The Consulate

Foreword from the Consul General

Welcome to this Consulate General's Home Page!

The Consular jurisdiction of CGI Frankfurt extends to the states of Hessen, North RhineWestphalia,
Rhineland Palatinate and Saarland. Besides carrying out Consular functions that include issuing of visas,
passports, PIO, OCI cards and rendering other welfare services, the Consulate strongly focuses on
strengthening economic and business ties between India and Germany. The four states falling within the
Consulate’s jurisdiction together accounted for nearly 32% of the total Indo-German bilateral trade in the
period Apr-Nov 2023.

The Commercial Wing of the Consulate assists importers and exporters with trade queries, facilities Indian
participation at trade fairs within the four states and organizes several Seminars and Business events in
association with its German partner associations and trade organizations. An India Business Forum has
been set up to bring together the Indian business community, professionals and entrepreneurs on a
common platform. Details about its objectives, registration and activities can be found here.

A deepening of intercultural understanding is a crucial aspect of any bilateral partnership. CGI Frankfurt
therefore lays a lot of emphasis on promoting cultural activities and supports Indian cultural Associations
and Indo-German societies in its jurisdiction. The Consulate is also closely associated with all the major
India-related cultural events that take place within its jurisdiction.The number of Indian students in German
universities and educational institutions is rising rapidly. The Consulate seeks to actively engage with the
Indian students and ex-students in its consular jurisdiction to maintain a close interaction with them. All
students in the consular jurisdiction of Consulate General of Indian, Frankfurt are therefore requested to
register themselves http://www.indianstudentsgermany.org/WP/.

The website has been designed to assist Indian and German visitors find the information they seek with
regard to Consular services, Indo-German trade and also to get an overview of the activities carried out by
the Consulate. We value your suggestions regarding our website and request you to send your
comments/feedback to pic.frankfurt@mea.gov.in, in order to help us assist you better.
Consul General

Bio Profile of Consul General

A career diplomat, Mr. B. S. Mubarak joined the Indian Foreign Service in 2001 and had served in Cairo,
Dubai, Jeddah. He headed India’s Diplomatic Mission in Palestine from 2012-14 and was Consul General
of India in Jeddah from 2014-16. He was Director and later Joint Secretary in the Southern Division of the
Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi from April 2016 to November 2018. He was Ambassador of India
to Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras from December 2018 to December 2021. He has been
Ambassador of India to Republic of Sudan from January 23, 2022 to 31 August 2023. On 2nd October,
2023 Mr Mubarak assumed the charge of Consul General of India in Frankfurt, Germany.

Mr. Mubarak hails from Kanyakumari District in Tamil Nadu. He holds a Master’s degree in Science from
the Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Tamil Nadu, India. He takes special interest in
sustainable development.

He is married to Mrs. Lathifa Mubarak and they have a daughter Manaal and son Abdul Mannaan.
Officers
S. No. Name Designation

Consul General’s Office

1. Shri B. S. Mubarak Consul General

2. Shri Sathyanarayanan Parakkat Consul (PPS) to Consul General's Office

Commercial Representative & Political

3. Shri Vinod Kumar Consul (Pol, Eco & Com) & Commercial Representative

Administration, Press, Information & Culture

4. Shri Vibha Kant Sharma Consul (Press, Information & Culture) & Head of Chancery

5. Shri Vyas Nandan Shukla Vice Consul (Admn & DDO)

 6. Shri Subrata Mondal Vice Consul (Press, Information & Culture)

Consular & Community Affairs

7. Shri Sanjay Jaswal Consul (Cons & Community Affairs)

Right to Information
Electronic Indian Postal Order

To seek informaton from the Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) under the RTI Act, 2005 by the
Indian citizens aborad, Department of Posts had launched a service called “ePO” (Electornic Indian Postal
Order) w.e.f. 22nd March, 2013. This is a faciltiy to purchase an Indian Postal Order electronically by
paying a fee online through e-Post Office Portal http://www.epostoffice.gov.in or www.indiapost.gov.in.

The same facilty for purchasing Postal Order electronically by paying a fee only through e-Post Office
Portal has now been extended to Indian citizens residing in India w.e.f. 13th February, 2014 to seek
information from the CPIOs under the RTI Act, 2005. Please visit http://www.epostoffice.gov.in or
www.indiapost.gov.in for more details.

Click here to know more about RTI Act

Click here to access official website for RTI Information

The e-IPO service to enable Indian citizens abroad seek information underthe RTI Act, 2005.
Click here to know more about e-IPO

In Brief

1. The Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005, which came into force w.e.f. 12.10.2005, is an important
legislation designed to promote transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities.
The full text of the RTI Act is available on the website http://righttoinformation.gov.in/RTI-Act.pdf. Detailed
information on this Act is available on the DoPT website http://www.persmin.nic.in. It has been recently
decided to bring the Embassies of India abroad also under the purview of the Act.

2. In pursuance of the implementation of the RTI Act 2005 in the Consulate General of India, Frankfurt,
one of the officers has been designated as Public Information Officer (PIO) who is entrusted with the task
of providing information to the citizens of India, requesting for information under the Act.

3. Application for requesting information, relevant to the functioning of the Consulate General of India,
Frankfurt, can be made in writing or through electronic means on payment of the prescribed fee for
obtaining such information.

4. The application fee is Rs 10/- only and this can be paid in equivalent amount in Euros (cents 15 only at
the current rate of exchange) to the Consulate General of India, Frankfurt.

5. In case the applicant is not satisfied with the information provided by the PIO, he/she can appeal to the
Appellate Authority.

6. Please note that the information under RTI Act can be sought only by CITIZENS OF INDIA, holding
Indian passports. Persons of Indian Origin and Citizens of Indian origin are not covered by this Act.

Central Public Information Officer

Under the Right to Information Act 2005 of the Government of India, application for seeking information
relevant to Consulate General of India, Frankfurt, may be addressed to the Central Public Information
Officer in writing through a letter, fax or E-Mail. Particulars of the Central Public Information Officer in the
Consulate General of India, Frankfurt are as follows:
Shri Vibha Kant Sharma
Central Public Information Officer (CPIO)
Consulate General India
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage. 26
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. 0049 69 15300517
Fax. 0049 69 554125
E-Mail: hoc.frankfurt@mea.gov.in

Appellate Authority

Under Right to Information Act 2005 Government of India, the application for seeking information should
be addressed to Public Information Officer. However, if the applicant is not satisfied with the response,
he/she may approach the Appellate Authority:

Mr. B. S. Mubarak
Consul General of India
Consulate General India
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage. 26
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. (069) 15300500
Fax. (069) 554125
E-Mail: cg.frankfurt@mea.gov.in

Information about the Consulate General of India, Frankfurt Under Section 4(1)(B) of the RTI Act, 2005

ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTION

1. The particulars of its organization, functions and duties [Section 4(1) (b) (i)] :

The Consulate General of India is headed by Consul General and has the following Wings: (a) Chancery
Wing (b) Commercial Wing (c) Press, Culture, and Information Wing and (d) Consular Wing. These Wings
are headed by a Consul rank officer.
The functions of the Consulate inter alia, include political and economic cooperation, trade and investment
promotion, cultural interaction, press and media liaison, scientific cooperation in bilateral and multilateral
and contexts: community affairs and providing passport, visa and consular services in the four States of
Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, under its jurisdiction.

Consulate functions within the purview of business allocated to the Ministry of External Affairs under the
Government of India's Allocation of Business Rules and Transaction of Business Rules.

2. The powers and duties of its officers and employees [Section 4(1) (b) (ii)] :

General Administrative powers are derived from Indian Foreign Services (Pay, Leave and Compensatory
Allowances) [IFS (PLCA) Rules], 1961 as amended from time to time.

Financial powers of the Officers of the Consulate General of India have been detailed in the Delegated
Financial powers of the Government of India's Representatives Abroad issued by Ministry of External
Affairs.

Other duties of the officers flow from the ‘Allocation of Business Rules of the Government of India’,
‘Manual of Office Procedure’ and ‘Central Civil Services (CCS) Rules’, ‘Passport Act of India’ etc.

3. The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and
accountability [Secion 4(1) (b) (iii)]:

Process of decision making Identify key decision making points -The Consulate follows the procedure
indicated in the ‘Manual of Office Procedure’ for decision making process in accordance with the
guidelines issued by the Ministry of External Affairs from time to time. Officers of different Wings of the
Consulate initiate and take follow up action with the help of the staff posted in their respective Wings in
accordance with departmental instructions which prescribe the level of final disposal and channel of
submission for each category of cases.

Final decision making authority - Consul General is the Final decision making authority in the Consulate

Related provisions, acts, rules etc. - The work is discharged and decision is taken in accordance with the
provisions contained in various rules such as IFS (PLCA) Rules, Central Civil Services (CCS) Rules,
Delegated Financial Powers of GOI’s Representatives Abroad, etc.
Time Limit for taking a decisions, if any - The decisions are taken in keeping with the priority/urgency of
the case so that action is taken within the prescribed time limit.

Channel of supervision and accountability - The Heads of Wings are supervising the functioning of the
staff under their charge. Overall supervision of the Consulate rests with the Consul General.

4. The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions [Section 4(1) (b) (iv)] :

Norms are set under the instruction and supervision of the Consul General.

Nature of functions/ services offered - Provision of consular services, strengthening of political,

commercial and cultural cooperation with Germany, etc. are the nature of functions/services offered by the
Consulate.

Norms/standards for functions/service delivery - Consulate functions within the norms of India’s foreign
policy formulated by the Ministry of External Affairs. The Policy is implemented by the Consulate under the
guidance and supervision of the Consul General, in consultation with the Embassy of India, Berlin and
Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

Process by which these services can be accessed - Consular services can be accessed by applying
online and/or submitting the documents at the Consulate as published on the website. The commercial
enquiries can be made by e-mail, which are replied accordingly.

Time-limit for achieving the targets - The services are rendered and the information sought is provided
without any delay and within the prescribed time limit, subject to the condition that the requirement of
documents are fulfilled by the applicants.

Process of redressal of grievances - Apart from traditional channel for redressal of grievances, the
aggrieved can make use of the MADAD portal (Consular Services Management System), CPGRAMS
portal. through various social media platforms and personal interactions by the concerned officers.

5. The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its
employees for discharging its functions [Section 4(1) (b) (v)] :
Title and nature of the record/ manual/instruction - The Consulate refers to the general rules prescribed for
a Central Government Department as well as specific rules prescribed for the Indian Missions/Posts
abroad.

List of Rules, Regulations, instructions manuals and records - The list of rules include IFS (PLCA) Rules,
Financial Powers of Government of India’s Representatives Abroad;, Passport Act, Passport, Visa and
Consular manuals, and Manual of Office Procedure.

Act/Rules manuals etc. - The Consulate also utilizes relevant rules, regulations, and orders of the
Government of India, such as Central Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, CCS (Leave Travel Concession)
Rules, CCS (Leave) Rules, CCS (Pension) Rules, General Provident Fund Rules, General Financial
Rules, Fundamental and Supplementary Rules etc. These rules are in the public domain as printed, priced
publications.

Transfer Policy and transfer orders – Transfer policy is framed by the Ministry of External Affairs and
accordingly transfer orders in respect of officers/officials are issued from time to time.

6. A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control [Section 4(1) (b) (vi)]
:

Category of documents- Classified documents/files relating to India's bilateral/ external relations, classified
and unclassified documents on economic and trade issues, unclassified documents on Consulate’s
administration/establishment matters, unclassified documents relating to educational, cultural and
community issues, passport and consular services application forms, unclassified documents/files
including Joint Statements, declarations, agreements and MoUs: Passport and consular services
application forms.

Custodian of documents/ categories - The documents/files are maintained by each wing and are under the
custody of the respective officers of the Consulate.

7. A statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies consisting of two or more persons
constituted as its part or for the purpose of its advice, and as to whether meetings of those boards,
councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of such meetings are
accessible for public [Section 4(1) (b) (viii)] :
Consulate interacts regularly with representatives of think tanks, academic community and others.
Consulate is not specifically a part of any Boards, Councils and committees etc. under its
purview/jurisdiction.

8. A directory of its officers and employees [Section 4(1) (b) (ix)] :

A directory is given at Annexure-I.

9. The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of
compensation as provided in its regulations [Section 4(1) (b) (x)] :

List of employees with Gross monthly remuneration - A statement of monthly remuneration is at

Annexure-II.

System of compensation as provided in its regulations - The employees are paid in accordance with the
pay and allowances fixed by the Government of India from time to time.

10. The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers [Section 4(1) (b)
(xvi)] :

Central Public Information Officer (CPIO)

Shri Vibha Kant Sharma
Consulate General India
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage. 26
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. 0049 69 15300517
E-Mail: hoc.frankfurt@mea.gov.in

Appellate Authority:
Mr. B. S. Mubarak
Consul General of India
Consulate General India
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage. 26
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. (069) 15300500
E-Mail: cg.frankfurt@mea.gov.in

11. No. Of employees against whom Disciplinary action has been proposed/ taken [Section 4(2)] - - NIL

12. Programmes to advance understanding of RTI [Section (26)] : The updated guidelines on RTI are
maintained at the Consulate and also published on the website, which can be accessed by the public. The
public authority attends the training programmes as and when conducted by the RTI cell of the Ministry of
External Affairs, New Delhi.

13. Transfer policy and transfer orders [F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.4.2013] : Transfer Policy is framed by
the Ministry of External Affairs and accordingly transfer orders in respect of officers/officials are issued
from time to time.

BUDGET AND PROGRAMME

1. The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures
and reports on disbursements made [Section 4(1) (b) (xi)] :

Total budget for the public authority - The budgetary allocation to the Consulate for the year 2023-24 is
given at Annexure III.

Proposed Expenditure - The actual expenditure is restricted to the budgetary allocation, and the details
are sent to the Ministry of External Affairs on regular basis. For FY 2023-24, Chancery - Rs. 1,75,000/- (in
thousands) and Commerce – Rs. 92,500/- (in thousands).

Revised budget for each agency if any - The budget is revised by the Ministry of External Affairs at
specific time intervals. For FY 2023-24, Chancery – Rs. 2,03,589/- (in thousands) and Commerce – Rs.
92,152/- (in thousands).

Report on disbursements made and place where the related reports are available - The report on
disbursements made and related reports are kept in the Consulate and also sent on regular basis to the
Ministry of External Affairs.
2. Foreign and domestic tours (F. No. 1/8/2012- IR dt. 11.9.2012) : Local tours in the Frankfurt are
undertaken by the CG and other concerned officers from time to time on functional grounds.

Information related to procurement:

Notice/tender inquiries and corrigenda if any, thereon –Tender notice/inquiries are uploaded in the
Consulate website under the section ‘Tender Notices’ for the cases, referred by various departments of
the Government of India, for wide publicity.

3. The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of
beneficiaries of such programmes [Section 4(1) (b) (xii)] :

Consulate General of India does not have any subsidy programme.

4. Discretionary and non-discretaionary grants [F. No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2023]: Not Applicable

5. Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it [Section 4(1) (b) (xiii)] :

a) No concessions/permits are granted by Consulate General of India.

b) Processing of visa services has been outsourced to M/s Indo-German Consultancy Services with effect
from 11 May 2007.

Contact details of M/s Indo-German Consultancy Services and the procedure for obtaining visa has been
given in the Consulate web site.

6. CAG & PAC paras [F. No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.4.2013] : NIL

PUBLICITY BAND PUBLIC INTERFACE

1. The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members
of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof [Section 4(1) (b) (vii)] :

Consulate General of India functions within the norms of India's foreign policy formulated by the Ministry
of External Affairs. Policy is implemented by the Consulate under the guidance and supervision of the
Consul General.
Relevant Acts, Rules, Forms and other documents which are normally accessed by citizens - As such
there are no acts, rules, forms and other documents for consultation/representation by members of public.
However, members of public can access requirement of documents and the procedure for seeking various
services from the Consulate and raise their concern by mail, phone, twitter etc which can be resolved
amicably. The policy is drawn by the Ministry of External Affairs. The members of the public are free to
convey their views to the Consulate on relevant Acts, Rules, Forms and other documents.

Arrangements for consultation with or representation by – (a) Members of the public in policy formulation/
policy implementation (b) Day & Time allotted for visitors, (c) Contact details of information & Facilitation
Counter to provide publication frequently south by RTI Applicants : The members of the public have
access to the Consulate’s website that includes contact details of all officers. Apart from this, public has
access to various social media platforms. The public can also seek meeting in person with the concerned
officers, wherever and whenever required.

The contact details of officer who provides information sought by RTI applicants:

Shri Vibha Kant Sharma

Central Public Information Officer (CPIO)
Consulate General India
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage. 26
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. 0049 69 15300517
E-Mail: hoc.frankfurt@mea.gov.in

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) – Not applicable.

2. Are the details of policies / decisions, which affect public, informed to them [Section 4(1) (c)] : All policy
decisions are taken by the Ministry, which affect public, are published over various social media platforms
such as Consulate’s website, facebook, twitter handle etc.

3. Dissemination of information widely and in such form and manner which is easily accessible to the
public [Section 4(3)] : The information is disseminated through the Consulate’s website and social media
channels.
4. Form of accessibility of information manual/ handbook [Section 4(1)(b)] : The information is available in
electronic format on the Consulate’s website with links to various sites of Ministries/Departments of the
Government of India. Printed format is made available in cases, where it is required.

5. Whether information manual/ handbook available free of cost or not [Section 4(1)(b)]: The information
on the Consulate’s website and social media platforms are freely available. The printed booklets wherever
required are also provided free of cost.

E-GOVERNANCE

1. Language in which Information Manual/ Handbook Available [F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.4.2013] : The
information on the website is available in English language.

2. When was the information Manual/ Handbook last updated? [F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt 15.4.2013] : The
information on the website is updated on regular basis.

3. Information available in electronic form [Section 4(1)(b)(xiv)] : The Consulate's website has the required
information. Consulate also makes available to interested individuals various CDs and DVDs containing
information on India, its people and culture. Information relating to consular services, bilateral relations
between India and Germany, commercial matters, RTI, list of holidays, contact details of Consulate and its
staff, important announcements etc. is available on the website in electronic form.

Links to websites of several important organizations based in Germany as well as of India have also been
provided on the Consulate’s website.

The website has been classified into several sections and sub-sections. The information on various
matters has been put under respective sections/ sub-sections for easy access to the public.

4. Particulars of facilities available to citizen for obtaining information [Section 4(1)(b)(xv)] :

Name & location of the faculty - At the website of Consulate General of India, Frankfurt and also at the
notice board at the Consulate as well as at the location of outsourced agency.
Details of information made available Information relating to consular services and FAQs related to it,
bilateral relations between India and Germany, commercial matters, RTI, list of holidays, contact details of
Consulate and its staff, important announcements etc. is available on the website.

The working hours of the facility - The working hours of the facility are the office hours of the Consulate
i.e., from 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM. Emergency consular services are also provided by the Consulate outside
office hours and the contact details are as under:

Contact personal & Contact details - Emergency number: 0049-162-4918679

The information under RTI Act can be obtained by writing to the CPIO (Shri Vibha Kant Sharma) along
with the prescribed fee. The contact details are as under:-No

Shri Vibha Kant Sharma

Central Public Information Officer (CPIO)
Consulate General India
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage. 26
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. 0049 69 15300517
E-Mail: hoc.frankfurt@mea.gov.in

5. Such other information as may be prescribed under section 4(i) (b)(xvii)

Grievance readdressal mechanism - Any grievance received by the Consulate is given due attention and
efforts are made for redressing them. Apart from the conventional system of receiving the grievances, the
Consulate utilizes the MADAD portal (Consular Services Management System) for redressing the
grievances arising out of consular services.

Details of applications received under RTI and information provided - Details of Receipts and disposal of
RTI applications and Appeals during the FY 2023-24 is attached at Annexure IV.

List of completed schemes/ projects/ Programmes – Not Applicable

List of schemes/ projects/ Programmes underway - Not Applicable

Details of all contracts entered into including name of the contractor, amount of contract and period of
completion of contract - Services related to Passport & Visa have been outsourced to M/s Indo German
Consultancy Services (IGCS), Frankfurt. Current agreement has been extended till June 2024. Contact
details of M/s Indo-German Consultancy Services has been given in the Consulate web site on its
pop-up notification.

Annual Report - The Annual Report of the Consulate is provided to the Ministry of External Affairs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Detailed and key information is given under respective headings on
the website for easy understanding of the subject matter by the public. FAQs are provided under consular
services and are updated on regular basis. Apart from this, the important circulars and information related
to consular and other matters are published on the Consulate’s website, on regular basis through ‘Press
Release’ and by the use of social media platforms, as and when required.

Citizen’s Charter – Not applicable.

6. Replies to questions asked in the Parliament [Section 4(1)(d)(2)] - Not applicable. [Parliament questions
are replied by the Ministry. Inputs are given by the Consulate as and when required].

INFORMATION AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED

Such other information as may be prescribed [F.No. 1/2/2016- IR dt. 17.8.2016, F No. 1/6/ 2011- IR dt.
15.4.2013] -

Name & details of - (a) Current CPIOs & FAAs, (b) Earlier CPIO & FAAs from 1.1.2015

(a) Shri Vibha Kant Sharma

Central Public Information Officer (CPIO)
Consulate General India
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage. 26
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. 0049 69 15300517
Fax. 0049 69 554125
E-Mail: hoc.frankfurt@mea.gov.in
Appellate Authority:
Mr. B. S. Mubarak
Consul General of India
Consulate General India
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage. 26
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. (069) 15300500
Fax. (069) 554125
E-Mail: cg.frankfurt@mea.gov.in

(b) The List of the Appellate Authority (FAA) and Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) w.e.f. 2016 till
date in terms of provisions of section 5 (1) of the RTI Act 2005 is at Appendix-I.

Appointment of Nodal Officers, Consultancy Committee of key stakeholders for advice on suo-moto
disclosure and Committee of PIOs/FAAs to identify frequently sought information under RTI – Not
applicable.

INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON OWN INITIATIVE

1. Item/information disclosed so that public have minimum resort to use of RTI Act to obtain information -
The information which may be required by the public has been put on the Consulate’s website such as
consular services, bilateral relations, media, commerce, student related information, ICCR scholarships,
tenders, current events, forthcoming events, important announcements, list of holidays, contact details of
the Consulate etc.

2. Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) is followed (released in February, 2009 and
included in the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedures (CSMOP) by Department of
Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions
Govt. of India.) -

The guidelines for Government of India’s Websites are being followed. The website has been shifted to
GOV.IN domain. The website is hosted on Virtual Private Cloud with data centre in India. STQC
certification is completed.

Please Click Here to see the Website Security Certificate issued by STQC Directorate.
Office Timing
Consulate General of India in Frankfurt is opened from
0900 Hrs to 1730 Hrs - Monday to Friday

Submission of application for Consular Service

0930 to 1130 Hrs

Collection of documents of Consular Service

1600 to 1700 Hrs

How to Reach Us

How to reach Consulate General of India,

Frankfurt
Location of the building: Consulate General of India, Frankfurt am Main is located at the tri-junction of
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage, Rheinstr. and Beethovenstr. (Address: Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 26, 60325
Frankfurt/M.). It is in the main banking district of Frankfurt at the outskirts of Westend, the prestigious
diplomatic area of Frankfurt. The building is not far from Messe Frankfurt (Trade Fair Ground) and is quite
close to the main railway station (Hauptbahnof/ Hbf). Goethe Gymnasium, a German senior-level
prestigious school is located next to the building.

Accessibility by public transport: From main railway station (Hbf), please take tram no.16 or No. 17 in the
direction of Ginnheim via Messe and get down after two stops (Hohenstaufenstrasse). The building is
located in front of this station.
The metro station (U-Bahn station) is just in front of the building. Take the metro line U4 in the direction of
Bockenheimerwarte from main railway station (Hbf) get down at next station Festhalle/Messe and take the
staircase towards Beehoven Strasse.

Our building is situated at a walking distance from Messe (Trade Fair Ground), or one may take tram
No.16 or No. 17 from the stop in front of Hotel Marriot outside the Fair Grounds in the direction of
Stadtgrenze Offenbach via Hbf and get down at the next stop (Hohenstaufenstrasse).

For reaching the building from Frankfurt Airport, take tram S-8 or S-9 towards Frankfurt city and get down
at main railway station (Hauptbahnof). Thereafter take tram Nos. 16/17 or metro line U4.

Holiday Calendar
Holiday List 2024

SI. No. Gazetted Holidays Date Day

1. New Year’s Day January 01 Monday

2. Republic Day January 26 Friday

3. Holi March 25 Monday

4. Good Friday March 29 Friday

5. Id-ul-Fitr April 11 Thursday

6. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti April 14 Sunday

7. Ram Navami April 17 Wednesday

8. Mahavir Jayanti April 21 Sunday

9. Whit Monday May 20 Monday

10. Buddha Purnima May 23 Thursday

11. Independence Day August 15 Thursday

12. Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday October 02 Wednesday

13. Day of German Unity October 03 Thursday

14. Dussehra October 12 Saturday

15. Diwali (Deepawali) October 31 Thursday

16. Guru Nanak’s Birthday November 15 Friday

17. Christmas Day December 25 Wednesday

18. Boxing Day December 26 Thursday

Overseas Voters
(i) Please check the information in the given web links regarding overseas electors
http://ecisveep.nic.in/voters/overseas-voters/ & ( www.nvsp.in

(ii) Please check the information in the given web link regarding Service Voters
https://mea.gov.in/Images/pdf/nri-brochure-english-at-18012019.pdfandhttps://mea.gov.in/Images/pdf/servi
ce-voter-brochure.pdf

Functional Contacts
Contact Us

Consulate General of India

Friedrich Ebert Anlage 26

 60325 Frankfurt am Main

Sr. Area Email Telephone No.

No

1. Consul General’s cgoffice.frankfurt@mea.gov.in +49-69-1530051

Office 2

&

+49-69-1530056
9

2. Passport related passport.frankfurt@mea.gov.in +49-69-1530052

queries 5

3. OCI related queries oci.frankfurt@mea.gov.in +49-69-1530052

7

4. Commercial and trade com1.frankfurt@mea.gov.in +49-69-1530055

enquiries 9&

&
+49-69-1530054
7
com2.frankfurt@mea.gov.in
 5. Press, Media and pic.frankfurt@mea.gov.in +49-69-1530051
Culture 1

&

picoffice.frankfurt@mea.gov.in

6. Community related cons.frankfurt@mea.gov.in +49-69-1530053

issues 4

7. Protocol related issues protocol.frankfurt@mea.gov.in +49-69-1530051

5

&

protocol1.frankfurt@mea.gov.in

****

EMERGENCY No. –0049-1624918679 (from outside Germany) 01624918679 (from within Germany)

(Please call on this number before/after Consulate’s office hours or on weekend. Also call only in
emergency cases such as theft/loss of passport, death, accident and missing person)

Warning: For general queries related to passport, visa and consular services, DO NOT CALL ON
EMERGENCY NUMBER. For such queries, you are requested to either call on the above-mentioned
telephone numbers or send e-mail on the respective e-mail id and your query will be responded to
immediately.
Consular Services

Jurisdiction of the Consulate

Consular Jurisdiction of Indian Diplomatic Mission and Posts in Germany

Please note that your application at the Indian Diplomatic Mission will be accepted only if you are
residing in the defined area of its jurisdiction. For example, applicants residing in Hessen should apply
for consular services in Consulate General of India, Frankfurt which has the jurisdiction over Hesse state
of Germany.

The consular jurisdiction divided among Embassy of India, Berlin; Consulate General of India, Frankfurt;
Consulate General of India, Hamburg and Consulate General of India, Munich is as follows:

German provinces and cities Name of Indian Diplomatic Mission Website

Berlin, Brandenburg,
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Sachsen, Embassy of India, Berlin https://indianembassyberlin.gov.in/
Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen

Hesse,North
Rhine-Westphalia,Rhineland-Palatinat Consulate General of India, Frankfurt https://cgifrankfurt.gov.in/
e, Saarland
Bremen, Hamburg,
Consulate General of India, Hamburg https://www.cgihamburg.gov.in/
Niedersachsen,Schleswig-Holstein

Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria Consulate General of India, Munich https://cgimunich.gov.in/

Public Notice regarding Consular

Services
Public Notice regarding Consular Services

Refund of Visa Fees

Renunciation of Indian citizenship and

Surrender Certificate in lieu of Indian
Passport
General Information
General Information
Renunciation of Indian citizenship and Surrender of Indian passport

Indian nationals considering acquisition of foreign citizenship are reminded that the Indian Citizenship
Act does not provide for dual citizenship. Thus Indian nationals who have acquired foreign citizenship
are required to apply for ‘Renunciation of Indian Citizenship/ Surrender Certificate’ by surrendering their
Indian Passport. Under Section 12(1A) of the Passports Act, possession of Indian passport by foreign
nationals is a cognizable offence. This equally applies to Indian nationals who have acquired foreign
nationality.

Consequently, in any instance where an Indian national seeks to renounce Indian citizenship, the case
will now be processed under the following categories:

(A) Adults who acquired foreign citizenship.

(B) Minors who acquired foreign citizenship.

How to apply

Details of the procedure in each case are given below:

(A) Adults who have acquired foreign nationality

Indian nationals (adults) who have acquired foreign nationality are required to apply for the following
services:

(i) Surrender Certificate: Please apply for Surrender Certificate at

‘https//portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html’

(ii) Renunciation of Indian Citizenship: Please also simultaneously apply for renunciation of Indian
citizenship by making a declaration of intention to renounce Indian citizenship, in Form XXII, as specified
in Rule 23 of The Citizenship Rules, 2009. This form has to be completed on the online portal of Ministry
of Home Affairs, Government of India at ‘https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/Renounce’.

Note: Once the application form is submitted online by the applicant, no further modifications are
allowed. Therefore, applicants are requested to carefully verify the details before submitting the online
application. Applicant should fill their personal particulars as per the records in their Indian passport.
Thus, filing of wrong and incorrect details may cause rejection/cancellation of application at any stage
and the applicants cannot claim for refund of fees in such cases.

A person renouncing Indian citizenship and surrendering Indian Passport is thus required to provide
personal details online in the respective portals, take a print-out in pdf format, upload relevant
documents (mentioned below) on the MHA’s portal https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/Renounce and
visit the Consulate along with the following documents for submission of the applications:

✔ Print-out of the MHA Renunciation application (Form XXII) submitted online ✔ Print-out of application
submitted online for Surrender Certificate ✔ One photograph

The supporting documents required to be uploaded by the applicant on the MHA’s portal and printouts
of the same to be submitted along with their applications are as follows:

✔ Copy of current foreign passport

✔ Copy of Naturalization Certificate (Einbuergerungsurkunde)

✔ Copy of City registration (Meldebescheinigung)

✔ Indian Passport in original (if submitted with the German authorities, then a copy of the Indian
Passport is required)

Note: Please note that the applicants can upload the copies of their Current foreign passport and
Naturalization Certificate (Einbuergerungsurkunde) under ‘Any other documents’ option in the upload
section on the MHA’s portal. The applicant should sign the application/declaration in presence of
Consular officer at the Consulate.
(B) Minors who have acquired foreign nationality

Minor applicants are not required to fill an online declaration for Renunciation of Indian citizenship
through the MHA portal. They are only required to complete the online application for Passport
Surrender Certificate at https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html, take a print-out in pdf
format and visit the Consulate along with the following documents for submission of the application:

• Print-out of application submitted online for Surrender Certificate

• One photograph

• Copy of foreign passport

• Copy of Naturalization Certificate

• Copy of City registration

• Indian Passport in original (if submitted with the German authorities, then a copy of the same is
required)

Note: Minor applicants need not visit the Consulate and either one parent on their behalf can submit
their application.

Fee: The fee for this service is € 90 which is to be deposited in cash at the Consulate.

Timings: The applicants can visit the Consulate for submission of their applications without an
appointment on any working day (Mon-Fri, between 0930 to 1130 hours).

Note: Applicants may follow the status of their Surrender Certificate online at
https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/Renounce. To know the status, please click on “Application Status”.
After entering the details, if the status shows “Application Received” it means the application is still
under process and if the status shows “Approved” it means the Surrender Certificate of an applicant has
been received at the Consulate. The processing of applications for Citizenship Renunciation may take
minimum 12 weeks (starting from date of receipt of complete application) and the Surrender Certificate
could be issued only after getting clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi. Applicants
are therefore requested to check their status online and refrain from making status enquiries with the
Consulate during this period. Once the Surrender Certificate of an applicant is received at the
Consulate, they will be communicated through email to collect the same from the Consulate. Applicants
who intent to apply for OCI services can only do so once their Surrender Certificate is received.

Checklists
Checklist for Asylum category cases

Checklist For Damaged Passport Application

Checklist for Lost Passport Application

Checklist For Passport Application For Minors

CHECKLIST FOR PASSPORT APPLICATION OF A NEW BORN

Checklist for Passport Application

Checklist for PCC

Checklist for Registration of Birth of a Minor Child

Visa
Visa – Information
Information
Only applicants residing within the Consular jurisdiction of Consulate (Hessen, North Rhine Westphalia,
Rhineland Palatinate and Saarland) can apply their visa with the Consulate General of India, Frankfurt.
In this regard, applicants are required to submit along with our authorised outsourced agency i.e. IGCS.
The contact details of IGCS are as follows:

Indo German Consultancy Services (IGCS) Ltd

Bettinastrasse 52
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel: +49 69 742 2200
Email Id: info@igcsvisa.de
Website : www.igcsvisa.de

2. Indo German Consultancy Services is the only authorised agency to accept all visa applications on
behalf of the Consulate General of India, Frankfurt.

3. Your passport must have a minimum validity of six months and two blank pages at the time of
submission of visa application.

4. Visa is valid from the date of issue. Acceptance of visa application and payment of visa fee does not
automatically guarantee grant of a visa. Visa process may involve requisition of additional
documentation/personal Interview. Visa can be rejected or validity curtailed without assigning any
reason. In case of rejection of visa or restriction of validity or modification, visa fees will not be refunded.

5. Visa applications can be submitted in person, authorised representative or Post at the service
provider. Please ensure that visa application is signed by the applicant, the photo pasted and the copies
of necessary documents enclosed before submission. The Visa fees can be deposited with the service
provider by cash or through Bank transfer. Please visit the website, www.igcsvisa.de to check the details
of the service provider.

6. Fee should be deposited only after ascertaining the correct type and period of visa applicable to the
purpose of travel. The duration and number of entries granted to the applicant will be solely at the
discretion of Consulate. No claims and correspondences shall be entertained in this regard.

7. Applications are to be submitted along with a recent passport-size colour photograph (size 2" x 2",
white background) and requisite documentation.

8. Applicants holding passports, other than German, must have a valid stay permit for at least two years
in Germany for grant of Business and employment visas. For all other visas (except Business and
Employment visas), stay permit of at least one year will be required.

9. All applicants should ensure the correct details in their visas immediately on delivery/collection, and
in case of discrepancies, the same should be brought to the attention of the issuing authority without
delay. Failing to do so, Consulate bears no responsibility for any consequences faced later on.

10. Applicants have to fill an online application on web page:

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ only after carefully going through the instructions listed on the web
page.

11. Indo German Consultancy Services (IGCS) is the sole authorised agency to accept all visa
applications on behalf of the Consulate General of India.

NOTE: Consulate General of India, Frankfurt does not deal with e-Visa. E-Visa is a centralised process
coordinated by Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. For further information, please visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in

***

Disclaimer:
The Information given here is limited and general in nature and shall not constitute a basis for any claim.
Endeavours have been made to keep the information accurate and updated. Consulate reserves the
right to change or withdraw the information at any time without notice. Besides, while Consulate advises
the general public to visit the relevant/linked website for more information, it accepts no responsibility or
liability for the contents of any other website linked to this website.

Visa - Fee Table

General ssVisa Fee w.e.f. 01.04.2024

Service Fees to
Outsourcing
Visa Agency
Consular
Visa Fees in (ICWF) Total Visa Fees
Type of Visa Duration of Visa
Euro Surcharge in in Euro
Euro
( IGCS
FRankfurt ) in
Euro

Up to 1 year /

92 3 17.7 112.7

Single or Multiple Entry

Tourist Visa

More than 1 year and

183 3 17.7 203.7

 up to 5 years/Multiple
Entry

Up to 1 year/

110 3 17.7 130.7

Single or Multiple Entry

Business Visa More than 1 year

and up to 228 3 17.7 248.7

5 years/Multiple Entry

Up to 6 months/

73 3 17.7 93.7

Single or Multiple Entry

Entry Visa
More than 6 months
and up to 1 year/ 110 3 130.7
Multiple Entry
17.7
 More than 1 year and
up to 5 years/Multiple 183 3 203.7
Entry

Up to 6 months/Single
110 3 130.7
or Multiple Entry

17.7

More than 6 months

and up to 1 year/ 183 3 203.7
Employment Visa
Multiple Entry

More than 1 year and

up to 5 years/Multiple 274 3 17.7 294.7
Entry

Valid for the duration of

the course or 5 years,

Student Visa 73 3 17.7 93.7

whichever is
less/Multiple Entry

Up to 6 months/Single
Medical Visa & 73 3 17.7 93.7
or Multiple Entry
 More than 6 months
Medical Attendant Visa and up to 1 year/ 110 3 130.7
Multiple Entry

17.7

Up to 6 months/Single
Ayush Visa & 73 3 93.7
or Multiple Entry

More than 6 months

Ayush Attendant Visa and up to 1 year/ 110 3 17.7 130.7
Multiple Entry

Conference/ Seminars Up to 6 months/Single

73 3 93.7
Visa or Multiple Entry

17.7

Up to 6 months/Single
Journalist Visa Entry (or Double Entry 73 3 93.7
with HOM’s approval)

Up to 6 months/Single
73 3 93.7
or Multiple Entry

17.7

More than 6 months

Missionary Visa
and up to 1 year/ 110 3 130.7
Multiple Entry
 More than 1 year and
up to 5 years/Multiple 183 3 17.7 203.7
Entry

Up to 6 months/Single
73 3 17.7 93.7
(or Multiple) Entry

Mountaineering Visa

More than 6 months

and up to 1 year/ 110 3 17.7 130.7
Multiple Entry

Up to 1 year/ Single or
Multiple Entry

Film Visa 110 3 17.7 130.7

(Maximum duration of
the visa will be 1 year

Up to 15 days/ Single
Transit Visa 19 3 17.7 39.7
or Double Entry
Special Category Visa
Fees - Business Visa

Business Visa Fees (

Countries with Special
Category)

Service Fees to
Consular
Outsourcing
For Nationals of Consular Fees (ICWF) Total Fees in
Duration of Visa Visa Agency
Countries in Euro Surcharge in Euro
(IGCS Frankfurt
Euro
) in Euro

Up to one year 197 3 17.7 217.7

Australia

More than 01 year Up

270 3 17.7 290.7
to 5 years

Up to one year 174 3 17.7 194.7

Czech Republic
 More than 01 year Up
247 3 17.7 267.7
to 5 years

Up to one year 219 3 17.7 239.7

Ecuador

More than 01 year Up

292 3 17.7 312.7
to 5 years

Up to one year 151 3 17.7 171.7

France

More than 01 year Up

228 3 17.7 248.7
to 5 years

Up to one year 251 3 17.7 271.7

Iran

More than 01 year Up

324 3 17.7 344.7
to 5 years

Up to one year 183 3 17.7 203.7

Ireland
 More than 01 year Up
256 3 17.7 276.7
to 5 years

Up to one year 119 3 17.7 139.7

New Zealand

More than 01 year Up

228 3 17.7 248.7
to 5 years

Up to one year 201 3 17.7 221.7

Philippines

More than 01 year Up

274 3 17.7 294.7
to 5 years

Up to one year 133 3 17.7 153.7

Poland

More than 01 year Up

228 3 17.7 248.7
to 5 years

Up to one year 197 3 17.7 217.7

Saudi Arabia
 More than 01 year Up
270 3 17.7 290.7
to 5 years

Up to one year 183 3 17.7 203.7

Thailand

More than 01 year Up

256 3 17.7 276.7
to 5 years

Up to one year 379 3 17.7 399.7

U.A.E.

More than 01 year Up

452 3 17.7 472.7
to 5 years

Special Category Visa

Fees - Employment Visa

Employment Visa Fees ( Countries with Special Category)

 Service Fees to
Consular
Outsourcing
For Nationals of Visa Fees in (ICWF) Total Visa Fees
Duration of Visa Visa Agency
Countries Euro Surcharge in in Euro
(IGCS Frankfurt
Euro
) in Euro

Up to 6 months 165 3 17.7 185.7

More than 6 months up

201 3 17.7 221.7
Australia to 1 year

More than 01 year up

274 3 17.7 294.7
to 5 years

Up to 6 months 137 3 17.7 157.7

More than 6 months up

183 3 17.7 203.7
Canada to 1 year

More than 01 year up

274 3 17.7 294.7
to 5 years

Up to 6 months 114 3 17.7 134.7

Denmark
 More than 6 months up
183 3 17.7 203.7
to 1 year

More than 01 year up

274 3 17.7 294.7
to 5 years

Up to 6 months 124 3 17.7 144.7

More than 6 months up

183 3 17.7 203.7
France to 1 year

More than 01 year up

274 3 17.7 294.7
to 5 years

Up to 6 months 215 3 17.7 235.7

More than 6 months up

251 3 17.7 271.7
Iran to 1 year

More than 01 year up

324 3 17.7 344.7
to 5 years
 Up to 6 months 146 3 17.7 166.7

More than 6 months up

183 3 17.7 203.7
Ireland to 1 year

More than 01 year up

274 3 17.7 294.7
to 5 years

Up to 6 months 912 3 17.7 932.7

More than 6 months up

949 3 17.7 969.7
Israel to 1 year

More than 01 year up

1022 3 17.7 1042.7
to 5 years

Up to 6 months 133 3 17.7 153.7

More than 6 months up

New Zealand 183 3 17.7 203.7
to 1 year
 More than 01 year up
274 3 17.7 294.7
to 5 years

Up to 6 months 146 3 17.7 166.7

More than 6 months up

183 3 17.7 203.7
Thailand to 1 year

More than 01 year up

274 3 17.7 294.7
to 5 years

Up to 6 months 342 3 17.7 362.7

More than 6 months up

379 3 17.7 399.7
U.A.E. to 1 year

More than 01 year up

452 3 17.7 472.7
to 5 years

Special Category Visa

Fees (as per below
details)
 Service Fees to
Outsourcing
Visa Agency

Consular
For Nationals of Visa Fees in (ICWF) Total Visa Fees
Countries Euro Surcharge in (IGCS Frankfurt in Euro
Euro ) in Euro

Duration of Visa

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea

For all types of visas 0 0 17.7 17.7

Jamaica

Maldives

Mauritius
Mongolia

South Africa

Myanmar

Tourist, Business,
0 0 17.7 17.7
transit visas

Argentina

For All other types of visas, General visa fee will be applicable.

Transit Visa 1 3 17.7 21.7

Japan
All other categories of
visas irrespective of 8 3 17.7 28.7
duration

Student Visa

Mozambique
Single Entry 73 3 17.7 93.7
Single Entry - Urgent 137 3 17.7 157.7

Multiple Entry 201 3 17.7 221.7

Multiple Entry - Urgent 274 3 17.7 294.7

Business/ Employment
0 0 17.7 17.7
Visa

All other types of visas except Transit Visa, Student Visa,

Medical Visa and Ayush Visa.

Up to 6 months 201 3 17.7 221.7

Up to 6 months (in
274 3 17.7 294.7
Emergency)

More than 6 months up

274 3 17.7 294.7
to 1 year
 More than 6 months up
to 1 year (in 274 3 17.7 294.7
Emergency)

More than 1 year up to

274 3 17.7 294.7
5 years

More than 1 year up to

274 3 17.7 294.7
5 years (in Emergency)

All type of visas

Nigeria 534 3 17.7 554.7
irrespective of duration

All types of Visas 17.7

Pakistan 2 3 22.7

(Rs. 100)

Russia
All types of visas
 Single Entry 37 3 17.7 57.7

Double Entry 83 3 17.7 103.7

Multiple Entry 110 3 17.7 130.7

All types of visas,

except Employment/
Work Visas

Seychelles 0 0 17.7 17.7

( General visa fee will

be applicable for
Employment/ Work
Visas )

Tourist Visa /Multiple

Entry/up to 6 months
Singapore (For All other types of 23 3 17.7 43.7
visas, General visa fee
will be applicable.)
 Transit Visa up to 15
days (Single/Double 10 3 17.7 30.7
Entry)

Tourist Visa

30 Days (Double Entry) 14 3 17.7 34.7

90 days (Single Entry) 14 3 17.7 34.7

Sri Lanka
90 days (Double Entry) 23 3 17.7 43.7

6 months
23 3 17.7 43.7
(Double/Multiple Entry)

Entry Visa up to 1 year

23 3 17.7 43.7
(Multiple Entry)

Business Visa
30 Days (Multiple
23 3 17.7 43.7
Entry)

90 days (Single Entry) 25 3 17.7 45.7

90 days (Multiple
37 3 17.7 57.7
Entry)

6 months (Multiple
73 3 17.7 93.7
Entry)

More than 6 months up

to 1 year (Multiple 73 3 17.7 93.7
Entry)

More than 1 year up to

110 3 17.7 130.7
5 years (Multiple Entry)

Employment Visa 1
144 3 17.7 164.7
year (Multiple Entry)

Student visa (For institutions covered by bilateral Agreement)

 1 year 40 3 17.7 60.7

More than one year 74 3 17.7 94.7

Student visa (For

institutions not covered 74 3 17.7 94.7
by bilateral Agreement)

Tourist Visa up to 1
year (Single/Multiple 148 3 17.7 168.7
Entry)

Tourist Visa 1 year to 5

442 3 17.7 462.7
years (Multiple Entry)

Business Visa 1 year

221 3 17.7 241.7
UK (Single /Multiple Entry)

Business Visa 1 to 5
663 3 17.7 683.7
years (Multiple Entry)

Entry visa

148 3 168.7
up to 1 year
17.7
(Single/Multiple Entry)

Entry Visa

442 3 462.7

1 year to 5 years
17.7
(Multiple Entry)

Student Visa up to 5
209 3 17.7 229.7
years (Multiple Entry)

Medical Visa and

17.7
Ayush Visa

118 3 138.7

up to 1 year (Multiple
Entry)

Employment Visa 17.7

420 3 440.7

up to 6 months
 Employment visa 17.7

456 3 476.7

up to 1 year

Employment visa

545 3 565.7

more than 1 year 17.7

Transit Visa 81 3 17.7 101.7

Business Visa issued

same day (Excluding 197 3 17.7 217.7
visa fee)

Emergency visa 82 3 17.7 102.7

Transit Visa 15 days

78 3 17.7 98.7
(Single/double Entry)

Ukraine
Tourist Visa up to one
year (Single /Double 92 3 17.7 112.7
/Multiple entry)

Student Visa less

thatn 5 years (Multiple 78 3 17.7 98.7
Entry)

Business Visa less

than 1 year (Single 119 3 17.7 139.7
/Double /Multiple Entry)

Business Visa 1 to 5
years (Single /Double 228 3 17.7 248.7
/Multiple Entry

Employment Visa 17.7

110 3 130.7

less than 6 months

Employment Visa 17.7

183 3 203.7

(6 months to 1 year)
 Employment Visa 17.7

274 3 294.7
1 year to 5 years
(Single /Double
/Multiple Entry)

All other types of Visas i.e. Entry Visa, Conference Visa, Journalist Visa etc.

Less than 6 months 78 3 17.7 98.7

6 months to 1 year 119 3 17.7 139.7

1 to 5 years ( Single
183 3 17.7 203.7
/Double /Multiple Entry)

Emergency visa fee 78 3 17.7 98.7

Tourist Visa 0 0 17.7 17.7

Uruguay

For All other types of visas, General visa fee will be applicable.
 Tourist Visa up to 10
years (Single/Multiple
146 3 17.7 166.7
Entry) (including
application fee)

Business Visa up to 10
USA
years (Single/Multiple
146 3 17.7 166.7
Entry) (including
application fee)

For other categories of Visas (except tourist & Business visa, Visa application fee of 19 Euro
should continue to be charged in addition to prescribed visa fee.

Special Category Visa Fees (Business and Employment)

For Nationals of
Type of Visa
Countries

Business and
Employment Visa

Angola (For All other types of 0 0 17.7

17.7
visas,
 General visa fee will be
applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Benin 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Burkina Faso 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa
Burundi 0 0 17.7
 (For All other types of
17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Cambodia 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Central African Republic 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)
 Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Chad 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Comoros 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

Dem. Republic of the

(For All other types of 0 0 17.7
Congo 17.7
visas,
 General visa fee will be
applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Djibouti 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Equatorial Guinea 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa
Eritrea 0 0 17.7
 (For All other types of
17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Ethiopia 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Gambia 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)
 Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Guinea-Bissau 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Haiti 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

Kiribati (For All other types of 0 0 17.7

17.7
visas,
 General visa fee will be
applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

Lao People's Dem. (For All other types of

0 0 17.7 17.7
Republic visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Lesotho 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa
Liberia 0 0 17.7
 (For All other types of
17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Madagascar 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Malawi 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)
 Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Mali 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Mauritania 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

Mozambique (For All other types of 0 0 17.7

17.7
visas,
 General visa fee will be
applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Niger 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Rwanda 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa
Sao Tome and Principe 0 0 17.7
 (For All other types of
17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Senegal 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Sierra Leone 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)
 Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Solomon Islands 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Somalia 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

South Sudan (For All other types of 0 0 17.7 17.7

visas,
 General visa fee will be
applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Sudan 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Timor-Leste 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa
Tuvalu 0 0 17.7 17.7
 (For All other types of
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Uganda 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

United Republic of (For All other types of

0 0 17.7 17.7
Tanzania visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)
 Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Vanuatu 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

(For All other types of

Yemen 0 0 17.7 17.7
visas,

General visa fee will be

applicable.)

Business and
Employment Visa

Zambia (For All other types of 0 0 17.7 17.7

visas,
 General visa fee will be
applicable.)

Visa Free Countries : Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require Visa to enter India.
Nepal and Bhutan However, Nepalese Nationals require Visa if they enter India from China which is granted on
Gratis Basis.

e-Visa – Information
E-VISA

NOTE: Consulate General of India, Frankfurt does not deal with e-Visa. E-Visa is a centralised process
coordinated by Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. For further information, please visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in E-Visa application is a four-step process involving:

Application online: - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in, upload photo and data page of your

passport.

Payment of e-Visa fee online,

Receive Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) at your email ID and Print ETA and fly to India with
Passport and ETA.

For availing e-Visa, obtaining ETA through above procedure is mandatory. Without ETA, the airlines
would not allow boarding. E-Visa applicants travelling to India on a passport other than the passport
mentioned in ETA, will be allowed entry into India provided that they also carry with them the old
passport on which ETA was issued.

E-visa facility is available for following five categories of visa:

1. e-Tourist visa
2. e-Business visa
3. e-Medical visa
4. e-Medical Attendant Visa, and
5. e-Conference Visa

The guidelines for availing e-visa are as follows:

e-Tourist Visa: e-Tourist visa can be availed for maximum one year with multiple entry. Continuous stay
of a foreigner on e-Visa should not exceed 90 days. The limit for continuous stay in respect of nationals
of USA, UK, Canada and Japan is 180 days.

e-Business Visa: e-Business visa can be issued upto one year with multiple entries. The continuous stay
on e-Business visa should not exceed 180 days in case of nationals of all countries who are eligible for
grant of e-Business Visa. However, if the intention of a foreigner is to stay beyond 180 days on
e-Business Visa, the registration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) will be
required.

e-Medical Visa & e-Medical Attendant Visa: e-Medical visa can be granted for 60 days with triple entries.
Two e-Medical attendant visas can be granted with one eMedical visa.

e-Conference Visa: e-Conference visa can be granted for 30 days with single entry.

A foreigner (except those applying for e-Conference Visa) will be allowed to club activities permitted
under these categories. Foreigners applying for e-Conference visa will be permitted to club the activities
permitted under e-Tourist visa only.
e-Tourist visa will be provided at 28 designated international airports. It will also be provided at 5 major
Indian ports, Mumbai, Cochin, Goa, Chennai and Mangalore to help tourists coming on cruise ships.

e-Visa applicants are not required to visit the Consulate. Capturing of biometrics for evisa holders will be
done on arrival at the immigration check points in India.

Caution: All foreigners are hereby notified that the only official website of Government of India for
applying e-Visa is: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in

There have been a number of instances where many third party websites have been created to offer
Indian e-Visa services. Government of India has not authorized any company or entity to facilitate e-visa
service. All such websites are fake and are designed to dupe the applicants of their money. They may
also misuse the applicant’s personal data.

It may also be noted that e-Visa involves online application for which no facilitation is required by any
intermediary/agent etc. For any clarification or doubt about e-visa, applicants may write an email to
indiatvoa@gov.in or contact e-Visa helpdesk at : +9111-24300666 (24 X 7).

Disclaimer

The Information given here is limited and general in nature and shall not constitute a basis for any claim.
Endeavours have been made to keep the information accurate and updated. Consulate reserves the
right to change or withdraw the information at any time without notice. Besides, while Consulate advises
the general public to visit the relevant/linked website for more information, it accepts no responsibility or
liability for the contents of any other website linked to this website

Advisory for foreigners travelling to India

ADVISORY FOR FOREIGNERS TRAVELLING TO INDIA

Ban on use of Satellite Phone

Satellite telephone services are not permitted in India. Under Section 6 of Indian Wireless Act and
Section 20 of Indian Telegraph Act. Any foreign national visiting India and found to be making
unauthorized use of satellite telephone services as e.g. Thuraya and Irridium will be prosecuted and all
the sets found in his/her possession will be seized.

Visit to the restricted/protected areas

Foreigners may visit restricted/protected areas only after obtaining a valid permit. Your visa alone does
not allow travel to these areas. For detailed information, please visit Bureau of Immigration Website,
https://boi.gov.in/

Health regulations

Foreigners coming from or through Yellow Fever countries must hold a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination
Certificate. For detailed information please visit:

https://boi.gov.in/content/health-regulation

Wildlife Protection

The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act bans all forms of wildlife trade. Violations of the provisions of the Act
are punishable with heavy fines and imprisonment. Foreigners are, therefore, advised not to buy any
wildlife or wildlife products or derivatives especially ivory, fur, skin and articles made out of wild animals.

Ban on use of psychotropic and narcotic drugs

Please note that buying, selling, using or being in possession of psychotropic drugs or any other
narcotic substance while in India is a cognizable offence punishable by imprisonment.

Fraudulent websites for Indian e-Visa

Indian e-visa seekers may kindly note that the following websites claiming to provide e-Tourist Visa
services to visa applicants desiring to travel to India are fake and do not belong to Government of India:
1. e-touristvisaindia.com

2. indianvisaonline.org.in

3. e-visaindia.com

The official website for e-visa is: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/

Customs declarations

For information regarding baggage, customs declaration and currency etc. please go to web-link

http://www.cbec.gov.in/htdocs-cbec/guide_for_travellers/guide-for-travellers

Requirement of Registration of Foreigners in India

All foreigners (including foreigners of Indian origin) visiting India on long term (more than 180 days)
Student Visa, Medical Visa, Research Visa and Employment Visa are required to get themselves
registered with the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO)/ Foreigners Registration Officer
(FRO) concerned having jurisdiction over the place where the foreigner intends to stay, within 14 days of
arrival. However, Pakistan nationals are required to register within 24 hours of their arrival. All Afghan
nationals are required to register with the FRRO/FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival except those
Afghan nationals who enter India on a visa valid for 30 days or less provided the Afghan national
concerned gives his/her local address in India to the Indian Mission/FRRO/FRO. The Afghan nationals
who are issued visas with ‘Exemption from police reporting’ are exempted from Police reporting as well
as exit permission provided they leave within the validity of their via period.

All Business Visa holders are required to register themselves with the FRRO/FRO concerned in case
the aggregate stay in India on Business visa exceeds 180 days during a calendar year. Foreigners
entering on Entry (X) and Business visas valid for more than 180 days are required to register with the
FRRO/FRO if they continuously intend to stay for more than 6 months on each visit. Their visa should
bear the endorsement “Stay not to exceed 180 days and hence no registration required.”
Registration is also required in the case of visa less than 180 days if there is special endorsement
“registration required” made on visa sticker.

Foreigners other than those mentioned above will not be required to get themselves registered, even if
they have entered India on a long term visa provided their continuous stay in India does not exceed 180
days. If the intention of the foreigner is to stay in India for more than 180 days, he/she should get
himself/herself registered well before the expiry of 180 days from the date of arrival with the FRRO/FRO
concerned.

Foreigners (including minors falling within 16 to 18 years of age) have to report in person or through an
authorized representative to the appropriate Registration Officer for registration. No registration is
required in respect of children below the age of 16 years.

https://boi.gov.in/content/general-instructions-registration-foreigners

***

The information given here is limited and general in nature and shall not constitute a basis for any claim.
Endeavors have been made to keep the information accurate and updated. Consulate reserves the right
to change or withdraw the information at any time without notice. Besides, while Consulate advises the
general public to visit the relevant/linked website for more information, it accepts no responsibility or
liability for the contents of any other website linked to this website.

A brief summary of types of visas and requirements is given below. For detailed information regarding all
types of visas, Please refer to the website: https://www.mha.gov.in/PDF_Other/AnnexIII_01022018.pdf

Business Visa (‘B’ Visa)

● Business Visa is applicable to foreign nationals who wish to visit India to/for:-
● establish an industrial/business venture or to explore possibilities to set up an industrial/business
venture, other than Proprietorship Firms and Partnership Firms, in India.
● purchase/sell industrial products or commercial products or consumer durables.
● technical meetings/discussions, attending Board meetings or general
 ● meetings for providing business services support.
● recruitment of manpower.
● foreign nationals who are partners in the business and/or functioning as Directors of the
company.
● consultations regarding exhibitions or for participation in exhibitions, trade fairs, business fairs
etc.
● transact business with suppliers/potential suppliers at locations in India, to evaluate or monitor
quality, give specifications, place orders, negotiate further supplies etc., relating to goods or
services procured from India.
● foreign experts/specialists on a visit of short duration in connection with an ongoing project with
the objective of monitoring the progress of the work, conducting meetings with Indian customers
and/or to provide technical guidance.
● pre-sales or post-sales activity not amounting to actual execution of any contract or project.
● foreign trainees of multinational companies/corporate houses coming for in-house training in the
regional hubs of the concerned company located in India.
● foreign nationals coming as tour conductors and travel agents and /or conducting business tours
of foreigners or business relating to it, etc.
● foreign academicians/ experts coming under GIAN (Global Initiative for Academic Networks).
● crew members of scheduled/ non-scheduled flights operated by scheduled airlines,
non-scheduled and chartered flights operated by non-scheduled airlines and special flights.
● foreign nationals intending to visit India to participate in cultural events/ activities with
remuneration.
● foreign nationals who are engaged in commercial sports events in India on contract
● Business visa holders are required to register themselves with the FRRO/ FRO in case the
aggregate stay in India exceeds 6 months during a calendar year.
● Foreigners intending to visit India for employment purposes may note that in cases where they
are paid salary/ remuneration outside India, they would be granted Business Visa.
● Copy of MoU if going as an Advisor for a project.

Documents required

● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● Two photographs. For photo requirements, visit India Visa Online (indianvisaonline.gov.in)
 ● A Letter of invitation from the Indian company stating the purpose and duration for which
visa is requested.
● Business card of the applicant.
● A letter from the company on whose behalf the applicant is travelling, precisely stating the
purpose, duration and the financial obligations of the visit, the expertise of the applicant
and the length of his employment with the company. This letter should be on company
letterhead and written in English with a stamp and signature.
● A letter from the Indian company, addressed to CGI Frankfurt, specifying the exact purpose
of the visit and the expected start and end dates planned. This letter should be on company
letterhead and written in English with a stamp and signature.
● Certificate of Incorporation of the company in India.
● Business visas - undertaking from the concerned Indian company on the following lines :
● Format of undertaking:
● We take full responsibility for the activities and conduct of Mr/Mrs/Ms __________ national
of _________ during his/her stay in India. If anything adverse comes to notice during this
period, we undertake to repatriate him/her at our cost. Date/Seal __________ Signature of
competent authority.
● Additional documents mentioned below as per individual case
● If the applicant is self-employed / auto-entrepreneur in Germany:-
● Copy of registration proof of the company
● If the applicant owns a business in India:-
● Copy of Memorandum and/or shareholdings of the company
● If applicant is holding a Chinese passport:-
● Letter of invitation must be stamped by the Indian Chamber of Commerce

Conference Visa (‘C’ Visa)

● Foreign nationals are granted Conference Visas on production of an invitation to a
conference/seminar/workshop being organized in India.
For business meetings or board meetings, to discuss business matters of a particular
company/organization, a foreigner may obtain Business Visa.
● May refer to https://conference.mha.gov.in for more details.

Documents required:
 ● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● Letter from the Institution represented in Germany.
● Letter of invitation from the Indian organization organizing the Conference/Seminar.
● Political clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs.
● Clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (when applicable)
● If holding a Travel document (refugee passport)
● Bank account statements for the last 3 months.
● I hereby certify that I have submitted a complete application and that I know and accept the
minimum processing time required for my visa application.
● Date:
● Signature:

Diplomatic and Official Visas

Documents required:
● Original passport with minimum 6 months validity with minimum 2 blank pages.
● Verbal Note.
● Visa validity and number of entries depends on each application, depending on the
requirement.

Employment Visa
● An Employment Visa (E-1 or E-2 or E-3) may be granted to a foreigner subject to fulfilment of the
following conditions:
● The applicant is a highly skilled and/or qualified professional, who is being engaged or appointed
by a company/ organization/ industry/ undertaking in India on contract or employment basis

Documents required:
● Original passport with minimum 6 months validity and 2 blank pages.
● City registration with minimum 2 years stay for non-German nationals.
● Proof of educational qualifications
● Letter from his previous German company if applicable.
 ● Visa validity and number of entries depends on each application, depending on the
requirement.
● Original copy of Employment Contract between Indian Employer and applicant. Contract is
to be signed by both parties on each page. Salary/ remuneration paid in India and in Indian
Currency only (more than INR.16.25 lacs per annum)
● If travelled previously on Employment visa, a copy of IT return to be attached for the
previous employment period.
● There shall be a separate letter by the Indian employer, listing all payments made to the
employee outside India by parent/ subsidiary/sister entity or otherwise, including social
security, pension and any other contributions in Germany or elsewhere to the nearest
approximate value in original currency as well as Indian Rupees. The employer shall state
in this letter that all such income shall be disclosed in the income tax return in India for the
employee.
● Employment Visas - undertaking from the concerned Indian company on the following lines
:
● Format of undertaking:
● We take full responsibility for the activities and conduct of Mr/Mrs/Ms __________ national
of _________ during his/her stay in India. If anything adverse comes to notice during this
period, we undertake to repatriate him/her at our cost. Date/Seal __________ Signature of
competent authority.
● For Employment visa dependents, a copy of a marriage certificate and visa (in case of
spouse) and copy of birth certificate and visa (in case of children)
● Employment in NGO (E-3 Volunteer) Visa:
● If applications sponsored/supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and
Development (BMZ), the following information in the supporting letter needs to be
mentioned:
● Name of Sponsoring German NGO
● Source of funding of the said NGO
● Activities in which NGO is involved in Germany
● Key persons of the NGO
● Office address of the NGO

Entry Visa (‘X’ Visa)

 ● Entry Visa is mainly given to a person of Indian origin and spouse & children of an Indian
citizen/person of Indian origin/OCI cardholder or for specific purposes as decided by the
Mission/Consulate. Registration is required in FRRO/FRO if the stay is more than 6 months.
● This visa category is for applicants who is/are:-
● A person of Indian origin (X-1).
● Spouse and children of a person of Indian nationality or origin (X-1).
● Applicants coming to join Auroville Foundation / Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry /
Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata / similar approved organizations, temples and foreign Buddhist
monks coming to join Buddhist Monasteries/other Buddhist organizations for charity work (X-2).
● Foreigners owning property in India (X-Misc).
● Entry visa applications for voluntary work in NGOs will be rejected as not eligible.

Documents required:
● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● If the applicant is of Indian origin (born Indian) and has held an Indian passport in the past
(one of the documents mentioned below to be attached with the application form):
● A copy of their “Surrender Certificate”
● A copy of their cancelled Indian passport
● If the applicant is Spouse of Indian national/ person of Indian origin (the documents
mentioned below to be attached with the application form):
○ A copy of marriage certificates
○ A copy of passport/ Surrender Certificate of Indian Passport/ OCI Card issued
to the Spouse of the applicant.
○ In case of a Minor child, Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate of the
parents with a consent letter signed by both parents/ if one parent, a copy of
custody letter from local court.
○ If the applicant wishes to join Auroville Foundation / Sri Aurobindo Ashram,
Puducherry / Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata / similar approved organizations,
temples, Buddhist Monasteries/other Buddhist organizations for charity work:
Official invitation letter issued by the Secretary of Auroville Foundation / Sri
 Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry / Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata / similar
approved organizations, temples, Buddhist Monasteries/other Buddhist
organizations. This document must be provided in its original sealed envelope.
○ If the applicant owns property and intends to reside in India: Copy of letter
from the Reserve Bank of India granting permission to acquire property in
India and Proof of ownership of the property in India.

Film Visa (‘F’ Visa)

● Film Visa is issued for the purpose of shooting a feature film/reality TV & Web Shows/Series,
Commercial TV Serials/Shows and Web Shows/Series in India. The application for such cases
will be processed only after approval from the Consulate as per jurisdiction on case to case
basis. Those intersections in making documentaries in India may contact Consulate as per
jurisdiction.
● Please also fill up the application and furnish details as mentioned therein along with an
undertaking. An approval for documentary filming may take up to 8 weeks from the date of
submission of application complete in all respects.
● No registration will be required with Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO)/ Foreigners
Registration Officer (FRO) if the stay during each visit does not exceed 6 months. If the intention
of the foreigner on Film visa is to stay for more than 6 months, he/she should get himself/herself
registered with the FRRO/FRO concerned within two weeks after the expiry of 6 months. Further,
if the aggregate stay in India on Film Visa exceeds 6 months in a calendar year, the foreigner will
have to get registered with the FRRO/FRO concerned.

Visa Category – Film Visa (Multiple Entry with 1 year Validity)

Film Visa may be issued to cast and crew members of international productions and official
coproductions shooting a Feature Film, TV / Web commercial show / series and TV /Web Reality show /
series. The permission for shooting these categories of production is granted by the Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting (MoI&B), Government of India. The proposals are accepted and process
by the Film Facilitation Office (FFO). The application is to be submitted online on www.ffo.gov.in. The
detailed step by step guide is available on the website.

For further assistance please write to ffo@nfdcindia.com.

After the shooting permission has been granted by the MoI&B, the cast and crew members of the
approved project are required to apply for Film Visa.

Step 1 - Apply online on www.indianvisaonline.gov.in.

Step 2 – Submit the required documents to – (IVS Global Services, Berlin )

● Name
● Address
● Phone number.
● Email

Documents Required:
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Four copies of the detailed shooting script in case of feature film and detailed concept in
case of TV show/TV serials, details of visiting film crew and location of film shooting.
● A letter of intent regarding the shooting of the film in India, mentioning the production
schedule or the dates of shooting, particulars of the cast and crew coming to India for the
purpose of the shoot/production, chosen location, list of filming equipment (if any) that is
being brought into the country and other relevant details. This letter should be in the
company letterhead and written in English.
● Authorization letter from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India.

Journalist Visa (‘J’ Visa)

● Professional journalists, photographers, documentary film producers or Directors (other than of
commercial films), representatives of a radio and/or television organization, travel writers/ travel
promotion photographers etc;
● Journalists going for tourism purposes, may be granted a "Journalist visa" for Tourism purpose
only. Visa is granted for a period up to three months. For longer-term visas, please apply in
advance with full justification.

Documents required
 ● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html. Printout of the online application form duly
signed.
● If the applicant is going for professional reasons:
○ A letter from the employer specifying the exact purpose of the visit and the
expected start and end dates. This letter should be on company letterhead
and written in English.
○ If the applicant is going for personal reasons:
○ An undertaking stating that the applicant is going for tourism and not for
reporting nor will be involved in any journalistic activity
○ If the applicant is going for documentary/advertisement shooting in India or
professional work:
●

Medical Visa (MED-1)

This category of visa will be applicable to foreign nationals whose sole purpose is to seek medical
treatment in established/recognized/specialized hospitals/treatment centres in India.
● Medical visa for the purpose of medical treatment is granted for up to one year with maximum of
three entries.
● If Medical visa/Medical Attendant visa is issued for a period of 6 months or less, no registration
with FRRO/FRO would be required.
● Minor children accompanying a parent, who intends to come for medical treatment on a Medical
visa may be given Entry (‘X’) visa co-terminus with the Medical visa of the principal visa holder.

Documents required:
● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
 ● Letter from the hospital/institution in India confirming the applicants admission for medical
treatment.
● Letter from the Hospital/ Doctor in Germany attesting the requirement for treatment in India.
● In case of a Minor child, a consent letter signed by both parents/ if one parent, a copy of
custody letter from local court.
● Bank Statement with sufficient balance to meet medical expenditure.
● Letter from the hospital/institution in India confirming the applicants admission for medical
treatment. All visa applicants for medical visa and Ayush visa are required to click on the
following link and generate the invitation letter which is mandatory to be submitted along
with the visa application: https://indianfrro.gov.in/frro/medicalvaluetravel

Medical Attendant Visa (MED-2)

● A Medical Attendant visa is given to those who are accompanying a patient. Maximum of two
persons(attendant or family member) are permitted with a patient. The duration of the visa is
co-terminus with the medical visa of the patient.

Documents required:
● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit:
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● Letter from the hospital/institution in India confirming the admission of the patient for
medical treatment and details of the dependant/ attendant with complete Name, passport
number, relation with the patient.
● Letter from the hospital/institution in India confirming the applicants admission for medical
treatment. All visa applicants for medical visa and Ayush visa are required to click on the
following link and generate the invitation letter which is mandatory to be submitted along
with the visa application: https://indianfrro.gov.in/frro/medicalvaluetravel

Ayush Visa (AY-1)

● This category of visa Ayush Visa (AY-1) will be applicable to foreign nationals whose sole
purpose is to seek treatment through Ayush systems / Indian systems of medicine like
 therapeutic care and wellness in a Hospital/ Wellness Centre accredited and registered
with any Government authority(ies) concerned or NABH/ NCH/ NCISM accredited hospitals
providing Ayush services in India.
● Ayush visa for the purpose of medical treatment is granted for up to one year with
maximum of three entries.
● Ayush visa is issued for a period of 6 months or less, no registration with FRRO/FRO would
be required.
● Minor children accompanying a parent, who intends to come for medical treatment on a
Ayush visa may be given Entry (‘X’) visa co-terminus with the Ayush Visa (AY-1) of the
principal visa holder.

Documents required:
● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online visa application form duly signed.
● Letter from the hospital/ Institution/ Wellness Centre accredited and registered with any
Government of India authority(ies) or NABH/ NCH/ NCISM accredited hospitals providing
Ayush services duly stamped and signed, confirming the applicants admission for medical
treatment through Ayush system in India with clearly mentioning the period of treatment.
● Letter from the Hospital/ Doctor in Germany attesting the requirement for treatment in India.
● In case of a Minor child, a consent letter signed by both parents/ if one parent, a copy of
custody letter from local court.
● Bank Statement with sufficient balance to meet medical expenditure.
● Letter from the hospital/institution in India confirming the applicants admission for medical
treatment. All visa applicants for medical visa and Ayush visa are required to click on the
following link and generate the invitation letter which is mandatory to be submitted along
with the visa application: https://indianfrro.gov.in/frro/medicalvaluetravel
● Note: Hospital/ Wellness Centre Authorities must share the documents issued by them
recommending therewith the issuance of an AYUSH -1 (AY-1) visa to the foreigner e.g. medical
invitation letter, appointment letter etc. as per the format given in Appendix below
Appendix
To,
Visa Officer
CGI Frankfurt
Dear Sir.
……… (Patient’s name) has been advised to undergo …….. (diagnosis) at ……
(Name of hospital/wellness center and place) by our Sr. Consultant,………
( Consultant’s name), Department of ….. (Speciality).
The cost of treatment will be …….. ( cost ) and the duration of the treatment will be
……… (duration).
Passport details are given below for your kind reference.
Name of the Patient ……….
Nationality of the patient
Passport number………….
Passport expiry date ………..
Name(s) of the Attendant of the Patient
Nationality of the Attendant of the Patient
Passport number Attendant of the Patient………….
Passport expiry date ………..
We request you to kindly issue visa to him/ her.

Thanking you and looking forward to an early action from your side.

Yours sincerely
Authorized Signatory
Stamp of the Organisation/Hospital
Telephone number : …………
Fax number : ……………….
Email: ………………..
Ayush Visa (AY-2)
● AYUSH Visa (AY-2), may be applicable to those who are accompanying a patient on AY-1
Visa. Maximum of two persons (attendant or family member) are permitted with a patient.
The duration of the visa is co-terminus (AY-1) with the medical visa of the patient.

Documents required:
● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit:
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online visa application form duly signed.
● Letter from the hospital/institution in India confirming the admission of the patient for
medical treatment through Ayush systems and details of the dependant/ attendant with
complete Name, passport number, relation with the patient.
● Letter from the hospital/institution in India confirming the applicants admission for medical
treatment. All visa applicants for medical visa and Ayush visa are required to click on the
following link and generate the invitation letter which is mandatory to be submitted along
with the visa application: https://indianfrro.gov.in/frro/medicalvaluetravel

Appendix
To,
Visa Officer
CGI Frankfurt
Dear Sir.
……… (Patient’s name) has been advised to undergo …….. (diagnosis) at ……
(Name of hospital/wellness center and place) by our Sr. Consultant,………
( Consultant’s name), Department of ….. (Speciality).
The cost of treatment will be …….. ( cost ) and the duration of the treatment will be
……… (duration).
Passport details are given below for your kind reference.
Name of the Patient ……….
Nationality of the patient
Passport number………….
Passport expiry date ………..
Name(s) of the Attendant of the Patient
Nationality of the Attendant of the Patient
Passport number Attendant of the Patient………….
Passport expiry date ………..
We request you to kindly issue visa to him/ her.

Thanking you and looking forward to an early action from your side.

Yours sincerely
Authorized Signatory
Stamp of the Organisation/Hospital
Telephone number : …………
Fax number : ……………….
Email: ………………..

Missionary Visa
● A Missionary visa is applicable to a missionary/Religious worker of approved organisations.

Documents required:
● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● Invitation from Indian missionary institution mentioning the purpose, duration of stay and
destination of visit.
● Mission letter from the sponsoring organization in Germany and invitation letter from the
organization in India indicating intended destination in India, expected length of stay, and
nature of work to be discharged to be attached along with a guarantee for applicant's
maintenance while in India.

Mountaineering Visa
 ● Mountaineering visa is applicable to Foreign Nationals coming for mountaineering expeditions.
Applications for visas for India from foreigners desiring to undertake mountaineering expeditions
need to be submitted at least 5 months in advance of the proposed visit, along with supporting
documents.

Documents required:
● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● Letter from the organisation planning the expedition addressed to the Embassy of India,
Berlin specifying the exact purpose of the applicant's visit and expected start and end dates
on origanisation's letterhead.
● Duly filled in "Application for climbing the Indian Himalayas by Foreigners" ( 3 copies) for
obtaining clearance from the Indian Mountainering Foundation and MHA.

Student Visa (‘S’ Visa)

● Student visa is applicable to bonafide students to pursue on-campus, full time (structured)
courses at educational institutions/ university or technological institute, take part in an academic
exchange program duly recognized by statutory regulatory body and have acquired statutory
authorization to conduct the course(s) complying with GST regulations for regular studies at
recognized institutions in India and to persons going for studying Yoga, Vedic Culture, Indian
systems of dance/music/Buddhist studies, etc., professors or scholars intending to conduct
research work in India and applicants intending to pursue internship in an Indian
Company/Educational Institution/NGO, Foreign Missions/Posts and foreign government
organizations in India. The visa is valid for the period of study up to a maximum period of five
years.
○ Sub Categories of Student Visa:
■ S-1: For higher education (including in South Asian University and Nalanda
University), provisional student visa, for short term courses and those coming
under Student Exchange Programme.
■ S-2: For school education
 ■ S-3: For studies in Yoga, Vedic culture and Indian systems of Music and Dance
and Buddhist studies
■ S-4: For Theological studies and for Missionary students
■ S-5: For Research scholar, visiting Research faculty, research scholar on bilateral
exchange programme, members of Botanical, Scientific, Anthropological etc
expeditions
■ S-6: For those coming for internship in India (including those coming under French
VIE programme).
■ S-1X/S-3X/S-5X: For dependents of those coming under S-1 and S-3 and S-5
visas.
● Registration with FRRO/FRO having jurisdiction over the place where the foreigner intends to
stay is required within 14 days from the date of arrival, if visa is issued for more than 6 months.
● Student (S-6) visa is also granted to those intending to pursue internship in Indian
companies/educational institutions/NGOs/foreign Missions or Posts in India/foreign Government
organisations sponsoring the foreign national/Indian and foreign media organizations valid up to
a period of one year.
● S-6 Visa will be granted (a) at any time during the course of study, or (b) after completion of
graduation/ post graduation but the gap between completion of graduation/post graduation and
the commencement of the internship should not be more than two years.
● In case the internship is with a Company, the internee should draw a minimum remuneration of
INR 3,60,000 per annum. There will be no minimum salary limit in the case of internship in
educational institutions and NGOs. Earnings from internship with Indian Companies/Educational
Institutions/NGOs will be subject to the Indian Income Tax regulations.
● Under no circumstances, the intern will be allowed to take up employment in India immediately
after completion of the internship programme.
● Student (S-6) visa for Internship at German Missions in India:
● Application must be supported by the Verbal note from Foreign office of Germany and Verbal
note/ official letter from concerned German mission in India addressed to Minister (Consular).
● Visa applications with official Passport may be issued official visa on gratis basis. However, if
regular passport holder, then Student (S-6) visa for internship may be issued after seeking the
clearance.
 ● Registration with Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO)/Foreigners Registration
Officer (FRO) is required within 14 days of arrival in India, if continuous stay is for more than 6
months.

Documents required
● Valid Passport for at least 6 months duration and two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● Letter of admission from a recognised Indian educational institution with duration of the
course.
● Invitation letter from the company/organization/agency based in India sponsoring the
applicant for the internship programme.
● A letter from the concerned institute in Germany.
● Proof of registration of the company/organisation in India.
● A letter of financial support/ Bank statement from parent/guardian.
● No objection letter from Parents to study abroad for applicants below 18 years.
● To note: Grant of Intern visa for those intending to pursue internship in NGOs will be
subject to prior clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Please apply for the visa well
in advance, as the process can take time.

Student Visa is also granted for Research work up to a maximum period of three years.
● The Visa can also be issued to foreign professors, teachers and scholars who are invited as
visiting faculty on an invitation from a Central educational institution or publicly funded State
University.
● Grant of S Visa to the members of Botanical, Scientific, Anthropological etc., expedition would be
subject to approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The applicants are advised to apply at least
four months in advance, giving full information on the following points :
● (a): Name, nationality and bio-data of the persons forming the party ;
● (b) the areas which the party desires to visit in India ;
● (c) the purpose of the expedition ;
● (d) the proposed duration of stay in India ;
● (e) details of the manner in which the expedition is proposed to be financed ;
 ● (f) if any foreign organization is sponsoring the expedition, full background material about the
sponsor; and (g) the name of the Indian collaborator/institution, if any, connected with the
organization of the expedition.
● Members of the expedition may be required to take with them a liaison officer deputed by the
agency concerned of the Government of India. Approval of the designated agency of the
Government of India will also be necessary to take out of India any specimens collected during
the expedition as per conditions prescribed by the Ministry of Science & Technology and other
agencies concerned.
● Such expeditions will NOT be permitted to visit any protected, restricted or tribal area without the
specific permission of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
● Registration with FRRO/FRO having jurisdiction over the place where the foreigner intends to
stay is required within 14 days from the date of arrival if visa is issued for more than 6 months.

Additional documents required for Research related work

● Submission of subject of research project, details of places to be visited, previous visits, whether
the scholar has secured admission to a recognized or reputed institution and evidence of
financial resources along with the application.
● Letter of admission from the Indian institutions.
● In cases which involve research on subjects related to the foreigner’s own country, the research
scholar will be required to furnish a brief synopsis of the research proposal in about 150 words
and giving full justification (including the benefit he/she would get) for doing the research in India.
● Invitation letter for foreigners who are invited as visiting faculty.

Tourist Visa (‘T’ Visa)

● Tourist visa is granted to foreigners whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation,
sightseeing, meeting friends or relatives, attending a short term yoga programme (not exceeding
6 months duration and not issued with a qualifying certificate/diploma etc.), short duration
medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine, short term courses in
local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking, medicine etc. which should not be a formal
or structured course/programme (courses not exceeding 6 months duration and not issued with a
qualifying certificate/diploma etc.) and voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of
 one month, which does not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return)
etc. and no other purpose/activity.
● Tourist visa is non-extendable and non-convertible (except under certain conditions for which
Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) may
be contacted).
● Registration with FRRO/FRO is not required provided continuous stay in India does not exceed 6
months.
● For five-year duration visa, registration is required if continuous stay exceeds ninety days.
● If Journalist applied for Tourist visa – Need to apply only for Journalist visa.

Documents required
● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● In case of a Minor child, a consent letter signed by both parents/ if one parent, a copy of
custody letter from local court.
● (iv) Bank statement with sufficient balance to meet expenditure.

Note : There should be a gap of at least two months between two visits to India on a Tourist Visa on
re-entry of nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iraq, Sudan, foreigners of Pakistan origin and Stateless
persons.

Transit Visa (TR)

● A Transit visa granted for travel through India is valid for entry within 15 days of date of issue for
a maximum stay of 3 days. For a stay in India beyond 3 days, an appropriate visa should be
obtained.
● A foreign national (other than a Pakistani national) on Transit visa will be allowed to avail facilities
provided under Tourist Visa. However, if the foreigner intends to perform some work or business
in India, irrespective of the duration of his/her proposed stay, he/she should obtain a visa of the
appropriate category.
 ● A person who desires to make two entries into India in transit in the course of the same journey
can be granted a transit visa valid for two entries and for stay in transit for a period not exceeding
3 days for each journey.
● A Transit visa is not required by a foreigner passing through, in direct transit by air, and travelling
onward through India, provided he/she does not leave the specified juridiction of the airport.
● A Transit visa is not required by a foreigner who does not leave the ship while it halts at an Indian
port.
● For transit period less than 24 hours in Indian Port, applicant is required to clarify from their
Airline and destination airport authority if transit visa is required.

Documents required
● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● Valid travel documents for the country of destination and the countries en route.
● Evidence of onward travel outside India - confirmed air ticket for onward journey.

Visa for Pakistani passport holders

● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Visa is issued only after clearance is received from MHA.

Visa for German/Foreign passport holders of Pakistani origin

● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● Relevant documents as per visa category.
● Visa may be issued only after clearance is received from MHA.

Visas for Afghanistan passport holders

Afghan nationals who desire to travel to India are required to apply for an Emergency X-Misc Visa on the
e-visa portal at http://indianvisaonline.gov.in .

Afghan nationals entering India on X-Misc visa will have to register with the FRRO/FRO within 7 days of
their arrival in India. If they are moving from their registered place of stay to another place, they will have
to further register mandatorily with the FRRO/FRO concerned at the new place of residence.

Visa for Chinese passport holders

● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● Relevant document as indicated under visa categories.
● Except for Tourist visa/Transit visa/Medical visa/Business visa/Conference visa/Sports visa, Visa
is issued only after clearance is received from MHA (subject to fulfilment of other conditions).

Visa for Stateless passport holders

● Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
● One photograph. For photo requirements, visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
● Printout of the online application form duly signed.
● Relevant document as indicated under visa categories.
● It is advised that applicants, apply for visa much in advance as the processing takes longer than
usual.
● In certain cases, Visa will be issued only after clearance is received from MHA.

Overseas Citizen of India

OCI - Information
I. Eligibility Criteria for applying Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

As per the Article 7A (1) of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2015, the Central Government may, subject
to such conditions, restrictions and manner as may be prescribed, on an application made in this behalf,
register as an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder following categories of persons:

(a) Any person of full age and capacity,

(i) who is a citizen of another country, but was a citizen of India at the time of, or at any time after, the
commencement of the constitution; or

(ii) who is a citizen of another country, but was eligible to become a citizen of India at the time of the
commencement of the constitution; or

(iii) who is a citizen of another country, but belonged to a territory that became part of India after the 15th
day of August, 1947; or

(iv) who is a child or a grand-child or a great grandchild of such a citizen; or

(b) a person, who is minor child of a person mentioned in clause (a); or

(c) a person, who is a minor child, and whose both parents are citizens of India or one of the parents is a
citizen of India; or

(d) spouse of foreign origin of a citizen of India or spouse of foreign origin of an Overseas Citizen of
India Cardholder registered under section 7A, Citizenship Act 1955 and whose marriage has been
registered and subsisted for a continuous period of not less than two years immediately preceding the
presentation of the application under this section: Provided that no person, who is or had been a citizen
of Pakistan, Bangladesh or such other country as the Central Government may, by notification in the
Official Gazette, specify, shall be eligible for the registration as Overseas Citizen of India
Important Information

II. Guidelines regarding Re-issuance of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card

(i) OCI cardholder is required to get the OCI card re-issued only once when a new passport is issued
after completing 20 years of age. For this purpose, the OCI card holder should submit an online
application under OCI Miscellaneous Services.

(ii) OCI cardholder is required to upload ONLINE a copy of the new passport and a latest photo each
time a new passport is issued upto 20 years of age and once after completing 50 years of age. The OCI
card holder can upload these documents online under OCI Miscellaneous Services. The uploading of
these documents may be done within three months of receipt of the new The service will be provided on
Gratis basis.

(iii) Foreign Spouse of an Indian Citizen or spouse of foreign origin of an OCI cardholder are required to
upload a copy of the new passport and also a latest photo ONLINE each time a new passport is issued
along with a declaration on subsisting of marriage, copy of the Indian passport of the Indian
spouse/passport & OCI card of the OCI cardholder

(iv) If there is any change in personal particulars of the individual, OCI card may be renewed under OCI
Services.

(v) Requirement of carrying old and new passports along with the OCI card has been done away.
Henceforth, the OCI card holders traveling on the strength of their existing OCI card bearing old
passport numbers are not required to carry their old passport. However, carrying a new passport is

(vi) The time line for re-issuance of OCI cards in respect of OCI card holders who may require to get
their OCI Cards re-issued has been extended until 31 December 2022.

III. Merger of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card Scheme with Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Card
Scheme.
(i) As per the Gazette of India (Part-I, Section-I) published on 09.01.2015, all the existing Persons of
Indian Origin (PIO) cardholders registered as such under new PIO Card scheme 2002, shall be deemed
to be Overseas Citizens of India

(ii) All PIO card holders with valid PIO cards as on 01.2015 are advised to apply for conversion of their
PIO card to OCI card.

(iii) Since 2015 onwards, the Government of India has time and again advised conversion of all Persons
of Indian Origin (PIO) cards to Overseas

Citizenship of India (OCI) cards. In order to ensure that all PIO cards have been converted to OCI
Cards, the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) has been extending the last date for conversion. In the
meanwhile, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has mandated Machine-readable
electronic travel documents long back. The extension is subject to the condition that if any deadline is
notified by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) thereby making handwritten PIO cards
invalid, then PIO cardholders will have to obtain an appropriate visa and as they will no longer be able to
travel on PIO Cards. For detailed information please visit:
https://boi.gov.in/content/person-indian-origin-pio

IV. Benefits of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cardholder

(i) Multiple entry, multi-purpose life-long visa to visit India;

(ii) Exemption from reporting to Police authorities for any length of stay in India; and

(iii) Parity with NRIs in financial, economic and educational fields except in the acquisition of agricultural
or plantation properties.

(iv) Parity with Non-Resident Indians in the matter of inter-country adoption of Indian

(v) Parity with resident Indian nationals in matters of tariff in domestic air
(vi) Parity with domestic Indian visitors in respect of entry fee for visiting national parks and wildlife
sanctuaries in India.

(vii) Parity with non-resident Indians in respect of entry fees for visiting the national monuments,
historical sites and museums in India.

(viii) Practicing the following professions in India, in pursuance of the provisions contained in the
relevant Acts:

Doctors, dentists, nurses and pharmacists, Advocates, Architects and Chartered Accountants

(ix) Entitlement to appear for the All-India Pre-Medical Test or such other tests to make them eligible for
admission in pursuance of the provisions contained in the relevant

VI. Restrictions on OCI Card holders

OCI does not confer political rights. An overseas citizen of India is not entitled:

(i) to vote;

(ii) to be a member of a Legislative Assembly or of a Legislative Council or of the Parliament of India:

(iii) to hold Indian constitutional posts such as that of the President, Vice President, Judge of the
Supreme Court or High Court etc;

(iv) He/she cannot normally hold employment in the

VII. Who is not eligible?

(i) Applicant who has been a citizen of Pakistan or

(ii) Minor PIO children whose one parent is an Indian national and the other is ineligible for OCI.
(iii) Any person, who or either of whose parents or grand parents or great grand parents are or were
citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh

VIII. Application procedure

(i) The applicants shall submit the application form online and upload all the requisite documents
(self-attested), photograph and signature (in the case of minors who cannot sign, left hand thumb
impression) along with the application.

(ii) After submission of online application, the originals documents along with the reference number of
the online registered application have to be submitted by the applicant to the authorised outsourced
agency, the contact details of which are as follows:

Indo German Consultancy Services (IGCS) Ltd

Bettinastrasse 52 60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel: +49 69 742 220 0
Email Id: info@igcsvisa.de
Website: www.igcsvisa.de

(iii) It is mandatory for the applicants to upload photo, signature and the documents as part of the OCI
application process. Online applications without upload of photo, signature and documents are
considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

(v) For detailed information and application process, please visit: https://ociservices.gov.in/

XI. Surrender of Indian Passport

(i) The Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, does not allow dual Holding / acquiring Indian Passport / travelling
on Indian passport after acquisition of foreign citizenship constitutes an offence under the Indian
Citizenship Act 1955 and Indian Passport Act, 1967, and attracts penalties. Persons of Indian Origin
who have acquired foreign nationality are therefore required to surrender their Indian passports to the
nearest Indian Mission/Post immediately after acquisition of foreign citizenship.
(ii) Foreigners of Indian origin who wish to apply for OCI card are therefore required to surrender their
Indian passport at the Consular Wing of the Indian Mission and obtain the Surrender Copy of the
Surrender Certificate will be required at the timeof submitting application for OCI Card.

(iii) Those applicants who have ever held Indian passports and are unable to produce the same for
surrender for any reason such as loss/misplacement are required to furnish a notarised affidavit if the
passport is already expired or a police report in case Passport is still valid.

Disclaimer

The information given here is limited and general in nature. Endeavours have been made to keep the
information accurate and updated. Consulate reserves the right to change or withdraw the information at
any time without notice. Besides, while Consulate advises the general public to visit the relevant/linked
website for more information, it accepts no responsibility or liability for the contents of any other website
linked to this site.

Attestation

General Information
Last updated on 02.05.2024

Attestation Service

General Information:

The following documents will be attested at the Consulate:

Indian Documents:
Please fill up request form and should be submitted at the Consular Wing, Consulate General of India,
Frankfurt along with the document to be attested and a copy of the document (for office purpose) .

1. Attestation of affidavits/documents pertaining to sale, purchase, power of attorney, mortgage,

transfer, gift, etc. of real estate or moveable properties
2. Attestation of civil documents (affidavits, sponsorship certificates, wills, etc.)
3. Attestation of Trade/Commercial documents or issue of any certificate ‘country of origin etc.’.
Pertaining to exports from foreign country to India
4. Attestation of Trade/Commercial documents or issue of any certificate pertaining to exports from
India to a foreign country.
5. Attestation of pension papers, life certificate, etc. pertaining to pensioners

German Documents:

Please fill up request form and should be submitted at the Consulate General of India, Frankfurt along
with the document to be attested and a copy of the document (for office purpose) .

1. German Ausweis (Identity Card)

2. German Passport
3. Commercial Documents
4. Salary Statement issued by German employer
5. Telephone Bills by local German authority/company
6. Any other document issued by German Authority

IMPORTANT: The above documents must be first notarized and attested by the District Court
(Landsgerichte) in the states of Hessen, Nordrhein Westfalen, Saarland and Rheinland Palatinate
before submission to the Consulate.

Checklist for various consular services

Last updated on 02.05.2024
General Information:

The following consular services will be offered by the Consulate:

1. Birth Certificate as per Consular Records

2. Police Clearance Certificate for foreign Nationals
3. Transfer of Moral Remains/Human ashes to India
4. Name Change Certificate as per Indian Passport
5. No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Naming of New Born Child
6. NRI Certificate for
a. General Purpose
b. For Educational Purposes (Indian Nationals)

1) Birth Certificate on basis of Consular Records

Indian nationals can apply for a birth certificate on the basis of their consular records. Sometimes, such
certificate is required by authorities in Germany for Travel, Proof of Citizenship Social Security, School
Registration and other legal purposes.

The procedure for applying for a (Consular record-based) birth certificate is as follows:

i. Please write a letter addressed to the Consular officer, asking for the certificate, explaining the
purpose for which the birth certificate is required.
ii. The documents required for a birth certificate are:
a. Request Letter
b. Copy of Indian Passport and copy
c. Residence Proof (Anmeldung/ Meldebescheinigung)

2. Police Clearance Certificate for foreign Nationals

For Foreign Nationals:

Procedure:
 1. A formless request letter mentioning the period of stay in India for which Police Clearance
Certificate is required
2. Copy of visa / Employment contract in India
3. Copy of valid current passport
4. Proof of address (Meldebescheinigung)/City Registrationin Germany
5. Should submit a proof of their stay in India during this period.
6. Submit application along with the supporting documents directly at the Embassy counter OR
send by post along with the proof of payment to:

3. Transfer of Mortal Remains/Human ashes to India

Documents required for the transfer of mortal remains of Indian National/Human ashes to India:

The following documents are necessary for PUBLIC HEALTH CLEARANCE of Human Remains :

1. Death Certificate issued by the Health Department and International Death Certificate clearly
mentioning the cause of death.
2. If the cause of death is mentioned as Cardio-respiratory arrest/natural death/pending to be
ascertained after post-mortem/not possible to clearly mention the exact cause of death due to
some unavoidable reasons – then in all such situations, the Health Department is required to
issue a certificate stating “the person has not died because of the
infectious/communicable/notifiable disease”.
3. Embalming certificate.

THE ABOVE CERTIFICATES HAVE TO BE IN ENGLISH OR TRANSLATED IN ENGLISH BY THE

AUTHORIZED TRANSLATOR. [The documents would be attested by the Embassy.]

6. NOC from the Consulate.

7. Passport of the deceased (required to be cancelled at the Embassy).
8. Flight details.
Note: The above documents in original (with English translation where required), photocopy of the
documents and passport of the deceased are required to be presented to the Health Officer at the
airport for clearance of mortal remains.

Fee: Gratis

Transportation of human ashes to India :

1. Request letter from a member of the family.

2. International Death Certificate issued by the local authorities (with English translation).
3. Cremation Certificate issued by Cremation centre (with English translation).
4. Letter from Cremation Centre stating that box contains only ashes as per international norms
(with English translation).
5. Indian passport/PIO/OCI card of the deceased.
6. Flight details.

[The documents would be attested by the Embassy.]

Fee :€ 21 (Service fee € 19 plus Consular surcharge € 2)

4.Name Change Certificate as per Indian Passport

Name Change Certificate would be issued on the basis of particulars of Indian passport. One may apply
for Name Change Certificate, only if the name has been changed in the passport.

Check-List of Documents:-

1. Duly filled in Miscellaneous application form

2. Self-attested copy of Indian passport containing the current name(Front and last page)
3. Self-attested copies of other Indian passports containing previous names (Front and last page)
4. Copy of the Visa/Resident Permit
5. City Registration (Meldebescheinigung)
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: Application along with other required documents mentioned above
may be submitted in person on any working day between 9.30 hrs and 11.30 hrs at the Consulate.

6. No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Naming of New Born Child

Check-List of Documents:-

1. Duly filled in Miscellaneous application form

2. Self-attested copy of current Indian passports of both the parents (Front and last page.
3. Copy of the Visa/Resident Permit
4. City Registration (Meldebescheinigung)

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: Application along with other required documents mentioned above
may be submitted in person on any working day between 9.30 hrs and 11.30 hrs at the Consulate.

7. NRI Certificate for

a)General Purpose

It is possible to apply for NRI Certificate for the following purposes.

1. General Purpose
2. For Educational Purposes (Indian Nationals)

Check-List of Documents:-

1. Duly filled in Miscellaneous application form

2. Self-attested copy of current Indian passports of both the parents (Front and last page.
3. Copy of the Visa/Resident Permit
4. City Registration (Meldebescheinigung)

b) For Educational Purposes (Indian Nationals)

Check-List of Documents:-

1. Duly filled in Miscellaneous application form

2. Self-attested copy of current Indian passports of both the parents (Front and last page.
3. Copy of the Visa/Resident Permit
4. City Registration (Meldebescheinigung)

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: Application along with other required documents mentioned above
may be submitted in person on any working day between 9.30 hrs and 11.30 hrs at the Consulate.

Rates of Attestation services

Last updated on 02.05.2024

Attestation and other Miscellaneous Fees w.e.f.01.04.2024

Payments can be made at Consular Section of the Consulate only in Cash while submitting the
application. No bank transfer will be acceptable for any type of Consular Services

Total Fee including

Service
ICWF in Euro

Attestation of documents - civil, trade/commercial and real estate/moveable property

Attestation of affidavits/documents pertaining to sale, purchase, power of attorney, mortgage,
transfer, gift, etc. of real estate or moveable properties or issue of a document by a Consular 21.00
Officer pertaining to such matters.

Attestation of civil documents (affidavits, educational degree, sponsorship certificates, marriage

12.00
certificates, wills, Power of Attorney etc.

Attestation of Trade/Commercial documents or issue of any certificate ‘country of origin etc.’

48.00
pertaining to exports from foreign country to India.

Attestation of Trade/Commercial documents or issue of any certificate pertaining to exports from

21.00
India to a foreign country.

Fees in respect of merchant shipping

Attestation of documents pertaining to sale, purchase, mortgage, transfer of vessel or transfer of

240.00
one's interest in merchant vessel.

Attestation of other documents pertaining to ship/vessel for issue of a certificate or verification or

acceptance of a document or taking any action as per Chapter IX of the Consular Manual on
48.00
‘Merchant Shipping’. The Shipping Company (or Captain of vessel on behalf of Company) being
applicant/payee of consular fee.
 Attestation of documents of issue of certificates to a sailor as per Chapter IX of the Consular
12.00
Manual on ‘Merchant Shipping’ (individual sailor being applicant for his individual use).

Fee in respect of other services

Attestation of pension papers, life certificate etc. pertaining to pensioners. Gratis

For affixing Consular Officer’s signature and seal, if required, for declarations of pay or pension. Gratis

Other miscellaneous attestations, certificates, notarial services as per Consular Manual, not
21.00
falling within any of above categories, registration of birth & a certified copy of the entry.

Registration of death & a certified copy of the entry with the proviso that HOM/HOP may waive
21.00
these charges at his discretion.

Cancellation of Indian passport of an Indian national who dies abroad. Gratis

Note: The rates are per attestation and the pages on which Mission’s round seal is affixed will not be
charge