Last updated 2026-06-11
Business visa to Germany for Indian citizens
Visa for businessman, Assignment visa
Travel purpose:
Business
, work
, transit
Visa overview
Issued to employees who need to make short-term visits to Germany (up to 90 days within a 180-day period) to carry out professional duties related to business meetings, negotiations, contract signing, participation in trade fairs, servicing maritime operations, international driving assignments, short-term training activities, or other professional tasks that do not involve employment in Germany.
Visa validity period
from 1 day to 5 years
Consular fee
€0 (~$0) - €90 (~$105)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Business visa for employees
Eligible individuals
Businessman, employee
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$105)
Maritime visa
Eligible individuals
Seaman, crew member of shipboard
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$105)
Driver visa
Eligible individuals
Professional driver
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$105)
Media visa
Eligible individuals
Journalist, media staff
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$105)
Work visa for posted employee
Eligible individuals
Worker, employee
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$105)
Scientist visa
Eligible individuals
Scientist, researcher
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Business visa
Eligible individuals
Entrepreneur, businessman
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$105)