e845f19fa1f\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e845f19fa1f\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/06\/germany-transit-visa-for-indian\/#Germany_transit_visa_for_Indian\" title=\"Germany transit visa for Indian\">Germany transit visa for Indian<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/06\/germany-transit-visa-for-indian\/#When_to_apply_for_German_transit_visa_for_Indian\" title=\"When to apply for German transit visa for Indian?\">When to apply for German transit visa for Indian?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/06\/germany-transit-visa-for-indian\/#Germany_transit_visa_fees_for_Indian\" title=\"Germany transit visa fees for Indian\">Germany transit visa fees for Indian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/06\/germany-transit-visa-for-indian\/#How_to_apply_for_German_transit_visa\" title=\"How to apply for German transit visa?\">How to apply for German transit visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/06\/germany-transit-visa-for-indian\/#German_transit_visa_requirements\" title=\"German transit visa requirements\">German transit visa requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/06\/germany-transit-visa-for-indian\/#Germany_transit_visa_photo_requirements\" title=\"Germany transit visa photo requirements\">Germany transit visa photo requirements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/06\/germany-transit-visa-for-indian\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/06\/germany-transit-visa-for-indian\/#Why_to_choose_Itzeazy\" title=\"Why to choose Itzeazy?\">Why to choose Itzeazy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_transit_visa_for_Indian\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Germany transit visa for Indian<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indians require Airport transit visa to stay at Germany international airport for short time during layover. It does not allow to leave international transit area of airport or to stay overnight at a hotel. If you want to leave airport area, you need to hold <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/04\/15\/schengen-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\">Schengen visa<\/a> (type C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian nationals who have valid visa of any of the country UK, USA, Schengen, Japan, Cyprus, Canada, Ireland, Bulgaria do not need to get airport transit visa for layover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_apply_for_German_transit_visa_for_Indian\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>When to apply for German transit visa for Indian?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The processing time for Germany transit visa is 15 days. Thus it is advisable to\u00a0 apply for German transit visa well before the travel dates. You are allowed to apply upto 6 months before and not not later than 15 days before your travel date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_transit_visa_fees_for_Indian\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Germany transit visa fees for Indian<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Age category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Visa fees in Euro<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above 12 years<\/td><td>\u20ac90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6-11 years of age<\/td><td>\u20ac45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>below 6 years of age<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Additional charges of Rs 1722 need to be paid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fees are non refundable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can pay fees through Debit\/credit card, DD, UPI at VFS visa application center<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply_for_German_transit_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">How to apply for German transit visa?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for Germany transit visa for Indian follow these steps:-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/ind\/en\/deu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VFS Global website <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;and then click \u201cGet started now\u201d:<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the visa application form to complete it.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print, sign, and bring with you when submitting your application to VFS Global.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make an appointment for VFS visa application center<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit a visa application center <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on appointment day for verification<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track your application online using the reference number<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mentioned on the invoice or receipt issued by VFS Global.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your passport<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a decision has been made on your visa application, you can collect your documents from VFS Global or request a return of your documents (if provided by VFS) for an additional fee.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"German_transit_visa_requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">German <span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">transit<\/span> visa requirements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Valid Indian passport with at least three months remaining validity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the right form from the VIDEX website of the germany embassy or consulate. Fill it out completely and accurately with black pen or electronically (as specified).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two recent passport-size photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of passport data page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of flight reservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of valid visa of final destination<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_transit_visa_photo_requirements\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Germany transit visa photo requirements<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Size: 35 x 45 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White Background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight Head with Natural Face Expression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The face should cover 80% of the Photo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"Also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/04\/23\/germany-tourist-visa-from-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germany tourist visa for Indian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/12\/30\/german-visa-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visa appointment for German visa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/04\/25\/germany-visa-consultants-in-delhi\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Germany Visa Consultant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Do Indians need a German transit visa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, Indians need Germany transit visa if they have layover on  international airport.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can you leave Frankfurt airport during layover?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>A Germany transit visa is strictly for transiting via Germany,not for prolonged stays or visiting friends and family. If you plan to spend time in Germany for non-transit purposes and leave Frankfurt airport, you have to get Schengen visa.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What occurs if my connecting flight is delayed and I missed my specific transit time?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>You may also want to contact the German embassy or consulate at the airport for assistance. Depending on the circumstances and available time for the next flight, they might allow a short time transit visa extension.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How much is German transit visa fees?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>German transit visa fees is Euro 90 for age of 12 and above years, Euro 45 for 6 to 11 years age, and free for children below 6 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Do Indians need a German transit visa?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, Indians need Germany transit visa if they have layover on  international airport.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can you leave Frankfurt airport during layover?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>A Germany transit visa is strictly for transiting via Germany,not for prolonged stays or visiting friends and family. 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