Visit Germany

Visit Germany from Nepal

Apply directly at the German Embassy in Kathmandu: €90 fee, appointment waiting list and documents.

Last verified 21 Oct 2026

Tourist visa: at a glance

Decision time

15 days normally, up to 45

After the embassy takes your application. Getting the appointment can take 4 to 6 weeks.

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Visa fee

€90

Adults. Children aged 6 to 11 pay €45. Paid in Nepali rupees, in cash, at the embassy. Not refunded if refused.

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How long you can stay

90 days in any 180

A Schengen visa covers all Schengen countries, not only Germany.

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Money to show

Proof of sufficient funds

The embassy asks for proof of funds and your personal bank statements for the last six months (originals only).

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Choose your guide

Both guides use the same verified figures, with the extra papers for each trip.

Visit Germany

Tourist visa

Apply directly at the German Embassy in Kathmandu: €90 fee, appointment waiting list and documents.

Fee: €90
Stay: 90 days in any 180

Visit Germany

Family visit

Visiting relatives in Germany: the invitation, the Verpflichtungserklärung and proof of your relationship.

Fee: €90
Stay: 90 days in any 180

Where to apply from Nepal

Applications from Nepal go through these offices.

Kathmandu
German Embassy Kathmandu (apply directly, join the appointment waiting list)
Official page

Schengen visa

One visa for the whole Schengen area

Germany, Finland and Sweden all issue the same short-stay Schengen visa. These rules apply to all three. Each country has its own place to apply and its own extra documents.

Rule	What it means
Maximum stay	90 days in any 180-day period Across the whole Schengen area. A Schengen visa can be single-entry or multiple-entry. Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source
Fee	€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6 to 12 A service fee may be added if you apply through a visa service centre such as VFS. Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source
Normal processing time	15 days, up to 45 if more checks are needed Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source
When to apply	At least 15 days before, no more than 6 months before Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source
Where to apply	The country where you will spend the longest time If you stay equally long in several countries, apply to the first one you visit. Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source
Travel insurance	At least €30,000, valid in all Schengen states It must cover emergency medical care, hospital treatment and repatriation. Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source
Entry is not guaranteed	Border police make the final decision Carry copies of your invitation, bookings and insurance. Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source