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Germany tourist visa from Nepal: Schengen visa

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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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For a holiday in Germany you apply for a Schengen visa at the German Embassy in Kathmandu. The embassy handles applications directly: no VFS, and no agent can speed it up.

  1. Fill in the form on VIDEX

    Complete the Schengen application form online, then print and sign it. Photos must meet the embassy's standards.

  2. Join the waiting list

    Register up to three months before your trip. Only one booking per person and passport is allowed.

  3. Prepare originals and copies

    Bring your passport, citizenship certificate, insurance, bookings, employer or school letter and six months of bank statements.

  4. Attend, pay and give fingerprints

    You pay the €90 fee in Nepali rupees, in cash, and answer questions about your trip.

Key rules to know

RuleWhat it means
Where to apply

Directly at the German Embassy Kathmandu

The embassy handles applications with a main destination in Germany, Slovenia and Luxembourg. It does not work with agents.

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Booking

Register on the waiting list, up to 3 months before

Appointments are allocated in order of registration. They are sometimes only available in 4 to 6 weeks.

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Apply at least

15 days before you travel

Applications submitted at shorter notice cannot be processed.

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Travel insurance

At least €30,000

Valid for all Schengen member states.

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Bank statements

Last 6 months, originals only

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Flights and hotel

Reservations for your entire stay

The embassy asks for a flight reservation and proof of accommodation for your whole stay.

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Where to apply from Nepal

Applications from Nepal go through these offices.

  • Kathmandu

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

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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.

RuleWhat 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.

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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.

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Normal processing time

15 days, up to 45 if more checks are needed

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When to apply

At least 15 days before, no more than 6 months before

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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.

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Travel insurance

At least €30,000, valid in all Schengen states

It must cover emergency medical care, hospital treatment and repatriation.

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Entry is not guaranteed

Border police make the final decision

Carry copies of your invitation, bookings and insurance.

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Common questions

How much is a German Schengen visa in Nepal?
€90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6 to 11, paid in Nepali rupees in cash at the embassy. It is not refunded if the application is rejected.
Do I apply through VFS for Germany in Nepal?
No. The German Embassy Kathmandu takes applications directly. You register on its waiting list and the embassy gives you an appointment.
How early should I join the waiting list?
Up to three months before your trip. Appointments can take 4 to 6 weeks, and applications must be submitted at least 15 days before travel.
What insurance do I need?
Travel health insurance valid for all Schengen states with a minimum cover of €30,000.

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