German Embassy in India

German Embassy Locations in India

The German Embassy in India is located in New Delhi. For a wider reach, the country has four General Consulates and two Honorary Consulates in different regions of India.

India and Germany Relations

The relationship between Germany and India spans multiple sectors, from tourism to economic development and education.

• Language Education: Germany promotes German language education in India through six Goethe Institutes, known locally as Max Mueller Bhavan. These institutes offer high-quality courses for students and professionals and collaborate closely with Indian schools to teach German as a subject in several Indian schools.
• Economic Development: Germany supports India's development in energy transition, climate action, women's economic empowerment, etc. It also encourages innovation among Indians by promoting start-ups and other initiatives.
• Tourism: Germany is a popular destination for Indian tourists. In 2023, more than 2.32 lakh Indians visited the country.
• Visa Requirements: Indian citizens require a Schengen visa for short-term visits to Germany (up to 90 days) for tourism, business, or family visits. A national visa is necessary for longer stays, such as employment or education.

Services Offered by Germany's Embassy and Consulate Generals in India

The roles of Germany's embassies and consulates are well-defined yet complementary. While an embassy is generally located in the capital (New Delhi for India), the Consulate Generals are in other major cities. The services provided by these two entities are also slightly different.

Services Offered by the German Embassy in India

• Certification of Documents: Consular officers can certify or authenticate documents, signatures, or copies for legal use in Germany. Documents signed before a consular officer have the same legal standing as documents notarised in Germany.
• Issue of Police Clearance Certificates: Individuals living outside Germany must have their personal data and signature on the application form attested. This attestation can be done at the appropriate German mission in India.
• Visa Services: German Embassy and Consulate Generals process visa applications for Indians who wish to visit Germany. The Federal Foreign Office provides a centralised Consular Services Portal for online applications and related services.
• Maintaining Diplomatic Relations: The Embassy plays a key role in maintaining diplomatic ties between Germany and India.
• Assistance to Germans in India: The German Embassy supports citizens during emergencies like sudden deaths, missing person cases, and violent crimes. They assist with repatriation, legalising the Death Certificate, notifying relatives in Germany, and helping secure legal counsel. They also support German citizens who lose their passports in India.

Services Offered by the German Consulate General in India

The German Consulates General offers similar services (to the German Embassy) in different Indian cities.

How to Contact the German Embassy in India?

If you need to contact the German Embassy in India or any of the Consulate Generals, you must book an appointment or contact them through the official portal. Here is the official contact information for the German Embassy and consulates in India.

Do You Need German Travel Insurance?

As per Schengen visa rules, Indian travellers must have international travel insurance with a coverage of at least EUR 30,000. The policy should cover emergency medical treatment, hospitalisation, and repatriation to India in case of death. Travel insurance also has several other benefits.

• Medical Emergencies: Medical treatment can lead to significant out-of-pocket expenses. Travel insurance provides financial help to handle hospitalisation and the cost of emergency treatments.
• Delayed Baggage: Travel insurance can compensate for necessary personal items if the airline misplaces your baggage or delays its arrival.
• Flight Delay: Travel insurance can cover the extra expenses if your flight gets delayed.